These are just a few free resources open to New Jersey nonprofits that we encourage you to explore. Please visit their websites for more information. 

Bolder Advocacy
bolderadvocacy.org

Bolder Advocacy promotes active engagement in democratic processes and institutions by giving nonprofits and foundations the confidence to advocate effectively and by protecting their right to do so. Their goal is to demystify and decode advocacy by equipping organizations with knowledge and tools.

Their staff attorneys conduct workshops and trainings around the country and one-on-one technical assistance over the phone and email. Contact them through their toll-free phone number at 866-NP-LOBBY (866-675-6229) or by emailing advocacy@afj.org.

Center for Non-Profits 
njnonprofits.org

The Center for Non-Profits is New Jersey’s state association of non-profits. For more than 30 years since its founding in 1982, the Center remains New Jersey's only umbrella organization for all charities in the state. 

Through advocacy, management assistance and cost-saving programs, the Center provides non-profits with knowledge, insights and tools so they can pursue their missions more effectively.

We invite you to learn more about the Center and browse their workshops.  

Pro Bono Partnership

probonopartner.org

Pro Bono Partnership, a non-profit legal assistance organization serving New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York, which recruits attorneys from major corporations and law firms to provide volunteer assistance to qualifying non-profit organizations without charge.

The Partnership provides:

• Lawyers to assist you with contracts and leases, corporate structure and governance, real estate, employment law, environmental law, compliance with government regulations, fundraising regulations, lobbying, intellectual property and other business legal matters;
• Nonprofit Crisis Management Advice on the legal aspects of strategic alliances or mergers; workforce reduction and alternatives; leases and other contractual obligations; Board fiduciary obligations and liabilities; restructuring debt , restrictions on use of grant monies, or underwater endowments; fulfilling terms of government contracts; or deciding whether to file for bankruptcy or to dissolve.
• A wide variety of free and low cost educational workshops on important legal issues for non-profit managers and board members to help you proactively adopt best practices and avoid potentially costly mistakes.

These are some of our organizations that offer leadership and growth development opportunities or workshops for organizations or individuals in the social sector. 

Center for Cooperative Media 
centerforcooperativemedia.org

The mission of the Center for Cooperative Media is to grow and strengthen local journalism, and in doing so serve New Jersey residents. 

Creative Capital
creative-capital.org

Creative Capital is a non-profit organization that supports innovative and adventurous artists across the country through project funding, mentorship and advisory services, and workshops.

Creative Capital's pioneering venture philanthropy model inspires a deep connection and commitment to artists and helps those working in all creative disciplines realize their visions and build sustainable practices.

Environmental Leadership Program
elpnet.org

The mission of the Environmental Leadership Program is to support visionary, action-oriented, and diverse leadership for a just and sustainable future. 

The organization aims to catalyze change by providing emerging leaders with the support and guidance they need to launch new endeavors, achieve new successes, and rise to new leadership positions. 

ELP trains new generations of environmental leaders characterized by diversity, innovation, collaboration, and effective communications. They address the needs of emerging environmental leaders from academia, business, government and non-profits by:

 

• Providing training and learning opportunities to increase their leadership capacity through our Fellowship Program;
• Connecting Fellows with peers through our regional and national networks;
• Linking Fellows with experienced environmental leaders through substantive interactions and mentoring opportunities;
• Focusing attention on the need for the environmental community to develop the next generation of leaders.

 

FMA  

fmaonline.net

FMA exists to build a community of individuals with the confidence and skills to lead organizations that change the world. 

FMA’s consulting services equip nonprofit leaders with the tools to monitor and manage financial performance and develop a culture of Operational Excellence. FMA’s experienced team of consultants can help establish the fiscal and operational infrastructure to support an organization’s operating needs and develop capacity for future growth.

The Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University
lasallenonprofitcenter.org

The Nonprofit Center enhances the management, operations and governance of nonprofit organizations through educational programs, consulting, leadership development and information sharing, with the ultimate goal of enabling nonprofits to meet fully the needs of their communities.

Lead New Jersey 
leadnj.org

Lead New Jersey fosters and enhances a robust network of informed and prepared leaders who work to make New Jersey a better place to live and work. Through timely leadership training and thought-provoking civic engagement opportunities, Lead New Jersey educates, transforms, and empowers our state’s next generation of leaders from the public, social, and private sectors.

Leadership Newark
leadershipnewark.org

Leadership Newark’s mission is to be a catalyst to engage, empower, connect and improve the network of community and civic leaders as they each commit to build, strengthen, and serve for the common good.

Zemsky and Associates Consulting 
bethzemsky.com

Zemsky & Associates Consulting is a collaborative of like-minded consultants who have come together around a common mission and philosophy. Their mission is to enhance and improve organizational and community capacity for intercultural competency in a way that produces social change and structural transformation regarding diversity, inclusion, and equity. 

Zemsky & Associates Consulting conducts assessments, designs and implements trainings, workshops, supports action learning, and provides coaching and other innovative strategies to empower, challenge, inspire, liberate and ultimately transform individuals and organizations to act in ways that promote the achievement of their full potential. They also provide organizational development and consultation services to organizations to assist in the systemic development of an equitable and inclusive organization.