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:

• 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.

Our board commitment is for a minimum of one year, and we hope you will consider joining our team! Please complete the board member application and email your resume to sandiego@ynpn.org to apply for a board position.

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

1. Complete the online application at http://ynpnsandiego.org/jointheboard.html.
2. Submit your resume to sandiego@ynpn.org.
3. 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.
4. Applicants will receive notification within two weeks after the September 15th board meeting about their application.
   

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.

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.

August 20th Meet and Greet!

Announcement: August 20 Meet and Greet at Universal Hillcrest

Register at: http://meetandgreetaugust09.eventbrite.com/

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.eventbrite.com/

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/supportanddonate.html) or help us reach our Facebook Cause goal of $1000 by donating through Facebook (https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?cause_id=178419&fundraiser_id=12683915&m=7289f020.

Help us spread the word. If you have any questions or comments, please email sandiego@ynpn.org.

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...

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!!!

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!!!

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.