Dear YNPN member,
The San Diego Foundation is pleased to announce a new resource under development for our communities. BetterGiving is a powerful online tool to inform, empower and enrich charitable giving in the region--benefiting donors, nonprofits and the community at large. The underlying database provides access to information about local nonprofits, including financial, governance and programmatic details.
Powered by GuideStar, and supported by foundation staff, data is assembled into information and, over time, matures into a deep knowledge base of nonprofit organizations, providing essential services for the Greater San Diego region. For more information, please visit http://bettergivingsd.guidestar.org.
Benefits for Nonprofits
· Simplifies application process to local funders and saves nonprofits time in completing applications
· Connects donors with nonprofits
· Creates awareness of your organization with potential donors
· Tells your story at all levels: management, program, and finances
· Advances the nonprofit community in San Diego by strengthening individual organizations and providing a resources to analyze need
· Provides a self-assessment tool to drive internal improvements
To get started: Visit the BetterGiving website at http://bettergivingsd.guidestar.org and click on “Request a portrait for your organization.”
We will email your login and password along with other documents prior to the training. You will need to complete the pre-portrait before the date of your training. Directions on receiving a copy of the pre-portrait are available at http://bettergivingsd.guidestar.org.
*We are excited to work with your organization on this initiative. If you are not the most appropriate person to receive this email, please forward it to that staff member, such as the grant writer or the individual who updates your GuideStar profile.
If you have questions, please contact Lori Finch at 619-235-2300 or email bettergiving@sdfoundation.org
Best wishes,
The BetterGiving Team
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Holiday Party on December 3!
Join Ad 2 San Diego, PRSA New pros and theYoung Nonprofit Professionals Network San Diego for their 4th annual Holiday Party! Portions of the proceeds from this event will go towards Ad 2 San Diego's Public Service Campaign, benefitting the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
Holiday Party Details:
* Date: Thursday, December 3
* Time: 6-8
* Venue: Sidebar: Sidebar has graciously donated 15 pizzas for this year's party! Make sure you arrive early to taste the mouth watering Ciro's Pizza!
* Address: Corner of Market and 5th in the Gaslamp
* Parking: Park it on Market offers the best rates and is right across the street
* Costs: Ad 2, PRSA New Pros or YNPN Members: $8; Non members: $15 - Your donation supports YNPN San Diego and the Challenged Athletes Foundation!
About Ad 2 San Diego...
Ad 2 San Diego is an organization for people age 32 and under who are members of the San Diego advertising, marketing, and communication community, and those interested in those fields.
About PRSA...
The New Professionals Group, known as "New Pros," is designed for professionals in the public relations industry with less than five years experience.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Announcement: Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network at Sea Rocket Bistro!
Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network at Sea Rocket Bistro!
About the program...
Networking events for some are intimidating; some even describe them as nerve-wracking or fearful. What would a networking event be like if you had the confidence to walk up to any person or group in the room?
Join YNPN San Diego for our November workshop, Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network as we prepare for the holiday networking season and the New Year. We will discuss, practice and play out techniques for joining existing conversations, getting new ones started and getting what you want or need from every conversation. This will be an active and fun workshop with a diverse group of nonprofit professionals - you’ll be applying and sharpening your networking skills as we practice them! Guest speaker is Linda Spuck from Union Bank and our facilitator is Brian Daugherty from University of San Diego - this is certainly a pair you will NOT want to miss!
Support YNPN San Diego Programs...
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event. Individuals who donate at the workshop, as well as one week prior and after the event, will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.
About Sea Rocket Bistro
Sea Rocket Bistro is a farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on local foods in order to provide a more physical connection between their guests and the food they eat. Because much of the food available to us in San Diego is from the ocean, they focus on seafood. One local fisherman calls this "from boat to throat." Whatever you call it, they take the freshest ingredients that are available to us within a day's drive or so.
About the program...
Networking events for some are intimidating; some even describe them as nerve-wracking or fearful. What would a networking event be like if you had the confidence to walk up to any person or group in the room?
Join YNPN San Diego for our November workshop, Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network as we prepare for the holiday networking season and the New Year. We will discuss, practice and play out techniques for joining existing conversations, getting new ones started and getting what you want or need from every conversation. This will be an active and fun workshop with a diverse group of nonprofit professionals - you’ll be applying and sharpening your networking skills as we practice them! Guest speaker is Linda Spuck from Union Bank and our facilitator is Brian Daugherty from University of San Diego - this is certainly a pair you will NOT want to miss!
Support YNPN San Diego Programs...
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event. Individuals who donate at the workshop, as well as one week prior and after the event, will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.
About Sea Rocket Bistro
Sea Rocket Bistro is a farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on local foods in order to provide a more physical connection between their guests and the food they eat. Because much of the food available to us in San Diego is from the ocean, they focus on seafood. One local fisherman calls this "from boat to throat." Whatever you call it, they take the freshest ingredients that are available to us within a day's drive or so.
Thank you to Sea Rocket Bistro and our generous supporters, including Sempra Energy, for making this program possible!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Contribute to YNPN San Diego during Halloween
Wouldn't it be SCARY if YNPN San Diego vanished? It would be TRICKY for YNPN San Diego to continue to provide TREATS for its members like networking events and professional development workshops without your help. No matter how much you give or WITCHEVER way you choose to donate, your contribution to YNPN San Diego will ensure that emerging leaders within San Diego continue to have access to YNPN San Diego's free programs. Now that's a SWEET deal!
Help us reach our goal of raising $2,009 in 2009 by donating today. To make a contribution, please go to http://www.ynpnsandiego.org/supportanddonate.html or visit https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?cause_id=178419&fundraiser_id=12683915&m=7289f020. Thank you for your support!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
A Networking Event
As a young nonprofit professional, one of the best places to network is where individuals and organizations leading through philanthropic efforts meet for a celebration. The San Diego Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals will be holding an event called the Spirit of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon on November 3 to honor those who have reached out to enrich communities across San Diego. Join friends and colleagues, as well as those you do not yet know, at this wonderful event and enjoy yourself. You can find out more information by clicking here.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Announcement: November Professional Development Workshop
Announcement: Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network
About the program...
Networking events for some are intimidating; some even describe them as nerve-wracking or fearful. What would a networking event be like if you had the confidence to walk up to any person or group in the room?
Join YNPN San Diego for our November workshop, Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network as we prepare for the holiday networking season and the New Year. We will discuss, practice and play out techniques for joining existing conversations, getting new ones started and getting what you want or need from every conversation. This will be an active and fun workshop with a diverse group of nonprofit professionals - you’ll be applying and sharpening your networking skills as we practice them!
Support YNPN San Diego Programs...
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event. Individuals who donate at the workshop, as well as one week prior and after the event, will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.
The Community Table...
As always, feel free to bring information for the Community Table about your organization, but please pick up your materials following the event or they will be recycled.
