Dear Friends:
In light of recent reports regarding the possible reorganization of UMDNJ, we want to reassure you that regardless of any possible restructuring, the funds you have donated in the past, and will donate in the future, will be used to support the programs and purposes you have designated. Wherever those programs may be located in the future, your funds will remain under the stewardship of the Foundation of UMDNJ and New Jersey Health Foundation.
To understand our commitment, you should know that the Foundation of UMDNJ and our parent company, New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF), a public charity incorporated in Delaware, are both independent organizations, not agencies of the State of New Jersey or the University.
The annual reports and financial statements found on our web sites (www.foundationofumdnj.org and www.njhealthfoundation.org) show that we are independent and financially sound. The charter of New Jersey Health Foundation allows us to ensure that your gifts to fund breakthrough research, cutting-edge education and high-quality patient programs at UMDNJ will continue to be directed to those areas, regardless of where those programs may be housed. And 100 percent of your gift—every dollar—will be used as you designate.
Now is the perfect time for you to reaffirm your support of programs you may have funded in the past or to select a new area of research, education or patient care that you would like to support now or in the future. In this exciting time in healthcare, you can play an important role in advancing the important programs that mean the most to you.
We remain committed to working with you and others to advance the breakthrough science, excellent education and vital patient care programs offered in New Jersey. Please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or e-mail to talk about opportunities. We hope to speak with you soon.
Sincerely,
George F. Heinrich, M.D.
Vice Chair and CEO
heinrichmd@njhf.org
(908) 731-6607
James M. Golubieski
President
jgolubieski@njhf.org
(908) 731-6601
The Foundation of the College of Medicine and Dentistry was organized in 1974 by four College Trustees with a deep concern for the vitality of the new institution and better health care for the people of New Jersey…The Foundation’s funds are used in a precise and selective manner to support excellence at the College and to improve healthcare in the state.”
James G. Affleck
First Chairman of the Board
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