According to an Edelman report, 70% of people have an insular mindset, meaning they do not trust anyone different from them. However, there is worldwide agreement that we must address this rise in insularity. The solution? Trust brokering. www.edelman.com/trust/2026/t...

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#MeetTheTeam As TDG’s Senior PR Associate and in-house Videographer, Ahsan Dowling elevates mission-driven stories through strategic media outreach and original video production for our nonprofit and public sector clients. Learn more: taradowdellgroup.com/leadership/a...

Showing is more impactful than telling. Don’t forget about b-roll. 🎥🎞️📸

Hudson River tunnel project funding to run dry amid federal freeze newjerseymonitor.com/2026/01/27/h...

Education is the foundation for good jobs and a strong economy, but too many NJ students are falling behind. The Crossroads NJ 2025 report calls for stronger high school and college support programs to ensure young people are prepared for 21st-century jobs. fundfornj.org/crossroadsnj...

Meltwater’s State of PR Report 2026 is out and the TLDR is this: PR is evolving. 90% of teams use AI, but real impact comes from tying PR to outcomes, not just outputs. For mission-driven communicators, shifting measurement toward results matters now more than ever. www.meltwater.com/en/blog/stat...

#MeetTheTeam As TDG’s Marketing & Outreach Manager, Alexa Lima supports our nonprofit and public sector clients through strategic communications, marketing, and community outreach. Learn more: taradowdellgroup.com/leadership/a...

A great read from NJ Urban News highlighting @fundfornj.bsky.social’s data-backed report on key policy priorities for New Jersey residents. From affordable housing to transportation, education, and childcare, now is the time to act. Read more in the link. njurbannews.com/2026/01/05/c...

Visibility alone isn’t impact. Impact comes from understanding your audience and telling a story that resonates.

TDG is closed today in observance of MLK Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20. In the meantime, we are proud to spotlight the work of TDG client YWCA Northern New Jersey and the launch of its Center for Racial Healing. www.northjersey.com/story/news/l...

#MeetTheTeam As TDG’s Senior Vice President, Justyna Krygowska manages daily staff operations, provides art direction and marketing support, and assists our President with business development and client relations. Learn more: taradowdellgroup.com/leadership/j...

#ICYMI TDG Client PSEG Foundation and PSEG are supporting over 25 local organizations with $1.5 million in grants. Read more via West Orange Patch. patch.com/new-jersey/n...

TDG Client #PSEGFoundation’s support helped conduct critical 3D printer repairs at Bestwork Industries for the Blind, allowing them to maintain their robust training program for employees. Learn more about it here.

#MeetTheTeam For over a decade, Oni Warner has been a cornerstone of TDG. From fiscal management to contract compliance, Oni manages the systems that keep us running. She also leads TDG Speakers, connecting orgs with powerful voices and ideas. Learn more: taradowdellgroup.com/leadership/o...

We love a good community story! TDG client PSEG Foundation is stepping in with a new $1.5 million Community Relief Initiative to support more than 25 nonprofit partners to aid families struggling with affordability and facing economic hardship. Learn more about it here: www.onnj.com/videos/commu...

New year, new priorities. In 2026, strong communications start with intention. From clearer messaging to smarter strategies, we’re helping organizations turn resolutions into results. What are your top communications goals this year?

Happy New Year! P.S. Our graphic designer is back. 😂 🙏

Hopping on one of our fave trends of the year like 🐰. See you on January 2nd.

It’s been a busy and exciting year at Tara Dowdell Group. Catch the highlights, marketing takes, and team updates in the latest issue of our newsletter. Click the link to read the newsletter: mailchi.mp/taradowdellg...

This season, we’re trading content development for cookie development.

And just like that, in the blink of an eye, it’s the end of the year. Our office is closed for the holidays as we take time to recharge, spend time with our loved ones, and prepare for an impactful 2026. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season! 🕯 ❄️ 🎄 🎊

Describe this feeling in one word ☕️ 💻

Many families are struggling with affordability. We’re grateful for TDG client PSEG Foundation’s efforts to help families with wrap-around affordability services. www.roi-nj.com/2025/12/09/i...

ELC's latest #MakingtheGrade report shows a major reversal of a decade of progress in within-state equity. In 2023, 11 fewer states provided more funding to high-poverty districts than in 2022. Read the new report for the full breakdown. edlawcenter.org/wp-content/u...

