In case you missed September's Meet and Greet...

Highlights from the September Meet and Greet from Erin Miller, YNPN San Diego Committee Member

Young nonprofit professionals from all over San Diego convened at the Bamboo Lounge Sept. 16 to enjoy each other’s company, learn about one another’s work and explore leadership opportunities for young professionals in San Diego. Many thanks to Bamboo Lounge for hosting us!

With the theme of the meet and greet, “Developing local leadership in San Diego’s civic and service communities”, YNPN San Diego brought together local leaders from within YNPN San Diego, New Leaders Council, Stay Classy and Mama’s Kitchen to inspire the attendees to become leaders in the community.

Megan Lim, board member for YNPN San Diego as well as NLC opened the program and talked about her experience as a part of both YNPN San Diego and NLC.

After Megan, Pat Walsh of Stay Classy encouraged the crowd to nominate their favorite nonprofit charity for the second annual Stay Classy Awards. Described as the Academy Awards of nonprofit work the Classy Awards recognize the top philanthropic achievement in eight cities across the country. While the nomination period is closed stay tuned for the Nov. 7 announcement of finalists and voting.

Carlos Marquez, Co-Director of NLC began by flattering the audience; praising the intelligence and leadership within the room. Marquez then spoke of the importance of San Diego’s young professionals in forwarding the progressive agenda. He encouraged all in the room to apply for the 2011 NLC Institute.

Alberto Cortes, Executive Director of Mama’s Kitchen shared his passion for civic involvement by reminding the attendees “Society is measured by its ability to serve those less fortunate.” Cortes also reminded participants that involvement no matter how small is impactful in a big way.

Thanks to all who came out and contributed to the event’s success. We are looking forward to carrying the momentum from this event to our October 21 Back to School Book Swap Meet and Greet! Watch our Facebook Page for more pictures from the event!

YNPNSD Final '10 Meet and Greet: Fall Book Swap Night

Announcing this year’s final Young Nonprofit Professionals Network San Diego (YNPNSD) Meet and Greet! Mark your calendars as we celebrate the coming of fall and the opportunity to network with San Diego nonprofit professionals.

This Meet and Greet will be taking place on Thursday, October 21st on the private outdoor deck of the fabulous Starlite located on India Street. As we welcome back all new and returning professionals, enjoy Starlite’s exclusive happy hour including food specials and discounted drinks, such as the renowned Starlite Mule, $3 beers, and $3 well drinks until 7:00pm.

• When: October 21st, 2010 6:00-8:00pm
• Where: Starlite, 3175 India St, San Diego, CA 92103
• Cost: FREE
• RSVP HERE!
  

YNPNSD will also be hosting a “book swap” throughout the event as a fun way to share valuable resources with each other. Just bring a book focused on nonprofit issues that you’d be willing to part with, and make an exchange for one that you’d like to check out! As always, all YNPNSD members and non-members are welcome whether or not you bring a book, so please spread the word to all your friends and join us! The fun starts at 6:00pm so arrive early for the best parking.

This will be a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other nonprofit professionals in the San Diego community.

YNPN San Diego services are free to the San Diego nonprofit community. Please consider making a donation of any size at our event. To learn more about our mission, programs, and opportunities, visit www.ynpnsandiego.org.

We hope to see you there!

*Starlite is 21+ venue

Nominate for StayClassy Awards Today!

The CLASSY Awards is an awards competition recognizing the top philanthropic achievements by charities, businesses, and individuals in eight major cities nationwide: Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.

The CLASSY Awards isn't just a popularity contest - it's focused on tangible action and results. We're looking to recognize and highlight the greatest achievements - large and small - by individuals and organizations giving back to the community. Last year's award winners rappelled off buildings to raise money, started orphanages for abused and neglected children in Tijuana, and built giant structures out of tens of thousands of cans to collect food donations. We're looking forward to seeing how this year's nominees are giving back!

Beginning August 1, America is invited to nominate praiseworthy charities, business and individuals for ten (10) awards categories. Based on those nominations, a panel of judges in each city will determine the nominees who have the most compelling stories, the most "out of the box" ideas and have made the greatest impact on their communities. The top five (5) nominees in each category, in each city will be deemed City Finalists and will then be voted on by the public. The City Finalists with the most online votes in each category will be crowned the City Award Winners, and automatically entered into online voting for a National CLASSY Award.

The competition will culminate at a red-carpet awards ceremony on Sunday, November 7 in Downtown San Diego, CA featuring a host of celebrity presenters, chart-topping music talent, nonprofit industry leaders, social media gurus, and hundreds (if not thousands) of CLASSY Awards supporters. More than $100,000 in the form of cash and in-kind services will be donated to support the charitable efforts of the ten (10) National CLASSY Awards Winners. All City Award Winners will be given two (2) complimentary tickets to attend the CLASSY Awards ceremony.

