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Hear Executive Director Keith Adams speak on how New Jersey VOAD members are responding to the current crisis during our first COVID-19 Funder Briefing.
New Jersey Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is a coalition of organizations dedicated to developing and sustaining community resiliency in the face of disasters. In his presentation, Keith will share how NJ VOAD is working with their members, nonprofits, and state partners to coordinate efforts and help to avoid duplicative services. He will also share some of the long-term needs and where there may be gaps in services. NJ VOAD’s dedication to helping communities throughout the entire disaster cycle will provide insight into the continuous and comprehensive efforts that will be essential for improving outcomes for New Jerseyans, especially for our most vulnerable 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 Nonmember Grantmakers.
This program is open to Grantmakers only.
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The 4th edition of Racial Equity in Lean Foundations, delves into how foundations with few or no staff are incorporating racial equity into their work to drive better decisions, achieve more equitable outcomes, and amplify their philanthropic impact.
The Newark Philanthropic Liaison is a unique partnership between the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers and the City of Newark, supported by several foundations. Read more about the Liaison’s work In these reports. Due to several transitions, there were no written reports between 2015 and 2022.
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership's landmark study and publication 7 Measures of Success identified the ability to build effective alliances or partnerships that advance the mission as one of the hallmarks of a remarkable association. But getting a partnership right is an involved undertaking. That's what The Power of Partnership, itself the result of a strategic research collaboration of ASAE & The Center and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is all about. The book takes a no-nonsense look at the intricacies of establishing successful partnerships between nonprofit organizations, between nonprofits and for-profit companies, and between nonprofit organizations and governmental entities.
Philanthropic organizations of all shapes and sizes are well positioned to support Communities for a Lifetime (CfaL). This issue brief explores four roles for philanthropy in advancing CfaL work.
Join us for an insightful funder briefing on the United for ALICE initiative, a vital program addressing the needs of ALICE families—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. This briefing will explore the challenges faced by ALICE households, who work hard but struggle to make ends meet due to financial constraints. We will provide a comprehensive overview of ALICE's impact, share success stories, and discuss strategies for enhancing support and expanding opportunities. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the economic pressures on ALICE families and learn how targeted funding and collaborative efforts can drive meaningful change. This is an opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, explore innovative solutions, and contribute to a more equitable future for all.
Cost: Free for CNJG Members; $50 for Non Member Grantmakers
Lunch will be served.
RESOURCES
ALICE Video: A Day in the Life: Family Child Care
For more ALICE data:
New Jersey ALICE Dashboard
ALICE Economic Viability Dashboard
ALICE Legislative Tool