Nonprofit agencies in New Jersey are working with serious budget constraints. This page has resources that focus on issues that leaders in the nonprofit world have to grapple with daily like building efficiencies into your workflow; stretching limited funds; finding new sources of revenue; achieving best practices, and adhering to ethical standards. If you have additional resources for the nonprofit community, send your recommendations to us.
Free Legal Services and Advice for Non-Profits
The Pro Bono Partnership provides free legal assistance to nonprofit organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and their website provides access to a broad range of business legal advice. Nonprofits can request legal assistance through the site on a wide range of business issues. The site has a collection of articles and webinars on legal topics.
Fundraising Information
Grants
Find and apply for federal grants at Grants.gov, a central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs providing access to approximately $500 billion in annual awards.
Best Practices and Ethical Standards
Independent Sector is a leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing common good. The website offers access to resources on developing leadership skills; charting the tangible benefits non-profits provide to the community; strengthening non-profit accountability, governance, and ethical standards, promoting volunteer commitment, and more.