Kessler Foundation Named One of the Best U.S. Nonprofits and Best Places to Work in N.J. -1
WEST ORANGE, N.J.—Kessler Foundation (KesslerFoundation.org) has been named one of the Best U.S. Nonprofit Organizations to Work for by The NonProfit Times and Best Companies Group, as well as one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ in the medium category (15-249 employees).
“Kessler Foundation is honored to be recognized as one of the best places to work in New Jersey for the second year in a row and this year, as one of the best nonprofits to work for in the United States,” said Rodger DeRose, president and chief executive officer of Kessler Foundation. “All of us at Kessler Foundation believe in our mission to change the lives of people with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to creating an environment that allows our talented employees to be as productive as possible while showing that we truly appreciate their contributions.”
With two locations in West Orange, N.J., Kessler Foundation is the largest nonprofit in the field of disability research and employment. Through rehabilitation research, internationally known researchers develop new strategies to rehabilitate individuals with stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions. Kessler Foundation has distributed nearly $27 million to non-profits and social enterprises that create or promote disability employment opportunities. Foundation funding has helped place more than 3,000 individuals with disabilities in N.J. in job training or employment.
For the nonprofit recognition, organizations were evaluated for leadership, corporate culture and employee engagement and satisfaction. The 50 chosen nonprofits are profiled in the April 1, 2013 issue of The NonProfit Times.
Since 2005, the NJBIZ award honors the top places of employment in N.J. that benefit the state's economy, its workforce and businesses. Companies across N.J. entered the two-part process to determine the 100 Best Places to Work in New Jersey—an evaluation of each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics and an employee survey to measure the employee experience. Best Companies Group managed the registration and survey process, analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings. Awardees will receive their rankings during an awards dinner and ceremony on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at The Hilton East Brunswick. For more information on the Best Places to Work in New Jersey program or to reserve seats to the event, visit www.njbiz.com/events.
About Kessler Foundation
Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility and long-term outcomes, including employment, for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities.
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Contacts:
Lauren Scrivo, 973.324.8384, 973.768.6583 - c, [email protected]
Carolann Murphy, 973.324.8382, [email protected]
