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    Downtown Bernardsville Inc.
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    Downtown Bernardsville Inc.
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    30 OLCOTT SQUARE BERNARDSVILLE NJ 07924-2330

    BERNARDSVILLE NJ | IRS ruling year: 2021 | EIN: 84-4983312  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
     

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    Rating Report

    Leadership & Adaptability
    Score

    90

    This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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    Strategy

    30 out of 40 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Mission Statement
    0 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
    Vision Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
    Downtown Bernardsville will continue to grow and develop as a result of continued support from our v
    Strategic Goals
    20 out of 20 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
    Goal One: Bernardsville has a great deal to offer to our community and visitors. We will promote a level of tourism by honoring our history, highlighting nature and trails, and promoting our exemplary dining.
    Goal Two: Bernardsville's small businesses have lacked support for years. Programs to encourage local shopping as well as learning, networking, and communication among our business community are underway.
    Goal Three: Hire consultants and full time staff to create more engaging and higher level projects and programs. These will improve key walking districts, promote the town overall, & build a strong image of town.

    Leadership

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Investment in Leadership Development
    15 out of 15 points
    The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
    Receiving designation with Main Street New Jersey has opened up opportunities to enhance leadership and welcome new leadership to the group. Each committee includes a committee chair, leading the effort for the 4 key ares of the Main Street approach. Main Street also offers regular opportunities for learning, as well as an annual conference: Main Street Now. This conference is an exceptional opportunity for learning, networking and providing guidance to new and seasoned leaders of downtown management organizations. The executive director has taken individual leadership courses, attended an in person work shop in 2019 and the annual conference in the last 12 months.
    External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
    15 out of 15 points
    The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Collaborative Engagement
    • Social Promotion
    • Civic Engagement

    Adaptability

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Adaptability Practices
    30 out of 30 points
    The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year
    Downtown Bernardsville shifted focus at the end of 2020 to follow the Main Street approach. Regardless of formal designation with the state level program, it was crucial to follow a systematic approach to improving our community's vibrancy. A successful downtown lends to happy residents, contented with local events, things to do, higher home values, and a welcoming community. Following the newer approach, rather than sticking with an events/promotion only model, allowed more volunteers to contribute their time and expertise, engaged in a creative placemaking project that uplifted the spirit of our community, and paved the way for more to come including honoring our history, providing more events throughout the year, and beautifying our commercial district, all the while helping our business district thrive and local economy grow.