Community Foundation of New Jersey

Although we hope that your family philanthropy will last for a lifetime, we know the decisions you make while creating a giving plan will evolve. We’ve designed our 15-step #GivingTogether process with this issue in mind so that your family can take a highly flexible and personal approach in their giving. On the last day of Community Foundation Week, we’re sharing steps 13-15. You can, and should, revisit all of the steps featured in the series whenever you feel your process needs to be adjusted. You’re welcome to contact us during the initial process of working together as you set goals, discuss shared values, and create a giving plan. And we wish you well on your journey of #GivingTogether. Learn more: cfnj.org Contact us: [email protected] #CommunityFNDWeek #CommunityFoundations #GivingTogether

Sharing your philanthropic journey with your family can enrich the giving experience for all of you. This is true whether you’re a grandparent inviting your grandchildren to collaborate in making grants, a sibling working with your brothers and sisters, or a parent considering how to pass down a legacy of giving. If you’ve been following our #GivingTogether series during Community Foundation Week, we hope you’ve been inspired to invite younger relatives to join you in creating a charitable legacy that reaffirms your family’s values. This fourth installment features steps 10-12 and dives into ways to identify organizations to fund and determine the size of grants. We’ve designed the 15-step process to help you be thoughtful and strategic during your planning, so that you can make the greatest impact with your family giving. Learn more: cfnj.org Contact us: [email protected] #CommunityFNDWeek #CommunityFoundations #GivingTogether

If you’ve been following our posts about designing a #GivingPlan, this third installment in the series will help you delve deeper into navigating the complexities of family philanthropy. We’re highlighting the 15-step process throughout Community Foundation Week in hopes that donors will be inspired to unite with their loved ones to design a charitable legacy and make an impact. This post features steps 7-9 and focuses on uncovering your family’s interests and passions, as well as developing mission statements. We’re ready to help you and your family develop a philanthropic vision and look forward to partnering with you to personalize your giving. Learn more: cfnj.org Contact us: [email protected] #CommunityFNDWeek #CommunityFoundations #GivingTogether

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Family philanthropy can unite individuals across geography and generations. After working with families for decades, we recognize that the best philanthropy is guided by their values and passions. So, we’ve designed a 15-step process to help families uncover their ideals and goals, while crafting a meaningful giving strategy. We’re sharing the steps in honor of Community Foundation Week, and we invite you to get started by taking a look at our first post on creating a #GivingTogether plan from last week. Or you can continue the process by reviewing steps 4-6 in today’s post. This process will not only help you to engage younger family members in building a charitable legacy. It will also inspire your loved ones to unite to make a difference in our communities. Learn more: cfnj.org Contact us: [email protected] #CommunityFNDWeek #CommunityFoundations #GivingTogether

SPREAD THE WORD! The Impact100 Garden State $100,000 grant application is now open for nonprofits in Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex and Union counties. This year, we offer videos and guides to make the process as seamless as possible. All the information a prospective applicant needs is at https://lnkd.in/eUV_4gjn. We look forward to your application! Due date is January 16 at 5 p.m. Community Foundation of New Jersey New Jersey Center for Nonprofits

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Giving together as a family helps unite your loved ones in creating a purposeful legacy that improves lives and solves complex challenges. We know that designing a charitable family legacy can be a dynamic experience with shifting priorities and interests. So, over the years, our team has designed a 15-step process to help donors involve their family in crafting a meaningful giving strategy. This week, hundreds of community foundations across our nation are celebrating the impact of philanthropy during Community Foundation Week. And we hope you’ll join in the celebration by encouraging your loved ones to influence change through family philanthropy. It’s not only personally fulfilling to bond with your family in a shared endeavor, it’s also a rewarding way to make an impact with your giving goals. You can get started today by following the steps outlined in the Giving Together series that we will share throughout the week. Learn more about CFNJ: https://cfnj.org/ Contact us to get started: [email protected] #CommunityFNDWeek #CommunityFoundations #GivingTogether #CFNJ

We’re excited to join the national network of community foundations recognizing National Philanthropy Day and Community Foundation Week! To celebrate, we’re sharing some favorite pictures of our work over the last year. Which one is your favorite? #CommunityFNDWeek

“Our freedom comes with a responsibility to ensure that those who have served and sacrificed don’t struggle to make ends meet — don’t struggle alone and in silence with the demons that they brought with them home.” — Joe Brooks, Executive Director, Veterans Multi-Service Center What if we challenged ourselves to do more than say, “thank you for your service,” on Veterans Day? What kind of difference could we make through our partnerships, advocacy, and philanthropic giving? A meaningful and significant difference according to the guests featured in our newest Jersey Gives A Damn! episode. Matthew Ellison, Executive Director of?The Patriot Fund, Inc., and Joe Brooks, Executive Director of Veterans Multi-Service Center, spoke extensively about the devastating challenges New Jersey’s veterans are enduring in our conversation. These include: ??A growing mental health crisis ??Military sexual trauma among female veterans ??A rise in opiate drug use and suicide rates ??Lack of access to affordable housing ??Economic needs that impact female veterans in unequitable ways ??An increasing homelessness population ??The inability for many veterans to know when they will eat again Both of our guests explained that the scale of need is staggering. And in a state where it’s expensive to live and take care of families, many of our veterans are just a step away from the poverty line or homelessness. We encourage you to tune in to grasp the unique needs of our veterans, learn about the interventions and programs that are the most effective, and understand the specific actions the philanthropic community can take to serve and support those who’ve given so much to us. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e-y6CRwW #VeteransDay #PatriotFund #VMC