With the help of our 2nd Annual CLASSY Awards partners, the event is sure to dazzle and inspire all who attend.

Board Member Spotlight: Cynthia Skogerboe

What are your roles within the nonprofit community (staff, volunteer, philanthropist, etc.)?

My passion lies in raising people out of poverty. I’ve tried to shape my various roles in the community to reflect this passion at different levels by involvement with local and international relief efforts, literacy and education, and the infrastructure support organizations that assist the sector.

I am currently on staff as the Senior Staff Manager and a Consultant with NP Strategies and in addition to financially supporting NP Strategies and YNPN San Diego, my husband and I tithe to our church, provide a monthly sponsorship for a boy living in Malawi through Children of the Nations.

Tell us about how you’re currently involved with YNPN San Diego.

Since joining YNPN San Diego, I’ve been a Co-Chair for the Board Development Committee, an internal Advisory Board Committee that drives the Board recruitment, assessment and strategic planning for the organization. Most recently, I serve as Advisory Board Treasurer, working with Volunteer San Diego and our Executive Team to manage financial reporting and oversight.

What advice would you give emerging leaders who are interested in the nonprofit sector?

Focus on your interests. So often the advice is to just ‘dive in,’ but oftentimes, whether looking for a new job, volunteer position or even in giving, it’s easy to get pulled in a million different directions and spread yourself (and your resources) thin. Just as it’s important for organizations to clarify vision, mission and values to ensure successful growth, so too should you have a personal (or family) vision, mission and values you refer to in decision-making. Then, it’s easier to focus your time, treasure and talent on those things you care most about. It’s bound to prove a more successful engagement in the long run, provide deeper levels of satisfaction and prevent burn-out!

Just for fun – what’s the best joke you’ve ever heard?

Best joke? Too tough. How about most recent joke compliments to my sister:
Q: Where does the King keep his armies?
A: Up his sleevies.

Ba-dum-bum.

PHEW! Cynthia is DEFINITELY out in the community. If that's not enough, she also donates her time and/or treasures to:

• Her alma maters (Drake University and University of California, San Diego’s IR/PS Graduate School (Donor)
• Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) (Donor)
• The International Rescue Committee (Donor)
• The American Red Cross and San Diego Blood Bank (Blood Donor)
• The Flood (Volunteer)
• San Diego Public Library’s READ program (Volunteer)

September Encores of the Month

IdeaEncore Network, a knowledge sharing website.

• Grant Writing Toolkit – Program Plan, Shared by Center for Nonprofit Excellence (Free)
• JVA Grant Proposal Checklist, Shared by JVA Consulting, LLC ($5)
• Look Here! Attracting and Developing the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders, Shared by IssueLab (Free)
• FIO Partners Assessment Tool: Board Survey for Start-up Organizations, Shared by FIO Partners, LLC ($25)
• Leadership Development and Leadership Change, by Building Movement Project (Free Link)

Looking to find and share with colleagues?
IdeaEncore provides an easy way for your organization to share what it knows, learn from others, and earn unrestricted income. www.ideaencore.com

UCSD Extension's Fundraising and Development Program

UCSD Extension offers a comprehensive program in Fundraising & Development. Students have the option to complete the entire professional certificate program, or only enroll in those classes of interest to them.

Fall 2010 courses of interest for fundraising/nonprofit work:
The Fall quarter begins the week of September 20th.
Click course titles to view descriptions, fees & start/end dates.

Overview of Fundraising & Development Processes
Overview of Nonprofit Organizations
Conducting Capital Campaigns
Leading & Managing the Development Function
Annual Giving
Pursuing Major Gifts
Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations
Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations

Elements of Marketing (Online or In-Class)
Marketing via New Media (Online)
Public Relations Tools & Tactics
Event Management I

For more information please contact:

Lisa Farnan
Business & Professional Programs
lgantz@ucsd.edu
(858) 882-8039
extension.ucsd.edu

Sunday Coffee Hour with YNPN San Diego

What are hiring managers really looking at on my resume? Should I be updating my resume even when I'm not job searching? Does my cover letter even matter? What should I expect in an interview? What skills do I need to succeed in the nonprofit sector? Are there job boards that specialize in nonprofit jobs?

Join your fellow YNPN San Diego members for some informal “coffee banter” and networking while getting support and/or... sharing your personal experiences on scoring your dream job in the nonprofit sector.

We will have a couple experts around to answer questions about the nonprofit sector, building a resume or interviewing techniques. As a take away for attending we will provide a list of additional resources to help you navigate through the nonprofit sector!

Bring your resume. Share resources. Enjoy some coffee or tea! Stop by for a short while or come for the whole time.

Where: Filter, 4096 30th St, San Diego, CA
When: September 26 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm

RSVP here!

Hope you will join us for the ynpnsd and NLC Meet and Greet on Sept. 16. Register today! http://ow.ly/2xTSU