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:

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.

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.

New Benefit for NAPO-NNJ Members....attending our meetings has always been educational, but now we're making it official.  We're now offering 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 one of our Programming Co-Chairs:  Diane Thomson at diane@creativeorganizing.biz or Julie Isaacs at contact@unclutteredhome.com.

• Membership and leadership in NAPO-NNJ demonstrates to prospective clients that:
• You care about your profession
• You are willing to participate in its development

• 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

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 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 a personal & professional support system

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

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

• NAPO-NNJ offers its members a chance to be involved:
• As an officer, director, or committee chair
• To share & develop your leadership skills as you shape and lead our industry

• 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 about issues relevant to your business and your clients
• Write an article
• Advertise your unique market niche