NJEJA Request for Proposals
Strategic Planning Consulting Services
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
1. Is this the first strategic plan of the N.J. Environmental
Justice Alliance, or is this an update to an existing plan?
This request for proposals will produce the first strategic plan of
the Alliance.
2. What promoted the Alliance to start a strategic planning
process?
The Alliance conducted a retreat in September 2014 with the intent
to develop a 3‐year strategic plan to guide the organization’s
future.
3. While there are 33 members of the Alliance, how many of are
considered to be “active” members?
There are 33 member organizations of the Alliance, of which the
most active are the 8 members of the steering committee.
4. Why was the Alliance founded and does the Alliance consider
the original founding principles of importance today?
The Alliance was founded to give the environmental justice
community a greater voice in New Jersey. The founding principles
are still important to the Alliance today.
5. What are the major sources of funding for the Alliance?
The major sources of funding for the Alliance are foundations and
private entities.
6. What is estimated annual budget of the Alliance?
The estimated annual budget of the Alliance is $150,000.
7. What is the current legal structure of the Alliance?
The Alliance is a non‐profit organization that is seeking 501(c)3
status. The League of Women Voters – New Jersey serves as the
fiscal agent for the Alliance.
8. How many full‐time staff members are there?
There are two full‐time staff members of the Alliance: a state
director in Trenton, New Jersey and a community organizer in
Newark, New Jersey.
9. What are the top two challenges facing the organization?
The top two challenges of the Alliance are attainment of 501(c)3
status and growth in active membership.
10. What does the Alliance want to be known for?
The Alliance wants to be known as the ‘watchdog’ for
environmental justice communities in New Jersey.
11. While the Alliance serves the whole state, are there
jurisdictions in which the Alliance’s activities tend to be
concentrated?
The Alliance is a statewide organization, however activities tend to
be concentrated in Newark, New Jersey and Trenton, New Jersey.
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