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CFSJ Fund Impact100 SJ Awards $74k to Hopeworks ‘N Camden

By CFSJ
July 17, 2018
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Impact100 South Jersey, a collective women’s giving fund at Community Foundation of South Jersey, awarded its first grant to Hopeworks ‘N Camden at the group’s Annual Meeting on June 26 at Tavistock Country Club.  Hopeworks will receive $74,000 to further its mission of partnering with young men and women as they identify and earn a sustainable future for their communities.

During the Impact100 annual meeting, members heard from Hopeworks and CASA For Children of Mercer and Burlington Counties, which were the finalists from among the 23 organizations that began the grant review process in January. Following presentations from the finalists, the members voted in keeping with their one-member-one-vote model. Hopeworks ‘N Camden emerged as an organization that will receive the inaugural Impact100 South Jersey grant.

The annual meeting was the culmination of a year-long cycle that began with recruiting Impact100 members last fall. That was followed by a thorough, member-driven grant review process throughout the spring. Last fall’s recruitment efforts yielded 74 Charter Members who each contributed $1,000. The combine contributions of $74,000 will fund the Hopeworks grant.

“This has been an incredibly exciting thing to watch. South Jersey women eagerly came together to support the needs of people in our community,” said Leadership Council co-president Nancy Weber of Haddonfield. “When we heard about the Impact100 model, we were certain the time was right for South Jersey. Our goal is to double our membership during our fall 2018 drive so we can award at least $150,000 to organizations dedicated to serving our region.”

Impact100 is a global women’s collective giving initiative that combines the financial resources, expertise and talents of local women who want to be part of transformative philanthropy in their communities. There are dozens of Impact100s throughout the United States and several more in Australia. The model is simple: Every year, each member contributes $1,000 in an effort to raise enough for a $100,000 grant. Volunteer members then vet local organizations that apply for the grant.

Impact100 South Jersey supports nonprofit organizations in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Cumberland Counties. They are currently accepting new members for the 2019 grant year. The deadline for membership is December 15, 2018. Fall information sessions will begin in September.

Visit impact100sj.org or email info@impact100sj.org to learn more and to sign up for email alerts.

Andy Fraizer Hired As New CFSJ Executive Director

By CFSJ
February 13, 2018
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The Board of Directors of Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) is pleased to announce that Anthony “Andy” Fraizer will become the organization’s new Executive Director effective March 19, 2018.  Fraizer will fill the position previously held by Sidney Hargro who left in July 2017 to become Executive Director for the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia.

Fraizer, a native of Indiana, comes to CFSJ after serving as Executive Director of Prosperity Indiana for 10 years.  As a community economic development intermediary, Prosperity Indiana supports a network of organizations in developing comprehensive solutions that engage local leadership to generate private and public investment.  Prosperity Indiana members are nonprofit organizations working alongside partners in government and private enterprise to build vital communities and support resilient families.  The organization’s services include consulting, training, grant making, public policy advocacy, and networking to achieve its mission.  Fraizer previously worked as Director of Community Development and Assistant Controller for the City of Indianapolis.

Fraizer received his BA (’98) in Political Science and Social Studies Education from Indiana State University and an MPA in Public Management from Indiana University-Indianapolis (’05).  Fraizer was a Fannie Mae Fellow in the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program and graduate of the Achieving Excellence Executive Education program at the Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government.  Fraizer is also a Byron Fellow, a community of leaders with a vision to create a renaissance in the health of human and natural communities.  He is an active volunteer who has served on several local and national Boards, including the National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations, for which he is currently treasurer.

“After a national search, and considering many national and local candidates, we are certain that Andy’s qualifications and experience combine well to meet the needs of our growing foundation,” said CFSJ Board Chair John C. Connell.  “We’ve come a long way since 2009, when Ford Foundation provided seed money to launch Community Foundation of South Jersey.  We are confident Andy’s strong community focus will greatly expand CFSJ’s ability to create impactful, local change driven by increased philanthropic investment.”

About Community Foundation of South Jersey
CFSJ works with charitable-minded people to make impactful decisions about the money they donate. CFSJ serves the eight-county South Jersey region, from Ocean to Cape May counties, managing donor-advised funds for individuals, families, businesses and communities.  Currently, CFSJ manages assets of $21 million in donor-advised funds.  Along with our fund-holders, CFSJ has issued more than $7 million in nonprofit grants and scholarships.

Joseph E. Murphy Joins CFSJ Board of Directors

By CFSJ
February 1, 2018
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Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) is proud to announce the addition of Joseph E. Murphy, PC to the Board of Directors. Murphy is the Director of Public Policy for the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics and is well known for his active participation in community initiatives in Haddonfield, NJ.

Murphy practices law in the compliance and ethics field and has done work in this area on six continents. He is an internationally recognized expert on this topic, and was also co-founder of Integrity Interactive Corporation, one of the world’s top online compliance training firms (now part of SAI Global). He has written numerous books and articles about compliance programs. In addition to his professional activities, he is a past recipient of Haddonfield’s “Citizen of the Year” award, Founder of Dance Haddonfield and The Friends of the Indian King Tavern. In 2017, Murphy received the Alfred Driscoll award from the Haddonfield Civic Association for outstanding service in the Borough of Haddonfield.   He sits on the boards of the Haddonfield Foundation and the Haddonfield Outdoor Sculpture Trust. He is also a member of the Historical Society of Haddonfield and the Haddonfield Rotary Club.

“We’re fortunate to add Joe’s passion for community to our Board of Directors,” said CFSJ Board Chair John C. Connell. “He has a strong history of volunteerism and is highly-regarded in his field. We anticipate benefitting greatly from his knowledge and experience.”

About Community Foundation of South Jersey
CFSJ works with charitable-minded people to make impactful decisions about the money they donate. CFSJ serves the eight-county South Jersey region, from Ocean to Cape May counties, managing donor-advised funds for individuals, families, businesses and communities. Currently, CFSJ manages the assets of $21 million in donor-advised funds, and along with our fund-holders, has issued more than $7 million in nonprofit grants and scholarships.