Join the YNPN ad hoc fundraising planning committee!

Calling all next gen fundraisers…Now is YOUR time to make a difference!

Do you have fundraising experience and are interested in getting more involved with YNPN San Diego but do not know how to help? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! In January 2009, YNPN San Diego will embark on a very exciting project—the development of our first fundraising plan! We are putting together a Ad Hoc Fundraising Committee to work on developing a plan that meets the needs of our membership. A well-designed and diverse fundraising plan will help to ensure that YNPN San Diego has the resources necessary to provide fun and thought-provoking events and programs to our members. This is sure to be a VERY exciting project and one that will help shape the future of YNPN San Diego and make a tremendous difference in the lives of hundreds of nonprofit professionals throughout San Diego County.

We are looking for individuals with the following qualifications:

• Knowledge and/or experience with developing fundraising plans
• Knowledge and/or resources pertaining to a specific aspect of fundraising (i.e. corporate giving, foundation funding, individual donors, etc.)
• Availability of January 12th through March 1st to help with the plan
  

The time commitment for committee members is minimal, but the rewards are high! The first conference call for the Ad Hoc Committee will be held on January 12th at 6:00pm. If you are interested in participating on the committee, please contact Caitlyn McTaggart at caitlynmctaggart@yahoo.com.

YNPN Dec 08 Meet and Greet a Success!

From board member, Emily Bhatti...

I wasn’t sure if doing a Meet and Greet in December would be such a good idea. I thought it would be great to get another one in before the end of the year, but people are so busy in December. Sometimes, it is amazing how things fall into place...

With a location secured within the first week of planning, things moved along very smoothly and I am thrilled with the results. We had a great time and I have heard so many positive comments that I know it was worth it. It is also getting easier to do these after having a couple of these events under the belt. You work out the kinks on the timeline/task sheet and people step up and things come together before you know it. The Palm was a great host and even provided some food and a fantastic staff.

I am really looking forward to next year. In January, the Meet and Greet Committee will be meeting to plan a calendar for all 2009 events. It’s a great opportunity to get everyone involved, everyone’s input, and plan far enough in advance so everyone can have it on their calendar. This is clearly something that the San Diego nonprofit community needs and it’s great to have such a positive response to these events.

THANK YOU to all of our in-kind donors and supporters!!!

To learn more about the Meet and Greet Committee, visit the YNPN San Diego website. To see pictures from the December Meet and Greet click here. We look forward to seeing you in 2009!

Thoughts? Questions? Comments? Dedications? Share your feedback here!

YNPN San Diego on LinkedIn, from Dan Buryj

Did you know that Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) San Diego is on LinkedIn?

This professional networking site provides an opportunity for YNPN San Diego members to network, post articles of interest, discussions, general questions, events, as well as share professional background and experience. Several members, including myself, use LinkedIn to connect individuals with known volunteer and employment opportunities. With nearly 70 group members, and thousands of connections, it's a great way to continue networking between Meet & Greets.

Join YNPN San Diego on LinkedIn! To learn more about YNPN San Diego's programs, visit out website.

~Dan Buryj, Board Member at Large

Blog post: Join the YNPN Professional Development Committee!

The YNPN SD Professional Development Committee is now accepting applications!

We are pleased to announce a new committee at YNPN San Diego that will be designing professional development programming in 2009 for YNPN San Diego members. Below you will find the description for this committee and contact information. To apply for the committee, please fill out the one-page application on the YNPN San Diego website.

We are considering the following topics for the 2009 Professional Development Series and hope that our efforts will add value to the development of young nonprofit professionals in the San Diego area:

• Next Gen Executive Director Panel (January)
• Work With Me
• Advocating for yourself
• Leadership
  
• Personal finance
• Governance and Emerging Leaders
• Networking

The purpose of the Professional Development Committee (PDC) is to design and support professional development activities for YNPN San Diego members. The Committee recommends specific programs, oversees their implementation, evaluates the effectiveness of each program, and provides general oversight of programs. Recommendations for workshop topics are based on input from YNPN San Diego’s general membership and board members; availability of topic speakers and information; and popular issues and developments in the nonprofit sector.

Professional Development Committee members meet monthly and are asked to participate in all meetings and Professional Development events, communicate consistently, and represent YNPN San Diego appropriately. The PDC plans on coordinating a total of six professional development workshops every other month during 2009 and beginning in January.

