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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.
Resource Type: Issue Briefing
Funding Area: Food/Agriculture/Nutrition
Publication Date: April, 2009
... to spend down or exist in perpetuity (or have not yet made a decision), and to examine foundations’ motivations and ... from the Association of Small Foundations, launched a study of family foundations in 2008. This report presents ...
Resource Type: Research
Audience: Family Foundation
Topic: Family Philanthropy
... of the holiday season, it's the perfect time to take a step back and reflect on the impact we've made - and the ... in Action Workshop: We'll be diving into the New Jersey Principles for Philanthropy with a panel of CNJG members who have led ...
... building power among immigrant communities to advocating for housing and environmental justice. We have been honored to partner with our Imagine a New Way grantees over the last few years, including those ...
News Type: News
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Grantmaking
Funding Area: Racial Equity
... are experiencing today. United Way organizations in New Jersey have a long history of strengthening local communities by ... focused on policy and systems change. To set the stage for this introduction, we’ll hear from our colleagues at ...
Event Type: Meeting
Audience: All Funders
... national foundations to Newark, and we are grateful for the new investment from three of the city’s ... the effect of exorbitant surcharges on collect telephone calls from prison. The high charges contribute to the erosion ... at helping individuals successfully return to the community and their families. Funders Partner to ...
News Type: Newark Liaison
Funding Area: EducationalNewark Funders
... hear a dynamic discussion related to an important topic for New Jersey’s philanthropic sector. The Annual Meeting & ... Equitable Collaboration – A Conversation that Centers Community , will feature Nidhi Sahni, Partner and Head of ... the Annual Meeting. Sponsorship underwrites our Signature events. It is only through the generosity of our sponsors ...
... to investing in neighborhood revitalization that centers a resident-led planning process. Structured between 12 and 18 ... plans that address root causes of inequality and community development priorities including but not limited to ... human services, commercial corridor initiatives, environmental justice, transportation, and education. The ...
News Type: News
Topic: Grantmaking
... right) invited the Newark Funders Group to hear his vision for the city at special August meeting. Just 30 days into ... Liaison Jeremy Johnson (far left) to organize a convening with the Newark group, co-chaired by Etta Denk of ... from left) and Barbara Reisman of the Schumann Fund for New Jersey (third from left). Irene Cooper-Basch (far ...
News Type: Newark Liaison
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Newark Funders
... New Jersey nonprofits to help drive economic opportunity for individuals and families. The grants focus on workforce ... development and education to help individuals chart a path to employment and better economic futures, as well as basic needs fundamental ...
News Type: News
Topic: Grantmaking
... meetings either in person or via Zoom, and other planning calls as needed, as well as be willing to participate in ... and instigating change in New Jersey’s philanthropic community. In June 2023 the taskforce was designated a ... and recommend topics, speakers, etc. for CNJG's Signature events including the Annual Meeting & Holiday Gathering, and ...
Join us for this Health & Aging Affinity Group meeting, a unique opportunity for New Jersey-based funders to connect and share insights on ...
Event Type: Affinity Group Meeting
Audience: All Funders
... up just 14% of New Jersey’s population, but they account for 21.3% of COVID-19 deaths, according to state fatality figures. This disparity is due to a number of factors which existed long before the coronavirus ... Going back to normal is not good enough. The philanthropic community is in a unique position to bring these kinds of ...
Event Type: Funder Briefing
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Racial Equity
... New Jersey Grantmakers’ biennial Spring Colloquium – A Conversation for the Social Sector - being held on May 24 at the George ... in restoring civility to society; strategies to ensure community and nonprofit sustainability; philanthrocapitalism; ...
News Type: CNJG News
... Get on the Map! Your data will power valuable resources for your organization and our region including access to the ... do I need to provide? Why is it important to provide a grant description? How is my grants data coded by Candid? ...
... 2018. In August 2019, the City and the Department of Environmental Protection conducted testing and found that in ... with bottled water and established four distribution sites. In the mid-term , a new corrosion control treatment ... at no charge to residents within three years. The Newark community is working in collaboration to support impacted ...
I hope you had a chance to pause and find moments of celebration and peace ... increase, protecting billions of dollars in investments for communities. Among its many devasting provisions, it cuts ... from the federal Medicaid program, with over 360,000 in New Jersey potentially losing coverage. Almost $300 billion ...
... members and CNJG staff, every first Friday of the month, for a 60-minute Zoom session. Much like the New Jersey Center for ... New Jersey philanthropic organizations, resources and calls to action. How to use Trust-Based Philanthropy ...
Event Type: Meeting
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Philanthropy/Volunteerism
... members and CNJG staff, every first Friday of the month, for a 60-minute Zoom session. Much like the New Jersey Center for ... New Jersey philanthropic organizations, resources and calls to action. How to use Trust-Based Philanthropy ...
Event Type: Meeting
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Philanthropy/Volunteerism
... members and CNJG staff, every first Friday of the month, for a 60-minute Zoom session. Much like the New Jersey Center for ... New Jersey philanthropic organizations, resources and calls to action. How to use Trust-Based Philanthropy ...
Event Type: Meeting
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Philanthropy/Volunteerism