Leadership Newark Inc.

“THE 990 IS REVIEWED by the Executive Director and Finance committee for comment. THE BOARD reviews and approves the Form 990 prior to submission to the Department of the Treasury.”

“THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND SIGNATURE EACH YEAR. If there are any conflicts noted, these will be considered and addressed by the Board.”

“THE FINANCE CHAIR AND COMMITTEE REVIEW THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR TOP MANAGEMENT EACH YEAR. The final compensation package is approved annually by the Board.”

“THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS and Form 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.”

“Each year the program works with approximately 63 participants. The seminars are delivered in an adult friendly learning environment allowing for tremendous interaction and exchange among the Fellows, and recognized experts. We employ various formats including panel discussions, keynote addresses, site visits, case studies, small group dialogue and experiential training. In all instances we bring policy makers, elected officials, academicians and nationally recognized leaders in a small setting to share their knowledge, talents and expertise with the participants, who are eager community activists. Ultimately creating a powerful forum for the exchange of ideas and new approaches to some of the challenges facing the Newark community. The impact of the program and contribution to the community landscape can be felt across all sectors-demonstrated through the diversity of the participants professionally, ethnically and geographically. Specifically, 20% of the participants are in the non-profit sector; 17% in business/corporate; 14% in education; 12% in law; 11% in government; 10% in healthcare and 15% spread across the fields of architecture, law enforcement, & the arts. The City benefits from 85% of the LN alumni working in the City and 47% of the entire network residing in Newark. The 2-year fellowship program provides a foundation for one to get to know much of the inner workings of the local community and how state and national trends may influence services to the residents of Newark in the first year. In the second year, participants "give back" to the community by serving as volunteer consultants to local non-profit organizations, addressing a specific need which would improve the delivery of service to those served by that organization. In a recent letter to the public Mayor Ras Baraka, stated our impact best, "Leadership Newark has played a major role in our Citys transformation, by working tirelessly to build the future we want for the City we love. I am proud of the vital role Leadership Newark is playing as a partner in our work. Truly, Leadership Newark is a winner."”

“Leadership Newark (LN) is an organization which offers the following programs and services: Skill and Team Building Programs; Public Policy Enrichment Seminars; Public Policy Dinner Meetings; Community Leadership Initiative Projects; Public Policy Summits; Non-Profit Board Training & Development and Leadership Newark Graduate Organization Programs. These initiatives and programs are for adults who live, work or volunteer in the civic life of the City of Newark. All are leadership related programs born out of a desire to strengthen the City of Newark's civic infrastructure through preparing the next generation of leaders to serve in numerous professional, political and volunteer capacities in the largest city in the State of New Jersey. Founded in September 1998, the founders felt it was necessary to arm and prepare a strong cadre of citizens of diverse backgrounds with in-depth knowledge on a wide range of public policy issues who will be prepared to take on a variety of leadership roles in and around the City of Newark as the City undergoes an evolving renaissance. To date, the LN network is over 500 strong and the impact of their efforts is palpable across all sectors. LN prepares and grooms adult to be civic leaders through public policy debate and discussions augmented by skill building and team building sessions as well. The seminars are delivered in an adult friendly learning environment, which allows a setting, which fosters tremendous interaction and exchange among the Fellows and noted experts. We employ various formats such as panels & roundtable discussions, keynote addresses, site visits, case studies, small group dialogue and experiential training. In all instances we bring policy makers, elected officials, academicians and nationally recognized leaders in a small setting to share their knowledge, talents and expertise with the participants, who are eager community activists. Ultimately creating a powerful forum for the exchange of ideas and new approaches to some of the challenges facing the Newark community.”