Greater Newark Conservancy Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

For the third consecutive year, Greater Newark Conservancy has earned a 4-star rating for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator.

Based in Glen Rock, New Jersey, Charity Navigator has been celebrated by Time, Forbes, Business Week, Reader’s Digest and Kiplinger’s Financial Magazine for its data-driven analysis of the charitable sector, influencing billions of dollars in charitable gifts.

Charity Navigator examines Financial Health plus Accountability & Transparency, with ratings that show givers how efficiently a charity will use their contributions, how well it has sustained its programs and services over time and their level of commitment to good governance, best practices and openness with information.

“The Conservancy’s 4-star rating puts it in a very select group of high-performing charities,” stated Michael Thatcher, President & CEO of Charity Navigator. “Only 14% of the charities we rate have received at least 3 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Greater Newark Conservancy outperforms most other charities in America. This ‘exceptional’ designation from Charity Navigator differentiates the Conservancy from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”

Founded in 1987, the Conservancy’s mission is to promote environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jersey’s urban communities through environmental education, community gardening, urban farming, beautification of neighborhoods, job training opportunities and environmental justice.

“It’s important that donors trust that we are using funding wisely to accomplish our mission,” stated Robin Dougherty, the Conservancy’s Executive Director. “We are pleased to be recognized by Charity Navigator, and thank our professional staff, board of directors, volunteers and community members who have contributed to our efforts towards making Newark a cleaner, greener and healthier place to live, to learn and to work. At this giving time of year, we hope the high marks the Conservancy has earned will encourage people who are charitably inclined to support the programs and services we provide.”

For more information about programs, services and volunteer opportunities or to make a donation, contact Greater Newark Conservancy at 973-642-4646 or visit CityBloom.org. You can also follow news from the Conservancy through social media at Facebook.com/GreaterNewarkConservancy, plus Twitter and Instagram - @Citybloom87.