Join the JPMA Cares Board of Directors and Make a Difference

March 2, 2023

Those interested in serving on the JPMA Cares Board of Directors or those suggesting someone else to serve on the JPMA Cares Board of Directors should complete this survey no later than April 7, 2023.


JPMA Cares contributes to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow. The 2022-2023 Board of Directors has made great strides in expanding the reach of JPMA Cares and bringing the industry and other interested stakeholders together to initiate lasting change.


We invite you to join us in our vital work to help babies thrive by submitting your application for the JPMA Cares Board of Directors.


Board Tenure & Responsibilities


JPMA Cares will be fulfilling several board seats in 2023 and board terms are three years in length. The following outlines the duties/responsibilities and time requirements for a member to serve on the Board of Directors:


  • To serve on/chair committees and/or task groups as requested by the Chairman
  • To review Board materials during the year and in advance of the Board meetings and discussions
  • To act as liaison between the Board and its parent organization, JPMA
  • To perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chairman
  • To attend all Board meetings which includes four Board meetings (typically two in person; two virtual).
  • To attend the annual Benefit for Babies fundraiser
  • To contribute or raise at least $2,500 for the organization annually, as per the organization’s give or get policy

A slate of new Board Members will be voted on by the JPMA Cares Executive Committee and presented at the JPMA Cares board meeting to be held May 16, 2023 in Washington, D.C., during the JPMA Summit. Please be sure that you are able to attend the May 16, 2023 meeting.


If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Kyle Schaller at kschaller@jpma.org.

For GivingTuesday, JPMA Cares Aims to Raise $20K to Help Babies Sleep Safely

November 19, 2024
MT. LAUREL, N.J., Nov. 19, 2024 -- As the annual GivingTuesday celebration nears, JPMA Cares —the philanthropic arm of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA)—aims to unleash the power of people and organizations to form a future where babies no longer die from preventable deaths. The nonprofit organization has a goal to raise $20,000 for its Safe Sleep Campaign by the end of GivingTuesday on December 3, 2024. In a testament to shared belief and unwavering commitment, three former chief staff executives of JPMA have pledged to match the donations three to one for a total potential match of $60,000. Collectively, they are calling this "The Power of Three" pledge. Their generosity exemplifies leadership rooted in compassion, and their hope is to inspire others to do the same. "We've made significant strides in baby safety over the years, yet challenges remain," shared Bill MacMillan, CAE, former JPMA Executive Director, and current JPMA Cares Board Member. "I believe in this mission, and contributing to ensure safe sleep for infants feels like the most meaningful way to give back."  Bob Waller, Jr., CAE, former Executive Director for JPMA, current President & CEO of Association Headquarters (JPMA's management company for the past 46 years), and current JPMA Cares Board Member, added, "I want our safe sleep efforts to reach even more families as we build toward greater impact. I'm also a father and soon-to-be grandfather and feel personally called to support this cause." "Safe sleep for infants is a pressing concern in our country," noted Mike Dwyer, CAE, former JPMA Executive Director, current Association Headquarters Chief Executive Relationship Officer, and current JPMA President. "Supporting families to ensure they have awareness of—and products for—safe sleep practices is critical." The support from MacMillan, Waller, and Dwyer demonstrates how belief in a mission can inspire actions that create lasting change and hope. This year, JPMA Cares has: Amplified safe sleep best practices to expectant and new parents through videos on hospital network television Provided crucial safety information cards to expectant parents and caregivers, promoting awareness and education to support safer choices Distributed baby products to families affected by recent natural disasters "In 2022 alone, about 3,700 babies died from sleep-related deaths in the U.S. With your donations helping us to achieve 'The Power of Three' pledge, JPMA Cares will be able to impact more families, in more communities, and save even more lives," said Lisa Trofe, CAE, who serves as the current Executive Director for JPMA and JPMA Cares. To donate to JPMA Cares' Safe Sleep Campaign for GivingTuesday, visit JPMA Cares' website . To learn more about baby safety and access an abundance of free, expert-approved baby safety resources, visit the Baby Safety University section of the JPMA Cares website and follow @JPMACaresParents on Facebook and Instagram . About JPMA Cares JPMA Cares is the philanthropic arm of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and the broader baby and children's products industry. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, JPMA Cares aims to create better outcomes for infants and toddlers by reducing preventable injuries and deaths and providing families in need with donations of time, talent, and product.

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JPMA Cares Awards Microgrants to 11 Organizations Advancing Safe Sleep for Babies

October 4, 2024
MT. LAUREL, N.J., OCT. 3, 2024 — October marks Safe Sleep and SIDS Awareness Month, founded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, part of the National Institutes of Health. Tragically, approximately 3,700 babies in the U.S. were lost to sleep-related deaths in 2022 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This number reflects an increase in sleep-related infant deaths over recent years, adding urgency to the need to better address this growing problem. That’s why JPMA Cares , the nonprofit foundation of the juvenile products industry, launched a Safe Sleep Campaign with other non-profit partners earlier this year. The campaign aims to deliver easy-to-understand, consistent advice about safe sleep to parents and caregivers across geographies, ethnicities, religions, and cultures. As a continuation of the Safe Sleep Campaign, JPMA Cares recently announced the recipients of its 2024-2025 microgrants to organizations championing safe sleep for babies and young children. From a field of nearly 40 applicants, the following 11 organizations were selected to receive microgrants: - All for Moms Foundation - Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago - Boston Children's Hospital - EveryMom Chicago - Hennepin Healthcare Trauma Prevention Program - Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital of Stanford - Maternal and Child Health Consortium - Oregon Health & Science University Foundation - Doernbecher Children's Hospital Injury Prevention Program - Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation - Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center Foundation - Stork Support of Northern Colorado “JPMA Cares selected this year’s microgrant recipients because each is working to advance safe sleep for babies,” said JPMA Cares Board Chair Rick Schaub. “The grants will be used to further research and amplify safe sleep best practices to expectant and new parents, thereby preventing sleep-related injuries and deaths.” JPMA Cares created a Safe Sleep Tip Sheet with expert-approved, easy-to-follow advice on safe sleep for babies and young children. This free resource is available for download from the JPMA Cares website . If you’re interested in learning more and joining JPMA Cares to advance safe sleep for babies, please visit us at jpmacares.org . About JPMA Cares JPMA Cares is the philanthropic arm of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and the broader baby and children’s products industry. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, JPMA Cares aims to create better outcomes for infants and toddlers by reducing preventable injuries and deaths and providing families in need with donations of time, talent, and product. Media Contact: Kali Peterson JPMA Cares kpeterson@jpma.org # # #
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