The Northern New Jersey Chapter of NAPO, NAPO-NNJ, is committed to serving the needs of Chapter members and of the organizing profession through:

• Promoting high professional standards
• Ongoing professional development of members
• Increasing public awareness of the profession
• Partnering between:
• • NAPO-NNJ and NAPO National
  • Veteran members and new members
  • Regular members and Associate members

Benefits of Chapter Membership

Our Mission

The mission of the Chapter is to encourage the development of Professional Organizers through networking and educational opportunities, while promoting and advancing the recognition of the professional organizing industry.

Continuing Education

Learning is a life-long process!  Certification is now a reality and continuing education is critical for NAPO members.  NAPO-NNJ offers monthly meetings which include educational opportunities.

Attending our meetings has always been educational, but now we offer Certificates of Attendance for all qualifying meeting programs.  Use them toward your CEU hours and to stay current on all the latest topics.  Questions?  Contact our Programming Director: Erin Hamilton at erin@simplydonebyerin.com. 

Credibility with Clients

Membership and leadership in NAPO-NNJ demonstrates to prospective clients that:

• You care about your profession
• You are willing to participate in its development

Directory/Website

Our Chapter's website (www.naponnj.org) and listserv gives you quick access to other chapter members for:

• A client referral
• An extra boost of confidence
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Additional assistance on a project

Personal & Professional Support

Stumped by an organizing problem or client?  No energy to accomplish your own business goals?  One-on-one interaction in chapter activities creates opportunities to reach out and develop close friendships with colleagues who understand your profession.

Networking Opportunities

Networking is critical to:

• Staying on top of your game
• Counters the issues of isolation

Other qualified colleagues in your geographical area can help you:

• Receive or give client referrals
• Provide professional resources
• Strengthen personal and professional support systems

Publicity

Chapters participate in activities that generate local media interest.  A savvy Professional Organizer joins forces with chapters to take advantage of those opportunities.

Client Referrals

NAPO-NNJ offers a client referral system, an opportunity extended only to chapter members.

Leadership

NAPO-NNJ offers its members a chance to be involved:

• As an officer, director, or committee chair
• To share and develop your leadership skills as you shape and lead our industry

Chapter Library & Swap Table

NAPO-NNJ has books, CDs & other resources available:

• For loan to chapter members
• To prepare for the professional certification exam
• To increase your knowledge about relevant issues
• To share products and books at the Swap Table

Stay Informed

Stay informed about issues relevant to your business and your clients

• Write an article
• Advertise your unique market niche

Membership Inquiries

The Northern New Jersey Chapter of NAPO, NAPO-NNJ serves the entire state of New Jersey. For more information about becoming a member of NAPO-NNJ, please contact:

Jessica Kennedy, Membership Director

201-303-9857

joy66@me.com

Membership in NAPO National is a prerequisite for NAPO-NNJ membership. If you are not currently a NAPO National member, click here to join.

As part of the membership process, you must agree to abide by the NAPO Code of Ethics

If you wish to become a member, go to the Member Application

Find the appropriate membership level and fill out the form online. You can pay online or you can pay with a check made payable to NAPO-NNJ, and mail it to our Chapter Treasurer:

Alan Grossman

Attn:  NAPO-NNJ Membership

P.O. Box 251

Metuchen, NJ  08840