FNM365®
Together We Can.
Mission
FNM365® is a Year-Round Community Development Program, dedicated to bringing the community together, not only for New Year’s Eve but all 365 days of the year. FNM365® in conjunction with First Night Morris County Partners, Supporters, Volunteers, Patrons, and Community Members will provide the following programs throughout the coming year.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is an essential part of First Night Morris County. Advisory Board Members are Community and Business Leaders, former Board Members and/or Board Chairs, Current Board Members, Volunteers, Supporters, Vendors, Venues, Partners and Key Committee Members. The Advisory Board meets 2 times a year, oversees the FNM365 Initiative and the development of new programs or initiatives.
Artist Entrepreneurship
Artists are Entrepreneurs. To be a Successful Artist and Entrepreneur, Artists need (at the very least) basic business skills and a willingness to approach selling art as any Entrepreneur would. For Artists who are serious about building a sustainable career, we have partnered with the New Jersey Small Business Development Center of Northwest Jersey (NW-NJSBDC) to provide the “Artist Entrepreneurship Program.” Thanks to the NW-NJSBDC, Program Participants we refer have access to online assessments, webinars, seminars, and one-on-one counseling.
Arts, History, and Innovation Initiative
The Arts, History, and Innovation Initiative, a cornerstone of First Night Morris County’s FNM365®, is a year-round program enriching the community beyond New Year’s Eve. It focuses on three key areas: History, actively cross-promoting local historical events and forging new partnerships to deepen our understanding of heritage, with an aim to integrate historical elements into the annual First Night event. Innovation drives workforce development through experiential learning for students and professionals in the arts sector. Finally, Arts fosters open discussion, creativity, and collaboration, recognizing the intrinsic value of artistic engagement across all initiative endeavors. This multi-faceted approach ensures year-round community enrichment and builds upon the spirit of First Night
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Reading To A Better Future
The Literacy Initiative is the evolution of our highly successful Bookmark Program. In the past two years over 30,000 Bookmarks will be distributed throughout the Morris County Library System. A love of reading from an early age is essential to success in the classroom and life. This year we are expanding our program. Stay tuned for details.
STEM Leadership Internship
First Night® Morris County is run by a volunteer Board of Trustees and 6 Committees. Board and/or Committee Members come from a variety of backgrounds and work year-round to support the mission of First Night® Morris County. Our Advisory Board is comprised of a diverse group of dedicated community members who share insights and feedback regarding First Night Morris County and oversee our year-round initiative, FNM365. These individuals meet 2 times a year to help shape the First Night experience.