A sampling of available offerings:

2021 New Jersey Non-Profit Trends and Outlook

The need for the programs and services provided by New Jersey’s non-profit organizations continues to rise, but non-profits are hampered in their ability to meet that need by continuously lagging funding and an uncertain resource environment, according to the New Jersey Non-Profits 2021: Trends and Outlook, the annual survey report released by the Center for Non-Profits.

This year’s report is particularly informative due to the inclusion of the status and outlook  impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more by viewing the online briefing of the report.

Third Report: COVID-19 Crisis and New Jersey’s Non-Profit Community Report

The Center for Non-Profits conducted a COVID-19 impact survey of New Jersey non-profits from July 9 to 15, 2020, gathering information on the changing needs and outlook of New Jersey non-profits in relation to the coronavirus crisis.

View the RAPID RESPONSE SURVEY #3: The COVID-19 Crisis and New Jersey’s Non-Profit Community report.

Going Forward: Best Practices and Considerations for Non-Profit Reopening

The Center has partnered on a new guide that we hope will make the reopening process a little easier. This FREE compilation guide covers many factors you may want to consider, such as workplace safety, human resource issues and more, with plenty of links to more detailed information. It will be updated periodically as circumstances warrant.

Full Report             Webinar Overview         Slides

Second Report: COVID-19 Crisis and New Jersey’s Non-Profit Community Report

The Center for Non-Profits conducted a COVID-19 impact survey of New Jersey non-profits from April 3 to 8, 2020, gathering information on the changing needs and outlook of New Jersey non-profits in relation to the coronavirus crisis.

View the RAPID RESPONSE SURVEY #2: The COVID-19 Crisis and New Jersey’s Non-Profit Community report.

A third report, created from data collected in July 2020, is also available.

COVID-19 Crisis and New Jersey’s Non-Profit Community Report

The Center for Non-Profits conducted a COVID-19 impact survey of New Jersey non-profits from March 13 to 17, 2020, gauging the status, needs, and outlook of New Jersey non-profits in relation to the coronavirus crisis.

View the RAPID RESPONSE SURVEY: The COVID-19 Crisis and New Jersey’s Non-Profit Community report or the online briefing on the results. Slides from the briefing are also available.

A second report, created from data collected in April 2020, is also available.

2020 New Jersey Non-Profit Trends and Outlook

The need for the programs and services provided by New Jersey’s non-profit organizations continues to rise, but non-profits are hampered in their ability to meet that need by continuously lagging funding and an uncertain resource environment, according to the New Jersey Non-Profits 2020: Trends and Outlook, the annual survey report released by the Center for Non-Profits. Learn more by reading the press release or viewing the online briefing of the report.

2019 New Jersey Non-Profit Diversity Report

The Center for Non-Profits has released the New Jersey Non-Profit Diversity Report. A press release provides an overview of the findings, that there are still significant racial and gender barriers that confront New Jersey non-profits. A web briefing is also free to access and summarizes the findings.

The report is free to download.

View Press Release     View Full Report      Video Summary of Results     Additional Resources

2019 New Jersey Non-Profit Compensation & Benefits Report

The Center for Non-Profits has released the results of its survey of New Jersey non-profits. This comprehensive report is the only one focusing exclusively on the compensation of New Jersey non-profit employees.

It includes a deep look into the salaries, health and other insurance coverages, paid time off, and other benefits in addition to characteristics and demographics of non-profit staffs and boards. Data was collected from 204 respondent organizations of varying sizes and missions, exclusively from New Jersey 501(c)(3) non-profits, and cover 4,007 employees (2,918 full-time) in 71 staff positions. Findings for each position are also broken out by organizational budget size, ranging from under $200,000 a year to over $20 million.

Pricing: $95 for Center for Non-Profits members; $175 for nonmembers.

