CFSJ’s mission is driven by committed volunteers who support and advise the staff regarding a number of key areas.
The governance committee is responsible for board recruitment, nominations, orientation, training, and performance assessment, in accordance with the by-laws of the foundation and consistent with the Community Foundation’s vision and mission. This committee is charge with helping CFSJ represent the region with Board members from each of the 8 counties we serve, and with diversity that reflects the communities that make up South Jersey.
Jeremy Grunin, Grunin Foundation (Chairperson)
Chris Rollins, Samaritan Hospice
John Connell, Esq., Archer
Val Galarza, Alta Impact Parters (Secretary)
Joe Tredinnick, Cornerstone Bank (Board President)
Wanda Hardy, Financial Wellness Institute
Teresa Giménez, University of Pennsylvania
The fund development committee increases the foundation endowment, funds available for operation, and the number of donor funds stewarded by foundation.
Joe Atkinson, PWC (Chairperson)
John Connell, Esq., Archer
Theresa Jacks, Council of New Jersey Grantmakers
Evan Linhardt, Bernstein
William Gruccio, Renati Solutions
Joe Tredinnick, Cornerstone Bank (Board President)
The committee provides support in the areas of grant making, community leadership and the experience and engagement of professional advisors.
Wanda Hardy (Chairperson)
Kim Ayres, Cumberland County Improvement Authority
Val Galarza, Alta Impact Partners
Lois Greco, Raskob Foundation (Vice President)
Jeremy Grunin, Grunin Foundation
Mark Hodges, Blueprint Strategic Consulting
Richelle Todd-Yamoah
This committees builds awareness for CFSJ and the causes we support in partnership with our fund holders. Using a variety of tactics, they draw attention to the importance of CFSJ’s work and the value of increasing local philanthropy.
Kyle Ruffin, K. Ruffin Associates
Steve Goodman, YMCA Greater Philadelphia
Lori Pepenella, So. Ocean Chamber of Commerce (Chairperson)
Joe Tredinnick, Cornerstone Bank (Board President)
Lois Greco, Raskob Foundation (Vice President)
Val Galarza, Alta Impact Parters (Secretary)
Justin VanFleet, Marcum LLP (Treasurer)
John Connell, Esq. Archer (Immediate Past President)