Publication Date: March, 2014
Food is essential. But how often do you consider where your food comes from?This issue of What Funders Need to Know from the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers explores the stages of the food system, from production all the way to disposal. Why is this important to philanthropy?
Because hunger, food insecurity, nutrition-related chronic disease, the health of resource lands and waterways, wages, and equal opportunity in the food economy all converge in our regional food system.
Publication Date: June, 2014
This publication from Grantmakers for Effective Organizations offers a framework for thinking about how to measure progress and results in place-based and community change initiatives.
... initiative began as a partnership between the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers in collaboration with then Mayor Cory A. ... unique partnership continues with Mayor Ras Baraka and his new administration. This report provides a brief summary of ...
CNJG is pleased to offer a new member benefit: ValuesAdvisor . Many foundations now ...
Publication Date: September, 2019
... Organizations who seek effective ways to mobilize resources to sustain their organization’s work. The guide ...
... which is responsible for the numerous appointments to New Jersey’s various Boards, Commissions, Councils, Advisory ... Campaign Director (2013) and Deputy Field Director for the New Jersey State Democratic Committee’s Victory Campaign ...
... Global Research to lead our breakfast that kicks off the new year with a Market Outlook for 2023. Mr. Harris will give ...
In 2001, the Schumann Fund for New Jersey and 10 private and corporate foundations agreed to ... in Newark had been operating for years with insufficient resources. We viewed the Abbott decision, which requires that ... policy and evaluation, expertise in community economic development, and long-term commitment to community ...
... and Lucy Vandenberg, Executive Director, Schumann Fund for New Jersey. Lucy serves as the co-chair of the CNJG Leadership ... the Bureau of Labor Statistics to release quarterly economic data on the nonprofit sector in the same way as ...
... changes of federal policy on housing and their impact in New Jersey, you will hear from a panel who will discuss the ... litigation, and policy development to advance racial, economic, and social integration throughout New Jersey and ...
With the new federal administration comes many new executive actions ... learning series on these implications, CNJG is curating resources, webpages, and other convenings for philanthropy to ... is Affecting Nonprofits " a survey reporting the impacts of the federal executive actions on Mercer County ...
... level and their specific implications for the state of New Jersey. This series will unpack how these policies affect ... leads GCIR’s public policy work, manages the Advancing Economic Justice Community of Practice, and shapes strategic programming and funder resources. Previously, he served as Co-Director of Policy and ...
... TJacksheadshot.jpg Theresa Jacks joined the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers in 2008. A creative, versatile leader with ... safety, summer youth employment, workforce development, economic development, health and wellness, education and ...
... grants, focusing on education, social services, arts and economic development, ensure that diverse populations across ... communities have access to essential programs and resources that foster long-term stability, growth and impact. ...
Publication Date: December, 2019
A CNJG member queried our listserves for sample questions (not included in the grant application) you might ask grantees or potential grantees during site visits. CNJG compiled these responses, and other documents members use.
Publication Date: November, 2013
A key objective of the Scaling What Works initiative has been to translate insight and learning from grantmaker intermediaries involved with the Social Innovation Fund and share them with the broader philanthropic community. The fifth guide in the Lessons Learned series presents the benefits and challenges of partnerships between local and national funders, and highlights key considerations for both kinds of funders to foster success in their collaboration.
The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers is the center for philanthropy in New ... society’s most difficult problems. We also access the resources of the philanthropic community – funding, ...
... Some 104 grants totaling over $5.7 million were awarded to New Jersey-based nonprofit organizations working to make a direct ... and new nonprofit partners working to increase access to resources, address immediate needs, and advocate for change ...
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.
... Park 333 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers is pleased to present our 2023 Conference ... Doing Good Better , a partnership between the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers and the New Jersey Center for ...
