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... Guaranteed Income Pilot Program following the release of a report by the city, the Jain Family Institute and the ... hands. Mayor Ras Baraka first broached the idea of a universal basic income pilot program at a 2019 State of the City address, saying it would be a ...
News Type: Newark Liaison
Funding Area: Newark Funders
A year after kicking off an initiative to improve nutrition ... snack giant plans to invest $5 million in Full Futures, a sweeping effort to make sure students are well nourished ... and corporate entities, Campbell set out to improve how kids eat at school through cafeteria equipment upgrades, ...
News Type: News
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Grantmaking
Funding Area: Food/Agriculture/Nutrition
What does an age-integrated society look like and how can funders be part of the movement to strengthen aging ... with Lindsay Goldman, CEO of Grantmakers In Aging, a community of funders mobilizing money and ideas to ... & Age Across All Policies NYS, and IMAGE: The Interactive Map of Aging. Earlier in her career, Lindsay was responsible ...
Event Type: Partner
Publication Date: November, 2015
... often requires navigating ever-changing expectations and a maze of competing priorities. This strategy toolkit, ... your portfolio. Intent Matrix : Helps you to develop a customized map of your business motivations and engagement approaches. ...
Resource Type: Best Practice
Audience: Corporate Giving
Topic: Corporate Philanthropy/CSR
On this webinar, Mayor Baraka presented an update from the City, non-profit leaders, shared what they are seeing on the ground, and funding colleagues discussed the philanthropic response in Newark.
Speakers:
Mayor Ras J. Baraka
Vicky Hernandez, Executive Director, Ironbound Community Corporation
Amina Bey, Executive Director, Newark Emergency Services for Families
Irene Cooper-Basch, Executive Officer, Victoria Foundation
Catherine Wilson, President and CEO, United Way of Greater Newark
Webinar Video
Event Type: Affinity Group Meeting
Topic: COVID-19
Funding Area: Newark Funders
On this webinar, Newark funders discussed the childcare practice and policy during COVID-19 and heard front line observations on matters of mental health and domestic violence.
Speakers:
Ceil Zalkind, President and CEO, Advocates for Children of New Jersey
Beverly Lynn, CEO, Programs for Parents
Maria Ortiz, Executive Director, Student Life, Newark Board of Education
LaKeesha Eure, Director, Shani Baraka Women’s Resource Center and Chair, Newark Anti-Violence Coalition
Webinar Video
Event Type: Affinity Group Meeting
Topic: COVID-19
Funding Area: Newark Funders
... and son of the famed poet-activist Amiri Baraka championed a populist vision. During the campaign, he famously told ... opportunity to work intensively with the incoming mayor. CNJG had previously established a nonpartisan, City ... He has won praise for a constant rhythm of neighborhood events, summits, and youth presentations to address ...
News Type: Newark Liaison
2020, we hope, is a year like no other for philanthropy. The hope and promise ... quickly pivoted to dealing with coronavirus, changing how we work, striving for racial justice, keeping the Census ... have not. Our shared commitment to one another and to CNJG's partners remains constant, remains strong, remains ...
News Type: CNJG News
CNJG invites members to attend this webinar to learn about ... Forum members and its members’ members, meaning CNJG and its members are all eligible and invited to attend. ... emphasis on its history, core features, and examples of how PSOs can apply the DAPP data to their own knowledge ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: All Funders
Publication Date: May, 2008
... grantees manage executive transitions more effectively? Get tips and best practices from Grantcraft. Executive ...
Resource Type: Best Practice
Audience: Executive Staff
Topic: About PhilanthropyGovernance
Publication Date: December, 2020
... local planners, governments and impact investors with a clear, simple view of social and economic indicators for ...
Resource Type: Website
... Jersey, the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers established a Racial Equity Task Force made up of leaders at CNJG member organizations. The task force’s mandate is to ... for thought and a vehicle for action as we figure out how best to leave the middle ground and do the hard work to ...
News Type: CNJG News
... Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP), present a briefing that features a panel of speakers representing nonprofit organizations ... and beyond, directly from movement leaders. According to a report from National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Racial Equity
... are demanding that companies address their concerns on a wide range of social and environmental issues. The growing ... This session will provide concrete ideas and steps on how to create an effective impact report that balances ... points for more equitable practices? Cost : Free for CNJG Members; $150 for Non Member Grantmakers This program is ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: Corporate Giving
Topic: Corporate Philanthropy/CSR
... PCA-NJ's mission with the $100,000 grant is to implement a research-based, trauma-informed Children's Wellness ... parents and students can use to better understand how "toxic" stressful events affect their ability to succeed in school. This ...
News Type: News
Topic: Grantmaking
Funding Area: Children
CNJG is pleased to offer this program to family foundation ... and faith-based principles, allowing you to achieve a deeper and more meaningful impact in your grantmaking ... are ineligible to join this webinar. This program is a CNJG membership benefit for family foundation members, ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: Family Foundation
Topic: Family Philanthropy
... - to provide leadership on statewide issues. Vision CNJG envisions a healthy, thriving, and civically engaged New Jersey where ... a funder meeting society’s most urgent needs, addressing how sectors operate at a systems level or focused on problem ...
Publication Date: June, 2013
... direct care workers – an over-arching term that captures a number of different occupations, but in general refers to ... bathing, dressing, and eating. Direct care workers play a huge role in maintaining the health and general well-being ... and quality care, and discuss five ways that funders can get involved. What Funders Need to Know: Quality Care = ...
Resource Type: Issue Briefing
Funding Area: Food/Agriculture/NutritionSeniors/Aging
... your fellow Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy! We want to get to know you and form connections in-person for the first ... savory refreshments, you will have the opportunity for a casual conversation to connect with colleagues, learn more ... leadership in NJ philanthropy. Cost : Free for CNJG Members, $50 for Non Member Grantmakers. Open to ...
Event Type: Affinity Group Meeting
Audience: Emerging Practitioners
Publication Date: March, 2009
There are many ways to start a giving circle. These 10 steps can give you a starting point ... that you may want to discuss at this meeting are: How many times will the group meet? How will we determine our ... and mentoring are some examples of how your members might get involved. Be sure to be clear with the expectations of ...
Resource Type: Best PracticeResource Guide
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Grantmaking