... strikes, philanthropy comes to the aid to those affected. CNJG, along with our philanthropy-serving organizations ... pertaining to the relief efforts. Here, we offer resources, information, and updates on what is happening in ... for the Playbook has been provided by Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Contribution Fund, and PSEG Foundation. ...
... opportunity to work intensively with the incoming mayor. CNJG had previously established a nonpartisan, City ... Booker in 2007. Following the transition, Mayor Baraka and CNJG built exciting new bridges. For example, the Mayor ... about to convene, connect, and leverage partnerships and resources for Mayor-identified pillars. Among dozens of ...
Publication Date: April, 2024
... collective giving brings people together to pool their resources, including time, talent, treasure, testimony, and ties — often referred to as the 5Ts. Groups like giving ...
CNJG’s work throughout this year will be driven by the ... as well as working with key partners to advance equity. CNJG’s policy agenda will also be informed and inspired ... FOTH, there’s still time if you would like to join the CNJG delegation. Please contact me as soon as possible. ...
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... statewide, less than 20% in at least five cities. New resources are available, and new legislation mandates have ... Campaign. There will be time for Q & A. Cost : Free for CNJG Members; $50 for Non Member Grantmakers Webinar Video ...
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... beauty of Duke Gardens in the Spring. Cost : Free for CNJG Members and Nonprofits; $75 for Non Member Grantmakers ... the New Jersey’s open space, wildlife and natural resources for generations to come. Chris is a graduate of ... with partners throughout New Jersey to preserve natural resources and promote healthy communities by engaging in ...
Eastside High School in Paterson sits in the middle of a struggling neighborhood, in a city where 25% of the residents are living below the poverty line, according to the 2020 U.S. Census.
Paterson’s poverty rate is more than twice the state average of 10%, which makes the school, built in 1926, a refuge — and now a resource.
On Thursday, Montclair State University president Jonathan Koppell came to Eastside with a $1 million grant and a vision: to make the school into a community hub, offering free meals, health care, and mental health counseling, not just to the 2,000 students, but to their families as well.
The initiative is called One Square Mile, and it is being seeded with a $1 million grant from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. The program was developed by Koppell during his tenure as Dean of the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University, which worked with the Phoenix-area community of Maryvale to address poverty.
Publication Date: February, 2024
At a recent Ocean & Monmouth Funders Roundtable, the group discussed all of the different databases and lists of nonprofits available to philanthropy to be able to research new and different nonprofits.
New Jersey grantmakers devote significant resources – both intellectual and financial – to many of ... areas as the Department of Community Affairs. Some of CNJG’s members invest almost exclusively in programs ... addressing key issues facing the state. Cost : Free for CNJG Members, $95 for Non Member Grantmakers. A light lunch ...
Publication Date: May, 2014
When considering how to improve health outcomes for low-income individuals, most people think about providing access to good medical care and keeping the cost of that care as low as possible. What people rarely think about is the connection between good health and quality affordable housing.
For instance, when families have high housing payments, they have less money to buy nutritious food or to pay for medical care, making them more vulnerable to chronic illnesses. And, when individuals don't have stable housing, research has found that they are more likely to engage in risky behaviors that can make them sick. Sometimes it's a person's home itself that makes them sick, if it exposes them to toxins like lead, or to insect or rodent infestations.
This edition of What Funders Need to Know explores these connections and highlights some promising practices by both government and business that help low-income individuals get housed, stay healthier, and lower overall costs.
Ultimately, affordable housing is fundamental to improving health outcomes for low-income people. For funders interested in housing or in health, we suggest four ways to bolster these connections.
Publication Date: August, 2013
President Obama's Hurricane Sandy Task Force released this rebuilding strategy to serve as a model for communities across the nation facing greater risks from extreme weather and to continue helping the Sandy-affected region rebuild. The Rebuilding Strategy contains 69 policy recommendations, many of which have already been adopted, that will help homeowners stay in and repair their homes, strengthen small businesses and revitalize local economies and ensure entire communities are better able to withstand and recover from future storms.
... information, and take part in continuing education, CNJG was born. By 1998, CNJG was an independent 501(c)(3) organization with a ... Extending Philanthropy's Contribution Over the years, CNJG also actively engaged in a number of landmark ...
... city of Newark and the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers (CNJG) —is tasked with harnessing interest, fostering greater effectiveness, and attracting resources toward policy and programmatic areas that affect ... Leverage – Identify and maximize public and private resources for City priorities. NLModel.png As Newark is at a ...
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.
... and economic crisis of our lifetime. On these pages, CNJG offers resources to help our members get the knowledge and ... announcements, emails, blogs, grants given and other resources gathered by and for our members. New Jersey Focused ...
ADOPTED: 10/20/2023 APPROACH CNJG takes an active role in championing the vital role New ... long-term, systemic impact, and where the involvement of CNJG could positively shape the outcome of an issue. We ... network building, and leadership. CORE VALUES CNJG values shared power and leadership to advance our ...
The New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) recently awarded $202,840 in Incubation and Action Grant funding to fifteen organizations. Incubation Grants help organizations plan, research, develop, and prototype public humanities projects and events. Action Grants help organizations implement a wide array of humanities-based projects, including public programs, exhibitions, installations, tours, and discussion groups.
Public humanities programming allows individuals to engage in lifelong learning and share in the exploration of history, values, cultures, and beliefs. NJCH supports and acts as a resource for cultural and service-oriented nonprofit partners as they bring the public humanities to the residents of New Jersey, harnessing the power of the humanities to strengthen communities.
Publication Date: February, 2019
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