Publication Date: December, 2016
The William Penn Foundation commissioned a study to move beyond the anecdotal and see if and how students benefited from being involved in some of its grantee arts programs. The research by WolfBrown, working with Johns Hopkins University, showed that participating in the arts help students develop traits that contribute to later success in life. Younger students especially showed measurable growth in characteristics like tolerance for other points of view, an understanding that hard work can develop their knowledge and abilities, and their motivation to achieve.
Publication Date: August, 2015
There is widespread and growing recognition in the nonprofit sector about the importance of evaluation — not only for measuring impact, but also for improving programs and better serving communities. While grantmakers generally see evaluation as necessary, most are not yet investing enough resources in this area.
Publication Date: November, 2013
... part in AchieveMission's competitive Talent Initiative program, designed to help nonprofits invest wisely in their ...
... : Free for CNJG Member and NonMember Grantmakers. This program is only open to staff and trustees from grantmaking ...
... 50 New Jersey nonprofit organizations through a recovery program that will help the arts sector prepare for a full-scale recovery. The COVID Critical Needs Program (CCN) is a single year grant program that provides support for COVID-19 personal ...
In Q2 2021, the Overdeck Family Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling over 12 million dollars.
The Overdeck Family Foundation announced 41 Q1 grants totaling over $12 million.
... through Phase 3 of its successful Sustain & Serve NJ program. Sustain & Serve NJ provides eligible entities with ... $17.5 million in awards announced today brings total program funding to $52.5 million. Sustain & Serve NJ launched during the pandemic as a $2 million pilot program to boost restaurants impacted by COVID and has grown ...
... its first investment selection, bringing the EMS Corps program to Greater Newark. EMS Corps is a proven workforce ... pathways. In Newark, 40 young people will go through the program annually. GreenLight Greater Newark’s investment in the EMS Corps program was informed by a year-long selection process ...
... CNJG Grantmakers and Non Member Grantmakers. Note: This program is for funders and philanthropic advisors whose primary activity is grantmaking. This program will be livestreamed via YouTube, starting at 10:55 ... will receive a link to the livestream prior to the program. Please register by noon on March 18 to receive the ...
... CNJG Grantmakers and Non Member Grantmakers. Note: This program is for funders and philanthropic advisors whose primary activity is grantmaking. This program will be livestreamed via YouTube, starting at 1:40 ... will receive a link to the livestream prior to the program. Please register by noon on March 18 to receive the ...
... with spinal injuries and neurological impairments, for its program “Helping Paralyzed Young Adults Rise&Walk Again” Comfort Zone Camp for its program “Free New Jersey Bereavement Camp Where Children ... and Grow” The Institute of Music for Children for its program “Arts Access for High-Need Children Table to Table ...
In Q2 2024, our foundation awarded 34 grants totaling over $14 million.
... a wealth of knowledge as someone who first served as a Program Associate at the Fund. Brandon McKoy is President of ... 2024 served as a homecoming given that Brandon worked as a Program Associate at the organization and served as its first ... through the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ program, next as a Policy Analyst, and then as Director of ...
... : Free for CNJG Members and Non-Member Grantmakers This program is open to grantmakers only and is geared towards ...
The Summit Foundation awarded $320,000 in grants to 19 exceptional organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of people residing in the Summit area.
Since 2006, CNJG has hosted a series of highly successful gatherings entitled Conversations with the Cabinet.
... : Free for CNJG Members and Non-Member Grantmakers This program is open to grantmakers only and is geared towards ...
In Q1 2025, the Overdeck Foundation awarded 56 grants totaling over $14.5 million.
Publication Date: March, 2024
This presentation discusses the process and progress of how an affinity group transformed into a funders collaborative, how it was resourced, and challenges along the way.
