March of Dimes

Mission

March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health and is committed to giving every baby a healthy start. With chapters nationwide and through our premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Programs

March of Dimes funds research, provides community programs of outreach and education and promotes advocacy.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Comfort & Support for NICU Families

Personnel Overview

Judi Gooding - National Director of NICU Initiatives
Judi rejoined the March of Dimes in this position in April 2005, having previously worked with the Foundation from 1987 to 1999 in various roles including positions in Communications, Office of the President and the Office of the Medical Director. She was the National Director of the Folic Acid Campaign from 1996 through 1999.

Susan Clifford - Director of Operations for NICU Initiatives
Susan joined the March of Dimes in 1991 and in her 16 years with the Foundation has served in increasingly strategic roles including Manager of NICU Family Support, Manager of Chapter Programs, Manager of Folic Acid Campaign, Manager of Worksite Programs, Specialist for Worksite Programs, Program Coordinator and Human Resources Coordinator.

Personnel Statistics

Jennifer L. Howse, PhD,
President
Founded in 1938
Employees: 1631
Volunteers: 1000000

Financial Statistics

Budget (2008): $ 262,000,000
Budget (2007): $ 236,000,000
Maximum Budget: $ 262,000,000
Overhead: 23 %
Other funding sources: Individuals, Corporations and Foundations
Religious Affiliation: none