The Professional Development Committee fosters the development and enhancement of the YNPN San Diego membership by:

• Creating professional development programs and development opportunities for members;
• Facilitating the process of members' sharing of information and professional development resource material;
• Collaborates with Membership Committee on marketing and outreach, funding for professional development, and member communications.

Come make a difference in the lives of hundreds of San Diego nonprofit professionals and join the Professional Development Committee! If you are interested in participating, or would like additional information about your responsibilities as a committee member, please contact Emily Davis or Dennis-Michael Broussard at sandiego@ynpn.org.

Year End Meet and Greet December 8!

Announcing the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) San Diego 3^rd Meet and Greet! Join YNPN San Diego on December 8^th for this exciting event, where you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about YNPN San Diego. Look for more details on the YNPN San Diego website, the YNPN San Diego Facebook Group, the YNPN San Diego blog, and the YNPN San Diego list serv.

All listserv members have been sent an Evite to the upcoming YNPN San Diego Meet and Greet. You are welcome and encouraged to invite your friends and coworkers to this not-to-miss event. The more the merrier! Below are some additional details about the YNPN San Diego Meet and Greet.

Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to board members - all ages are welcome to this event.

When: Monday, December 8th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Where: The Palm Restaurant, 615J Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Why: Because you want 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! The first 60 guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers and drink specials. There will also be a cash and carry bar.

Other: Please bring any organizational materials to share on our community table and make sure to pick them up when you leave the Meet and Greet.

Bonus: We will have a special gift give away from YNPN San Diego and our generous organizational partners. Make sure to bring your business card to participate in the gift give away.

Support YNPN~

YNPN San Diego services are free to the San Diego nonprofit community, but there are still costs involved in running this all-volunteer organization. Please consider making a donation at the door to support YNPN San Diego programs and ensure that we are able to continue offering professional development, networking and social opportunities that meet the needs of the San Diego nonprofit community. Suggested donation (optional) is $15. To learn more about our mission, programs, and opportunities, visit www.ynpnsandiego.org.

If you have any questions or comments, please email sandiego@ynpn.org. We hope to see you there!!!

Blog post: New YNPN applications!

Have you been interested in joining a YNPN San Diego committee, but felt like the application was too daunting? YNPN SD has created a shorter and simplified application for individuals who are interested in participating only on committees!

We are currently looking for committee members for the Professional Development, Membership, Meet and Greet, and Finance committees. There are a lot of exciting projects for you to use your skills and knowledge. For example:

• The Professional Development Committee is developing a series of professional development workshops in 2009 for emerging leaders BY emerging leaders. We would love your ideas for topics and suggestions for speakers, facilitators, planning, and locations.
• The Membership Committee is in the process of developing the fundraising plan for 2009, conducting marketing and outreach for YNPN San Diego and their events, and launching a new website and other member communications tools.
• The Meet & Greet Committee is planning ongoing networking events for individuals in the San Diego nonprofit community.

If you are interested in joining any of these committees, just go to our website, fill out an application and submit it along with your resume to sandiego@ynpn.org. It's that easy! YNPN San Diego is here to serve its membership...become an important part of that process and gain experience in running great programming and building a nonprofit in your community. For more information, visit the Committees page on the YNPN San Diego website.

YNPN San Diego will also be accepting applications for board positions beginning this month through February 15, 2009. The board capacity is 15 members, so please be sure to get your applications in early. For more details about the YNPN San Diego Board of Directors and applying, visit our website or email us at sandiego@ynpn.org.

We're looking forward to hearing from you and as always, be sure to read and subscribe to the YNPN San Diego blog by clicking here.

Blog post: Congrats Dennis-Michael!

Megan Lim's blogpost on the YNPN San Diego Facebook group...

Congratulations to YNPN San Diego Board member, Dennis-Michael, on being awarded the 2008 Asian Business Association (ABA) Community Service Award last night! I was on-hand to see Dennis-Michael score a sweet lucky bamboo plant.