Register Here: http://ynpnsdbreakingtheice.eventbrite.com/
About the program...
Networking events for some are intimidating; some even describe them as nerve-wracking or fearful. What would a networking event be like if you had the confidence to walk up to any person or group in the room?
Join YNPN San Diego for our November workshop, Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network as we prepare for the holiday networking season and the New Year. We will discuss, practice and play out techniques for joining existing conversations, getting new ones started and getting what you want or need from every conversation. This will be an active and fun workshop with a diverse group of nonprofit professionals - you’ll be applying and sharpening your networking skills as we practice them!
Register Here: http://ynpnsdbreakingtheice.eventbrite.com/
Support YNPN San Diego Programs...
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event. Individuals who donate at the workshop, as well as one week prior and after the event, will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.
The Community Table...
As always, feel free to bring information for the Community Table about your organization, but please pick up your materials following the event or they will be recycled.
Register Here: http://ynpnsdbreakingtheice.eventbrite.com/
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Work Smarter! CaliforniaVolunteers Conference
CaliforniaVolunteers, in partnership with Bank of America, the Taproot Foundation, the Nonprofit Finance Fund and dozens of local partners across the state, invite you to attend a FREE conference entitled Working Smarter: Surviving and Thriving During Tough Times.There are only three conferences left - and they’re coming up soon!
- October 15 – Silicon Valley (San Jose)
- October 21 – San Diego
- October 22 – San Joaquin Valley (Stockton)
Karen will be joined by leaders from Bank of America’s Philanthropic Management Team, the Taproot Foundation and the Nonprofit Finance Fund. You will also have opportunity to dialogue and network with your peers from local organizations about topics that are of interest to you.
In short, you will leave this training with tools for making practical changes to the way your nonprofit does business:
- Leveraging the Full Spectrum of Volunteers
- Financial and Operational Tactics for Tough Times
- Knowing Your Donors and Strategic Implications for Today
- Data to Inform Your Strategy – State and Local Perspectives
- Community Resources to Help You Succeed
Monday, October 12, 2009
IdeaEncre Network for Nonprofits!
YNPN San Diego is pleased to announce a new partnership with THE knowledge-sharing organization, IdeaEncore Network.
Looking to find and share resources with colleagues?
IdeaEncore Network is an on-line peer-to-peer learning marketplace (like Amazon or eBay) for nonprofits and those who support them to share, sell, and buy all types and forms of practical knowledge, innovative ideas and information assets - - including ready-to-use tools, templates, training content, policies, procedures and plans.
“Working with YNPN San Diego is exciting because we believe knowledge sharing is an opportunity for members to use their technology savvy to make a huge difference to their cause, their organization and their own career,” said Scott Bechtler-Levin, Co-Founder and President of IdeaEncore Network. The company was started here in San Diego and has quickly spread throughout the US and has visitors from over 80 countries.
A few examples of ready to use resources:
- Brinkerhoff's Nonprofit Stewardship Decision Tree (free)
- Social Venture Partners' Benchmarking Checklists (various, $10 - $55)
- Fill-in the-Blank Development Policies & Procedures (free)
- Governance Best Practices for Tax-Exempt Organizations ($39)
IdeaEncore provides an easy way for your organization to share what it knows, learn from others, and earn unrestricted income.
Harnessing the power of Web 2.0 to free knowledge from the hard drives within nonprofits is a quick and easy way to magnify your impact. We encourage you to share knowledge and information as a way to greatly multiply donors’ and funders’ return on investments in the sector. It also is an easy entry point to encourage your board to embrace earned income strategies.
This is an online document sharing community where you and your organization are rewarded for sharing:
- “Content Providers” (sellers) gain peer feedback / recognition, elevate nonprofit practice, spread their mission, and create earned-income.
- “Content Consumers” (buyers) save time and money while reducing risk of new initiatives.
Share. Learn. Earn. As a part of a countywide knowledge sharing initiative in cooperation with Nonprofit Management Solutions, sharing has never been so rewarding. And IdeaEncore makes it easy to choose licensing from a drop-down list, so your organization’s intellectual property is protected. Share or sell your ready-to-use business planning tools, program policies, fundraising templates, program plans, logic models or other information.
- No risk: There is no charge to upload and download free materials open to the public. You only pay a percentage of what is actually purchased. Create a free account now.
- 25% off fees to sell: YNPN San Diego members who upload their first item by 12/31/09 will receive a discount of 25% off IdeaEncore’s Paid Content fees (except minimums) on all of their shared items that are purchased by others through 6/30/10.
- 10% off fees to sell: All other YNPN San Diego members will receive a 10% discount off of any sales transaction fees incurred.
We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to further the mission of your organization while enhancing your career. Please provide suggestions / feedback to Scott Bechtler-Levin, ScottB-L@IdeaEncore.com or 858-204-4672.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Reminder: October Meet and Greet at Bar Basic!
Join YNPN San Diego for our next fantastic networking event on Thursday, October 15 at Bar Basic downtown. You will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about what we have been up to at YNPN San Diego.
You are welcome and encouraged to invite more people to this event. Nonprofit professionals of all ages are welcome - the more the merrier! Join the movement along with over 400 nonprofit San Diego professionals. Please RSVP at http://ynpnsdoctober09.eventbrite.com/
REGISTER HERE!
Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to board members- all ages are welcome!
When: Thursday, October 15 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bar Basic, 410 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Why: To connect with nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the San Diego community. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn about other organizations, build alliances, and learn about YNPN SAN DIEGO!
Cost: FREE at the door! Featuring Happy Hour prices!
We hope to see you there!!!
You are welcome and encouraged to invite more people to this event. Nonprofit professionals of all ages are welcome - the more the merrier! Join the movement along with over 400 nonprofit San Diego professionals. Please RSVP at http://ynpnsdoctober09.eventbrite.com/
REGISTER HERE!
Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to board members- all ages are welcome!
When: Thursday, October 15 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bar Basic, 410 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Why: To connect with nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the San Diego community. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn about other organizations, build alliances, and learn about YNPN SAN DIEGO!
Cost: FREE at the door! Featuring Happy Hour prices!
We hope to see you there!!!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
A Coincidence!
