By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate Development staff often work behind the scenes, stewarding relationships, steering organizational strategies, and securing resources that fuel nonprofit missions. At Summit Speech School, a New Providence-based nonprofit organization that provides specialized education and therapy services to empower children with hearing loss, Senior Development Officer Ellen Tepper brings a unique blend of passion, candor,…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate 45 years of partnership with Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown. The museum invites visitors to step back in time and explore New Jersey’s rich cultural and political heritage. Located in an early 19th-century Federal-style mansion, complete with a walkable flower garden, the museum offers a unique window into history, art,…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate As Chief Development Officer at Homeless Solutions, Stephanie Cicale has spent over 13 years leading the organization’s development efforts with strategic vision and a deep commitment to its mission. Since Day 1, her work has been instrumental in building a sustainable fundraising model, allowing the organization to better address the growing needs of…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate On Thursday, January 9, the Morris Museum hosted an event celebrating Morristown’s rich Revolutionary War history with the premiere of NJ PBS’s latest documentary, Treasures of New Jersey: Jockey Hollow. Historians, community leaders, and supporters of both cultural and environmental preservation came together to honor the vital role Jockey Hollow played in shaping…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate more than 20 years of partnership with Caring House, Inc., a Durham, N.C.-based nonprofit that provides affordable, comfortable housing to more than 700 adult cancer patients receiving treatment and their caregivers at the Duke Cancer Institute. Since its founding in 1992, Caring House has offered more than just a place to…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate Nonprofit organizations are guided by the enthusiasm and expertise of the many selfless individuals who power their missions. Though often intentionally avoiding the spotlight, development staff are at the heart of this success, playing a critical role in securing necessary resources that enable organizations to have a lasting impact on their communities. Through…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is pleased to celebrate 7 years of continuous partnership with Braver Angels, an organization dedicated to bridging the partisan divide, strengthening the democratic republic, and bringing Americans together. Braver Angels accomplishes this by positively embracing political disagreements, allowing competing perspectives to fortify the nation and foster understanding. Recognizing that no single organization can change the…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate From the quad to the classroom, liberal arts colleges and universities provide the mechanism to learn and a platform to safely express a variety of opposing viewpoints. In an era of me vs. you, us vs. them, breaking down chronic polarization and safeguarding civil discourse on our campuses and in our communities has…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate Housing insecurity is a growing epidemic across the country, affecting millions of Americans who struggle to maintain safe, consistent, affordable housing. Key issues contributing to this crisis include rising rent costs, stagnant wages, a decline in inventory, and a lack of affordable housing options, particularly in urban areas. This often leads to frequent…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is pleased to celebrate 10 years of continuous partnership with the Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs. This nonprofit began in 1976 because of seven concerned individuals who saw that the growing Hispanic population in Dover was not getting the help or resources it needed to become self-sufficient and engaged in the community. Those seven…