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Search for New Program Officer

**THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED** After more than six years at Moses Taylor Foundation, Jeff Smith is leaving the organization this month. During Jeff’s tenure, he led the Foundation’s community needs responsive grantmaking portfolio and strengthened our focus on nonprofit capacity building. For many in our local community, Jeff has been the face of […]

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2022 CEP Results

  Dear Community Partner, I am a firm believer in the power of listening to community and making data-driven decisions. Most often, foundations focus on analyzing grantee data regarding the efficacy and impact of nonprofit organizations' work in community. Yet, we too must pause and take stock of the effectiveness of our organization. When I […]

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10th Anniversary Celebration

On November 3, we proudly celebrated our 10th anniversary with community partners and friends and honored Sister Maryalice Jacquinot, IHM with the Douglas G. Allen Leadership Award. Thank you to all who help fulfill our mission to improve the health of people in Northeastern Pennsylvania. To read the full event press release, click here. From left to […]

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School Nurse Evaluation RFS Q&A Released

Moses Taylor Foundation is seeking the services of a strategic learning partner to help the Foundation develop an evaluation framework and lead evaluative work for the organization’s ongoing Support for School Nurses strategic initiative.  Following the release of the full Request for Services on September 27th, interested applicants had the opportunity to submit questions prior to October […]

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Evaluation RFS Released

Moses Taylor Foundation is seeking the services of a strategic learning partner to help the Foundation develop an evaluation framework and lead evaluative work for the organization’s ongoing Support for School Nurses strategic initiative.  The full Request for Services can be viewed by clicking here.  The deadline to submit proposals for this work is November 1st and questions […]

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From the Desk of a School Nurse: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Have a Healthy School Year

Submitted by: Dr. Lynn Heard, DNP/CSN, School Nurse, North Pocono School District Back to school season is upon us! It's time to get organized and ensure your child is ready for a successful school year. One important part of preparing for back to school is understanding the role of the school nurse and the value […]

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New Board Officers Announced

Moses Taylor Foundation has announced its newly-elected officers for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The officers were elected at the Foundation’s annual meeting in June and will assume their roles beginning July 1, 2022. William R. Lazor, CPA/PFS, CFE, has been elected Chair of the Board. Lazor joined the Foundation as a board member in January […]

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Letter to the Editor: Recognizing the hard work and dedication of school nurses

In a letter published in Sunday Times Leader on April 30, 2022 Matt Montoro Principal, North Pocono Middle School submitted the following editorial: Dear Editor:  I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of school nurses around the community and in the North Pocono School District. The role of […]

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Introducing Our New President and CEO

The Moses Taylor Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Danielle Breslin has been appointed as President and CEO of the Moses Taylor Foundation. Breslin has more than 25 years of experience optimizing health outcomes, with a focus on historically marginalized communities. Throughout her career, she has built an extensive network within the […]

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