The Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) is pleased to welcome Jeremy Grunin and Evan Linhardt to the governing board.

Since 2013, Jeremy Grunin has been actively engaged in the community as President of the Grunin Foundation, a proactive grantmaker focused on economic growth. Jeremy is also a partner of Grunin Holdings, LLC., a New Jersey company specializing in investing in third-party commercial ventures. He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience with multi- million-dollar companies to his position on the board at CFSJ. The Grunin Foundation and Grunin Holdings LLC are based in Toms River, NJ

Evan Linhardt is Vice President and Wealth Manager in the Philadelphia office of Bernstein Private Wealth Management, leading the South Jersey Practice as well as the investment efforts for foundations, non-profits, and endowments. Prior to joining the firm, Evan served as Director of Development at Philadelphia School Partnership, the largest education non-profit in Philadelphia. Before that, he was the first Chief Information Technology Officer for the New Jersey Department of Education. Evan and his family reside in Collingswood, NJ.

“It is an honor for me to be at the table with CFSJ’s board and staff, working to transform the issues that South Jersey residents care about most.” Jeremy Grunin shared. “We have to work together to create system change. It is up to us to listen, learn and be fierce advocates so we can make a difference in the lives of those we serve and encourage others in the sector to join us.”

Evan Linhardt pointed out, “a well-led team can produce a whole greater than the sum of its parts and that is why I believe in the work of CFSJ.” He looks forward to joining the board as a “facilitator and steward of philanthropy, an effective distributor of capital, a coordinator, and a thought leader who can help combine the energy and resources of the region for the betterment of all residents.”

“Our board is grateful to Evan and Jeremy for their agreement to service”, said Board President Joe Tredinnick. “Sharing their perspectives, relationships, and skills adds to CFSJ’s organizational capacity to meet its mission.”

Other members of the governing board:

• President Joseph Tredinnick (Market President, Republic Bank)
• Vice President Lois Greco (Grant & Program Officer, Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities) Treasurer Justin Van Fleet (Partner, Friedman LLC)
• Secretary Valeria Galarza (President, ALTA Impact Partners)
• Joseph C. Atkinson (Principal, PwC LLP)
• Hon. Raymond A. Batten (Retired) (Of Counsel, Archer)
• John Connell, Esq. (Partner, Archer)
• Hon. Alisa Cooper (Commissioner, NJ Casino Control Commission)
• Wanda Hardy (Managing Principal of WP Hardy Consulting)
• Mark S. Hodges (Strategic Planning, Quality Management & Organizational
  Development Consultant)
• Joseph E. Murphy, Esq. (Certified Ethics and Compliance Professional)
• Lori Pepenella (CEO, Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce)
• T. Christian Rollins (Chief Development Officer, Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice)
• Kyle Ruffin (President, K Ruffin & Associates)
• Richelle Todd-Yamoah (Vice President of Programs and Operations, Sykes Foundation)

The team at the Community Foundation is implementing a new fundholder portal system that will improve your experience and provide up-to-the-minute information. The CFSJ team is excited to launch this system in June 2022 for the value it adds to engagement with you. You will receive an email invitation to the new portal on or around June 20, 2022. If you access the current (outgoing) portal after May 20, 2022, please understand that the information may not be current. Lee Albright will be your point of contact for questions at lalbright@communityfoundationsj.org and/or 856-528-3385.

As a result of the new system deployment, there will be temporary impacts on engagement with us through the portal. We understand this is an inconvenience and will work to mitigate the consequences.

Donor Advised Funds

We will be unable to accept any grant recommendations during the transition from May 20, 2022, through June 3, 2022. Please submit any recommendations by May 13, 2022 for processing by the deadline. No grant payments will be able to be made during this time.

We will resume accepting grant recommendations over the phone or email starting June 3, 2022. Please contact Lee Albright to make recommendations (lalbright@communityfoundationsj.org, 856-528-3385).

We anticipate being able to accept grant recommendations on the new donor portal starting June 20, 2022. You will receive an email invitation to the new portal at this time. If you would typically make grant recommendations during this time, we encourage you to submit any grants you are contemplating prior to May 20, 2022. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we make this transition. Additional information on the improved donor portal will follow in the coming days.

Field of Interest Fundraising and Special Projects

No grant payments or vendor payments will be made from May 20th through June 3. Please submit any payment requests by May 13, 2022 for processing by the deadline. We will stop updating the current (outgoing) portal on May 20. If you access the current (outgoing) portal after May 20, please understand that the information may not be current. We anticipate being able to resume making grant payments and vendor payments on June 3.

You will receive an email invitation to the new portal on or around June 20.

While we will be notifying vendors your fund has typically paid in the past to make them aware of this schedule, it would be great if you contacted them as well. If you prefer, you may pre-pay vendors. Please contact us regarding a vendor pre-payment prior to May 13.

Professional Advisors

If you are a professional advisor supporting any Community Foundation fund, know your client is receiving this information about the new system. You will also receive information if you are listed on the fund as an advisor.

Agency Endowments and Managed Funds

No distributions will be made from May 20 through June 3. Please submit any distribution requests by May 13, 2022 for processing by the deadline. We will stop updating the current (outgoing) portal on May 20. If you access the current (outgoing) portal after May 20, please understand that the information may not be current. We anticipate being able to resume distributions on June 3. You will receive an email invitation to the new portal on or around June 20.

Scholarship Fundholders

No scholarship payments will be made from May 20 through June 3. We will stop updating the current (outgoing) portal on May 20. If you access the current (outgoing) portal after May 20, please understand that the information may not be current. We anticipate being able to resume scholarships on June 3. You will receive an email invitation to the new portal on or around June 20, 2022.

Credit Card Donation Pages

We will be unable to accept credit card donations into your fund from May 20 through June 20. Your credit card donation form with Blackbaud or For A Good Cause will cease to exist on May 20. Please submit any donations by May 13, 2022 for processing by the deadline. We encourage you to communicate the following alternative giving methods to your supporters:

Cash contributions may be made by check payable and mailed to:
Community Foundation of South Jersey
Post Office Box 446
Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033
For wiring instructions for cash contributions, please contact Lee Albright.

If you currently refer your supporters to a custom giving page on communityfoundationsj.org, we will gladly update the language to include the above options.

We anticipate being able to launch new credit card donation pages on June 20. These will offer a seamless donation experience for your supporters and timely updates to fundholders.

Again, Lee Albright will be your point of contact for any fund type: lalbright@communityfoundationsj.org, 856-528-3385.

As Community Impact Manager, you will support the launch and management of the Camden Community Food Fund. This effort aspires to model how allies can better meet entrepreneurs where they are and equip them with tools to excel in business and community leadership while ensuring the flow of investments support community self-determination.

Do you have a passion for community development and finance? Are you committed to partnership engagement? Do you want to deploy your skills to generate financial and social returns for Camden and the South Jersey region?

If this excites you, then you can make a difference as the Community Impact Manager at the Community Foundation of South Jersey. This position will play a critical role in this project supporting the Community Foundation’s leadership in the region. Your efforts will help to grow the portion of CFSJ’s portfolio dedicated to local investments that generate both financial and social returns (“impact investing”).

Download the job description and apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to hiring @ communityfoundationsj.org before the close of business on March 25, 2022.