The nonprofit and philanthropic communities are important contributors to well informed policies for all residents of our state. Nonprofits and philanthropy are essential partners with the government in ensuring a strong quality of life for everyone, and our voices in public policy are more vital than ever. Join us for this inaugural policy forum convening nonprofit and philanthropic leaders and allies. We’ll discuss current and emerging nonprofit and philanthropic policy issues, the State budget, voter engagement, and ways we can all become more involved.
Get the complete 2024 Joint Policy Forum Resource List including a printable Agenda on the New Jersey Center for Nonprofits website.
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Publication Date: November, 2014
In 2004, a group of foundations came together to create a funder collaborative in support of Freedom to ...
Publication Date: September, 2010
This advocacy and civic engagement toolkit is designed for community and public foundations that want to educate and encourage their grantees about getting involved in civic and policy activities to increase organizational capacity and impact. While its primary focus is on the grantmaking activity of these foundations, the toolkit also addresses rules and guidance for policy involvement by foundation officials acting on behalf of their foundations.
... pursuing a long-expressed request from several members to create a forum focused on the City of Camden - providing convenings, as well as information and resources for the many grantmakers working in the city. As a ...
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
2016 marked a new high mark for the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers and for our members. The 2016 President’s Report is our annual look back at CNJG’s robust programming and services in benefit to our members and by extension, the communities that our members serve. These programs, services and leadership initiatives elevate not only our members’ work and practice, but also grantmakers throughout New Jersey, and often even beyond. CNJG remains at the ready to assist New Jersey grantmakers in meeting the ongoing challenges of yesterday and today.
The 2017 President’s Report is our annual look back at CNJG’s robust programming and services in benefit to our members and by extension, the communities that our members serve. These programs, services and leadership initiatives elevate not only our members’ work and practice, but also grantmakers throughout New Jersey, and often even beyond. CNJG remains at the ready to assist New Jersey grantmakers in meeting the ongoing challenges of yesterday and today.
Publication Date: September, 2010
This advocacy and civic engagement toolkit is designed for private foundations that want to educate and encourage their grantees about getting involved in civic and policy activities to increase organizational capacity and impact. While its primary focus is on the grantmaking activity of foundations, the toolkit also addresses rules and guidance for policy involvement by foundation officials acting on behalf of their foundations.
... runs through December 31. Organizations joining after July 1 will have their first year dues prorated . Organizations ... not have a separate endowment; their expense is planned as part of the company's annual budgeting process and usually is ... in which individual donors pool their money and other resources, and decide together how and where to give them ...
... Organizations are presenting and other resources below. While some programs or resources have been organized in direct response to recent protests and calls for action, all are part of a longer conversation on racism in our country and ...
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... (TAG) the recent release of its groundbreaking version 1 of the " Responsible AI Adoption in Philanthropy " ...
Publication Date: November, 2017
Top 10 findings from a three-part study of giving circles, their impact and their ... Today: Overview of New Research Findings from a Three-Part Study ...
... meeting will be on Tuesday, October 22nd from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Register here for part 2 . Newark Funder Affinity Group: Building the Capacity of Newark’s Nonprofit Sector (Part 1) ...
... to offer this program to family foundation members as part of NCFP's Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy 2024 ... Philanthropy Webinar: Clarifying Your Purpose and Legacy Part One: Family Giving Lifecycle Succession and Legacy ...
... and what’s at stake and in play in 2024 and beyond. Part 1 (35 minutes): Noted tax and budget policy expert Sharon ... , President, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Part 2 (55 minutes): A panel of experts will share how ...
... to offer this program to family foundation members as part of NCFP's Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy 2024 ... Family Philanthropy Webinar: 21st-Century Governance Part Two: Strategically Using Partnerships and Collaborating ...
... to offer this program to family foundation members as part of NCFP's Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy 2024 ... Family Philanthropy Webinar: 21st-Century Governance Part One: Participatory and Collaborative Operations and ...
... to offer this program to family foundation members as part of NCFP's Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy 2024 ... Philanthropy Webinar: Clarifying Your Purpose and Legacy Part Two: Generational Transitions ...