... workshop, Tools for Funder Collaboration , the business meeting to elect new trustees, and the networking luncheon, the fireside ... Lucy Vandenberg, Executive Director, the Schumann Fund for New Jersey, to explore what makes a successful collaboration, ...
... role in civic engagement and democracy, and organizing a new convening for NJ’s nonprofit and philanthropic sector ... in public policy collectively. In partnership with the New Jersey Center for Nonprofits , we hosted two ... Act in line with the modernization already done on the NJ Business Corporation Act. Attendees received continuing legal ...
... Frieda C. Fox Foundation, have joined together to bring new resources to the field of philanthropy focused on ... family members and staff with guidance and insights new to the field. Igniting the Spark: Creating Effective Next ...
This paper explores community democracy as a cultural choice and a potential organizing system for philanthropy using stories that demonstrate its principles and practices, primarily growing from the experience of northern California communities. This experience offers a framework of principles and a beginning set of conclusions about how philanthropy can develop productive partnerships from the perspective of a place-based, community democracy.
... and interest groups provide a valued forum through which New Jersey grantmakers can connect, exchange information, and ... advance of funding. In autumn of 2025, CNJG will present a new Philanthropy 101 series. This multi-module series is ... facing the field. The luncheon includes CNJG’s business meeting where we elect a new class of Trustees. Past ...
Native Voices Rising is a joint research and re-granting project of Native Americans in Philanthropy and Common Counsel Foundation. This report focuses on the practices and challenges of community organizing and advocacy, focusing on the need for increased investment in and sustained support for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities.
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.
As a follow-up to our Giving in Indiana study (released earlier this year), Indiana Philanthropy Alliance is pleased to share this snapshot of promising practices for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in Indiana philanthropy. Throughout our state, foundations are incorporating the values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into their organizational cultures; engaging diverse populations as staff, board members, donors, and grantees; and working to make their communities more welcoming places. This report is an effort to capture a sampling of these endeavors.
Directors & Officers liability insurance provides financial protection for a foundation and its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers in the event of a lawsuit. CNJG offers its members the D&O liability insurance program provided through Aon Association Services, underwritten by The Hartford and endorsed by the United Philanthropy Forum. A discount is available to foundations with current membership with CNJG.
Fiduciary Liability and other coverage is also available to members at a discounted rate. Coverage is available in all states. Brokers can access the Forum’s D&O program through Aon Association Services.
Learn more using the documents below, on the Aon website or by contacting Jason Tharpe, program administrator at Aon Affinity, at 202-429-8561. To obtain the discount, foundations should let Aon know they are a member of CNJG, a member of the United Philanthropy Forum.
New Jersey’s philanthropic and nonprofit sectors are in the ... effective possible grantmakers. CNJG is helping to track New Jersey philanthropy’s pandemic response through our ... grantmaking practices for rapid response, learn about new policies and government actions, and connect with local ...
... TJacksheadshot.jpg Theresa Jacks joined the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers in 2008. A creative, versatile leader ... of Advancement & Special Initiatives at the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers, Theresa has been instrumental in ... Mary worked in multiple sectors including non-profit, business and education providing her with a broad base of ...
... of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation as the new Executive Director, she knew that the foundation could be ... voted on non-profit partners in a live meeting. This was a new approach and even some staff were nervous about the ... he characterized the Theory of Philanthropy with a business metaphor: “People don’t buy stocks for an iPhone ...
CNJG's 2018 Annual Meeting & Holiday Luncheon pre-meeting workshop with Michelle Greanias from PEAK Grantmaking focused on how foundation CEO’s, program officers, staff, and trustees could engage internally to put values-based grantmaking into practice.
Who We Are CNJGlogoTr.png The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers is a community of practice for ... funds primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business. The company-sponsored foundation often maintains ... family, but are run by boards made up of community, business and academic leaders. They are occasionally termed ...
... private foundations) that have gross unrelated trade or business income of $1,000 or more (see Unrelated Business Income Tax below). Accountability: Foundations ... Seed Money: A grant or contribution used to start a new project or organization. Site Visit: A fact-finding ...
