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NJBIA Honors 6 Leaders, Businesses, Nonprofits for Giving Back to Communities 

Feb26,2021
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The NJBIA “Bridging the Gap” summit, which brought together businesses and nonprofits for a two-day exchange of resources and ideas, was also an opportunity to be inspired by the dynamic leaders of organizations that make an incredible difference in people’s lives.  The 2021 “NJBIA Collaborative Approach Award” was presented to six leaders, businesses and nonprofits who told their inspirational stories in 60-second videos produced for the summit that was held online Feb. 23-24. The winners included Fulfill, Northfield Bank, PSEG Foundation, Rising […]

‘Bridging the Gap’ Summit: Nonprofits’ Partners Key to Mission Success

Feb24,2021
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It takes more than a pandemic to crush the indomitable spirit of New Jersey entrepreneurs, and the 121 graduates of Rising Tide Capital’s Community Business Academy – some of whom completed online coursework while recovering in a hospital from COVID-19 – are proof of that. Alfa Demmellash, CEO and co-founder of Rising Tide Capital, the nonprofit that launched the academy that has graduated more than 3,000 entrepreneurs from its 12-week business course since 2006, said the resilience of its 2021 pandemic class is an inspiring testament to what nonprofits and the businesses […]

NJBIA’s ‘Bridging the Gap’ Summit Feb. 23-24 to Connect Businesses and Nonprofits

Feb11,2021
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NJBIA and its Not-for-Profit Council are bringing together scores of for-profit and not-for-profit businesses on Feb. 23 and 24 for a two-day exchange of ideas, resources and networking aimed at helping to position organizations for greater success.  “During these challenging times, nonprofits must look to opportunities for greater collaboration with the for-profit sector to achieve efficiencies, increase effectiveness and leverage their efforts to be most impactful,” NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka said. “We are […]

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