Recommendations for Giving Tuesday
If it has been your privilege to give more than you might otherwise this year (and by the looks of it, that is true of many fundholders!), it has been our privilege to steward that giving. Now it’s time for…
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New tax rules encourage charity just when it’s needed the most
Did you catch our op-ed in the Star-Ledger? We’re happy to share it below: New tax rules encourage charity just when it’s needed the most Carolyn Lange, November 19, 2020 The coronavirus has changed all our lives, but for many this…
Donating at year’s end? Keep these dates in mind.
For the Community Foundation of New Jersey, year-end is an intense period in which we facilitate a huge volume of grants from our very generous fundholders to the causes and charities they care about. To make this process run smoothly,…
The CARES Act and Community: Three 2020 Upsides
Silver linings are hard to find this year, but it’s worth remembering that the CARES Act created important opportunities to increase giving to charitable causes. Keep these three tools in mind as you considering your year-end tax planning: Even for taxpayers…
Impact 100 Garden State to host virtual panel on hunger in our communities
As the holidays approach, food drives remind the community that local families are struggling to afford meals. This year, however, the need is more acute than ever. In fact, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey has reported that the number…
Impact 100 Garden State Seeks Women Who Make a Difference
Impact 100 Garden State is recruiting new members who want to use the power of collective giving to change lives. Impact 100 Garden State, an all-woman organization dedicated to collective giving, is expanding its 2021 membership drive with a series…
Consider changes to tax laws when giving at year-end
It’s that time of year when Americans start thinking about their year-end charitable giving. But in a year when so much was turned upside down, what changes are we seeing in philanthropy? We highlight a few changes to tax planning…
Designing Your Philanthropic Legacy
Crafting a charitable legacy can be both a challenging and a rewarding process. It is a unique opportunity to remember your family and preserve your impact on a cause or community for generations. The Community Foundation’s sole responsibility and fiduciary…
Leveraging private sector philanthropy for community benefit
CFNJ offers a home for private philanthropic investment in New Jersey and its communities. Working together with the public sector, foundations, corporations, and philanthropic individuals, CFNJ offers a turnkey solution for implementing civic efforts. As the leading philanthropic fiduciary focused…
Helpful Guide to the New Donor Portal
Thank you for your patience as we have transitioned to the new online donor portal. If you have not already received an email inviting you to create new login credentials, you may do so at this link: https://cfnj.spectrumportal.net/#/accounts/signin. Additionally, we…