This week I began a web search for something to blog about by googling "nonprofit leadership". The second site to pop up was Nonprofit Leadership 601, authored by YNPN San Diego co-founder Heather Carpenter. Not knowing Heather's relation to YNPN, I spent a few days skimming over this blog, and I uncovered an exciting post that exhibited enthusiasm and support for leadership among nonprofit professionals. The post shared that the Nonprofit Times had listed the top most powerful and influential people in the nonprofit sector. Rather than renouncing a list that she felt needed some revision and expansion, Heather demonstrated a key leadership act by taking it upon herself to apply the philosophy of "if someone else doesn't do it, then I will." This blogger created her own list of young leaders who have been making waves in the nonprofit sector. I read over this list and found many names of people I am interested in looking up. I also found a name very familiar to me, and, of course, to all of you. Emily Davis, President of EDA Consulting was listed. If you haven't yet had a chance to read about what Emily has accomplished as a young professional, I bid you to read her biography, which you can easily access on YNPN San Diego's website because she is, after all, the founder and Chair. In addition to this wonderful coincidence, I did a little digging to find out more about Heather. It is absolutely no surprise that she was a key player in building the foundation of YNPN San Diego and then played a significant role on the Board during its key growing stages. I'd say that the blog Nonprofit Leadership 601 has been a great find and shows that YNPN SD has some great people who are not only "talking the talk," but also "walking the walk!"
Please share your comments about leaders in the nonprofit world whom you think deserve recognition and who could serve as role models for those of us who are working to develop such remarkable skills. You can add your input by clicking "comments" below this posting.
Please share your comments about leaders in the nonprofit world whom you think deserve recognition and who could serve as role models for those of us who are working to develop such remarkable skills. You can add your input by clicking "comments" below this posting.
Nonprofit Leadership Blogs
It is my pleasure to announce that the YNPN San Diego Blog is adding another dimension to the kind of information it delivers. Individual perspectives about current happenings in the nonprofit sector, particularly those concerning leadership, professional development and networking will soon be rushing through the floodgates, or trickling, depending on the response we get from all of you! If you read an article or book, watch a movie or show, or have any ideas related to these nonprofit happenings, send Jessica Rodgers--that's me--an email with your response to it and a link if possible. I will then post it to the YNPN San Diego Blog for everyone in our network, and beyond, to read. Feel free to email me at rodgers.jessica@gmail.com if you have any questions. To kickoff this new addition to what gets written, I have something of my own to share in a forthcoming blog...stick around...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
October Meet and Greet
Announcement: YNPN SD October 15 Meet and Greet at Bar Basic
Announcing the next Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) San Diego Meet and Greet! Join YNPN San Diego for our next fantastic networking event on Thursday, October 15 at Bar Basic downtown. You will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about what we have been up to at YNPN San Diego.
You are welcome and encouraged to invite more people to this event. Nonprofit professionals of all ages are welcome - the more the merrier! Join the movement along with over 400 nonprofit San Diego professionals. Please RSVP at http://ynpnsdoctober09.eventbrite.com/
REGISTER HERE!
Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to board members- all ages are welcome!
When: Thursday, October 15 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bar Basic, 410 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Why: To connect with nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the San Diego community. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn about other organizations, build alliances, and learn about YNPN SAN DIEGO!
Cost: FREE at the door! Featuring Happy Hour prices!
REGISTER HERE!
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations will help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event.
Individuals who donate at the October Meet and Greet or online one week before and after (October 8 - 22) will be eligible for a gift drawing from our generous in-kind supporters. You can donate ONLINE today and help support our $2009 in 2009 campaign. Click here.
Help us spread the word. If you have any questions or comments, please email sandiego@ynpn.org.
We hope to see you there!!!
Announcing the next Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) San Diego Meet and Greet! Join YNPN San Diego for our next fantastic networking event on Thursday, October 15 at Bar Basic downtown. You will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about what we have been up to at YNPN San Diego.
You are welcome and encouraged to invite more people to this event. Nonprofit professionals of all ages are welcome - the more the merrier! Join the movement along with over 400 nonprofit San Diego professionals. Please RSVP at http://ynpnsdoctober09.eventbrite.com/
REGISTER HERE!
Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to board members- all ages are welcome!
When: Thursday, October 15 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Bar Basic, 410 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Why: To connect with nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the San Diego community. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn about other organizations, build alliances, and learn about YNPN SAN DIEGO!
Cost: FREE at the door! Featuring Happy Hour prices!
REGISTER HERE!
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations will help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event.
Individuals who donate at the October Meet and Greet or online one week before and after (October 8 - 22) will be eligible for a gift drawing from our generous in-kind supporters. You can donate ONLINE today and help support our $2009 in 2009 campaign. Click here.
Help us spread the word. If you have any questions or comments, please email sandiego@ynpn.org.
We hope to see you there!!!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The YNPN San Diego Board
Announcement: Welcome New Advisory Board Members!
YNPN San Diego would like to welcome two new, wonderful additions to our advisory board – Jessica Rodgers and Cynthia Skogerboe! Jessica is the Office Assistant for 211 San Diego and Cynthia is a Senior Staff Manager and Consultant with NP Strategies. For more information about our new board members, please visit our website:
http://www.ynpnsandiego.org/
As we welcome our new board members, we would also like to take the time to thank Dennis-Michael Broussard, Holly Gilbertson, Serena Ngo and Gypsy Walukones for their tenure as YNPN San Diego board members. Thank you for your many contributions!
Interested in joining the YNPN San Diego advisory board? YNPN San Diego Board of Directors reviews applications in the spring and fall of every year. For more information, please visit our website:
Monday, September 7, 2009
Announcement: Learning to Lead YNPN San Diego Workshop
· “Pursue organizational mission regardless of constantly changing funding;
· Use cross-training and joint efforts with other organizations;
· Capture what organizations learn and share these lessons about success and setbacks, and;
· Understand that the legacy of their work is about creating a change that lasts beyond their organizational lifetime.”
Join YNPN San Diego and Liz Shear on Thursday, September 17 for a two hour workshop to learn about managing leadership shifts and advancement. Liz Shear, an organizational consultant who specializes in leadership and governance issues, will facilitate an interactive workshop including a guest appearance by one of her clients that will discuss how to navigate leadership change in your workplace and, a World Café discussion on your leadership goals and challenges. Learn more about the World Café at http://www.theworldcafe.com.
REGISTER HERE: http://learningtolead.eventbrite.com/
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations will help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event.
Individuals who donate at the Learning to Lead Workshop or online one week before and after (September 11 - 24) will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25. You can donate ONLINE today and help support our $2009 in 2009 campaign. Click here.
Thank you to our generous partners: Volunteer San Diego and Nonprofit Management Solutions! As always thank you to our title sponsor, Sempra Energy!!
REGISTER HERE: http://learningtolead.eventbrite.com/
· Where: United Way Building, 4699 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego CA 92123
· When: September 17 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
· Location Sponsor: Volunteer San Diego
· Cost: $25 recommended donation
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Donate to YNPN San Diego’s $2,009 in 2009 campaign today!
Make a difference in the lives of hundreds of emerging leaders just like YOU by helping YNPN San Diego raise $2,009 in 2009! YNPN San Diego is committed to providing emerging leaders with the resources and opportunities necessary to ensure a bright future for San Diego’s nonprofit sector. With a donation to the $2,009 in 2009 campaign, you will ensure that emerging leaders in San Diego have access to:
· 6 professional development workshops per year, led by seasoned leaders addressing topics pertinent to you and your future.
