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In response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless other Black individuals, we have seen a call to end systemic racism, police brutality, and injustice. To explore philanthropy's role in fighting...
Capacity building enables nonprofit leaders and organizations to develop the skills and resources they need to improve their work. Since each situation is unique and circumstances are always changing, effective capacity-building support is tailored to...
I’m sure you’ll agree, the first few months of the year have been solidly eventful and brimming with activity. There is much to share.
Mid-March was defined by Foundations on the...
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... on Education . There’s still time to register for the program. And for your planning, the next briefings in this ...
... of the funder and nonprofit. Funders who make project or program grants should trust the organization and provide flexible funding within a specific program. Activities • Over the short term, funders aim to ... their...
As we move beyond the election season and look to 2025, New Jersey’s philanthropic and nonprofit sectors will continue to engage in conversations and partnerships that inspire change and support an inclusive future for...
Affinity Groups
CNJG members with a focus on a particular geography or issue meet on a regular basis and are led by two or more members to provide a diversity of thought leadership. These affinity groups provide a valued forum through which...
CNJG celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2017 marked by extraordinary progress and service to...
News Type: CNJG News
Topic: About Philanthropy
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...
... Spaces and F. Javier Torres-Campos, Thriving Cultures Program Director at Surdna Foundation (6/9/2020) ...

CNJG’s Newark Philanthropic Liaison, Kevin Callaghan, organized a series of webinars for our...
Facing Our Future was a landmark initiative looking at the systemic, long term fiscal challenges facing all levels of government in New Jersey. It grew out of a 2010 briefing CNJG held for members that outlined how a Governor’s budget is annually...
Publication Date: December, 2010
This guide was designed to help the state’s philanthropic community understand their ethical, legal, and fiduciary requirements and obligations.
Resource Type: CNJG Documents/ReportsResource Guide
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Governance
... and the City of Newark Retools Its Ambitious Arts Grant Program to Respond to COVID-19 Nicholson Foundation Email to ...
... who passed away January 28. Jeff joined CNJG’s Board in 2016, and during his tenure served as First Vice Chair and ...
News Type: CNJG News
Publication Date: January, 2013
Native Voices Rising is a joint research and re-granting project of Native Americans in Philanthropy and Common Counsel Foundation. This report focuses on the practices and challenges of community organizing...
Resource Type: Issue Briefing
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. This series started on...
Resource Type: Issue BriefingPresentation
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Hurricane Sandy
We are pleased to share Strengthening Philanthropy in Newark - Report to the Field 2015 from...
News Type: Newark Liaison
Funding Area: Newark Funders
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As we move beyond the election season and look to 2025, New Jersey’s philanthropic and nonprofit sectors will continue to engage in conversations and partnerships that inspire change and support an inclusive future for...
Affinity Groups
CNJG members with a focus on a particular geography or issue meet on a regular basis and are led by two or more members to provide a diversity of thought leadership. These affinity groups provide a valued forum through which...
CNJG celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2017 marked by extraordinary progress and service to...
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...

CNJG’s Newark Philanthropic Liaison, Kevin Callaghan, organized a series of webinars for our...
Facing Our Future was a landmark initiative looking at the systemic, long term fiscal challenges facing all levels of government in New Jersey. It grew out of a 2010 briefing CNJG held for members that outlined how a Governor’s budget is annually...
This guide was designed to help the state’s philanthropic community understand their ethical, legal, and fiduciary requirements and obligations.
Native Voices Rising is a joint research and re-granting project of Native Americans in Philanthropy and Common Counsel Foundation. This report focuses on the practices and challenges of community organizing...
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. This series started on...
We are pleased to share Strengthening Philanthropy in Newark - Report to the Field 2015 from...
