Community-informed decisions
Leadership Close to the Work
Our Governance Committee brings nonprofit and philanthropic perspectives into the Fund's priorities and decisions.
Rooted in Newark. Built together.
Strong Nonprofits
A Resilient Newark
Investing in the leadership, governance, and organizational strength of the nonprofits Newark depends on.
The Newark Nonprofit Leadership Resilience Fund brings nonprofit leaders, funders, and partners together to support the people and organizations doing essential work across our city.
Why this work matters
The Strength of a City Lives in Its Organizations
Newark's nonprofits show up for their communities every day. Their own leadership, systems, and long-term health need sustained attention, too.
NNLRF connects practical learning, individualized support, and catalytic investment so organizations can strengthen how they lead, govern, and plan for the future.
Our purpose and approach →Our work in focus
Better Governance Starts with Learning—And Putting It to Work
The Board Transformation Community of Practice brings 12 Newark nonprofit organizations together to strengthen board effectiveness and the partnership between boards and organizational leaders.
Learn More About the Initiative12participating nonprofit organizations
144+aggregate consulting hours anticipated
$285Kinvestment in the Board Transformation Community of Practice
$120Kadditional small-grants pool
People. Practice. Connection.
A Shared Commitment to Newark
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Practical support
Useful Tools for Everyday Work
Explore resources for governance, leadership, organizational capacity, and financial resilience.
Shared learning
Space to Learn Together
Follow the Fund's current learning work and upcoming opportunities for Newark nonprofit leaders.