· 6 exciting networking events per year at venues throughout San Diego County, where emerging leaders will have the opportunity to connect with one another.
· The YNPN San Diego listserv which allows more than 400 emerging leaders the opportunity to connect with one another, promote their organizations or learn about other local organizations.
· The opportunity to connect with thousands of professionals through YNPN San Diego’s social media networks, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and the YNPN San Diego Blog.
As an organization that is 100% volunteer-run, you can be confident that every dollar you donate will go directly to support the continuation of YNPN San Diego’s programs and services. We think that is a sound investment! Remember, no matter the size of your donation, every dollar counts!
To make a donation, please go to http://ynpnsandiego.org/supportanddonate.html or visit our Facebook Cause at https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?cause_id=178419&fundraiser_id=12683915&m=7289f020. Thank you for your support!
· 6 professional development workshops per year, led by seasoned leaders addressing topics pertinent to you and your future.
· 6 exciting networking events per year at venues throughout San Diego County, where emerging leaders will have the opportunity to connect with one another.
· The YNPN San Diego listserv which allows more than 400 emerging leaders the opportunity to connect with one another, promote their organizations or learn about other local organizations.
· The opportunity to connect with thousands of professionals through YNPN San Diego’s social media networks, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and the YNPN San Diego Blog.
As an organization that is 100% volunteer-run, you can be confident that every dollar you donate will go directly to support the continuation of YNPN San Diego’s programs and services. We think that is a sound investment! Remember, no matter the size of your donation, every dollar counts!
To make a donation, please go to http://ynpnsandiego.org/supportanddonate.html or visit our Facebook Cause at https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?cause_id=178419&fundraiser_id=12683915&m=7289f020. Thank you for your support!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Last day to apply for the YNPN Advisory Board!
Today is the last day to apply for the YNPN San Diego Advisory Board. If you are looking for an amazing opportunity to build and maximize your skills within the San Diego nonprofit community, consider joinint the YNPN San Diego Advisory Board! With more than 450 members, the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of San Diego is growing quickly. We continue to seek the expertise and commitment of our members to guide our organization through its next phase of development.
Board membership is an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a welcoming and interesting group of colleagues at the regional and national level, and develop one's own leadership in and knowledge of the nonprofit sector.
Applicants should be currently engaged as a professional or volunteer in the nonproft sector and should display:
For more information about YNPN San Diego, read below and please visit our website at http://ynpnsandiego.org/jointheboard.html. If you have questions about YNPN San Diego or the application process, please email sandiego@ynpn.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Open Board Positions
There are currently three open board positions on the YNPN San Diego Advisory Board.
Application Process
Board membership is an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a welcoming and interesting group of colleagues at the regional and national level, and develop one's own leadership in and knowledge of the nonprofit sector.
Applicants should be currently engaged as a professional or volunteer in the nonproft sector and should display:
- Commitment to YNPN San Diego's mission of strengthening the next generation of nonprofit leaders by making nonprofit careers more viable for young people.
- Leadership skills - particularly in nonprofit management and governance, communications development, membership services and organizational growth.
- Willingness to act as an ambassador for YNPN San Diego in the nonprofit community and the ability to meet the responsibilities outlined below.
- YNPN San Diego is committed to engaging diverse people and perspectives in leadership positions at every level. To apply for one of the open Board positions, please review application process outlined below.
For more information about YNPN San Diego, read below and please visit our website at http://ynpnsandiego.org/jointheboard.html. If you have questions about YNPN San Diego or the application process, please email sandiego@ynpn.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Open Board Positions
There are currently three open board positions on the YNPN San Diego Advisory Board.
Application Process
- Complete the online application at http://ynpnsandiego.org/jointheboard.html.
- Submit your resume to sandiego@ynpn.org.
- Attend our September 15th board meeting. Here you will have an opportunity to see how our board operates, ask questions of the board and allow the board to ask questions about you.
- Applicants will receive notification within two weeks after the September 15th board meeting about their application.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
August 20th Meet and Greet!
Come join other nonprofit professionals at the August 20th Meet and Greet!
Register at: http://meetandgreetaugust09.eventbrite.com/
Join YNPN San Diego for our next fantastic networking event where you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about what we have been up to at YNPN San Diego.
Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to staff to board members- all ages are welcome!
When: Thursday, August 20 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Universal Hillcrest, 1202 University Ave., San Diego 92103
Why: To connect with nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the San Diego community. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn about other organizations, build alliances, and learn about YNPN SAN DIEGO!
Cost: FREE at the door! Featuring Happy Hour prices, including $5 specialty drinks, $4 draft beer and ½ off the lounge menu! Donations to YNPN San Diego are welcome.
Register at: http://meetandgreetaugust0
Join YNPN San Diego for our next fantastic networking event where you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about what we have been up to at YNPN San Diego.
Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to staff to board members- all ages are welcome!
When: Thursday, August 20 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Universal Hillcrest, 1202 University Ave., San Diego 92103
Why: To connect with nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the San Diego community. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn about other organizations, build alliances, and learn about YNPN SAN DIEGO!
Cost: FREE at the door! Featuring Happy Hour prices, including $5 specialty drinks, $4 draft beer and ½ off the lounge menu! Donations to YNPN San Diego are welcome.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Join the Professional Development Committee
Announcement: Join the YNPN SD Professional Development Committee
Take charge of your own personal development and join the YNPN Professional Development Committee (PDC) . Not only will you oversee the implementation of YNPN's six annual workshops, you stay up-to-date on the most popular issues and developments in the nonprofit sector and get to know key leaders in San Diego. Join our monthly meetings, meet new friends, work in conjunction with other YNPN Committees and design your own development path.
For more information visit the Professional Development Committee page on our website. Please complete an application and send your resume to sandiego@ynpn.org to join any of the YNPN San Diego committees.
Take charge of your own personal development and join the YNPN Professional Development Committee (PDC) . Not only will you oversee the implementation of YNPN's six annual workshops, you stay up-to-date on the most popular issues and developments in the nonprofit sector and get to know key leaders in San Diego. Join our monthly meetings, meet new friends, work in conjunction with other YNPN Committees and design your own development path.
For more information visit the Professional Development Committee page on our website. Please complete an application and send your resume to sandiego@ynpn.org to join any of the YNPN San Diego committees.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
August 20th Meet and Greet!
Announcement: August 20 Meet and Greet at Universal Hillcrest
Register at: http://meetandgreetaugust09.
Announcing the next Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) San Diego Meet and Greet on August 20! Join YNPN San Diego for our next fantastic networking event where you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about what we have been up to at YNPN San Diego.
