Program areas at Northern New Jersey Community Foundation
The arts and environment - by facilitating discussions among municipal officials, local leaders, and the public, nnjcf actively promotes collaborative projects that improve Community life and address issues in multiple areas such as education, environment, arts and culture, public health, and philanthropy. Nnjcf's climate action mobilization program (camp) works at the nexus of economy, environment, and society to build innovative, science-based, scalable, and sustainable solutions to address impacts of climate change, mitigating risk and improving environmental quality. Camp programs incorporate resiliency, remediation, and sustainability and green technology and jobs. Through its artsbergen initiative, nnjcf supports the local arts Community thourgh programming and advocacy, and encourages creative placemaking, the practice of integrating arts and culture into a neighborhood, town, or region to build Community and livability and boost economy.
Donor services - the nnjcf offers a donor service program which helps donors contribute to the improvement of their communities through flexible options that help meet charitable giving goals. Options include: donors can establish funds and direct the Foundation to make gifts in his/her name, contribute to a particular field of interest,support a specific agency or cause, make charitable giving a part of estate planning, or leave a living legacy.
Education and public health - working with schools and regional institutions of higher learning, the nnjcf supports programs that bolster students and teachers through professional training, curriculum development, and special projects.