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Publication Date: March, 2015
... of worship; one must create policies that make it possible for people to practice their faith freely within society. Sometimes it’s not enough to pay for a scholarship; one must change laws so that high-quality schools exist for scholarship recipients to take advantage of. Yet ...
Resource Type: Best PracticeResource Guide
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Grantmaking
Funding Area: Civil/Advocacy/Policy
... right) invited the Newark Funders Group to hear his vision for the city at special August meeting. Just 30 days into ... from left) and Barbara Reisman of the Schumann Fund for New Jersey (third from left). Irene Cooper-Basch (far ... the Mayor and Grantmakers to the company’s conference center. Mayor Baraka talked about new interventions for youth ...
News Type: Newark Liaison
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Newark Funders
... 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’ recommendations for collaboration as an appendix to his strategic plan, The ...
News Type: Newark Liaison
... and advances a more just and equitable democracy. Join us for an engaging conversation on the importance of local ... engaged communities during times of crisis. Cost : Free for CNJG Grantmakers. $50 for Nonmember Grantmakers Webinar Video COVID-19 Funders ...
Event Type: Funder Briefing
Topic: COVID-19
... strategy of providing the space, time, and opportunity for each organization to strengthen and build their capacity ... future. As the Foundation continues our transformation to center racial equity and justice in our work and our funding, ... with a three-year grant of $1M general operating support. For all of these initiatives, the Dodge Foundation was a core ...
News Type: News
Topic: Grantmaking
Funding Area: Racial Equity
... of the five municipalities will receive $10,000 in funding for specific community organizations or initiatives focused ... NJCC’s mission of promoting equitable opportunities for all. “We’re thrilled to be able to build on Dr. ... even more will provide better outcomes and opportunities for residents.” Hall said NJCC’s charitable giving ...
News Type: News
Topic: Grantmaking
... November 28. While this annual traditional is best known for highlighting charitable organizations’ missions and ... Commission Research Task Force, serves as board chair for Global Impact Canada, and is a Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard ...
Event Type: Affinity Group Meeting
Audience: Corporate Giving
Topic: Corporate Philanthropy/CSR
... grant to be paid over three years; Distance Learning Center: $55,000 grant; FinServ Foundation: $78,000 grant to ...
News Type: News
Topic: Grantmaking
... practical strategies, case studies, and best practices for aligning your family’s giving with your cultural and ... to your heart, this webinar will provide valuable guidance for harnessing the power of culture and faith in your ... staff and trustees, in partnership with the National Center for Family Philanthropy. Family Philanthropy Webinar: ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: Family Foundation
Topic: Family Philanthropy
The New Jersey Council for the Humanities has awarded 18 grants totaling $216,319 in ... programs. Two organizations, the AIDS Resource Foundation for Children and the Hispanic Family Center of Southern NJ, received funding for projects that ...
News Type: News
Funding Area: Public Social Benefits
The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers is the center for philanthropy in New Jersey, serving the leading ... abilities, and identify expressions are valued for their gifts and talents, and we can all reach our full ...
... Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) presents an opportunity for funders to gain insights into their early thinking on ... communities to have their voices heard at the ballot box. For funders, the All by April campaign was a clear call to ... Partnerships and Advocacy, National Immigration Law Center · Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: All Funders
... emerging that seek to flip that script, creating pathways for renters to build assets, reduce risk, and participate ... partners working to advance financial security and equity for renters. This webinar is open to all and will focus on ... or questions, please email Paula Dworek . Requests for reasonable accommodations must be received by May 5, ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: Housing/Shelter
Publication Date: June, 2020
... queried the corporate listserve on strategies or resources for virtual volunteering. CNJG compiled these responses, and ... the different opportunities that members are offering for employee volunteerism. Virtual Volunteering/Employee ...
Resource Type: Case StudyCNJG Documents/Reports
Publication Date: March, 2014
Sample conflict of interest policies for Community Foundations. Community Foundation Conflict of ...
Resource Type: Sample Document/Template
Audience: Community Foundation
Topic: Governance
... of sheltering in place and the close of businesses deemed non-essential, we have already seen the impact of policy ... difficulty accessing services, a lack of resources for immigrant and undocumented populations, financial ... public, especially during a time of crisis when the demand for services is at an all-time high.” Brandon will share ...
Event Type: Funder Briefing
Audience: All Funders
Topic: COVID-19
... Investing. While the opportunity and investment thesis for capturing VBI attributes are well articulated across the ... agendas. When considering the appropriateness of VBI for your organization, we believe it is important for the ... - Meeting concludes Cost : $35 for CNJG Members; $70 for Non Member Grantmakers (includes full breakfast) Finance and ...
Event Type: Affinity Group Meeting
Audience: All Funders
Topic: Finance
... Vote 16 campaign. Last August, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice released Let Us Vote: Why ... Jersey municipalities should lower the voting age to 16 for local and school board elections. Last month, the Newark ... the GEM Project Cost : Free for CNJG Members; $50 for Non Member Grantmakers. Newark Education Funder Affinity ...
Event Type: Affinity Group Meeting
Audience: All Funders
Funding Area: EducationalNewark Funders
... important issues in the field today and to plan programs for 2024. Cost : Free for CNJG Members; $50 for Non Member Grantmakers This program is only open to staff and ...
Event Type: Affinity Group Meeting
Audience: Corporate Giving
Topic: Corporate Philanthropy/CSR
... makes a sizeable difference in an individual’s case. For example, asylum seekers are five times more likely to win their case for asylum if they have legal counsel. Yet there continue to ... and support their work. COST : Free for CNJG Members and Non Member Grantmakers Advancing Dignity and Justice through ...
Event Type: Partner
Audience: All Funders