Meet and mingle on this summer night at Universal Hillcrests’ amazing patio, with live music starting at 7pm! You are welcome and encouraged to invite more people to this event. Nonprofit professionals of all ages are welcome - the more the merrier! Join the movement along with over 400 nonprofit San Diego professionals.
Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to staff to board members- all ages are welcome!
When: Thursday, August 20 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Universal Hillcrest, 1202 University Ave., San Diego 92103
Why: To connect with nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the San Diego community. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn about other organizations, build alliances, and learn about YNPN SAN DIEGO!
Cost: FREE at the door! Featuring Happy Hour prices, including $5 specialty drinks, $4 draft beer and ½ off the lounge menu! Donations to YNPN San Diego are welcome.
REGISTER HERE: http://meetandgreetaugust09.
YNPN San Diego services are free to the San Diego nonprofit community, but there are still costs to providing high quality, affordable programs to our members. With an organization that is 100% volunteer-run, you can be confident that every dollar you donate will go to support programs and services that will benefit YOU and your future.
By making a donation to YNPN San Diego between August 13 and August 27, you will be entered into a drawing for a very exciting gift following the Meet and Greet. You can make a donation to enter through our website (http://ynpnsandiego.org/
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Meet the Advisory Board: Serena Ngo
What are your roles within the nonprofit community? "I am the Training Coordinator for Nonprofit Management Solutions where I am responsible for the planning, marketing and implementation of nearly 300 professional development workshops annually. In addition to being a part of the Advisory Board at YNPN San Diego, I am also a volunteer with Center for Community Solutions as an advocate for victims of sexual assault."
Tell us about an experience you have had with YNPN San Diego.
"All of my experiences with YNPN San Diego have been terrific! My fellow advisory board members are a group of incredible, talented, motivated and dedicated individuals and it has been a privilege to work with all of them as well as the membership and nonprofit community."
Name a person or resource that has helped you in your nonprofit career and why.
"My time at Nonprofit Management Solutions (NMS) has been critical in helping me determine my future career goals. Sara Roscoe Wilson, the Executive Director, has shown me so much encouragement, advice, and support over the years and without her leadership and guidance, decisions regarding my career choices could have taken a lot longer. So thank you Sara and the rest of the amazing staff at NMS!"
Just for fun - what was the last dream you had?
"I dreamt I met up with an old friend from UCLA for drinks - maybe a sign since I'll be returning this fall for grad school."
Serena will leaving the Advisory Board this summer to prepare for her next venture in graduate school at UCLA's MSW program. All of us at YNPN San Diego wish her the best of luck and thank her for amazing dedication!
Read Serena's full bio on our website...
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Reminder: Advocating for Yourself Workshop
Advocating for Yourself, July 16th
LESS THAN ONE WEEK left to register!
REGISTER HERE: http://ynpnsdadvocatingforyourself.eventbrite.com/
Do you have brilliant ideas you want to share with your Executive Director or Leadership Team but don’t have the nerve to start the dialogue? How do you even start the conversation with your supervisor about a raise or development in your current position? Once you begin the exchange, how do you make sure you are clear and precise about your needs? Whether you’re currently employed, actively searching or determining your next move – it’s obvious we could all use new tips and confidence while advocating for our professional selves.
During our July Professional Development Workshop, you will leave with…
• Confidence in asking for what you want in the workplace
• An ability to clearly communicate your professional needs
• Ideas and tactics on how to persuade change in your organization
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations will help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event. Individuals who donate at the Workshop will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.
We will also have a drawing for a special gift from YNPN San Diego and one of our partners, so make sure to bring your business card. Those who make a donation will be in the running for a drawing for one of our fantastic gifts. This event is open to everyone, so please spread the word by forwarding this email!
As always, feel free to bring information for the Community Table about your organization, but please pick up your materials following the event or they will be recycled.
Schedule on July 16th at Volunteer San Diego
• 5:30 - 6:00 Networking
• 6:00 - 8:00 Workshop facilitated by Jenni Prisk of Prisk Communication
• 8:00 - 8:30 Networking
REGISTER HERE: http://ynpnsdadvocatingforyourself.eventbrite.com/
Thank you to our generous supporters, Volunteer San Diego, Prisk Communication, and Nonprofit Management Solutions for supporting the YNPN San Diego Professional Development Series!!!
LESS THAN ONE WEEK left to register!
REGISTER HERE: http://ynpnsdadvocatingforyourself.eventbrite.com/
Do you have brilliant ideas you want to share with your Executive Director or Leadership Team but don’t have the nerve to start the dialogue? How do you even start the conversation with your supervisor about a raise or development in your current position? Once you begin the exchange, how do you make sure you are clear and precise about your needs? Whether you’re currently employed, actively searching or determining your next move – it’s obvious we could all use new tips and confidence while advocating for our professional selves.
During our July Professional Development Workshop, you will leave with…
• Confidence in asking for what you want in the workplace
• An ability to clearly communicate your professional needs
• Ideas and tactics on how to persuade change in your organization
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations will help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event. Individuals who donate at the Workshop will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.
We will also have a drawing for a special gift from YNPN San Diego and one of our partners, so make sure to bring your business card. Those who make a donation will be in the running for a drawing for one of our fantastic gifts. This event is open to everyone, so please spread the word by forwarding this email!
As always, feel free to bring information for the Community Table about your organization, but please pick up your materials following the event or they will be recycled.
Schedule on July 16th at Volunteer San Diego
• 5:30 - 6:00 Networking
• 6:00 - 8:00 Workshop facilitated by Jenni Prisk of Prisk Communication
• 8:00 - 8:30 Networking
REGISTER HERE: http://ynpnsdadvocatingforyourself.eventbrite.com/
Thank you to our generous supporters, Volunteer San Diego, Prisk Communication, and Nonprofit Management Solutions for supporting the YNPN San Diego Professional Development Series!!!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Professional Development Workshop: Advocating for Yourself, July 16th
Advocating for Yourself, July 16th
NEW Professional Development Workshop from YNPN San Diego
REGISTER HERE: http://ynpnsdadvocatingforyourself.eventbrite.com/
Do you have brilliant ideas you want to share with your Executive Director or Leadership Team but don’t have the nerve to start the dialogue? How do you even start the conversation with your supervisor about a raise or development in your current position? Once you begin the exchange, how do you make sure you are clear and precise about your needs? Whether you’re currently employed, actively searching or determining your next move – it’s obvious we could all use new tips and confidence while advocating for our professional selves.
During our July Professional Development Workshop, you will leave with…
• Confidence in asking for what you want in the workplace
• An ability to clearly communicate your professional needs
• Ideas and tactics on how to persuade change in your organization
All of YNPN San Diego's programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations will help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event. Individuals who donate at the Workshop will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.
