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CNJG's website features resources from 77 philanthropy supporting organizations, their 7,000+ grantmaking foundation members, and colleague philanthropic partners. There are several different ways to search the resource library. Using the filters on the right side of this page, you can search by resource type, funding area, topic, or audience. For example, if you are looking for a case study, select that resource type, then filter by funding area, audience or topic to refine the results. Please note, the search box below only searches resources. If you're looking for news or events, use the search box in the upper right corner to search the entire site.

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Executive Transitions: Grantmaker and Nonprofits Leadership Change
Publication Date: May, 2008
Posted By: Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers

What can grantmaker do to help their grantees manage executive transitions more effectively? Get tips and best practices from Grantcraft.
Resource Type Best Practice
Topic About PhilanthropyGovernance
Nonprofit Budget Basics
Publication Date: May, 2008
Posted By: Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers

Find a collection of resources on the how-tos of building your organization's budget.
Resource Type Research
Topic About Philanthropy
Sample Foundation Code of Values
Publication Date: March, 2008
Posted By: Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
A sample document detailing the core values of the Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation including restrictions on participation on nonprofit/grantee boards.
Resource Type Sample Document/Template
Topic Family PhilanthropyGovernance
Self-Dealing: A Concise Guide For Foundation Board and Staff
Publication Date: March, 2008
Posted By: Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
An overview on the self-dealing law, including definitions, common problem areas, exceptions, penalties, and resources.
Resource Type PresentationResearch
Topic Governance
The Power of Partnership: Principles and Practices for Creating Strategic Relationships Among Nonprofit Groups, For-Profit Organizations, and Government Entities
Publication Date: January, 2008
Posted By: Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
This book takes a no-nonsense look at the intricacies of establishing successful partnerships between nonprofit organizations, between nonprofits and for-profit companies, and between nonprofit organizations and governmental entities.
Resource Type Best PracticeResearch
Topic Strategy & Collaboration
Board Committee Descriptions and Responsibilities
Publication Date: January, 2008
Posted By: Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
Sample board committee descriptions, including roles and responsibilities of committee members
Resource Type Sample Document/Template
Topic Administration
New Jersey Together History and Member Feedback
Publication Date: December, 2007
Posted By: Council of New Jersey Grantmakers
CNJG Member survey ranking which issues are most important to them.
Resource Type Report
Topic About Philanthropy
Guiding Beliefs & Principles for New Jersey Grantmakers
Publication Date: June, 2007
Posted By: Council of New Jersey Grantmakers
This includes insights and tips related to board governance, legal compliance, grantee communications, fiscal responsibility, public disclosure, and many other key areas of foundation governance and operations.
Resource Type CNJG Documents/ReportsResource Guide
Topic GovernanceGrantmaking
Accountability Self-Assessment Tool for Unstaffed Foundations
Publication Date: April, 2007
Posted By: Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
This tool for unstaffed foundations includes an accountability self-assessment and a legal checklist. It is divided into nine topic sections, each of which is divided into three levels, which can help foundations tailor the tool to meet their specific interests and needs. Also included are an Excel spreadsheet to help tabulate responses, an extensive accountability resource list, and a glossary of key words and concepts used in the tool.
Resource Type Best PracticeResource Guide
Topic Governance
Foundation Effectiveness: Definitions and Challenges
Publication Date: April, 2007
Posted By: Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers

What does effectiveness mean to foundations? Explore definitions, challenges, and tips for evaluating foundation effectiveness.
Resource Type Case Study
Topic GrantmakingProgram Evaluation
Sample Conflict of Interest Policy
Publication Date: April, 2007
Posted By: Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers

Sample conflict of interest policy, as outlined by the Internal Revenue Service.
Resource Type Sample Document/Template
Topic Governance
Self-Assessment/Reflection Tool for Funders
Posted By: Council of New Jersey Grantmakers

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