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Beginning in October 2023, a group of funders got together and commissioned the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) to facilitate a series of dialogues with Newark’s nonprofit community to learn how foundations can be supportive of their capacity...
Please join us as we hear from partners engaged in building the financial capability of Newark residents to stabilize their families and build wealth for the long-term. We will be joined by Catherine Wilson, President and CEO of the United Way of...
From February 26-28, 2023, members of the NLC’s Mayoral Network on Community Safety and Violence Prevention, city representatives and resource guests were welcomed by Mayor Ras J. Baraka in Newark, New Jersey. Attendees saw firsthand the strides made...
Organizing and activating networks for policy changes are hallmarks of a healthy democracy. In this moment, food policy councils (FPCs) are responding to federal funding freezes, harmful federal food system policies, and communities in crisis. Their...
Join Deborah Cornavaca, Deputy Chief of Staff of Outreach to Governor Murphy for a general information session on the vaccine rollout in New Jersey, and to provide you with comprehensive updates and answer questions. The rollout is in constant motion...
The Office of the Newark Philanthropic Liaison (NPL) —an innovative collaboration between the city of Newark and the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers (CNJG) —is tasked with harnessing interest, fostering greater effectiveness, and attracting...
One year from now the 2020 Census will be in full swing. This nationwide, constitutionally-mandated count, conducted once every ten years, is our opportunity to ensure that New Jersey residents are accurately counted to secure the resources needed to...
As artificial intelligence (AI) and technological advances take on an increasingly prominent role in our society, BIPOC and immigrant communities face the threat of biases and outright hostilities being encoded and automated into surveillance,...
CNJG’s listserves facilitate ongoing group e-mail discussions among subscribed members. Members can share information and expertise, ask questions, and gather opinions of colleagues across the network. Listserves also enable members to get the most up...
Foundations and nonprofits create more resilient and impactful change when their strategies are shaped by the communities most harmed by inequities. The COVID-19 pandemic taught us invaluable lessons about the importance of community listening and...
“These are really fun gatherings!” - Nora Jones, Pincus Family Foundation
Join your fellow CNJG members and CNJG staff, every first Friday of the month, for a 60-...
“These are really fun gatherings!” - Nora Jones, Pincus Family Foundation
Join your fellow CNJG members and CNJG staff, every first Friday of the month, for a 60-...
“These are really fun gatherings!” - Nora Jones, Pincus Family Foundation
Join your fellow CNJG members and CNJG staff, every first Friday of the month, for a 60-...
“These are really fun gatherings!” - Nora Jones, Pincus Family Foundation
Join your fellow CNJG members and CNJG staff, every first Friday of the month, for a 60-...
Alexis Bivens, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Managing Director of the Supporting Organizing Work Funders Collaborative, Connecticut Council on Philanthropy, presents the process and progress of how an affinity group transformed into a...

Deepening Philanthropic and Nonprofit Partnerships in New Jersey
Doing Good Better, a partnership of...
Join this virtual session introducing systems thinking principles and their vital role in driving meaningful change. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session will equip you with the knowledge to unlock transformative...
A CNJG member queried the Health & Aging listserves asking for sample letters of inquiry. This document includes a few responses from fellow members. If you would like to add yours to this list, please email...
Strategic asset allocation is arguably one of the most important, yet least advanced, aspects of investing. The Investment Strategy Group (ISG) in the Goldman Sachs Investment Management Division has developed a new approach to strategic asset...
Join your peers to learn more about the Disability & Philanthropy Forum and the Disability Inclusion Pledge in a session facilitated by Sarah Napoli, Learning Services Director for the Forum. Current signatories will share their progress as pledge...