We will also have a drawing for a special gift from YNPN San Diego and one of our partners, so make sure to bring your business card. Those who make a donation will be in the running for a drawing for one of our fantastic gifts. This event is open to everyone, so please spread the word by linking to this blog!
As always, feel free to bring information for the Community Table about your organization, but please pick up your materials following the event or they will be recycled.
Schedule on July 16th at Volunteer San Diego
• 5:30 - 6:00 Networking
• 6:00 - 8:00 Workshop facilitated by Jenni Prisk of Prisk Communication
• 8:00 - 8:30 Networking
REGISTER HERE: http://ynpnsdadvocatingforyourself.eventbrite.com/
Thank you to our generous supporters, Volunteer San Diego, Prisk Communication, and Nonprofit Management Solutions for supporting the YNPN San Diego Professional Development Series!!!
NEW Professional Development Workshop from YNPN San Diego
REGISTER HERE: http://ynpnsdadvocatingfor
Do you have brilliant ideas you want to share with your Executive Director or Leadership Team but don’t have the nerve to start the dialogue? How do you even start the conversation with your supervisor about a raise or development in your current position? Once you begin the exchange, how do you make sure you are clear and precise about your needs? Whether you’re currently employed, actively searching or determining your next move – it’s obvious we could all use new tips and confidence while advocating for our professional selves.
During our July Professional Development Workshop, you will leave with…
• Confidence in asking for what you want in the workplace
• An ability to clearly communicate your professional needs
• Ideas and tactics on how to persuade change in your organization
All of YNPN San Diego's programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations will help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event. Individuals who donate at the Workshop will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.
We will also have a drawing for a special gift from YNPN San Diego and one of our partners, so make sure to bring your business card. Those who make a donation will be in the running for a drawing for one of our fantastic gifts. This event is open to everyone, so please spread the word by linking to this blog!
As always, feel free to bring information for the Community Table about your organization, but please pick up your materials following the event or they will be recycled.
Schedule on July 16th at Volunteer San Diego
• 5:30 - 6:00 Networking
• 6:00 - 8:00 Workshop facilitated by Jenni Prisk of Prisk Communication
• 8:00 - 8:30 Networking
REGISTER HERE: http://ynpnsdadvocatingfor
Thank you to our generous supporters, Volunteer San Diego, Prisk Communication, and Nonprofit Management Solutions for supporting the YNPN San Diego Professional Development Series!!!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
YNPN Board Member Feedback
Board Member, Megan Lim, shares feedback about YNPN:I’ve been in the fortunate position to be hiring a position at work right now. Reading over resumes, I’ve been pleasantly surprised at the number of people who list YNPN San Diego on their resume. Particularly impressive are those individuals who are Committee members (automatically indicating a certain level of commitment) and translate their volunteer responsibilities at YNPN into examples they can talk about in an interview regarding projects in which they hold a leadership position or have overcome a challenge.
I know YNPN San Diego Committees are currently recruiting. Check them out on the website. If you do happen to be currently looking for work, substantive volunteer work is a great place to spend some time. You’ll grow your network and develop some new skills you can take to your next interview.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
June 18 Meet and Greet
YNPN San Diego Announces Next Meet and Greet on June 18th!
Announcing the next Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) San Diego Meet and Greet! Join YNPN San Diego for our next fantastic networking event where you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about what we have been up to at YNPN San Diego. Register here and look for more details on the YNPN San Diego website, the YNPN San Diego Facebook Group, the YNPN San Diego blog, and the YNPN listserv.
Register here for the YNPN San Diego Meet and Greet for June 18th. You are welcome and encouraged to invite more people to this event. Nonprofit professionals of all ages are welcome - the more the merrier! Join the movement along with over 400 nonprofit San Diego professionals.
YNPN San Diego services are free to the San Diego nonprofit community, but there are still costs to running this all-volunteer organization. Please consider making a donation of any size at our event. The suggested donation (optional) is $15. To learn more about our mission, programs, and opportunities, visit www.ynpnsandiego.org.
Register here with complete details and feel free to spread the word. If you have any questions or comments, please email sandiego@ynpn.org. We hope to see you there!!!
Announcing the next Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) San Diego Meet and Greet! Join YNPN San Diego for our next fantastic networking event where you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about what we have been up to at YNPN San Diego. Register here and look for more details on the YNPN San Diego website, the YNPN San Diego Facebook Group, the YNPN San Diego blog, and the YNPN listserv.
Register here for the YNPN San Diego Meet and Greet for June 18th. You are welcome and encouraged to invite more people to this event. Nonprofit professionals of all ages are welcome - the more the merrier! Join the movement along with over 400 nonprofit San Diego professionals.
- Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to board members- all ages are welcome!
- When: Thursday, June 18th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Bar Basic, 410 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
- Why: To connect with nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the San Diego community. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn about other organizations, build alliances, and learn about YNPN SAN DIEGO!
- Cost: FREE at the door! Featuring drink and appetizer specials too!
YNPN San Diego services are free to the San Diego nonprofit community, but there are still costs to running this all-volunteer organization. Please consider making a donation of any size at our event. The suggested donation (optional) is $15. To learn more about our mission, programs, and opportunities, visit www.ynpnsandiego.org.
Register here with complete details and feel free to spread the word. If you have any questions or comments, please email sandiego@ynpn.org. We hope to see you there!!!
Monday, May 18, 2009
April Meet and Greet Highlights
From Lenise Andrade, Meet and Greet Committee Co-Chair and Advisory Board member...I often call myself a ‘Recovering Events Girl.’ I started my career in nonprofits mostly doing event planning, starting with small poetry readings to large sit down dinners for 1000 of my organization’s closest friends. But, after moving to San Diego, I thought my event coordination days were behind me. So, it still surprises me how much fun I have being co-chair of YNPN SD’s Meet & Greet committee.
Emily Bhatti and I have a great time planning the events, getting to know the businesses who are kind enough to host us and coordinating our wonderful committee who all pitch in to make these events such a success. It really is a team effort, as one person will make contact with a venue, someone else will create the email invitation, another volunteer will write a press release for the event, while yet another volunteer will track rsvp’s and registration. Everyone does their part to pitch in, and in the end we are able to create a fun atmosphere for our members to meet and socialize.
Coordinating the last Meet & Greet was especially fun, as we were able to look back on the last year of events. And being at Hard Rock Cafe made it perfect, as we were able to go back to the first venue to ever host us. Once again, the Hard Rock Cafe team was a treat to work worth and provided us with a great space, some delightful food and beverages and a fun atmosphere for all. Thank you to our wonderful event partners for the May Meet and Greet!
It was also great to be there with fellow board and committee members. Just thinking back to the last year, as we’ve come to know each other, as colleagues and as friends, and that it was events like this that made it all happen, made it that much sweeter. Growing YNPN SD has been a lot of work and it was great to celebrate the first anniversary with those who make it happen.
