NJ Business & Industry Association

Bringing not-for-profits and for-profits together for an exchange of ideas, resources, and networking, featuring panels and conversations on finding balance, turning contacts into donors, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. Working Agenda 8:30 a.m. — Welcome, Opening Remarks and Awards 8:45 a.m. — Keynote 9:15 a.m. — Panel Discussions (live, virtual and on demand) • Live panel before in-person and Zoom audiences • Virtual on demand 10:15 a.m. — Live Networking, in-person and via Zoom 11:15 a.m. — Panel Discussions (live, virtual and on demand) • Live panel before in-person and Zoom audiences • Virtual on demand 12:15 p.m. — Closing Remarks Panels  Live Panel: Strategic Fundraising: Creating Value in a Competitive World — In a world of constrained resources and intense competition, developing strategically focused, cooperative relationships within your network can be the one thing that gives you the edge in fundraising. But are your relationships leveraged to maximum value? Learn how to create and manage a variety of strategic alliances, within your network, through buyer-supplier partnerships, through your board and staff, and throughout your entire network. Live Panel: The Power of Collaboration — Nonprofits may be mission-driven, but their resources sometimes limit how far the mission can go. Many look for opportunities to collaborate, stretching their resources further to expand their reach. In the nonprofit space, collaboration can take a variety of forms. Hear how peer-to-peer partnerships, cross-community partnerships, partnerships with governmental organizations or businesses can help offer resources that nonprofits might not be able to acquire otherwise. On Demand and Virtual Panel: Turning Contacts into Donors — You've got a great list of contacts, the people that subscribe to your email list, your followers on social media, or connections your organization made at networking events. These people are already familiar with your organization and are, therefore, already more likely to become a donor. How can you take them from observer to benefactor? We have a few tips to help you help them make the transition. On Demand and Virtual Panel: How Do You Turn It Off? Walking Away from the Work to Find Balance and Emotional Well-Being — Those in the not-for-profit profession are so passionate about making an impact and supporting the mission of their organizations that often it is hard to give themselves permission to take down time. Consistently and actively engaging in self-care has been shown to improve performance by reducing burnout. This session will provide tips for practicing emotional and physical self-care for you and your team and leave you with resources and the permission you may be looking for to place “me time” on the calendar.

An insightful webinar designed specifically for solo HR professionals, where we’ll delve into the essential strategies for managing your diverse responsibilities effectively. From daily operations like employee inquiries and timekeeping to annual tasks such as workforce planning and compliance audits, our comprehensive approach will help you prioritize your tasks seamlessly. Discover practical tips and tricks […]

Featuring the New Jersey Center for Nonprofits' Doug Schoenberger and Craig Weinrich, Council of New Jersey Grantmakers 2025 was an unsettling year for nonprofits, marked by disrupted funding streams, new reporting mandates, and tougher compliance expectations. And 2026 is already shaping up to bring more questions than answers: How do you plan when the ground […]

Government funding has become less reliable, and nonprofits are feeling the strain. In 2025, about one-third of U.S. nonprofits reported disruptions in federal, state, or local government funding, with many planning staff reductions, program adjustments, or paused hiring as a result.* As public funding becomes harder to count on, more organizations are turning to private […]

Business leaders rarely lack ideas. The real challenge comes when they have to turn those ideas into consistent, measurable execution. In fact, research shows: 90% of organizations fail to execute their strategies effectively 67% of well-formulated strategies fail because of poor […]

Nonprofit mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are increasingly a proactive strategy for scaling impact and resilience. As budgets tighten and workforce challenges persist, more than 75% of nonprofit leaders reported they had actively considered a merger, according to a recent survey. Unlike the for-profit world, nonprofit M&A requires balancing financial discipline with mission alignment, governance, and stakeholder trust. And while signing the deal is […]