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Starting a Nonprofit Organization in NJ

Forming a Nonprofit Corporation in New Jersey - Registration and compliance page for New Jersey nonprofit organizations.

Non-Profit Tools - How to start and manage a nonprofit organization and tools for nonprofits. Prepared by the NJ State Library.

Division of Taxation - Starting a Nonprofit Organization in NJ

Starting a Nonprofit Organization--General Information

Establishing a Nonprofit Organization
Offers a free tutorial providing information on the following: Characteristics of nonprofits; Certificate of Incorporation; Board development; Bylaws; Tax exemption; Staff recruitment; Fundraising, and more.
How To Incorporate as a Nonprofit
Once you decide to incorporate as nonprofit organization and to apply for tax-exempt status, there are a number of steps that you must take.

Websites for Nonprofits

Center for Nonprofits--New Jersey
New Jersey's only umbrella organization for all charities in New Jersey. Programs include government relations, legal & management assistance, public information, collaboration, publications, & cost-saving programs.
Candid Foundation Center
Probably the first place on the web to check for nonprofit information. A directory of 61,000 nonprofit organizations (requires subscription); resources for nonprofit administrators and fundraisers; and news are available at this premier site.
Candid Learning GrantSpace
GrantSpace, with its wide range of "easy-to-use, self-service tools and resources, offers excellent support for both experienced and new grant writers. While some of the resources require a sign up, there are enough resources that can be utilized without any commitment, including webinars, multimedia tools, and podcasts;most of these are located in the Training and Tools tabs.
Support Center for Nonprofit Management
Provides expertise and resources to help NJ nonprofit organizations raise money, establish a powerful board, and manage finances and facilities.
US IRS Info. on Nonprofit Organizations
How to file for nonprofit status.
USA.gov for Nonprofits
Find information and services for nonprofits, including grants, loans, assistance, taxes, management and more.
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
Information well organized by topic on a variety of subjects such as advocacy, financial management, marketing, technology, and volunteer management. Other resources include a glossary, a newsletter (requires free sign-up) and a section on hot topics, e.g. IRS Form 990, peer coaching, etc.
Charity Navigator
This Web site has rated over 5,000 charities using evaluation criteria based on financial health, accountability, and transparency. By looking at the record for an individual charity, users can see the full list of metrics and how the charity scored. The full record also provides financial data including an income statement and the compensation of the charity's top leaders, a list of similar charities, and links to related news stories. The site is easily navigated - users can search for an individual charity, browse an A-Z list, or browse by category.

How to Write a Funding Proposal

Learn to prepare a funding proposal, including the planning, research, and cultivation of foundation and corporate donors by using this free, Proposal Writing Short Course, offered by the Foundation Center.

Funding Opportunities-New Jersey

Requests for Proposals Philanthropy News Digest publishes RFPs and notices of awards as a free service for grant-making organizations and nonprofits.

New Jersey Economic Development Authority Creates public/private partnerships to bridge financing gaps and to increase access to capital by the State's business community with an emphasis on small and mid-size businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

Nonprofit Finance Fund Provides financial and advisory services to nonprofit organizations in the nation.

Funding Opportunities

How to Write a Funding Proposal
The Foundation Center offers a great free tutorial, Proposal Writing Short Course.
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Types of programs, how to apply, and how to develop grant proposals. Browse by agency, applicant eligibility, deadline, type of assistance, etc.
Grants.gov
Serves as the single point-of-contact to access grant opportunities for all 26 Federal grant-making agencies that award over $400 billion in grants each year.
GrantSpace
GrantSpace, a service of the Foundation Center, provides information and resources specifically designed to meet the needs of grantseekers. Grantseekers can:
- EXPLORE in-depth content
- ENGAGE with a community of peers and experts
- ENERGIZE fundraising efforts

The Atlantic City Free Public Library

Small Business: Nonprofits