Delayed jobs report: Unemployment ticks up to 4.6%, jobs up 64,000 newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/16/r... via @stateline.org

Attn. NJ Women! Join YWCA Northern NJ’s free Workforce Open House on Thursday, Dec. 18, in Clifton. Get career coaching, resume/LinkedIn tips, networking, and employer connections. njbiz.com/ywca-norther...

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TDG client PSEG Foundation wants us to go into 2026 energized! The Foundation hosted a nonprofit leadership event offering resources, information, and tools to nonprofit partners to make NJ communities more affordable for families.

Last week, TDG Client @fundfornj.bsky.social released a critically important report outlining policy priorities for New Jersey’s future. Learn more via @newjerseymonitor.com. newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/03/a...

This weekend, our very own Tara Dowdell spoke on panels hosted by the Rutgers Center for Women and Politics to help participants better understand the importance of state boards and the appointment process.

Holiday decorations, warm cocoa, and a meeting that ends early. What can be better?

Our client, Neighborhood House, is nearing its annual Holiday Train event with cheerful elves, sing-alongs, delicious treats, and plenty of fun activities for all ages. Last year was unforgettable, so don’t miss out this Saturday, December 6th. See you there!

Happy December 1st! We hope everyone had a wonderful, restful holiday weekend. Y’all ready for some snow? 🎁🎁🦃🦃🥶🥶

Our office is closed today. We’ll return to our regularly scheduled dose of social good marketing on Monday, December 1.

At TDG, gratitude is part of our work. Today and every day, we’re grateful for the partners, communities, and change-makers who inspire us. It’s an honor to help tell your stories.

As the holiday shopping season begins, we encourage shoppers to shop small. To help, GNEC put together a guide of local small businesses where every purchase strengthens neighborhoods and creates opportunity. Shop with purpose. Spend with impact. 🛍️ www.gnec.org/shop-our-ent...

Tomorrow, AngelaCARES Inc. will host its 14th Annual Thanksgiving Drive 🦃🦃to feed seniors and homeless individuals across Hudson County. If you’re interested in volunteering, sign up at the link. www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

The TDG team had a great time at this year’s New Jersey League of Municipalities, reconnecting with old friends, meeting new people, and exploring ways to support social good work across the state.

The holiday season is upon us, and there are many ways to help our children. For those who feel led to give, please consider donating to Child Focus’s Holiday Wish List. ❤️ www.casapassaicunion.org/holiday-wish

Happy Women’s Entrepreneurship Day! Shoutout to all the amazing NJ women-owned businesses, like Kurly Kürtősh, Curbside Confections, and Nyah Beauty. Support local, shop small, and celebrate women entrepreneurs.

BTS from our recent video shoot with TDG Client PSEG Foundation 🎥

Oh, how we love our team 💛💛💛

In his op-ed, @fundfornj.bsky.social president @brandonmckoy.bsky.social challenges leaders to act with clarity and courage. Inspired by the #CrossroadsNJ Conversations, the op-ed spotlights what NJ residents want most: action on housing, transit, education, and equity. binje.com/op-ed-silenc...

Growth requires nurture. Yesterday, our team spent the day learning, collaborating, and growing together during our final in-service day of 2025, ending the day with archery! #TDGstaff #SocialGood #PurposeDrivenWork

What are your favorite Hoboken or Jersey City-based small businesses? It’s time to give them their flowers by nominating them for The Hoboken Girl Best of #Hoboken and #JerseyCity 2025 Guide! You can nominate your favorites by 11:59 PM on Thursday, November 13. www.hobokengirl.com/best-of-hobo...

Our client, PSEG Foundation, is igniting grassroots change. $8 million to over 400 nonprofits throughout the past decade. Read more about it from our friends at RLS Media. www.rlsmedia.com/article/pseg...

Thanks to the small business owners who joined the Oct. 29 info session with the NJ Turnpike Authority and Newark City Council President. Stay involved to learn about upcoming contracting opportunities for the Newark Bay–Hudson County Extension Improvements Program. patch.com/new-jersey/n...

Today is Election Day in New Jersey. Your vote is your power—use it! Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information, visit vote.nj.gov/.

Silence ≠ Leadership. In his latest op-ed, The Fund for New Jersey President, Brandon McKoy, challenges us to speak out, take action, and lead the change our state so urgently needs. Read more ➡️ binje.com/op-ed-silenc... #NewJersey #Leadership #SocialJustice #TimeForAction