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Introduced
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution designates August 17 of every year as "Nonprofit Day" in New Jersey with the goal of recognizing the over 40,000 nonprofit organizations operating in the State. Nonprofits are organizations that serve different purposes, such as raising awareness and providing a public service. These organizations are not run with the sole purpose of generating a profit which means they rely heavily on donations and volunteers for day-to-day operation. Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in society by addressing many social and humanitarian issues that impact marginalized communities. To accomplish this, nonprofit organizations provide essential services, such as food assistance, healthcare and educational programming. Through partnerships with both private sector and governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations are able to promote a collective responsibility in every facet of the community. In New Jersey, there are roughly 1.8 million nonprofit volunteers contributing 225 million hours of service every year. In addition to volunteers, nonprofits employ 330,000 members of New Jersey's workforce accounting for 10 percent of private sector workers. The value that nonprofit volunteers and their employees bring to the state New Jersey is valued at over $5.3 billion a year. Throughout the United States, August 17 is already recognized as "Nonprofit Day" in order to acknowledge the contributions these organizations provide to society. By designating August 17 as "Nonprofit Day" in New Jersey, the State of New Jersey will join a broader movement to honor the work of nonprofit volunteers and workers throughout the State.
AI Summary
This joint resolution permanently designates August 17th as "Nonprofit Day" in New Jersey to recognize and honor the significant contributions of nonprofit organizations to local communities. The resolution highlights that there are over 40,000 nonprofit organizations in the state, which provide essential services like food assistance, healthcare, and educational programming, and play a crucial role in addressing social and humanitarian issues. These organizations, which operate without the primary goal of generating profit, rely heavily on donations and volunteers, with New Jersey boasting 1.8 million nonprofit volunteers who contribute 225 million hours of service annually. The resolution also notes that nonprofits employ approximately 330,000 New Jersey residents, representing nearly 10 percent of the state's private sector workforce, and provide services valued at $5.3 billion per year. By establishing this annual day of recognition, the state aims to join a national movement that celebrates the efforts of nonprofit organizations and encourages public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities. The Governor is expected to issue an annual proclamation to mark the occasion.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Substituted by SJR96 (on 12/22/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR161 |
| Analysis - Statement ACW 12/18/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/161_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/161_I1.HTM |
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