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2019 New Jersey Non-Profit Trends and Outlook

New Jersey non-profits face rising demand for services with funding that does not keep pace. This poses challenges to their ability to provide needed programs and services, according to the New Jersey Non-Profits 2019: Trends and Outlook, the annual survey report released by the Center for Non-Profits.

2018 New Jersey Non-Profit Trends and Outlook

The need for the programs and services provided by New Jersey’s non-profit organizations continues to rise, but non-profits are hampered in their ability to meet that need by continuously lagging funding and an uncertain resource environment, according to the New Jersey Non-Profits 2018: Trends and Outlook, the annual survey report released by the Center for Non-Profits. Learn more by reading the press release.

2017 New Jersey Non-Profit Trends and Outlook

The need for the programs and services provided by New Jersey’s non-profit organizations continues to rise, but non-profits are hampered in their ability to meet that need by continuously lagging funding and an uncertain resource environment, according to the New Jersey Non-Profits 2017: Trends and Outlook, the annual survey report released by the Center for Non-Profits. Learn more by reading the press release.

2015 Report and Recommendations to the Red Tape Review Commission

In September 2015, an alliance of representing non-profit and provider organizations asked the Red Tape Review Commission, chaired by Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, to assist with developing and implementing reforms to help ease the “stranglehold” of burdensome government contracting procedures that threaten their ability to provide services in their communities. Represented by the Center for Non-Profits, the organizations endorsed Enhancing Programs and Services for New Jerseyans by Improving Government/Non-Profit Contracting, comprehensive recommendations to streamline and improve the rules and procedures by which government contracts for services with non-profit organizations. Learn more by downloading the full report or reading the press release.

Non-Profits Can Lobby!
Think public charities can’t be active in public policy? Think again! Click here for an overview of the IRS regulations governing lobbying by 501(c)(3) public charities. Download now

2015 New Jersey Non-Profit Trends and Outlook

New Jersey non-profits continued to show incremental improvements in their circumstances compared with the previous year, but rising demand for services and limited funding continue to pose challenges to their ability to provide needed programs and services, according to a New Jersey Non-Profits 2015: Trends and Outlook, the annual survey report released by the Center for Non-Profits. Learn more by downloading the FREE full report or by reading the press release.

Past Year’s New Jersey Nonprofit Trends and Outlook Reports

New Jersey’s Non-Profit Sector: An Economic Force, 2009-10 Edition
This concise pamphlet uses clear graphs, tables and text to draw a picture of New Jersey’s non-profit community — its size, geographic distribution, needs, strengths. Our sector IS an economic force, building a better New Jersey every day.
This update made possible thanks to the generous support of PSE&G. 
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Thinking of Forming a Nonprofit? What to Consider Before You Begin –
This booklet explains the basics of what a nonprofit is and portrays a realistic picture of what is involved in getting a new nonprofit up and running. The booklet also provides information specific to faith based and religious institutions.
Available in English and Spanish. More information.

¿Piensa en Formar una Organización sin Fines de Lucro? Este folleto explica los conceptos básicos de lo que significa sin ánimo de lucro y presenta una imagen realista de los trámites para establecer una nueva organización sin fines de lucro. El folleto también ofrece información específica para las instituciones religiosas. 
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Si necesita ayuda en español, sírvase preguntar por Debbie Duncan o mandar correo electrónico.

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Just What is a Nonprofit, Anyway? — An overview of some of the more common types and classifications of nonprofit and exempt organizations.

Eight Tips to Involve Your Board in Fund Raising

Tips for Making Informed Giving Decisions — An overview of some of the factors to consider when considering giving to charity. 

Insurance Overview for New Jersey Non-Profits —  An introductory guide to buying insurance: how to decide if you need insurance or not and, if so, how to purchase it wisely.

Non-Profits CAN Lobby! –Think public charities can’t be active in public policy? Think again! Click here for an overview of the IRS regulations governing lobbying by 501(c)(3) public charities.

Charities, Election-Year Advocacy and Voter Education

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