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. Series 1 started on November 5, 2012, one week after Sandy struck New Jersey, and continued through March 25, 2013. Series 2 started on September 9, 2013 and concluded on November 4, 2013. The written compendium of the recordings is listed below.
Public policy is a vital aspect of the work of many of New Jersey's grantmaking organizations and is an integral component of CNJG's programs and member services. CNJG's Policy Committee advise and assist CNJG in identifying issues for potential action.
In late 2023, CNJG’s Board of Trustees approved our first-ever Policy Agenda. The Policy Agenda aligns with CNJG’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, specifically Goal #3, Amplify Our Collective Voice. This agenda includes our approach to the work, followed by five policy priorities. Read or download the agenda.
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To learn more about what CNJG is doing to foster deeper relationships between New Jersey grantmakers and public and elected officials in Trenton and Washington, D.C., contact Theresa Jacks.
... Liaison is supported by: Bank of America, The Foundation for Newark’s Future, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, The Nicholson Foundation, The MCJ Amelior Foundation, The Prudential ...
... maps to find Hard to Count areas, resources, and news. The Fund reminds us that almost everything we know ... America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers , the latest news , Tip sheets , and Stats for Stories . You can also ... to Help Fight Misinformation Ahead of 2020 (9/11/2019) US News: How Cities Can Make the 2020 Census a Success ...
... Economic Opportunity, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Cost : Free for CNJG Members and Non Member ...
... was an independent 501(c)(3) organization with a full-time executive director and approximately 80 members. In the years ... entitled Facing Our Future , the creation of the Community Foundation of South Jersey, and creation of the Newark ...
... Finance and Investment Affinity Group exists to keep foundation executives informed as they manage the investment of their corpus. Growth of foundation assets and the active exchange of sound investment ...
The Princeton Area Community Foundation has awarded $2.4 million in Community Impact ... neighbors and communities,” Nelida Valentin, Community Foundation vice president of Grants and Programs, said. “As ... and partnerships, so that everyone can thrive.” The Burke Foundation and J&J have partnered with the Community ...
The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers is pleased to release our annual look back at the Council’s robust programming, leadership initiatives and advocacy efforts. From funder briefings to our Signature events to providing New Jersey’s philanthropic sector with integral connections and services – CNJG is an engaged and cohesive network of grantmakers dedicated to our state’s communities and people.
2014 President’s Report
The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers is pleased to release our annual look back at the Council’s robust programming, leadership initiatives and advocacy efforts. From funder briefings to our Signature events to providing New Jersey’s philanthropic sector with integral connections and services – CNJG is an engaged and cohesive network of grantmakers dedicated to our state’s communities and people.
2015 President’s Report
... Prior to joining the Council, Theresa served as Executive Director of the Whitesbog Preservation Trust, a ... served for nearly five years as the Program Officer at the Foundation for Newark’s Future (FNF), the local arm of ... Kevin worked for the federal government as a Special Assistant at the Overseas Private Investment Corporation in ...
The Montclair Foundation has awarded $63,000 in grants to 15 nonprofits, including Montclair Local Nonprofit News, as part of its fall 2021 grant cycle. Grants were ... Peggy Murphy Deehan, grants chair and Montclair Foundation trustee, said in an announcement from the group. ...
TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank has awarded ... said Paige Carlson-Heim, Director of the TD Charitable Foundation. “At TD, we’re committed to doing our part to ... are mission-critical to that work, and the TD Charitable Foundation is proud to support them in their efforts to ...
The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) today announced that Dawn Lauer, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of B2B ... of Impact NJ, have joined its Board of Trustees. Community Foundation of New Jersey Adds Board Members ...
TD Charitable Foundation on Monday said it awarded a total of $7 million to ... them,” Paige Carlson-Heim, director of the TD Charitable Foundation, said. “At TD, we’re committed to doing our ... are mission-critical to that work, and the TD Charitable Foundation is proud to support them in their efforts to ...
TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America's ... said Paige Carlson-Heim, Director of the TD Charitable Foundation. "Housing for Everyone grant recipients are ... to be a part of this imperative work." TD Charitable Foundation Awards $7 Million in Grants ...
Publication Date: June, 2020
FAQs for Benefit Survey What is the New Jersey Foundation Benefits & Salary Summary Report? Developed exclusively for CNJG members, the New Jersey Foundation Benefits & Salary Summary Report presents ... looking through the questions first ( available in PDF form ) and compiling your answers to then enter in the ...
The Westfield Foundation is proud to announce the allocation of $52,000 in ... funding to $278,000. This quarter’s grants reflect the Foundation’s ongoing dedication to improving community ... all segments of our Community," said Katie Curran Darcy, Executive Director of the Westfield Foundation. "These ...
... CNJG Policy Committee co-chair and president of the Union Foundation, and Frances A. McElhill, Archer & Greiner, ... concern. We’re grateful to Commissioner Suarez and Assistant Commissioner/Director of Housing and Community ... engagement to organizations building and supporting local news and information in communities” in our state. During ...
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 November 5, 2012, one week after Sandy struck New Jersey, and continued through March 25, 2013. The written summaries of each recording are listed below.