Dennis-Michael Broussard is this year’s recipient of the Community Service Award for his commitment and service to the Asian Pacific Islander community. Dennis-Michael, founder of Silk Road Productions, an event management and production firm that evolved him into an event producer focused on social entrepreneurship. His dedication to the Asian-American community is evident by his involvement in almost every Asian-American event in San Diego, whether as a volunteer, a committee member, or as chair. Dennis-Michael is currently completing his second graduate degree, a Master of Pacific International Affairs, from UCSD’s School of International Relations and Pacific Studies.

Thoughts or comments about Dennis-Michael's award? Feel free to leave them here on the YNPN San Diego blog.

Blog post: Perspectives from the YNPN Board: Emily Bhatti

From Emily Bhatti, Board Chair...

I have been involved in the start up of two non profits now, YNPN San Diego being one of them. I noticed some similarities and differences in the process. One of the things that happens with a new npo is no one knows about you and you are trying to get everyone to know you. Suddenly, it seems, so many amazing opportunities come up that you can’t believe all your efforts finally worked. Then comes the reality. Can you commit to all these great opportunities? You feel like you can’t turn anything down because it may be great exposure and raise your profile or make a great connection for the future…the exact thing you have been desperately trying to do.

One great aspect of YNPN SD is it has so many great leaders on board and they have really taken the time to build a structure. So, when these great opportunities come up, there are people to do them and a support system. At the other npo I helped start up, that team of people never really took shape. It always came down to one or two of us to do all the work if some opportunity came up. This is especially exhausting if everyone is a volunteer and everyone also has a day job. After a year or so, the few worker bees got pretty burned out and the organization is left in an awkward situation. Either someone or (preferably) some people need to step up or everyone watches the npo dissolve. Luckily, with this particular npo, people did realize the problem and stepped up. We re-created the structure by giving others more responsibility and autonomy. They felt responsible for their projects and therefore, put a lot more work into them.

It was a great lesson to learn, but I am glad that I didn’t have to experience that same situation with YNPN SD. Currently, YNPN San Diego has many opportunities on the horizon. And while we won’t be able to do EVERYTHING that comes up, I feel pretty confident that we will be able to create meaningful partnerships, great programs and serve our members in a way that will be lasting.

Thoughts? Comments? Share anything you like at the YNPN San Diego blog.

Volunteer and National Philanthropy Day!

36^th Annual National Philanthropy Day

Sponsored by AFP(Association of Fundraising Professionals San Diego)

Volunteer! An opportunity to participate in a large special event and meet 800 of San Diego’s civic leaders, philanthropists, volunteers, and nonprofit professionals.

When: Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Volunteers please arrive by 10:30 a.m.

Event begins at 11:30 and ends at 1:30pm

Where: Sheraton Harbor Island – East Tower in the Grande Ballroom

1380 Harbor Island Dr, 92101

Responsibilities:

• Greet and direct attendees
• Registration table nametags
• Usher attendees to tables
  

• At 10:30 a.m., we will briefly walk through the event space
• Guests begin arriving at 11 a.m.
• You are free to leave at 11:45 a.m. after the program begins or you are welcome and encouraged to stay and observe this fantastic event
• Planning Committee and all volunteers may enjoy the National Philanthropy Day lunch in a private space following the event (please RSVP for lunch head count)

Attire: Business attire

Parking: Self parking $8

RSVP: Megan Lim

mlim@supportmylibrary.org

(619) 238-6615

National Philanthropy Day is an all-volunteer event. Please consider joining the team and volunteering on November 12th. We need your help!

Visit www.afpsd.org for more information about National Philanthropy Day. YNPN San Diego WILL have a table at National Philanthropy Day, so if you are interested in joining the table, please contact Emily Davis at edaconsulting@gmail.com ASAP.

Thank You!

Blog post: Robert Egger Visit and the V3 Campaign

Last Friday, a small group of YNPN San Diego members had a rare and special opportunity to meet with Robbert Egger, founder of the DC Central Kitchen, Nonprofit Congress, and now the V3 Campaign. The excitement and the inspiration in the room was palpable as Robert shared with us his story of stumbling into the nonprofit sector from being a night club owner. His crisp honesty and humor was incredibly refreshing and I hope that YNPN San Diego members have an additional opportunity to meet with him.