We hope everyone has enjoyed the Meet & Greets so far, but welcome any suggestions for upcoming events. We’re looking into ways to highlight members and their organizations and how to connect those in similar organizations. We’re also looking into ways to connect those looking for jobs right now, as we know how hard that can be, especially in this time. If you have any other ideas, please let us know!
And if you’d like to join the Meet & Greet committee, we’re always accepting applications through the website. Having a variety of volunteers from different organizations and parts of town make the team that much stronger. We do a majority of our work via email and usually have committee members handle just one or two tasks per event. We know how busy everyone is and welcome all the help our team can spare.
You can see a link to pictures here or on our website.
And we have already set the date and location for the next event: June 18th at Basic downtown! More details to come, but for now, save the date and hope to see you there!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
YNPN San Diego is a Superhero!
YNPN San Diego was recognized this month as Volunteer San Diego's Superhero of the Month. Usually this feature is for individuals, but YNPN San Diego was nominated as a GROUP of leaders in the field. Thanks for the nomination and the recognition! You can nominate someone and support Volunteer San Diego by visiting their website. Below is the article from their recent newsletter.From Volunteer San Diego...
"This month we would like to recognize Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) San Diego Volunteers. YNPN San Diego promotes an efficient, viable, and inclusive nonprofit sector that supports the growth, learning, and development of young professionals. They engage and support future nonprofit and community leaders through professional development, networking and social opportunities designed for young people involved in the nonprofit community.
"YNPN volunteers are all nonprofit professionals who are either employed in or seeking employment in nonprofit organizations. Their volunteers are responsible for managing the "behind-the-scenes" activities of YNPN San Diego as well as their in-person networking and professional development programs. We are also in the middle of a visioning process, fundraising planning process, and communications planning process, as well as creating a board manual, which is a significant amount of work for a small group of amazing volunteers who are delegating and leading other volunteers from the same community."
Have a story about YNPN San Diego to share that highlights their great work? Feel free to leave a comment here or email us at sandiego@ynpn.org.
Monday, May 4, 2009
YNPN SD Welcomes New Board Members!
San Diego's Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) is excited to welcome seven new members to its Advisory Board. Jaci Feinstein, Holly Gilbertson, Gypsy Walukones, Joe Buehrle, Amy Thoe, Laura Stein and Mariel Berry join the nine previous Advisory Board members that have steered San Diego YNPN chapter through its incredibly successful first year.
Our new Advisory Board members bring forth passion, diverse experiences, extensive knowledge of the nonprofit sector, and fresh ideas that will further the growth and development of YNPN in San Diego. Less than two months into their new positions, our new board members have jumped right in! They are already chairing committees, streamlining our online communication tools and planning upcoming member events. They are fully committed and dedicated to strengthening the next generation of leaders in San Diego!
With an extremely successful first year under our belt and over 400 members throughout San Diego, the new Advisory Board looks forward to growing our network while promoting an efficient, viable and inclusive nonprofit sector that supports the growth, learning and development of young professionals.
Our new Advisory Board members bring forth passion, diverse experiences, extensive knowledge of the nonprofit sector, and fresh ideas that will further the growth and development of YNPN in San Diego. Less than two months into their new positions, our new board members have jumped right in! They are already chairing committees, streamlining our online communication tools and planning upcoming member events. They are fully committed and dedicated to strengthening the next generation of leaders in San Diego!
With an extremely successful first year under our belt and over 400 members throughout San Diego, the new Advisory Board looks forward to growing our network while promoting an efficient, viable and inclusive nonprofit sector that supports the growth, learning and development of young professionals.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
YNPN Boar Retreat 2009
A couple of months ago I stepped down from the YNPN San Diego board because of my class load. At the time I was relieved to have one less thing on my plate. However recently Emily Davis, YNPN SD's, founder asked me to attend the board retreat since I've been with the organization since its inception.The retreat was an amazing experience. I enjoyed being in a room full of 18 excited and passionate emerging leaders. I thought to myself during the retreat and I think I even said it out loud--I love this organization!! The retreat was so invigorating. Also, our retreat facilitator said we were really good at communicating with one another and we were good listeners!!
We created our strategy for the year, talked through some tough issues, and tried to be the board we have always wanted to be.
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Posted By Heather Carpenter to Nonprofit Leadership 601
Sunday, April 26, 2009
YNPN 09: Being Thankful
From Heather Carpenter at Nonprofit Leadership 601...The theme of the last session of the YNPN leaders conference was inspiration and gratitude. Chapter leaders from Chicago, NY, Twin Cities, DC, Denver, San Diego, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Cleveland, Austin, San Francisco, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Louisville and Phoenix shared their favorite moments of the conference and what they planned to take back to their chapters.
Take Backs:
- Document more
- Implement best practices
- Brand who they are
- Revise Current Board Structures
- Add Advocacy voice element
- Share best practices and data
- Lengthen leadership pipeline
- Plan a purposeful path
- Bring Next generation advocacy issues to the local level
- Promote voice in the local media
- Keep momentum going
- Get Imodules (new website) up and running
- Refine mission and vision
- Learn from other chapters about communication and marketing
- Reconnect with the national board
- Participate in discussions at the national level
- Find out what the national board is doing
- Learn and find out new things
- Strengthen Chapter
- Be Inspired
- Receive Great information
Here are a few of my peeps who also blogged about the YNPN Leaders Conference.
YNPN 09: Best Practices Every Leader Should Follow
From Heather Carpenter at Nonprofit Leadership 601...Wow -- let me say that again -- Wow!! I just attended a session led by YNPN DC and I'm impressed. YNPN DC board members shared their best practices they use in their chapter that I think ALL Nonprofits should follow.
They have best practices for EVERYTHING, here's a taster:
- Procedure manuals for events
- Shared internal docs
- Integrated google e-mails
- An Email schedule (e.g. the 15th of the month they send out the newsletter)
- Tracking of Email click rates & open rates
- Program calendar (they set program dates months in advance).
- Consistent messaging
- Volunteer contributors to the newsletter that provide enriching stories.
My all time favorite best practice was they have TALKING POINTS for everything. Since YNPN is a volunteer run organization, this is especially important and helps strengthen YNPN's message in the community.
The board also shared their planning for the future and exploration of a certification in nonprofit management for their members.
YNPN San Diego will definately use some of DC's best practices in the future!! I hope other nonprofits will too.
YNPN 09: Leaders Conference Closing
I sat down to write one of my final blog posts for the YNPN Leaders Conference and then saw how great Heather Carpenter's posts have been and decided to share hers instead....our thoughts and feeling on her last two blog posts are essentially the same anyway. :) Watch for upcoming re-posts from Heather here and on the YNPN San Diego blog. Be sure to check Heather out on her Nonprofit Leadership 601 blog of course.I will say this...AMAZING! The conference was fantastic. I've never seen a group organize and execute so well on such a small budget and with so many volunteer resources. I am not surprised that it was YNPN San Diego who was able to accomplish this though since they are such a unique group of nonprofit activists.
