Council of New Jersey Grantmakers Elects Officers & New Trustees

On Dec 21, 2016

The Council of New Jersey Grantmakers (CNJG), the statewide association serving corporate and private philanthropy announced the election of Jonathan R. Pearson of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Horizon Foundation for New Jersey as its new Chairman. In addition, the organization elected a number of philanthropic leaders to the Board of Trustees.

“The Council represents the best of the philanthropic sector in New Jersey and Jonathan is highly respected by his peers across the state as a knowledgeable, thoughtful and effective grantmaker,” said Nina Stack, longtime President of CNJG. “Though the state’s most philanthropic companies are members of the Council, this marks the first time we have a corporate foundation executive serving as the Chair. It is an exciting milestone, especially as the Council heads into our 20th Anniversary year.”

Jonathan R. Pearson is Director of Corporate Social Responsibility for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, the state’s oldest and largest health insurer serving 3.8 million members. Jon is also Executive Director of The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. He works closely with the senior team to foster participation, gain input and alignment regarding the Company’s community engagement program. Horizon BCBSNJ is recognized as a leading corporate citizen that innovates and provides tremendous impact to the communities it serves.

In his dual role, Jon creates positive and proactive relationships with a wide range of community partners and organizations that advance the Company’s philanthropic and business interest. He serves as spokesperson at external activities within the business and philanthropic community in New Jersey and nationally.

As Executive Director of the Horizon Foundation, Pearson is responsible for the strategic direction, board engagement, governance, grantmaking, staff, administration and financial oversight to advance its mission. Since 2004, the Horizon Foundation has granted more $48 million dollars to nonprofit organizations.

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