With all the different kinds of social media out there today it can be confusing. YNPN San Diego has been built on social media to recruit more than 350 members in less than a year! YNPN SD primarily uses Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogging, and its listserv to communicate with its members. We use these different tooks because we know that different people have different needs and understanding of social media.
In addition to these tools, YNPN San Diego recently added a page on its website for a list of definitions and resources on social media. Check out our website to find information on the following online networking resources:
Want to help develop and manage YNPN San Diego communications with its members and the San Diego community? Comsider joining the Communications Team! Click here to learn more.
We hope that these resources and information help you as you use more and more social media. Thank you to Emily at EDA Consulting LLC for sharing this list of definitions and recommended reading. You can contact EDA Consulting to learn more about using social media as a fundraising and communications tool.
The YNPN San Diego Communications Team is a subcommittee of the Membership Committee and is responsible for marketing, communications, and outreach with and for the YNPN SD membership. The Team is now in the process of creating a communications plan to outline specific outreach tools, coordinate communications between committees, and better serve the YNPN SD membership. The Team currently is focusing on the following topics:
Social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Listserv)
Website management, development, and maintenance
Press release development and distribution
Program messaging
Member communications and recruitment
Advisory Board and Committee support
The Communications Team is currently looking for additional members. If you are knowledgeable in the area of social media or are interested in learning more and have 5 – 10 hours to dedicate to YNPN San Diego, we want YOU! Communications Team members must:
Join YNPN San Diego for a discussion on Next Gen Governance, the second workshop in our innovative professional development series designed for emerging leaders by emerging leaders. Whether you currently serve on an advisory board or board of directors, or you are considering opportunities to serve the nonprofit community as a board member in the future, this conversational workshop will address some of the specific challenges and advantages you face as a Next Gen (35 and younger) leader.
Facilitated in a “World Café” format, all attendees will have a chance to discuss their own experiences, observations, and ideas as well as learn from their fellow participants – other emerging leaders in the local nonprofit community! Working in small groups and moving to a new group between questions, you will engage in three rounds of discussions on important questions dealing with the participation of Next Gen members in board governance. Like YNPN, the World Café is about not only conversation, but also action. Be prepared to take away new ideas and action items on nonprofit governance.
Learn more about the World Cafe and BoardSource's research on Next Gen Governance.
This discussion was designed specifically with next gen leaders (35 and younger in mind), but is open to YNPN San Diego members of all ages. If you have not done so, please complete a membership form here. Space is limited, so register early to reserve your seat!
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 Next Gen Governance Workshop will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.
Let me start by saying that I am not a fan of event-planning. There's ALWAYS something that goes wrong and being the point person for an event is extremely stressful.
With that said, the first Meet & Greet mixer of 2009 was fantastic! A huge thanks to Nicks at the Beach for the incredible support and generosity. Fernando and the rest of the staff were so accommodating and made everything so easy! And the support of the YNPN Board and Meet & Greet committee took almost all of the stress away. So thank you to everyone who was involved! It was nice to have a change in venue and the turnout was great. I saw familiar faces as well as many new ones! The feedback on these networking opportunities was really positive so I'm glad that our members are finding these events valuable AND fun!
The one thing that could have gone more smoothly (at least in my mind) - After the 100th "umm," I think I'll pass on public speaking for awhile!
I can't wait for the next one in April - YNPN's one year anniversary! Hope to see you all there!
Many of our YNPN San Diego members are looking for jobs in the local nonprofit sector these days.I take email after email from individuals looking for a connection to the next great job with an organization that they can work with.My experience is that most people are tightening their belts so not much hiring is happening and while YNPN San Diego does not yet have a job board, we have compiled an extensive list of online resources for job seekers.
You can now visit the YNPN San Diego web page, “Career Resources” for a list of sites that will provide job seekers with lists of available employment opportunities. You can also see which companies and organizations have a connection of some kind to YNPN.We encourage you to use these resources in your search and be sure to let us know how it is working for you!
Have we missed a resource?Let us know of a great resource you have found and we will add it to our list.You can email any additional sites or information to sandiego@ynpn.org!
DON'T FORGET - If you haven't completed a YNPN San Diego Membership Form, please do so today by visiting the YNPN San Diego website.
On January 28th, YNPN San Diego launched its professional development series designed for emerging leaders by emerging leaders.The Next Gen ED Panel was a fantastic success!!! We were truly honored to have such an amazing panel of speakers and fantastic sponsors.
Below you will find highlights from the evening. Here is the link to the pictures from the event as well which you can also find on the side bar.
A special congrats goes out to YNPN San Diego member, Rafael Hoffman, who received the gift certificate to a Nonprofit Management Solutions’ workshop through the YNPN San Diego gift give away. The gift give away is something we do at every YNPN event for individuals who make a donation of any size to YNPN San Diego - every dollar counts!!!
Don’t underestimate the power of office politics – it makes leadership positions that much more sensitive and powerful.
Be true to yourself and be sure to make the right decisions for yourself.If you are true to your principles you will sleep better at night.
People will not always see things the same way as you.
Be yourself and don’t act for someone else
Address your weakness ad try to build on it – learn new skills
Be a leader and mentor to others
(Sue Carter)
Know that you don’t have all the answers and ask for help.
