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... important perspectives that might otherwise not be heard. For many immigrants and refugees, nonprofit media outlets led by and for their communities, such as Futuro Media Group, Radio ... relevant issues such as immigration policy, community events and resources, and local politics. These outlets also ...
Event Type: Partner
... month’s CNJG 2024 Spring Colloquium – A Conversation for the Social Sector on June 18 , consider what philanthropy ...
Publication Date: November, 2013
... and national funders, and highlights key considerations for both kinds of funders to foster success in their ...
Resource Type: Research
Audience: All Funders
... a platform to share information and create strong cases for increased investment from both public and private ... their convenings, they provide a powerful opportunity for Newark-related nonprofits and grantmakers to mobilize to ... management, and increased job opportunities and support for persons returning from prison. The Opportunity Reconnect ...
News Type: Newark Liaison
Topic: Strategy & Collaboration
... I want to express my thanks and gratitude. Thank you for the deep and wide education I’ve received these past 13 ... and intensely important interests. I have gratitude for the amazing relationships I’ve been able to have with ... creative people imaginable. I also am enormously grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given. My year in Lead New ...
News Type: CNJG News
I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing summer. For many, summer offers a time to move at a slower pace, and perhaps take some time for reflection and recharging. I hope you were able to do ... will be available soon.
Publication Date: January, 2013
A sample conflict of interest form for independent private foundations. Conflict of Interest Policy for Independent Foundations ...
Resource Type: Sample Document/Template
Audience: Family FoundationProgram Staff
Topic: AdministrationGovernance
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.
Resource Type: Case Study
Topic: Strategy & Collaboration
Funding Area: Community Improvement/Development
Publication Date: March, 2009
... One - Set Goals and Structure Bring your group together for a first meeting. Take time at this first meeting to ... individual “pet” charities to pool your resources for a common goal with greater impact. Members will ... to $25,000 or more. The group decides what is reasonable for their circle. It is important for the group to agree on ...
Resource Type: Best PracticeResource Guide
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Grantmaking
... with bottled water and established four distribution sites. In the mid-term , a new corrosion control treatment ... 2019, and will take up to 8 months to fully optimize. For the long-term , the City of Newark created a Lead Service ...
Publication Date: October, 2015
... If you said, “planning,” you’re not alone. And for many leaders of community foundations, especially small ones who don’t have the time or money for a big process, anxiety is the feeling that follows. If that’s the case, this guide is for you. It invites you to test-drive some activities to ...
Resource Type: Best Practice
Audience: Community Foundation
Topic: Strategy & Collaboration
... Mayor” When Ras J. Baraka won the mayoral election for New Jersey’s largest city last year, expectations were ... Mayor Baraka and CNJG built exciting new bridges. For example, the Mayor included the grantmakers’ ... He has won praise for a constant rhythm of neighborhood events, summits, and youth presentations to address ...
News Type: Newark Liaison
... in partnership with NJVOAD presented a funder briefing for the recovery efforts in New Jersey on September 10 . CNJG has created a new Disaster Response listserve for members to share information and resources, coordinate on ...
Publication Date: September, 2019

... this guide shares seven practices and 12 tools for Philanthropy-Serving Organizations who seek effective ... Learning to Ride the Wave: Adaptive Business Modeling for Philanthropy-Serving Organizations ...
Resource Type: Report
Topic: Administration
Publication Date: November, 2012
... a report from New York University's Wagner Research Center for Leadership in Action, commissioned by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations. The PALN case study, along ... support these efforts as well as key elements for designing learning communities, executing for success and ...
Resource Type: Case Study
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Strategy & Collaboration