His investment in the next generation (however you may define that) is amazing! A boomer leader who is able to connect the vision of the various generations and move us forward together. In discovering that unity, he also uncovered a common cause that all nonprofits have and created the V3 Campaign. The three V's stand for "Voice" "Vote" and "Value. Take a few minutes to send a message to all the candidates...you are not signing up for anything, but you are taking part in a movement to support the nonprofit sector.

"The V3 Campaign will make the voice of the nonprofit sector heard, its value realized, and its votes counted in every election in America by inauguration day, January 20, 2017. Your work - the issues you care about - will only be addressed when we stand together. We need you to help us ask every candidate for higher office to outline their plans to strengthen the nonprofit sector. The time is now."

The nonprofit sector has a powerful, untapped voice that needs to be heard and considered by politicians. We are under-represented for all the work we do and assets we hold. If you considered the economic impact of the nonprofit sector, we would be the seventh largest country in the world, so why aren't candidates laying out their plans to support our work??? The corporate and government sectors wouldn't stand for it and now we need to STAND UP and take action...THIS IS NOT LOBBYING...it is action to protect our values, our voices, and our vote! To get an up close and personal (not to mention humorous) account of what I mean, watch the V3 video here.

You can find out more about Robert Egger, the DC Central Kitchen, Nonprofit Congress, and V3 Campaign here and on YNPN San Diego's Facebook group and V3's Facebook group. We at YNPN SD have offered to help Robert raise awareness about the V3 Campaign and encourage all YNPN members to sign up for their Facebook Group and participate at the V3 Campaign website.

THANK YOU again to, Robert, for supporting the YNPN community and the nonprofit sector. His innovation is truly an inspiration to us all. BTW...you can also find Robert as one of the YNPN San Diego Friends on Facebook!

To see more from the YNPN San Diego blog, click here.

Blog post: Thoughts from Board Member Emily Bhatti

I have been involved in the start up of two non profits now, YNPN San Diego being one of them. I noticed some similarities and differences in the process. One of the things that happens with a new npo is no one knows about you and you are trying to get everyone to know you. Suddenly, it seems, so many amazing opportunities come up that you can’t believe all your efforts finally worked. Then comes the reality. Can you commit to all these great opportunities? You feel like you can’t turn anything down because it may be great exposure and raise your profile or make a great connection for the future…the exact thing you have been desperately trying to do.

One great aspect of YNPN SD is it has so many great leaders on board and they have really taken the time to build a structure. So, when these great opportunities come up, there are people to do them and a support system. At the other npo I helped start up, that team of people never really took shape. It always came down to one or two of us to do all the work if some opportunity came up. This is especially exhausting if everyone is a volunteer and everyone also has a day job. After a year or so, the few worker bees got pretty burned out and the organization is left in an awkward situation. Either someone or (preferably) some people need to step up or everyone watches the npo dissolve. Luckily, with this particular npo, people did realize the problem and stepped up. We re-created the structure by giving others more responsibility and autonomy. They felt responsible for their projects and therefore, put a lot more work into them.

It was a great lesson to learn, but I am glad that I didn’t have to experience that same situation with YNPN SD. Currently, YNPN San Diego has many opportunities on the horizon. And while we won’t be able to do EVERYTHING that comes up, I feel pretty confident that we will be able to create meaningful partnerships, great programs and serve our members in a way that will be lasting.

~Emily Bhatti, Board Member-At-Large

Thoughts or comments? Share them here at the YNPN San Diego blog...

Blog Post: November 6 Meet and Greet

YNPN San Diego has an exciting and thought provoking evening planned for you! Join us on Thursday, November 6th as we partner with the San Diego Repertory Theatre for an evening of theatre, music and mingling!

This Meet & Greet month's includes a free pre-show happy hour for mingling, with live music by Nisha.We will be seeing Water and Power, Richard Montoya's penetrating look at Southern California's power politics, embodied by the personal and political conflicts between two high-level brothers in Los Angeles. Tickets will be only $25 (normally $34), with $5 of each ticket sold going to support YNPN's member programs. Use code "YNPN" for your ticket discount. After the show, all attendees are invited to a post-show mingle at nearby club THIN.

November Meet and Greet

Thursday, November 6th, 7pm

The Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza

7:00 PM: Mingle and Music by Nisha

8:00 PM: Water and Power

Post-show mingle at club THIN

For more information and to buy tickets, contact San Diego Repertory Theatre.