Bill Text: NJ SJR96 | 2024-2025 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Permanently designates August 17th as "Nonprofit Day" in NJ.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2024-03-04 - Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee [SJR96 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2024-SJR96-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Senator ANGELA V. MCKNIGHT
District 31 (Hudson)
SYNOPSIS
Permanently designates August 17th as "Nonprofit Day" in NJ.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution permanently designating August 17th as "Nonprofit Day" in New Jersey.
Whereas, Nonprofit organizations are legal entities that operate to serve a collective, public, or social benefit and are committed to serving their organization's purpose rather than the generation of profit; and
Whereas, Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in addressing social and humanitarian issues by providing essential services and support to marginalized and vulnerable populations; and
Whereas, Nonprofit organizations contribute to the overall well-being of communities by providing food assistance, healthcare, and educational services; and
Whereas, Nonprofit organizations foster collaborations between governmental agencies, the private sector, and the public to address societal challenges and promote collective responsibility; and
Whereas, There are 1.5 million nonprofit organizations across the United States of which over 40,000 are located in the State of New Jersey; and
Whereas, Every year over 1.8 million individuals in New Jersey volunteer for nonprofit organizations contributing over 225 million hours of service; and
Whereas, Americans across the country donate hundreds of billions of dollars to nonprofit organizations every year; and
Whereas, Services provided by nonprofit organizations in New Jersey are valued at $5.3 billion a year; and
Whereas, Nonprofit organizations employ roughly 330,000 New Jersey residents which accounts for nearly 10 percent of the State's private sector work force; and
Whereas, Individuals across the State of New Jersey contribute to nonprofit organizations either through volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness; and
Whereas, By designating August 17 as "Nonprofit Day," the State of New Jersey will join a national movement to recognize the efforts of nonprofit organizations in serving their communities; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. August 17th of each year is permanently designated as "Nonprofit Day" in New Jersey to recognize the efforts of nonprofit organizations and their effort to serve local communities.
2. The Governor shall
annually issue a proclamation and call upon public officials and all citizens
of this State to observe "Nonprofit Day" with appropriate programs and
activities.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
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.