Provide leadership opportunities for others so they can step up – Pay it forward
Remember that the world will not fall apart around you if you take a break
When establishing authority, don’t dictate, but inspire confidence
Give yourself and staff time to focus on the work –life balance
Allow people to make mistakes, learn from them, and them coach through.
(Michelle Ahearne)
Bring your authentic self – this is what makes the sector special.
Let go of perfection.
There is a balance between leadership and management - migrate from management to leadership.
The difference between leadership and management
(Michelle Ahearne)
Do what’s in service of the organization and the mission versus what it takes to get things done day by day.
Look at uncomfortable situations as opportunities for creative solutions; there can be movement that comes from that.
(John Bolthouse)
Management dictates and leadership and inspires.
The way that your peers see you determines whether or not you are a leader.
Autonomy, authority, accountability
Let people do their jobs by giving them the authority to get their jobs done and hold them accountable – get out of the way.
Don’t micromanage people.
You’ll get better at recognizing personalities and skill sets
Have confidence in the people who are going to make you look good and you want to make sure they look good in return.
What was one of your biggest mistakes/challenges?
(Sue Carter)
Not delegating quickly enough. Got good at doing things, but did not help people learn how to do things.
Everyone has too much to do, so there is an important time management element
Be honest as soon as possible when you know a staff member is not a good fit. Take care of your best employees because other wise you will lose them.
When you have to let someone go be honest, but as respectful as possible.
(Michelle Ahearne)
Dealing with confrontation and conflict – it’s important to remember to be in service of the mission and the organization
Frame issues in a way that gets results
Move from a founder-led organization to a shared ownership model.
Work collaboratively.
(John Bolthouse)
If you are working up the ranks within a org you are going to have more politicking and cajoling.
It’s an opportunity – take all the gripes and recs and incorporate.
Help bring other people and ideas along.
It’s your job to convey why certain things won’t work to the entire staff.
Don’t give too much respect to others who were older and assume that they know everything.They may not have gotten where they are the same way you would.
Delegate and be patient to allow people to do their work.
What do you do to continue to strive for excellence?What inspires you?
(Michelle Ahearne)
The Executive Director program at Fieldstone Foundation
Step into a board position at another nonprofit
Access informal networks
(Sue Carter)
Joining a board will help you see a new perspective.
Work with people who are like-minded; who you can get some reflection with; who fills your well back up and inspires you.
(John Bolthouse)
Sit on in discussions
Don’t lose track of your mentors and connections
One of the greatest gifts you can give is professional development to your emerging leaders.
How much space does being an ED take from your personal life?
(Sue Carter)
There is a big difference between “have to” and “want to.” It’s more of a choice than anything else.VSD is the best job she has ever had and feels like it’s a calling more than job. It is sill stressful and needs to take breaks.
(John Bolthouse)
You can still have passion while having balance.
If you dedicate too much then it will catch up on you…it can reflect on your ability to manage yourself and personal life.
If you are working 60 – 70 hours a week there is something might be wrong with your time management and the organization; you need to take this to the board.
If the board is driving you to do that amount of work then they need to look at themselves.You have a responsibility to inform people about the realities.
(Michelle Ahearne)
Work has to be life-giving; it has to fill the well.Ask yourself, “What else in my life fills that well?”
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Nonprofit Management Solutions is launching its Emerging Leaders Training Track on February 24 with Cross Generational Communications, taught by Sherri Petro. SPACE IS LIMITED SO RSVP TODAY!!!!
About Sherri:
SHERRI PETRO is a a Senior Affiliated Consultant with Nonprofit Management Solutions and a Principal with VPI Consulting, a firm she joined in 2001. A strategic planning, leadership and marketing professional with more than 20 years experience, Sherri is an expert facilitator and public speaker, having lead over 100 seminars. She also distills her expertise as an executive coach, going one-on-one with executive directors, business owners and CEOs. She is the author of over 40 articles on strategy, marketing, and executive coaching.
About the Cross Generational Communications:
Ever face a communication challenge with someone younger or older and come away feeling disconnected? How can you communicate more effectively regardless of age? Participants in this class will benefit by learning: -What the generation mix issue is -The consequences of having four generations in the workplace -A historical timeline that explains what has shaped each generation's beliefs, behaviors, values and attitudes -How generations are different and the same -Best practices to create better communication, develop REALationships and increase productivity Your employees will leave knowing how to: -Better understand why each generation thinks the way they do -How you can create better ways to communicate and achieve results -Shape a more unified culture which promotes understanding, communication, productivity and innovation.
Workshop Details
When: February 24, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Chapman University
Price: $80/$55/YNPN Discount/FREE
YNPN San Diego Discount
Limited seats are available to the ELTT at a discounted rate for YNPN San Diego members. To learn more about YNPN San Diego membership, visit the YNPN San Diego website. YNPN members can register here. Please contact Serena Ngo at sngo@npsolutions.org for more information or if you have any questions
Thank you to EDA Consulting (Emily is a YNPN San Diego member!) for co-designing this series.
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network San Diego (YNPN) promotes an efficient, viable, and inclusive nonprofit sector that supports the growth, learning, and development of young professionals. We engage and support future nonprofit and community leaders through professional development, networking and social opportunities designed for young people involved in the nonprofit community.
