South Jersey Young Professionals Association

What South Jersey Young Professionals Association does

South Jersey Young Professionals Association (SJYPA) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 230 Kings Highway East, #255, Haddonfield, New Jersey, serving working men and women aged 21-45 across South Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area. Its mission is to connect young professionals through partnership, support their growth via professional development, and strengthen the local community through charitable giving. The organization delivers this through a recurring calendar of networking events (Networking on Tap, brewery crawls), professional development programming (Crafted Connections speaker series, Marketing Power Hour, Sips & Strikes), community service days, and its signature annual Halo Ball charity gala. Halo Ball has cumulatively raised $715,000+ for 30+ South Jersey nonprofits over 12+ years, including Hopeworks, Bancroft, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ronald McDonald House SNJ, and Food Bank of South Jersey.

The organization's technology stack is entirely composed of third-party SaaS tools: a Squarespace website for information and email capture, RYLA for membership checkout, Eventbrite and BidPal for event ticketing, Givebutter for tax-deductible donations, and LinkedIn as its primary social channel. There are no proprietary products, APIs, AI capabilities, or mobile applications.

SJYPA's revenue model combines four streams: (1) annual membership dues of $100 per early-access subscriber, granting discounted or free event access; (2) per-event ticket revenue ($10-$50 per attendee across formats like the Night at the Ballpark, Brewfest, and Philadelphia Union outings); (3) tiered corporate sponsorships (Starting Gate, Round the Turn, Winner's Circle, Triple Crown) ranging from $150 to $500+; and (4) tax-deductible donations via Givebutter under federal ID 46-1156690. The organization is operated entirely by an unpaid 17-person volunteer board drawn from professional roles at firms such as CBIZ, TD Bank, Archer & Greiner, and NFM Lending, resulting in near-zero labor cost and directing the majority of gross inflows toward events and beneficiary grants.

Name

South Jersey Young Professionals Association

Legal name

South Jersey Young Professionals Association

Website

https://sjypa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

South Jersey Young Professionals Association (SJYPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects professionals aged 21-45 in South Jersey through networking events, professional development programming, and its annual Halo Ball charity gala, which has raised $715,000+ for 30+ local nonprofits over 12+ years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community & Professional Networking Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO)

Keywords

• Professional networking events
• Community fundraising programs
• Professional development panels
• Charity event organization
• Young professional association

Headquarters

HQ city

Haddonfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues of $100 for early subscribers grant early and discounted (or free) access to events. Fees are used for events and donations.
2. Event Registrations: Revenue from paid events including brewery crawls, ballpark nights, service days, and speaker series. Event ticket prices vary ($10-$50 per person).
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for events including Triple Crown, Winner's Circle, Round the Turn, and Starting Gate tiers. Sponsors receive tickets, social media posts, and event signage.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted through Givebutter platform. Organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with federal ID 46-1156690.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SJYPA operates a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership program that connects young professionals ages 21-45 across South Jersey through networking mixers, professional development panels, service days, and the signature annual Halo Ball charity fundraiser. Members pay $100 in annual dues for early/discounted event access; the organization supplements revenue with paid event tickets ($10-$50), tiered corporate sponsorships, and tax-deductible donations distributed to 30+ local nonprofit beneficiaries.

Product overview

SJYPA operates as a single-service nonprofit organization focused on connecting young professionals ages 21-45 in South Jersey through networking events, professional development programs, and community service initiatives. The organization does not operate a traditional technology product but maintains a website platform for event coordination, membership enrollment, and donation processing. Core offerings include signature events like the annual Halo Ball charity gala, Networking on Tap socials, professional development panels, and community service days.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Membership $100 annual membership granting early and discounted or free access to SJYPA events for young professionals ages 21-45 in South Jersey.
• Halo Ball Charity Gala Annual flagship charity gala and fundraiser supporting 30+ South Jersey nonprofit beneficiaries with tiered corporate sponsorships (Starting Gate, Round the Turn, Winner's Circle, Triple Crown).
• Networking on Tap Social networking mixers held at breweries and restaurants across South Jersey for young professionals to connect outside work.
• Brewfest Brewery crawl-style fundraising festival with ticketed entry benefitting a selected South Jersey nonprofit partner each year.
• Sips & Strikes Bowling social event priced at $35 per person supporting a designated nonprofit beneficiary (e.g., 2022 beneficiary Perkins Center for the Arts).
• Night at the Ballpark Group outing to a professional baseball game priced at $40 adult / $30 kids supporting a designated nonprofit beneficiary (e.g., 2022 beneficiary Maryville).
• AWA Service Day Hands-on community service day with Animal Welfare Association (2026 partner) priced at $10 per participant.
• Philadelphia Union Event Group outing to a Philadelphia Union match priced at $50 per ticket supporting a designated nonprofit beneficiary (e.g., 2023 beneficiary Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge).
• Speaker Series: Crafted Connections Professional development speaker series held at venues such as Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, with selected nonprofit beneficiaries (e.g., 2024 beneficiary Legacy Treatment Services).
• Marketing Power Hour Marketing-focused professional development panel hosted at Rowan College of South Jersey for members and guests.
• Halo Ball Corporate Sponsorships Tiered corporate sponsorship packages for the Halo Ball starting at $150-$500+, including Starting Gate, Round the Turn, Winner's Circle, and Triple Crown tiers with tickets, signage, and social media recognition.

