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…

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 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…

The F. M. Kirby Foundation is pleased to celebrate 20 years of continuous partnership with Yale University and their Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair. Yale University’s goal is to expand and share knowledge both locally and internationally through creative innovation and cultural and scientific preservation, with the Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair exemplifying these values by…