
NJCH believes in harnessing the power of the humanities to strengthen New Jersey.
Over the past 50 years, we have supported countless dynamic and engaging humanities programs created by a diverse community of partners from around the state.
Many of the programs we support are created by small and mid-sized organizations that have limited staff or are primarily volunteer run. Some have trained humanities practitioners and scholars on staff, but many do not. This means that they are often learning how to do humanities-focused work while juggling daily operations and may not yet have the expertise or infrastructure to do it as well as they’d like.
That’s where In the Weeds comes in.
About the Program
In the Weeds aims to strengthen New Jersey’s public humanities sector by targeting small and mid-sized organizations—and the people who make them run.
Events in this program will include professional development and skill-building for individuals working on humanities programs, capacity building for organizations, and opportunities for all of us to come together for learning and networking. We will feature organizations and individuals doing humanities work in New Jersey and beyond, and really dig into how they make it happen.
We have so much to learn from each other. So let’s get “In the Weeds!”
Upcoming In the Weeds Events
Past In the Weeds Events
In the Weeds: Creating an Outstanding Proposal
April 4 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmIn the Weeds: Nonprofit Finance for the Accidental Accountant
March 9 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmIn the Weeds: Expertise in Humanities Programs
January 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmIn the Weeds Program: Evaluating Digital Engagement
November 29, 2022 @ 1:00 pmCreating an Outstanding Proposal
October 6, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Use the links above to access archived recordings and information about past events.
Get in Touch
Got an idea for a future In the Weeds topic? Do you have a particular need that we may be able to help you address through a workshop, training, or convening? Has something worked particularly well to enable your organization to build skill and capacity to do humanities work?
We want to hear from you!
Future seasons of In the Weeds will be built around ideas and suggestions from you—our NJCH community. Email us at programs@njhumanities.org or use the form below to send your ideas, stories, and suggestions.