Quantifiable outcome

• $715,000+ raised for South Jersey nonprofits over 12+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CBIZcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWinner's Circle sponsor for Halo Ball 2025. CBIZ is a consulting and accounting firm that supports SJYPA's signature fundraising event.
• Grungo LawcoreGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Corporate Halo Award Winner and Winner's Circle sponsor. A personal injury law firm headquartered in Cherry Hill with offices across NJ and Philadelphia, dedicated to community giving through 'Grungo Gives' initiative.
• Barlow ChevyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStarting Gate sponsor for Halo Ball 2025. Automotive dealership supporting SJYPA events.
• Syscom TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStarting Gate sponsor for Halo Ball 2025. Technology solutions provider.
• RF Group / Ringler AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStarting Gate sponsors for Halo Ball 2025.
• Schwartz Financial AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStarting Gate sponsor for Halo Ball 2025. Financial advisory firm.
• Foundation TitleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard member Jess Battistelli is Account Executive at Foundation Title, which sponsors SJYPA events.
• Archer & Greiner, P.C.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue for Marketing and Branding Panel event. Law firm with offices in Voorhees. Board member Charles Dennen is an attorney at the firm.
• Neighborhood AbstractminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTriple Crown sponsor for Halo Ball 2025. Title services company.
• PaychexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Sips & Strikes event. HR and payroll solutions company.
• VoIP DoctorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Sips & Strikes event. VoIP technology solutions provider.
• Jefferson Cherry Hill HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for SJYPA Speaker Series: Crafted Connections event focused on health and wellness. Strategic healthcare partner for professional programming.
• Rowan College of South JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Marketing Power Hour event. Educational institution partnership for professional development programming.
• Gloucester County Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Antonio Pisano serves as Membership Engagement Coordinator, connecting SJYPA with Chamber business network.
• 30+ South Jersey NonprofitscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing beneficiary partnerships with organizations including Hopeworks, Project Refit, Animal Welfare Association, Ronald McDonald House SNJ, Food Bank of South Jersey, and 25+ others. SJYPA raises funds and volunteers for these organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Jersey Shore Young Professionals: Networking and community engagement group targeting young professionals along the New Jersey Shore. Similar demographic focus, event-driven GTM, and nonprofit/charity tie-ins, but in a separate New Jersey region.
• Young Professionals of Camden County: Community-based young professionals association in adjacent Camden County, NJ. Comparable in mission (networking, service, professional development) and demographic, serving a nearby but geographically distinct sub-region of South Jersey.

Others

• Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia: Regional association of grantmakers and philanthropies serving the Greater Philadelphia/South Jersey area. Thematically comparable in coordinating local charitable giving and nonprofit support, though positioned as a funder/member association rather than a community-facing event organizer.

Direct peers

• Greater Philadelphia Young Professionals: A regional young professionals networking and community engagement organization serving the Philadelphia metro. Directly comparable in mission, demographic (professionals 21-45), and event-based community model, though operating in the adjacent Philadelphia center rather than South Jersey.
• Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce: Regional business membership organization serving South Jersey professionals and employers. Directly comparable in providing networking, professional development, and event programming to the same regional audience SJYPA targets, and already partners with SJYPA via board overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Rotary International (local chapters): Global service organization with local chapters focused on professional networking, fundraising for community causes, and volunteerism. Comparable in the fundraising-for-nonprofits and volunteer-driven model, though it serves a broader demographic and a much wider geographic footprint.
• Junior Chamber International (JCI) - New Jersey chapters: International young professionals civic organization (historically Jaycees) with active New Jersey chapters. Comparable in targeting professionals aged 21-40 for networking, professional development, and community impact, though operates as a franchise of a global parent body.
• United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: Major regional nonprofit umbrella funding dozens of South Jersey nonprofits that SJYPA's Halo Ball also benefits. Comparable as a community fundraising vehicle in the same geography, though operating at much greater scale and with paid staff.

Emerging players

• Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE): Nonprofit focused on youth and young adult professional development and entrepreneurship education. Partial overlap with SJYPA's professional development pillar, though serving a younger demographic and a different geographic footprint.
• Meetup: Online platform enabling local professional and interest-based groups to organize in-person events. Adjacent in facilitating event-based professional networking and community building, though it is a tech platform rather than a single mission-driven nonprofit.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sjypa

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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