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Founded in 1982, the Center is a charitable umbrella organization serving New Jersey's non-profit community.

The Center's mission is to build the power of New Jersey's non-profit community by serving as the premier voice and comprehensive resource for and about our sector.

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NOTICE: IRS filing fees for applying for federal tax exemption have increased! Click here for more information.

New report on New Jersey Wealth Migration

Migration of Wealth in New Jersey and the Impact on Wealth and Philanthropy , a new report released by the Community Foundation of NJ and the state Chamber of Commerce, tracks wealth migration from NJ from 1999 through 2008. View the press release here, and the full report can be accessed at http://www.cfnj.org/news/Wealth-Migration-Study-February-2010.pdf. Click here for the Star Ledger article on the findings.

Governor Releases Transition Team Reports
On Friday, January 22, 2010, Governor Christie released the reports and recommendations of his transition team and subcommittees, covering the departments, agencies and authorities of the state. The press announcement can be viewed at http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/55_2010/approved/20100122a.html , and the reports can be downloaded at http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/55_2010/approved/20100122a_reports.html .

Updated! 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.
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Did you know that the more than 31,000 501(c)(3) non-profits in New Jersey:

Employ more than 288,000 people?

Put over $33 billion of expenditures into the economy?

Channel the energy and creativity of over 1.5 million volunteers?

Read An Economic Force - 2009-2010 Edition, available here in PDF format (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) or contact us to have a hard copy mailed to you. Share it with your staff, board, funders, volunteers…

This update made possible thanks to the generous support of PSEG.

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Thanks to all who made this conference a tremendous success!

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2009 New Jersey Non-Profit Economic Trends Update

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The economy is continuing to take its toll on New Jersey non-profits, and the short-term outlook is not encouraging, according to an updated survey conducted by the Center for Non-Profits. New Jersey Non-Profit Economic Trends Update is the latest in a series of surveys by the Center to gauge trends, experiences and projections of New Jersey non-profit organizations. Full report available at www.njnonprofits.org/Fall2009_EconomicTrendsUpdate.pdf

EMPLOYERS

New Jersey RETURN-to-Work Program

The RETURN-to-Work program is designed to help get long-term unemployed New Jerseyans back on the payroll and into jobs while assisting employers grow their businesses by hiring new workers. Employers would receive up to $2,400 per newly hired employee.

For more information, go to the Center's Job Openings Web Page

New Jersey's Family Leave Insurance Law
New Jersey's new Family Leave Insurance law (FLI) enables eligible employees to collect up to six-weeks of state paid monetary benefits when out of work to care for a newborn, newly adopted child, or an ill family member. This insurance law is an extension of the State Temporary Disability Benefits Program and applies to employers of all sizes. This article, posted with permission of the Employers Association of New Jersey, highlights the key provisions of the new law.
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COBRA Subsidy Law Summary
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA, also known as the economic stimulus bill) was enacted on February 17, 2009, and makes key changes to the continuation of health coverage provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 ("COBRA"). Non-profit employers of all sizes should become familiar with the new requirements. This article was posted with permission of the Employers Association of New Jersey.
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Resource Page: Non-Profits and the Economy
Visit this page for links to resources related to New Jersey non-profits, the economic downturn and the federal American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (commonly referred to as the economic stimulus bill). Updated information will be posted on the Center for Non-Profits' Web site at www.njnonprofits.org/economy.html, so check back regularly.

New IRS Form 990 and Revised Filing Requirements
Find out more about the new changes to the IRS Form 990, and the new, mandatory Form 990-N e-Postcard for small organizations.
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For more information about e-filing and a low-cost, online e-filing solution, visit the Urban Institute's e-filing Web site at http://efile.form990.org/.

Resource Database for Non-Profits

The Center has a large database of organizations (both non-profits and for-profit) which specialize in services, information and products for non-profits, such as consultants, Web sites, publications, and more. Categorized in over 20 areas of expertise, lists are available upon request, FREE to Center members and a nominal $15 administrative fee for non-members. To obtain listings, call or e-mail the Center, indicating the area of your interest. Consult the form below for the categories available.

If you know of a resource you feel should be included, or if you serve non-profit organizations, click here for a profile form to print, fill out, and fax or mail to us.

Inclusion on these lists DOES NOT imply any endorsement by the Center for Non-Profits.

Thinking of forming a non-profit organization?
The Center for Non-Profits receives more calls about forming new non-profits than about any other issue. The Center's booklet, Thinking of Forming a Non-Profit? What to Consider Before You Begin, will help you decide whether forming a new non-profit is the best alternative for your group. Contact us to have a copy mailed to you, or download the FREE pdf version.

SPANISH EDITION of "Thinking of Forming a Non-Profit?" (Piensa en Formar...) -- Our popular booklet is now available in Spanish. Download the FREE pdf here. Print copies are also available.

The Center's Legal Assistance Services for Startup Organizations Read a quick overview about the incorporation/tax exemption process and the legal assistance available through the Center.

Upcoming events -- Visit our Events page for information about upcoming workshops and other events of interest to non-profits around the state.

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