ABOUT NJEFP

The New Jersey Education Foundation Partnership, Inc. (NJEFP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public education in New Jersey by facilitating the development and effectiveness of local education foundations. We are a network of nearly 30 local education foundations in New Jersey. We were incorporated in July 2007 and are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. 

 To accomplish our mission, NJEFP:

• Promotes networking and exchange of information including best education foundation practices.
• Provides opportunities to coordinate special programs.
• Increases visibility of local education foundations statewide.
• Collaborates with other statewide education organizations.
• Advocates for public education in the State of New Jersey

The partnership provides a forum for the exchange of information and development of resources for local education foundations. We provide networking opportunities, collaborate on special programs for students, and provide speakers at selected meetings on topics important to local education foundations such as board development, fundraising, and corporate partnerships.

In our first five years as the Central Jersey Education Foundation Partnership, an informal network of education foundations, our membership has grown and members have benefited greatly from our meetings. Members requested that we meet more frequently and we receive requests for technical assistance. We, as education foundations, need to be on the cutting edge and facilitate the replication of innovative LEF programs. 

In addition, the State of New Jersey, is seeking to lower property taxes and pass legislation which includes budget caps, tax caps and other changes to school funding that will threaten local school districts. The role of education foundations is more important than ever. We need to be aware of trends in public education, funding, and strengthen our position to support public education.

Who benefits from NJEFP?
The 1.4 million public education students in the State of New Jersey.

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