Council Of New Jersey Grantmakers Inc

Programs: Programmingcnjg represents community, corporate, family and independent foundations, federated funds, and government/public funders across new jersey. Throughout the year, cnjg programs bring together all types and sizes of grantmakers with leaders from government, business, academic, and new jersey's nonprofit community. In 2017, cnjg offered over 80 roundtable and panel discussions, workshops, teleconferences and webinars to members, providing grantmakers the opportunity to gain knowledge and share ideas on best and emerging practices in philanthropy and areas of funding interest. Some standout activities in the year include: the investment forum luncheon where renowned economist alan blinder spoke to leaders from endowed foundations and charities; a number of workshops on navigating racial dynamics in the communities and trainings on racial health disparities and implicit bias; and the 20th anniversary annual meeting and holiday luncheon featuring a keynote address by rutgers chancellor nancy cantor on the value of diversity for our democracy.

newark philanthropic liaisonsince its inception in august 2007, the newark philanthropic liaison has helped broker over $50 million in private sector support of public-private initiatives to enrich the lives of newark residents and their communities. The office of the liaison convenes stakeholders in philanthropy and government; connects regional grantmakers, national funders and government entities; leverages philanthropic dollars to secure additional resources; and raises resources from funders with new interest in the city. Liaison officer kevin callaghan continues to successfully enter into sustained dialogue and collaborations with the mayor's office, cnjg members, the national philanthropic community, and leading nonprofit organizations working in benefit of newark's people. The npl supports national funders as they consider local investment opportunities. Working closely with mayor ras baraka, his key staff, and the funders that support the office of the liaison the role and focus was expanded and re-envisioned. The council began the development of a white paper that documents the vision, creation, outcomes and impact of the office of the newark philanthropic. This will be published in 2018.

biennial spring conferenceover 250 leaders from foundations, corporations and charities in new jersey attended the 2017 biennial spring conference the next 20: people, places, perspectives. This full-day gathering explored how new jersey will be changing and the implications for the social sector working and funding in the state. The morning feature short "pitches" by bold social entrepreneurs on the future they see, and a panel discussion with seasoned new jersey leaders from several different sectors. A keynote over lunch introduced those gathered to the importance and urgency of ensuring the 2020 census is fair and thorough. An "open space" style format in the afternoon enabled attendees to explore strategies and ideas as well as form new alliances and networks.