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Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast

Aaron Turner

Booking Overview

A community-focused New Jersey changemakers show hosted by a philanthropy leader, featuring leaders from education, workforce development, child/youth services, and economic development. It’s a strong platform for guests who want to explain how program design, partnerships, and local initiatives can measurably improve community outcomes.

Metrics

Episodes: 22

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 6 subscribers

Instagram: 339 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@cfnj.org

mb@asg-advisors.com

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Host

Aaron Turner - Chief Philanthropic Officer at the Community Foundation of New Jersey, who hosts the Jersey Gives a Damn podcast and speaks with innovators, leaders, and changemakers working to strengthen New Jers...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Leaders and senior representatives from New Jersey organizations—typically nonprofit/education leadership, workforce development program leaders, and state/regional economic development or industry representatives (e.g., economic agencies, film commissions, training organizations).
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles at major NJ institutions/coalitions (community colleges, YMCA chapters, education funds), Program outcomes tied to workforce or youth development (e.g., job retention, middle-skills gap reduction), Involvement in statewide economic development initiatives or workforce strategy, Public-facing roles tied to industry development (e.g., film commissioner, agency representatives)

Recent Guest Discussions

Onna Jones - Employer-driven Approaches, Wraparound Supports, Job Retention, Tackling NJ Middle-skills Gap

Dr. Corey Homer - Employer-driven Curriculum, Middle-skills Workforce Development, Closing Nj’s Skills Gap

Louise McCants - Afterschool Program Availability, Family Need Gaps, What It Will Take To Fix System Capacity

Rosie Grant - Afterschool Programming Crisis And Solutions To Expand Access

Ebony Grace - Afterschool Programming Access, Childcare/safety Needs, Policy/coordination Solutions

Recent Topics

Workforce, Education, Philanthropy, Economic Development, Nonprofit

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast
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Working Hard Yet Still Falling Behind: The Hidden Face of Financial Hardship in NJ

August 20, 2026

Imagine working full time — maybe more than full time — and still not being able to cover the basics. No luxuries, no savings. Just housing, food, childcare, healthcare, and transportation. For nearly 40% of New Jersey households, that's not a hypothetical. It's daily life.The problem, in part, is how we measure hardship. The Federal Poverty Level — the number that determines eligibility for food assistance, housing vouchers, and more — was created during the Johnson administration an...

Through the Gates: The Struggle to Rebuild After Incarceration in New Jersey

July 09, 2026

Every year, over 120,000 people are released from New Jersey's state prisons and local jails — into communities often unprepared to receive them and systems that too frequently set them up to fail. Nearly two-thirds will be rearrested within three years. But those numbers don't capture the full story: the near-impossibility of finding housing with a conviction on your record, the employer who won't call back, or the trauma a punishment-focused system was never built to address.In this episode...

Building a NJ Workforce That Works

June 01, 2026

There's a quiet mismatch playing out across New Jersey's economy: thousands of good jobs sitting unfilled while thousands of capable people can't find their way into them. The four-year degree — long sold as the surest path to a stable career — has become unaffordable for many, and increasingly disconnected from what employers actually need. Trades are short on workers as a generation retires. Technology is reshaping every job description. And the people most often left out of the...

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Frequently asked questions

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Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast?

Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast is hosted by Aaron Turner. Its publicly listed emails are info@cfnj.org and mb@asg-advisors.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast: info@cfnj.org and mb@asg-advisors.com.

How many listeners does Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast?

Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Leaders and senior representatives from New Jersey organizations—typically nonprofit/education leadership, workforce development program leaders, and state/regional economic development or industry representatives (e.g., economic agencies, film commissions, training organizations). Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at major NJ institutions/coalitions (community colleges, YMCA chapters, education funds); Program outcomes tied to workforce or youth development (e.g., job retention, middle-skills gap reduction); Involvement in statewide economic development initiatives or workforce strategy. Recent guests include Onna Jones, Dr. Corey Homer, and Louise McCants.

How hard is it to get booked on Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Jersey Gives a Damn - A Community Foundation of NJ Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Workforce, Education, Philanthropy, Economic Development, and Nonprofit. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@cfnj.org

mb@asg-advisors.com

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