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An Effective Vehicle for Securing Philanthropic Resources for Local Communities

By Jordan Glatt & Michael Inganamort December 5, 2018 The following opinion editorial appeared in the December issue of NJ Municipalities magazine. A century ago, community chests were the beating heart of philanthropy in towns across America. They would collect private support for local projects, while uniting the people and businesses in a community and creating the built infrastructure – from town squares to playgrounds – that gave towns their character and vibrancy.…

It’s Giving Tuesday: Help us feed more NJ families

November 27, 2018 Today’s the day! Giving Tuesday is a way to not only kick off the holiday season, but also share with loved ones the causes or communities that matter most to you. With a gift through the Community Foundation of New Jersey, you have a story to share around the table – one of effective giving and local impact.…

Commentary: Tax law creates new approach to giving

November 23, 2018 The below article was published by the New Jersey Hills Media Group. Click here for the original article. Ask any New Jerseyan about our state’s biggest challenges and you will hear about property taxes, the pension system, or New Jersey Transit.…

Where we’re giving next Tuesday

November 20, 2018 Giving Tuesday is right around the corner. This annual day of charity is a way to not only kick off the holiday season, but also share with loved ones the causes or communities that matter most to you.…

Impact 100 Garden State Announces 2018 Grant Recipients

November 9, 2018 At their Annual Awards Meeting Wednesday night, the members of Impact 100 Garden State voted to award three $100,000 grants to the following recipients and their programs: Greater Bergen Community Action – Paterson Family Financial Empowerment Samaritan Inn, Inc.…

Fundholder Favorite: ArtsPower in Cedar Grove

Fundholders at the Community Foundation of New Jersey support effective nonprofit organizations up and down our state. Over the next month, we’ll be sharing some of our fundholders’ favorite programs. As the season of giving approaches, we hope these short profiles inspire you to support new and worthwhile programs in New Jersey communities.…

New rates on charitable gift annuities

October 22, 2018 The Community Foundation of New Jersey has long offered charitable gift annuities to those who wish to make an up-front gift to a favorite nonprofit and then draw a lifetime income based on the value of the gift and annuitant rates.…

Animal Lover’s Philanthropic Legacy Continues in Morris Plains

October 10, 2018 For one longtime fundholder at the Community Foundation, a charitable bequest was the perfect way to continue her legacy of care and concern for animals. The Community Foundation now administers the Great Companions Fund – an endowed fund established through a bequest in the fundholder’s will – and ensures that the dollars are put toward the most effective programs in line with the fundholder’s intent: to care for and work with companion animals and wildlife across New Jersey.…

Impact 100 Garden State Announces 2018 Grant Finalists

October 10, 2018 Impact 100 Garden State, a Special Project fund at the Community Foundation of New Jersey, is pleased to announce its 2018 grant finalists. They are: Greater Bergen Community Action – Paterson Family Financial Empowerment Literacy New Jersey – Literacy 100 Morris County Prevention Is Key, Inc.…