NJSACC 2026-2027 Fall Conference Request for Proposals - Due Friday, August 21, 2026
NJSACC: New Jersey’s Afterschool and Out-of-School Time Professional Network is excited to introduce a new conference format for 2026–2027!
Instead of one two-day conference, NJSACC will host two separate one-day conferences; Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The Fall date is Friday, December 4, 2026, and the Spring date is Friday, April 9, 2027.
This RFP is specifically for the December 4, 2026 conference at the Princeton Marriott Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal. The December conference will be designed primarily for those in leadership roles: site coordinators, new and veteran directors, and veteran program staff who may be transitioning to a leadership role.
Please click on the link below for more detailed information and to submit an RFP
Submissions are due by August 21, 2026.
Please feel free to email Jessica Heiberg if you need assistance at jessicaheiberg@njsacc.org.
Public Consulting Group (PCG)
Public Consulting Group (PCG) offers expertise in workforce registries and helps states implement and evaluate early childhood and school-age workforce registries. PCG also provides consulting services for workforce and economic development. Their education practice is committed to helping schools, school districts, and state education agencies strengthen their performance, streamline their operations, and improve their programs and instruction — so that all students have what they need to succeed.
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New Jersey YMCA State Alliance
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The New Jersey YMCA State Alliance is a nonprofit coalition of 30 independent YMCA associations with over 80 branches, collaborating to strengthen communities through advocacy, public policy, and shared initiatives. It supports local Ys, focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility to improve lives across New Jersey.
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Rutgers University Camden – Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement (DICE)
The Division of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement (DICE) reflects Rutgers University–Camden’s enduring commitment to access, opportunity, and civic responsibility—values that are central to lifelong student achievement, educational excellence, and institutional impact. Through strategic alignment, student-centered initiatives, and deep community partnership, DICE strengthens Rutgers–Camden’s mission, advances social mobility, and reinforces the university’s role as a trusted anchor institution.
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Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ)
Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) works with local, state and federal leaders to identify and implement changes that will benefit New Jersey’s children. Their work results in better laws and policies, more effective funding and stronger services for children and families.
This means more children are given the chance to grow up safe, healthy and educated. A cornerstone of ACNJ’s success is its independence. They are strictly non-partisan and accept no government funding for advocacy, freeing them to focus on their sole mission – helping children.
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Interested sponsors should contact NJSACC via email here.
check back for more information about showcase alley this fall. Enjoy Last years list of vendors while you wait
One of the highlights once again was Showcase Alley, where vendors and organizations connected directly with afterschool professionals seeking fresh resources, partnerships, and creative solutions. With the vendor fair selling out in advance, the exhibit space became a lively hub of networking and discovery. From innovative curriculum tools to youth-centered enrichment opportunities, Showcase Alley reinforced the importance of collaboration between providers and the organizations that support them.
Showcase Alley took on a new look this year being in The Tree House Lounge. The Ballroom was used beautifully for a spacious gathering and presentation. In order to facilitate everyone better the Tree House Lounge was spread out to accommodate the wide variety of vendors. There was something from all different aspects of the afterschool and OST world. With 32 tables this year saw a great list of friendly faces on the Meet the Vendors list.
FEE = $200 PER EXHIBIT (INCLUDES 1 EXHIBIT TABLE)
WHO TYPICALLY ATTENDS SHOWCASE ALLEY?
Historically, conference participants on Friday are those people who have the purchasing power for their youth serving organizations. They consist of program directors, school district leaders and front line staff. While registration numbers vary from year to year, vendors should be prepared to engage with 150 conference participants during Showcase Alley.
CONFERENCE LOCATION AND DETAILS:
The conference will be held at the Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal in Princeton, NJ, at the following address:
The Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal
100 College Road East
Princeton, NJ 08540
While we at NJSACC love children and they are a driving force behind the work we do, children may not attend Showcase Alley. The conference as well as Showcase Alley is a professional development opportunity for adults, and as such, we respectfully request that you take this time to focus on you. If you do bring children, we must insist that you make other arrangements during conference and Showcase Alley hours.
MAILING ADDRESS:
NJSACC
Showcase Alley
208 Lenox Avenue
#363
Westfield, NJ 07090
Please note that there is no fee for Not-for-Profits but you must be cleared by NJSACC Office prior to completing on-line registration form AND indicating your non-profit status in the registration form.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- Non Profit registration is free. For Profit registration is $200.
- Registration includes 1 table in the Showcase Alley area. Should you need an additional table, you may add one for a fee of $200. For an additional table, the fee applies to both Non Profits and For Profits.
- Each exhibitor will be provided with a 6 foot draped table with 2 chairs. You may bring your own table cloth, if you wish.
- Each exhibitor may bring an additional stand-up banner, if they wish. However, it must not block the view of other exhibitors.
- You may arrive no earlier than 9:30am on Friday, April 17, 2026 in The Alexander Ballroom at The Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center at Forrestal.
- Name tags are not provided for Showcase Alley vendors.
- Please be available at your table from 11:35am – 1:20pm.
- There is electricity on the premises. Please bring extension cords.
- A complimentary coffee and snack station will be available – no lunch.
- Complimentary WIFI will be available – login details to be provided there.
Should you need further information please feel free to contact Tim Conkling, Chair of Showcase Alley, via email here.
Deadline for vendor registration is: Friday, April 6, 2026.
We look forward to seeing your business/organization become part of this great opportunity!