The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey has appointed Karen Faiman as vice president of philanthropic partnerships and strategic giving.
In the role, Faiman will lead philanthropic strategy to advance the organization’s mission, including supporting the long-term sustainability of maternal health initiatives and community-based doula programs.
The position is partially funded through a grant from the Burke Foundation, a philanthropic organization focused on improving birth outcomes for historically marginalized communities.
Faiman brings more than 18 years of experience in nonprofit management, institutional fundraising and partnership development.
“Karen’s depth of experience, collaborative approach, and commitment to equity align powerfully with our mission,” said Julie Dees, president and CEO of the Children’s Home Society of New Jersey.
“Her expertise will strengthen our philanthropic partnerships and help ensure the sustainability of programs that support mothers, families, and communities across New Jersey,” Dees said.
Prior to joining the organization, Faiman served as chief advancement officer at the YWCA Princeton and as executive director of the Lawrence Township Education Foundation.
In those roles, she led organizational strategy, strengthened governance practices, diversified funding streams and secured major gifts and partnerships.
Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles with Younity, formerly known as Womanspace, in Lawrence Township and Wildlife Center Friends in Titusville.
Faiman began her professional career as a high school Spanish teacher.
Originally from Maine, she also served as an executive director for nonprofit organizations in that state.
“CHSofNJ’s leadership in maternal health and community doula programs reflects what is possible when philanthropy is grounded in equity, trust, and long-term vision,” Faiman said.
“I am excited to join this exceptional team and to partner with donors and community leaders to ensure these essential programs are sustained and strengthened for generations to come,” Faiman said.
Faiman holds a master of public policy and nonprofit management from the University of Southern Maine and a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish from Colby College. She is fluent in Spanish.
She currently serves on the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women and is a board member of the Lawrence Township Community Foundation.
Founded in 1894, the Children’s Home Society of New Jersey is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families across the state. The organization reported serving nearly 70,000 people last year.
