Fund the Infrastructure That Makes Every Grant Work Better
POP LABS builds county-based civic infrastructure hubs that function as community innovation spaces, where residents, nonprofits, schools, healthcare partners, faith communities, employers, and government agencies collaborate through shared space, coordinated navigation, and a standardized data ecosystem to cultivate dignity, restore trust, and strengthen outcomes across New Jersey.
Your investment places infrastructure in county-identified priority communities — including emerging-need towns that rarely show up in heat maps but are quietly experiencing rising hardship.
Explore Partnership LevelsWhy Systems Funding Matters
Programs alone cannot fix disconnected systems.
Funding silos can unintentionally reinforce fragmentation
Programs struggle without shared data and navigation
The nonprofit sector is overburdened
Underserved communities need infrastructure, not competition
POP LABS is the statewide model that corrects the underlying structure.
What You Can Fund
Capital & Build-Out
Renovate and activate hubs in county-priority areas (both high-need and emerging-need).
- Physical space renovation
- Furniture and fixtures
- Technology infrastructure
- Accessibility improvements
Data & Technology
Support the CRM, Trust Index, data dashboards, and countywide reporting.
- County CRM development
- Trust Index platform
- Data integration systems
- Real-time dashboards
Workforce, Navigators & Training
Invest in the people who make the system work.
- Navigator salaries
- Training programs
- Coordinator positions
- Professional development
Community Reinvestment Fund
10% of gross revenue reinvested back into community priorities.
- Food security programs
- Youth innovation initiatives
- Local micro-grants
- Emergency response funds
Partnership Levels
Choose the level of investment that aligns with your capacity and impact goals.
Anchor Funder
Lead investors who shape the county-level model and receive maximum visibility and participation.
Benefits Include:
- Named hub or program element
- Board seat or advisory role
- Quarterly strategic briefings
- First access to evaluation data
- Co-branding across all materials
- Speaking opportunities at launches
Systems Partner
Strategic funders who support specific infrastructure components with sustained engagement.
Benefits Include:
- Advisory committee participation
- Bi-annual evaluation reports
- Co-branding on relevant materials
- Site visit access
- Data dashboard access
- Case study inclusion
Community Ally
Community-focused partners who contribute to operational sustainability and local innovation.
Benefits Include:
- Annual impact reports
- Recognition in materials
- Invitation to community events
- Newsletter updates
- Network introduction opportunities
Custom Partnerships Available
We understand every foundation has unique investment strategies. Let's discuss how POP LABS can align with your specific goals, focus areas, and reporting requirements.
Your Investment Creates Lasting Change
Infrastructure Investment
Your funding builds physical hubs, data systems, and navigation capacity.
Coordinated Delivery
Agencies and nonprofits work together under one roof with shared systems.
Multiplied Outcomes
Every program you fund becomes more effective through shared infrastructure.
When you fund POP LABS, you're not just funding one program—you're funding the infrastructure that makes all programs work better.
Discuss Funding Opportunities
Let's explore how your investment can create systems-level change across New Jersey.
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