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Nordson Corp Foundation - 50 Years of Giving

Nordson Corp Foundation - 50 Years of Giving
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has. ” Margaret Mead In 1952, Nordson Corporation founder Walter G. Nord created The Nordson Corporation Foundation in an effort to respond to community needs. This original foundation was dissolved in 1988, and The Nordson Corporation Foundation was established to provide resources dedicated to the communities surrounding the company’s primary U.S. facilities. Today, The Nordson Corporation Foundation consolidates philanthropic resources dedicated by Nordson Corporation to address community needs. Like its predecessor, The Nordson Corporation Foundation operates on the belief that business, as a corporate citizen, has a social responsibility to share its success with the communities where it operates and draws employees. The Nordson Corporation Foundation remains rooted in the basic conviction that business, as a corporate citizen, has a social responsibility to share its success with the communities where it operates and where employees live. Walter G. Nord believed that if a person made a good living, then it was their responsibility to give something back to those less fortunate and to the community where they reside. His vision, and that of his wife, Virginia, created what became The Nordson Corporation Foundation. Evan Nord and his wife,, Cindy, have exemplified philanthropy in action. Their giving spirit has ignited the creation and proliferation of such organizations as The Oberlin Historical and Improvement Organization, The Oberlin Early Childhood Center and Common Ground. The Evan Nord Depot has been a free resource for the community for many years, thanks to Evan’s creativity and commitment. Eric Nord along with his brother, institutionalized the Foundation by writing it into the charter of Nordson Corporation with a generous commitment of 5 percent of pre-tax domestic profit directed to the community. The philanthropic spirit of Eric and his wife, Jane, has launched many community endeavors throughout Lorain County communities and Northeast Ohio. James (Jim)C. Doughman worked for many years as Nordson’s representative in the community. Affectionately called "Mr. Nordson," Jim was known for making people feel welcome and part of any activity in which he was involved. He worked tirelessly to shepherd new nonprofits, like Cityview Neighborhood Center, and to strengthen the United Way organization in Lorain County. William (Bill) P Madar created the structure of the Foundation that exists today. His vision enabled the decision-making to extend outside the director realm to include many Nordson employees in all domestic locations. The Time ‘n Talent Employee volunteer program and the Partners in Education program were initiated under his leadership. Bill’s diligent service as a board member for many nonprofit organizations and his vision helped create The Center for Leadership in Education.

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T G I V I N G S T R AT E G I E S The geographic areas in which Nordson has major facilities determine the Foundation’s giving priorities. These include Lorain and Cuyahoga counties in Ohio; Greater Atlanta, Dawsonville and Swainsboro in Georgia; Talladega, Alabama; San Diego, California; and East Providence, Rhode Island. Additionally, the Foundation also provided support to Monterey, California between 1994 and 2001. Within these geographic areas, granting priorities are driven by community needs. Although needs can change quickly, our vision is long-term. We pursue and support...

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Matching Gifts Program Nordson Corporation encourages individual financial support of nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, and secondary and elementary schools by providing employees and retirees the opportunity to make contributions through the Nordson Matching Gifts program. The company will match contributions through the Matching Gifts program dollar-for-dollar for gifts up to $6,000 per employee in each calendar year. For the past decade, Georgia employees have provided financial support to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life through the Matching Gifts program....

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Lorain County United Way Day of Caring with Big Brothers Big Sisters – Little’s Learning the LifeSaver Game GRANTEE PROFILES Living for Today Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has spent nearly 100 years mentoring children from single-parent families. Nordson has partnered with the organization in our Ohio, Georgia and California communities. These partnerships take many forms, including serving on local boards, participating in the annual Day of Caring, and providing financial support. A $16,000 grant was awarded to the metro Atlanta chapter to fund the Core Mentoring Program, which...

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“The Nordson Corporation Foundation’s anniversary celebrates 50years of community mindedness and leadership in all volunteer matters. To me, that is a unique brand of excellence” Gerald. E. Skully, Executive Director United Way of Greater Lorain County The purpose of Young Audiences is to establish the arts as an essential part of the education of young people. This mission is accomplished through in-school and after-school programs, as well as experiences with artists and works of art. This broad spectrum of arts includes music, theatre, dance and visual arts. Nordson has supported the...

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T 50TH ANNIVERSARY C O M M E M O R AT I V E V O L U N T E E R P R O J E C T S Nordson Corporation and The Nordson Corporation Foundation are pleased to announce the 10 recipients awarded $5,000 through a random drawing conducted by the Foundation — profiles of these recipients are highlighted below. We are also pleased to recognize all the organizations that as one of our 50th Anniversary Commemorative Volunteer Projects. In recognition of Nordson’s longstanding commitment to the community through volunteer service, grantmaking and other resources, the Time ‘n Talent employee volunteer...

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