I loved all the connections I made with some new folks; making face-to-face contact with people I know only through their email personalities; and reconnecting with so many old friends from Denver YNPN. It truly was a gift to be here with this fantastic group.
I'm certainly hoping to be back next year and planning on joining one of the national committees, perhaps the committee executing best practices, and becoming more engaged as time allows. I want to also thank all the folks who participated in the sessions I co/facilitated (social media, strategic alliances, and iModules). I had a great time with all of you and hope you found the information useful. I truly enjoyed serving as a guest blogger and tweeter (not a tweeker) and hope that I can help to serve that role again at other conferences.
Keep in touch and keep the movement strong to inspire, retain, recruit, and develop emerging leaders as a source of a healthy and vibrant nonprofit community!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
YNPN 09: Ready for Day 2
I'm just getting the second morning started at the YNPN Leaders Conference with my coffee and oatmeal and am all ready for another exciting day. Day 1 was amazing and was no small feat to organize by the national and DC crowd. If you want to see how to organize a fantastic conference, gather some of the best minds in emerging leaders, and make it all happen with a smile and some fun - you've come to the right place.Yesterday's speakers were fantastic. YNPN hosted everyone from Diana Aviv (President and CEO of Independent Sector) to Rick Cohen (National Council of Nonprofits) to Alexis Terry (BoardSource) to Frances Kunreuther (Building Movement Project - and one of my personal heros). Richard L Moyers praised YNPN for its amazing work and said that the $5000 the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation donated was the best $5000 they ever spent.
YNPN members ARE The future of this sector...we are creative, bold, entrepreneurial and worth every dollar donated and spent on resources like professional development and mentorship.
Day 2 promises to be another fun-filled and action-packed day. I'll be blogging and tweeting (ynpnsandiego) in the morning and then speaking at all three break out sessions this afternoon (yikes!). Here's what you can find this morning and where I'll be in the afternoon...
- Plenary session for YNPN National - great to see what national has been up to and how it will be planning to help support local chapters.
- YNPN in the media - very interested to learn more about national's plans and how we can replicate that at the local level.
- iModules Best Practices Panel (I'm a panelist)- This workshop will review YNPN's progess with iModules from launching the site last summer to where we are today.
- Using Consensus Organizing to Create a Community Centered Chapter (Heather Carpenter and I will present) - this workshop will discuss the consensus organizing approach one board member and on outside representative took to assist the YNPN San Diego board in creating a community-centered organization that meets the needs and desires of its members.
- Social Media as an Outreach and Fundraising Tool (I'm the presenter) - Use the power of online networking is the present and future of outreach and communications. Learn specific strategies to design an online outreach plan as well as solicit funds from individual through this session.
Friday, April 24, 2009
YNPN 09: Fundraising in a Tough Economy
Blogging live from the YNPN Leaders Conference. Be sure to follow my tweets too (edaconsulting or ynpnsandiego). Here are some notes and highlights from the session on fundraising in a tough economy. Enjoy!
Fundraising During Economic Uncertainty: Trends and Useful Tools in Philanthropy
Luke Driscoll from CCS Fundraising
Objectives of the discussion:
Fundraising During Economic Uncertainty: Trends and Useful Tools in Philanthropy
Luke Driscoll from CCS Fundraising
Objectives of the discussion:
- Fundraising challenges
- Planning
- Customized tools
- Give advice internally and listen to people's needs and interests
- Go back and look at what history told us in the past and what has worked to apply to the future.
- Look in the box to see what you are doing well and where do you need to “tweak.”
- 74.8% comes from individuals
- 5.1% from corporations
- 12.6% foundations
- 7.6% bequests
- 33.4% religious orgs
- 14.1% education
- 9.7% human services
- 9.1% foundations
- 7.7% unallocated
- 13.22% international affairs
- 7.4% public-society benefit
- 7.6% health
- Remainder in arts, animals, etc.
- Philanthropy has never gone down (flat or gone up); this year may be an anomaly.
- Philanthropy is a function of GNP not the stock market
- Use philanthropy facts in discussion to help support your recommendations. Use organizations like Giving USA and AFP as resources.
- Need to do a little amateur psychology to examine why someone would give. The more often we can check some of those “boxes” the better our chances of success
- No longer felt connected; fundraisers need to continue to connect the donation to the impact; this is very important for donor engagement
- Only 15% stopped giving because of a lack of finances
- Passion and belief
- Volunteer leaders
- Sense or urgency
- Willing to take risks
- Strategic thinker
- See opportunities, when others see problems.
- Align donor interests with organization’s needs
- Reaffirm the mission and impact – how does your mission make a difference and why does philanthropy play a key role
- Activity - cultivation and engagement (conversations, visits, event, communications, one-on-one briefings and meetings); ask donors for feedback and engagement
- Motivate internal leaders: In difficult times, people are still making money; share activity for increasing funding; review fundraising efforts; teach how we can be more effective
- Support each other – weekly moves management; seek creative ways to engage and energize staff – how much do you want to raise this week and what does your prospect list look like? Be realistic and set yourself up for success. Challenge each other in order to develop and accomplish goals.
- Build the pipeline for long term cultivation – want the donor to understand who the organization is and what they do. Get board members engaged.
- Expand your prospect base so your prospects turn into donors
- Encourage challenge gifts as a strategy to promote activity; What can you tell people that you are doing well?
- Share philanthropic information – similar orgs may have the same donors
- Introduce gift options – payment periods; planned and deferred giving opportunities – be flexible
- Explore diversification – look at competitors in the category – have balance and areas of growth
- Moves management - Know the number of gifts needed, number of prospects needed, gift range, names, dates
- Sharing good news and participation; remind people about the impact
- Cultivation events – bring people closer to the organization
- Different ways to get gifts – cash to stock to property to planned gifts
- If there is an elephant in the room (economy) than address it, but don’t highlight it if unnecessary
- Don’t decide the economic climate for the donor, ask question to understand the person and the audience that you are working with.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Thanks YNPN San Diego Volunteers!!!
In honor of National Volunteer Week, YNPN San Diego would like to thank all of the volunteers who have made YNPN San Diego’s first year in operation a huge success. YNPN San Diego volunteers can feel proud about their accomplishments in this past year which include growing the membership to over 400 members and holding numerous successful Meet and Greet events and Professional Development seminars. We look forward to another great year as we continue to engage and support future nonprofit and community leaders through professional development, networking and social opportunities. We hope everyone will join us at our upcoming events including our next Professional Development workshop - Powerful Partnerships: Intergenerational Coaching. We are also always looking for new members for our board and committees.
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