Publication Date: February, 2013
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.
... even greater. Parents of school-age children need support in navigating remote education and childcare challenges -- ... Schools are having to re-imagine how they can open in the fall – if they can – with appropriate social ... the Disaster Philanthropy Playbook after Superstorm Sandy in 2012 and uses many of the lessons learned then to inform ...
... Whatever we call it - every one of us has been involved in a collaboration of some kind at some point in our lives. At the same time, both simple and complex, the ... Philanthropy , the go-to resource for disaster-related giving, and the Council on Foundations . You can connect ...
ADOPTED: 10/20/2023 APPROACH CNJG takes an active role in championing the vital role New Jersey’s nonprofit sector plays in the state. We advocate for public policies that support a ... for New Jersey residents to engage in charitable giving. A COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT INNOVATION . ...
... voice elevates our conversations and helps ground them in the work nonprofits do every day. The 21st Annual ... hosted and presented by United Philanthropy Forum in partnership with Independent Sector and the Council ... conference dedicated solely to the philanthropic sector. In addition to meeting with legislators and government ...
... structural racism. Additionally, the CNJG Annual Meeting in both 2016 and 2017 addressed diversity and its value ... funders real and effective tools that they can implement in their day-to-day work to combat and mitigate the impact of racism and bias in our communities and neighborhoods; provide a “safe ...
Already, 2025 has been a year unlike any other. The changes in federal policy are coming at a pace we’ve not experienced before. Not even a month in, the new administration immediately issued several ... meet the needs of their organization and those they serve. Giving nonprofits every resource and tool they need to be ...
Hosted by United Philanthropy Forum , in partnership with the Council on Foundations and ... beyond meetings with legislators. Attendees participated in conference sessions, learned about key national trends in ... on their tax returns, thereby incentivizing charitable giving and encouraging greater philanthropic support for ...
... organizations. Kevin Douglas (he/him/his) joined GCIR in 2019 and is the Senior Director of National Programs. He ... he led campaigns securing hundreds of millions of dollars in public investment for community services. He was ... by the Human Services Council. He also co-founded the giving circle 100 New Yorkers Who Care and has served on ...
... can connect, exchange information, and learn from experts in a wide range of fields and sectors. Members with a focus ... Group provides a valued forum for grantmakers working in Camden to connect and exchange information and to hear ... Network Affinity Group convenes corporate funders whose giving footprint includes New Jersey. Meetings cover such ...
Deepening Philanthropic and Nonprofit Partnerships in New Jersey Doing Good Better , a partnership of the ... action against the power imbalances and racial inequities in philanthropy, nonprofits and government. Accessible, ... nonprofits, and government to create shared power rooted in collaboration, mutual trust, and respect. Doing Good ...
In response to Hurricane Ida and the devastating impact it ... if there is information we have missed. CNJG Actions CNJG in partnership with NJVOAD presented a funder briefing for the recovery efforts in New Jersey on September 10 . CNJG has created a new ...
... wraps up phase 1, having raised $37M and provided $18M in immediate relief 7/30 - Pandemic Relief Fund Provides $4.5 Million in Cash Assistance 9/11 - NJPRF Matches Grants to Newark and ... 2/2 - N.J. Pandemic Relief Fund to provide $2.5 million in grants to address mental health issues South Jersey ...
Publication Date: October, 2020
... was far greater than anyone could have ever imagined. In response to the growing and evolving needs of our region, ... and communities of color. We know all too well that in a crisis like this, these marginalized communities are hit the hardest, and often take the longest to recover. In times of crises, The Community Foundation is our ...
Publication Date: November, 2015
... for grantmakers to hear from a wide range of experts in the field of disaster philanthropy. This series started on ...
Publication Date: January, 2008
Sample board committee descriptions, including roles and responsibilities of committee members
Publication Date: August, 2021
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... means summer reading! Whether you’re reading at home or in the coffee shop, at the beach, or while traveling by train ... to her, “because it’s all about how growth happens in that uncertain, messy middle where you have to keep ... May 2008. I’m grateful to the CNJG Board of Trustees for giving me this opportunity, and grateful to an incredibly ...
Publication Date: January, 2011
Publication Date: June, 2010