Publication Date: June, 2022
The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers’ 2023 – 2025 Strategic Plan reimagines the future for CNJG. As a result of the extensive strategy development process, the plan includes a renewed vision, mission, core values, and goals. The work is informed by previous efforts, and current issues and trends impacting philanthropy and society.
Publication Date: March, 2014
Sample conflict of interest policies for Community Foundations.
Publication Date: July, 2021
Two different CNJG members queried the CEO listserve on how/when/how to return ... CNJG staff compiled the answers from the responding members removing identifying information of the respondents. ...
... in 2017 marked by extraordinary progress and service to members over this time. As the nexus for the philanthropic ... services and leadership initiatives elevate, not only our members’ work and practice, but also grantmakers throughout ... View our CNJG Through the Years pictorial. CNJG thanks our members and partners for your ongoing support and leadership ...
... Philanthropy to give the keynote at the upcoming CNJG Annual Meeting & Holiday Luncheon . The CNJG staff heard Phil ... partnerships clearly reflect this important mix. Another type of partnership is the one between our member sponsors ...
... organizations around the country in asking our members to commit to supporting and encouraging a fair and ... maps to find Hard to Count areas, resources, and news. The Fund reminds us that almost everything we know ...
Publication Date: October, 2020
This report chronicles the steps taken, under immense pressure, to develop a coordinated emergency response effort to support a broad range of needs across the region. Once again this effort has demonstrated that working in partnership and close collaboration with our philanthropic peers and local government advisors is an effective way to manage a response to both urgent and longer-term needs.
Publication Date: November, 2015
This weekly conference call series welcomed New Jersey-based grantmakers along with national funders and provided an opportunity for grantmakers to hear from a wide range of experts in the field of disaster philanthropy. Series 1 started on November 5, 2012, one week after Sandy struck New Jersey, and continued through March 25, 2013. Series 2 started on September 9, 2013 and concluded on November 4, 2013.
CNJG is pleased to offer this program to family foundation members as part of NCFP's Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy ... of effective family philanthropy. Though necessary, this type of reflection often raises a number of difficult ... effort in the future. Cost : This event is free for CNJG Members who are family foundations. Other types of ...
... others. Here are a few practice changes you can make now: Type of Funding ● Give multiyear and unrestricted funding, ... application and reporting processes. ● Eliminate annual requests for organizational information that does not ...
Publication Date: September, 2010
This advocacy and civic engagement toolkit is designed for private foundations that want to educate and encourage their grantees about getting involved in civic and policy activities to increase organizational capacity and impact. While its primary focus is on the grantmaking activity of foundations, the toolkit also addresses rules and guidance for policy involvement by foundation officials acting on behalf of their foundations.
Publication Date: May, 2012
This report highlights three philanthropic efforts to build the capacity of local communities in the West - The Ford Family Foundation’s Ford Institute Leadership Program, the Northwest Area Foundation’s Horizons Program, and the Orton Family Foundation’s Heart and Soul Community Planning Program.
... terms. 2024 Board of Trustees.jpg Photo taken after CNJG Annual Meeting on December 14, 2023. Front Row : Dr. Kortney ... Priti Mehta Not Pictured : Jasmyne Beckford CNJG Board Members CNJG Board of Trustees Portal (Must be logged in) ...
Publication Date: September, 2013
This PowerPoint presentation developed by Southeastern Council of Foundations provides an excellent overview to the pros and cons of different philanthropic structures for Corporate entities, including Corporate Foundations, Corporate Giving Programs, and working through Community Foundations.
Publication Date: May, 2018
This annual report reveals results of a research study about food ...
Publication Date: January, 2004
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations — in partnership with representatives from the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, the Council on Foundations and Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities and with support from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation — is making s
Publication Date: March, 2014
Sample bylaws for Community Foundations.
... the Cabinet, and signature events throughout the year for members to: Share best practices in grantmaking, governance, ... source of timely skill-building programming for our members with a focus on due diligence, best practices, and ...
Publication Date: March, 2016
... programs, cataloging best practices from each program type. The report also identifies challenges that ...
... CNJG is pursuing a long-expressed request from several members to create a forum focused on the City of Camden - ... at the Campbell Soup Company. After the briefing, CNJG members expressed an interest in continuing the dialogue, ...