Tag Archives: Council of New Jersey Grantmakers
CNJG Forum Explores Foundation Investment Strategies to Protect the Nest Egg
October 15, 2014DEFINITION of “Nest Egg:” “A substantial sum of money that has been saved or invested for a specific purpose. A nest egg is generally earmarked for longer-term objectives … . “Nest egg” has been used to refer to savings since … Continue reading
What’s on Nina Stack’s Desk This Summer?
August 12, 2014Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer You’ll wish that summer could always be here When that Nat King Cole song was a hit it was hard to image there would ever be a time that we would … Continue reading
Serving Vets & Military Families
June 11, 2014On Memorial Day 2014, The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey was among 30 foundations from across the United States that released a Philanthropy Joining Forces Impact Pledge to make sure that veterans and military families across the country receive the … Continue reading
A Conversation for the Social Sector: How to Stop Fostering the Unexceptional
May 12, 2014This year the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers’ Spring Colloquium for the Social Sector will explore the notion of being fearless and how a philosophy of calculated risk can drive innovation. Discussing fearlessness and acknowledging failures is no easy task … Continue reading
The Importance of Speaking Up
February 13, 2013Last month, I experienced a “rite of passage” for nonprofit executives in New Jersey. I attended the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce “Walk to Washington”. For those of you who don’t know, this is 50+ year tradition where the Chamber … Continue reading
Philanthropy and Problem Solving
September 12, 2012Here is the age old question: What did you do over your summer vacation? For one week this summer, I attended a national conference with my colleagues learning about trends in philanthropy and in nonprofit advocacy and policy. It was … Continue reading
Why Civility Matters to the Social Sector
May 9, 2012Next month, members of New Jersey’s social sector will gather for a conversation that some might think an unusual topic for nonprofits and foundations – civility. It is, however, a critical discussion for our sector. Over the years, the loss … Continue reading
Facing Our Future
April 11, 2012Back in November, I shared in this blog about a groundbreaking project the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers has been spearheading since 2010 – Facing Our Future. Last month, we were pleased to release an update to the original report … Continue reading
Building Bridges for Funders
February 8, 2012By Nina Stack President, Council of New Jersey Grantmakers Yesterday, my organization convened a meeting of our Arts Funders Affinity Group. We were really fortunate to hear a fascinating, fact-filled presentation from Robert Morrison, founder of Quadrant Arts Education Research. … Continue reading
Philanthropy in NJ Turning Heads Nationally
January 18, 2012By Nina Stack President, Council of New Jersey Grantmakers 2012 is already shaping up to be quite a year for New Jersey’s philanthropic community. We have two national organizations coming to Newark in the next few months. At the end … Continue reading
Helping Funders Pursue their Missions: Taking Stock of 2011
December 14, 2011By Nina Stack President, Council of New Jersey Grantmakers According to the Council on Foundations, in 2008 there was nearly $18 billion in philanthropic assets in the state of New Jersey. We don’t have a clear sense of where those … Continue reading
Facing Our Future: Have Your Say
November 9, 2011By Nina Stack President, Council of New Jersey Grantmakers Against the backdrop of a prolonged and dramatic budget crisis, a statewide team of former senior level government officials and others is seeking to engage leaders and local residents in needed … Continue reading
Enabling Diverse Perspectives On the Board
October 12, 2011By Nina Stack, President Council of New Jersey Grantmakers Diverse perspectives improve effectiveness. A bold statement perhaps, but a belief that is being embraced more and more in the corporate world, and we hope, in nonprofits as well. Why have … Continue reading
Leveraging Its Assets: Philanthropy in New Jersey
July 13, 2011By Nina Stack President Council of New Jersey Grantmakers Even in the current economy, philanthropy is alive and well in America. Here in New Jersey, corporate, family, independent and community foundations, as well as individual donors are engaged and giving … Continue reading
