our mission & values

about ECCF

what we stand for

Essex County Community Foundation inspires philanthropy that strengthens the communities of Essex County by managing charitable assets, strengthening and supporting nonprofits, and engaging in strategic community leadership initiatives.

Our ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life in the 34 towns and cities of Essex County.

We are hiring!

View our currently open positions:

Assistant Controller, learn more about the position.

Finance Administrator, learn more about the position.

Accounts Payable Coordinator, learn more about the position.

Program Officer, learn more about the position here.

Nonprofit Services Associate (part-time), learn more about the position here.

ENGAGE. LEAD. THRIVE. | ECCF’s 2020-2022 Strategic Plan

about ECCF

2020 annual report

what we do

partner with donors and professional advisors

We help donors of all sizes elevate their giving by managing charitable assets, sharing our local expertise and providing philanthropic guidance and education.

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strengthen and support nonprofits

Essex County’s 4000+ nonprofit organizations are doing smart, innovative work. We support their critical efforts with education, resources and funding.

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engage in systems based community leadership work

To solve our region’s most complex social issues, we invest and engage in community leadership initiatives driven by our Systems Philanthropy approach to change.

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our history

Since 1998, ECCF has proudly served the 34 unique cities and towns of Essex County. What started as an organization solely dedicated to strengthening our region’s nonprofits, has evolved – along with our communities – to an innovative and deeply connected Foundation inspiring system based social change.

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1998

Founded & Established

ECCF began with a vision to strengthen our region’s nonprofits. Our work expanded to connect donors with causes they care about and convene leaders around important issues. Through these endeavors, ECCF emerged as a trusted regional leader.

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2008

Incubate Initiatives

Our ability to convene allowed ECCF to incubate initiatives that had a great impact on our community, including the Institute for Trustees and the
.Youth at Risk Conference

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2016 - 2019

Launch Impact Essex County

ECCF leveraged its unique position to launch Impact Essex County – our first community leadership initiative. This work addressed the region’s greatest challenges using data and collective action to deliver lasting social change and our future initiatives were shaped by this innovative approach.

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2022 - 2020

Taking it to the next level

We take our work to the next level in this three-year strategic plan. Join us in creating a sustainable, nimble community foundation that helps our communities thrive
.and prosper