Brandon McKoy, President of New Jersey Policy Perspective, gave an overview of federal and state policies responding to the COVID-19 crisis, with a special focus on how these policies affect nonprofits, vulnerable communities, and the state budget.
Update on health systems and access
Information on how COVID-19 is exacerbating food insecurity in New Jersey and how philanthropy can support solutions to reduce hunger in the wake of this crisis.
Update from McKinsey & Co. on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color
Exploration of how philanthropy can help reduce the disproportionate harm that black communities in New Jersey experience from COVID-19.
Update on the local news landscape
An overview of the purpose and progress of four different COVID-19 funds and assistance programs.
Updates on Community Support; Newark Board of Education
Details on how funders can share COVID-19 grants data with Candid to help coordinate and inform all NJ Grantmakers' efforts for coronavirus response and relief.
Updates on Mental Health & Domestic Violence
Deborah Cornavaca, Deputy Chief of Staff for Outreach to Governor Murphy, explained how the administration is addressing a range of complex issues related to mitigation, protecting our state’s most vulnerable, and working with partners on the ground.
Update on Response Funds; Food Insecurity; Public Health Needs
A discussion of the goals and activities of the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund.
Update on CARES Act; Testing; Newark Hospitals
Hear Executive Director Keith Adams speak on how New Jersey VOAD members are responding to the current crisis during CNJG’s first COVID-19 Funder Briefing.
Update from Mayor Ras Baraka, and other non-profit leaders
Results of the rapid-response survey scanning the needs of the nonprofit sector, and funders sharing strategies during.
Challenging Power Dynamics to Build Strong Partnerships.
Join us at the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers Spring Conference and learn what philanthropies and their grantees can do to make sure New Jersey is counted.
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