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... and local governments, are considering the creation of a role similar to the Newark Liaison. Now more than ever, it ...
News Type: Newark Liaison
... Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is a coalition of organizations dedicated to developing and ... populations. Following Keith Adam's presentation, CNJG will provide an update on our own work assisting with COVID-19 response and relief efforts. Cost : Free for CNJG Members and ...
Event Type: Funder Briefing
Audience: All Funders
Publication Date: August, 2013
... and sizes are well positioned to support Communities for a Lifetime (CfaL). This issue brief explores four roles for philanthropy in advancing CfaL work. Communities for a Lifetime: Roles for Philanthropy ...
Resource Type: Issue Briefing
Audience: Community Foundation
Funding Area: Seniors/Aging
Developed by and for grantmakers, CNJG events provide collaborative opportunities to enhance ... seminars that CNJG produces are always substantive. From a professional development point of view Council membership ...
Publication Date: December, 2008
Learn how to help victims of disasters in ways that comply with federal tax rules that apply to charitable organizations from the Internal Revenue Service.
Resource Type: Best Practice
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Grantmaking
Funding Area: Disaster Response/Relief
... workshop with Bolder Advocacy , your foundation will have a clear understanding of the kinds of advocacy activities you ... whether your public or private foundation can speak out on a particular issue? This training answers these questions and ... that permits support for policy work. This will be a virtual session; connection details will be provided upon ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Civil/Advocacy/Policy
The CNJG board is comprised of 20 leaders who come from CNJG ... their experience with the organization by serving on a Board committee. Committee members lead, recommend and ... investments and approving significant financial policies.
... one of the nation’s first formal partnerships between a city and the philanthropic community. The initiative began as a partnership between the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers in collaboration with then Mayor Cory A. Booker. We are proud this unique partnership continues ...
News Type: Newark Liaison
Funding Area: Newark Funders
... to learn about New Jersey's Paterson Reads (PR) in a co-sponsored event with Council of New Jersey Grantmakers ... led by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Paterson Reads is a founding member of the national Campaign for Grade-Level ... Abriendo Puertas to support the goal of 3rd grade reading. CNJG partners, come learn why this issue is important and ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: EducationalPaterson
CNJG is pleased to share this program presented by the ... on Foundations have worked over the past year to develop a fresh concept for common grant applications, aligning ... and your ideas for how we can all continue working toward a common grant application. Kelton Artuso , Associate ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Technology
Funding Area: Science/Technology
... well-being of New Jersey residents and our environment. A broken system affects everything from the use of ... and sustainable food system in New Jersey. Cost : Free for CNJG Members; $50 for Non Member Grantmakers Webinar Video Resources The Food Funder Compass report Community Food ...
Event Type: Funder Briefing
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Food/Agriculture/Nutrition
... announcements for our 2022 Virtual Spring Colloquium: A Conversation for Social Sector , and we hope you are ... the Center for Non-Profits – first introduced to CNJG members at our 2021 Annual Meeting & Holiday Gathering ...
... not only shape near-term dollars but to institutionalize a Justice40 ethos that will shape public investments for ... , and the Council of Michigan Foundations . This is a funder-only webinar series. Please contact Kerry Hastings at kerry@fundersnetwork.org with any questions. Designing Justice40 Webinar Series - ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Civil/Advocacy/PolicyEnvironment
Publication Date: August, 2016
Foundation leaders have a unique opportunity to serve as powerful champions of their ... you start having an honest conversation in the boardroom; a conversation about your foundation’s goals, approach, ... vision for the future. The Power of Board Advocacy: A Discussion Guide for Foundation Boards ...
Resource Type: Resource Guide
Audience: Board/Trustees
Topic: Governance
... of importance. Partially because of our partnership as a member of the Forum, we are able to engage Phil Buchanan, ... Philanthropy to give the keynote at the upcoming CNJG Annual Meeting & Holiday Luncheon . The CNJG staff heard ...
Publication Date: November, 2014
... adopting an anchor mission that seeks to fully deploy all resources to build community wealth. Moving into territory ... and Violeta Duncan, Community Development Associate. A New Anchor Mission for a New Century ...
Resource Type: Issue Briefing
Audience: Community Foundation
Topic: Hurricane Sandy
... on the Hill . Over the years, being part of a larger voice of philanthropic leaders has been critical to ... It’s true the private foundation excise tax took over a decade to move forward, but multiple voices joining ...
... impacts roughly 15,000 households in the City. There is a short, mid, and long-term plan of action that the City has ... of water on behalf of the City. Volunteer time and resources – The City is creating opportunities for ... Replacement Program website .
Publication Date: December, 2010
This guide was designed to help the state’s philanthropic community understand their ethical, legal, and fiduciary requirements and obligations.
Resource Type: CNJG Documents/ReportsResource Guide
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Governance
... Maria Vizcarrondo as its president. “Maria has been a trailblazer throughout her career,” said Council of New ... and promote effective philanthropy throughout New Jersey. CNJG’s programs and resources increase the impact of organized philanthropy’s ...
News Type: CNJG News