Paterson Alliance 20th Anniversary - Founders' Video from David Spungen/Creative Scenarios on Vimeo.
Mission Statement
Value Statements
We believe in service. We serve as a beacon of support and innovation for organizations dedicated to making a difference in the greater Paterson Community.
We believe in collaboration. We work to improve partnerships between members, to be inclusive, and to build a culture where everyone who is working to advance this community feels respected, included and valued.
We believe in empowerment. We will empower nonprofits to unite to create a strong, reliant Paterson community by fostering alliances, providing guidance and amplifying collective Impact.
We believe that nonprofits matter. The Paterson Alliance believes that the work of the nonprofit sector deserves and needs to be nurtured and supported in order to thrive and make our community sustainable.
Our Vision-
We Are the voice of Paterson's nonprofit community.
- We are 100+ Organizations Strong-and growing-with a shared vision of what Paterson can be.
- By combining our knowledge, experience and resources, and by including our neighbors in the conversation, we will create a vibrant Paterson.
What Do We Do?
- Promote networking opportunities among Paterson nonprofits to help them stay informed about each other’s services and concerns.
- Foster communication among Paterson nonprofit organizations. Facilitate collaborative projects among Paterson nonprofits and with other sectors.
- Build capacity through a self-help model for the Paterson nonprofit community.
- We do not compete with our member organizations; we operate in collaboration with our members to leverage programmatic, community and funding opportunities.
- Serve as a trusted and impartial source of information and resources for the nonprofit community and its supporters.
- Advocate on behalf of the Paterson's nonprofit community.
- Represent the diversity of nonprofit organizations in the community that we serve.
- Communicate effectively with the public about the needs and issues of nonprofits.