Publication Date: April, 2009
To answer the basic question of how many active family foundations are planning to spend down or exist in perpetuity (or have not yet made a decision), and to examine foundations’ motivations and decision-making, the Foundation Center, in collaboration with the Council on Foundations and with additional assistance from the Association of Small Foundations, launched a study of family foundations in 2008. This report presents the full range of study findings, which are based on survey responses from 1,074 family foundations.
... programs,and signature events throughout the year for members to: Share best practices in grantmaking, governance, ... learn from experts in a wide range of fields and sectors. Members with a focus on a particular geography or issue meet ... source of timely skill-building programming for our members with a focus on due diligence, best practices, and ...
Publication Date: November, 2015
This weekly conference call series welcomed New Jersey-based grantmakers along with national funders and provided an opportunity for grantmakers to hear from a wide range of experts in the field of disaster philanthropy. This series started on November 5, 2012, one week after Sandy struck New Jersey, and continued through March 25, 2013. The written summaries of each recording are listed below.
... to do our benefits survey again. CNJG encourages our members to participate and complete CHANGE Philanthropy’s ... Reception of Identity index. Depending on how many CNJG members we can get this year to complete the DAPP survey, ... connections. CHANGE Philanthropy and CNJG are both members of the United Philanthropy Forum , a network of ...
... further explored the principles and how Council members can infuse them in their organizations. We elected ... for another 1-year term. Following the annual meeting of members, trustees elected officers for 2025: Justin Kiczek, ... close to an incredible year that offered Council members 110 programs and briefings, three signature events, ...
... with constituents throughout the state — from community members to arts organizations, and local and state ... and the Center for Babaylan Studies. Cost : Free for CNJG Members; $75 for Non Member Grantmakers This program is only ...
... La Casa has responded and adapted. Cost : Free for CNJG Members; $75 for Non Member Grantmakers This program is only ...
... organizations and entities. Among them: You and other CNJG members, colleague philanthropy-serving organizations, ...
... CNJG is pleased to share this opportunity with our members. Series Description : Trust-based philanthropy is a ... dedicated space for small-group peer dialogue (among CNJG members) about ways to implement these practices into your ... principles of Trust-Based Philanthropy , we encourage our members to register for these sessions - as time allows - for ...
... together at the APA Hotel Woodbridge with over 150 Council members and special guests to celebrate the holiday season, welcome new members, and host a brief business meeting to elect trustees. ... I invite you to consider supporting the Annual Meeting of Members through a sponsorship , grant, or contribution. ...
... staff sees, which is not nearly enough. We ask that our members, especially those who are black and brown, to help us ... attend programs, learn, and take action. For those members interested in continuing the conversations, we invite ... listserve, by emailing Craig Weinrich . On that listserve, members can share information, resources, and opportunities ...
Publication Date: September, 2012
A working glossary of terms to help shape a common language for work in Community Capacity. This glossary is intended to help promote philanthropy's roles in building community capacity by defining core concepts and closely related terms.
... on behalf of New Jersey’s philanthropic sector and our members. I believe the best definition of public policy that ... of their organizations.” This means encouraging board members and social sector decision-makers to actively ...
... as well as public grantmakers of our state. We support our members by strengthening their capacity to address New Jersey ... and state laws and regulations. CNJG is mindful that its members have individual charters and varying levels of staff ...
... wanted to focus on the positive. He always wanted Board members to walk away feeling uplifted, valued, and inspired. ... much he appreciated his Board colleagues, and all the CNJG members. There was a certain kind of harmony that surrounded ...
... organizations around the country in asking our members to support and encourage a fair and accurate Census ... a controversial proposed question that would ask household members whether they are US citizens. The Council shares with ...
... and board governance training. Cost : Free for CNJG Members; $50 for Non Member Grantmakers This program is only ...
... regional contribution agreements. Cost : Free for CNJG Members; $50 for Non Member Grantmakers Adam Gordon is the ...
Publication Date: June, 2014
This publication from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations offers a framework for thinking about how to measure progress and results in place-based and community change initiatives.
Publication Date: June, 2014
How the government can partner with impact investors to unleash new capital, talent and energy for maximum impact.
