Why Charge?

Many of our members will see a change to March's professional development workshop on Nonprofit Leadership from Every Generation...a small fee. To date, YNPN San Diego has been able to keep our events and workshops free, but as we grow there is a greater need for funding. YNPN San Diego has started to charge a small fee for our workshops for the following reasons:

• Covering costs - YNPN San Diego is like any other organization in that our programs cost money and although it is a small amount, we do need to charge for our workshops to cover our costs of conducting them.
  

• Diversified funding - it is important for ANY nonprofit to have a diversity of fundinf sources to support the organization. From grants to individual donors to program fees YNPN San Diego recognizes that we need to have a variety of funding sources to sustain the organization.

• Improved speakers/moderators - we would like to be able to bring increasingly better speakers, moderators, and panelists which often require funding to pay for their services. By raising money for these efforts we can better serve our membership!
  

• Attendance - In the last year when we have offered our free workshops, we slowly had fewer and fewer people follow through with their attendance despite confirmation emails, etc. We feel that charging a nominal fee to cover our expenses will also help people to commit to their registration and attendance for the program.

There are a whole host of smaller reasons for why YNPN San Diego is now charging a small amount for our workshops and we hope you will join us in supporting these efforts. We want to continue to provide free and low-cost resources to the YNPN San Diego community as long as we can - your support both in volunteer hours and funding will make this possible. If you are interested in helping us develop our fundraising efforts, please be sure to consider joining the YNPN San Diego Fundraising Committee!

YNPN San Diego Partners with BetterGiving

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.

YNPN San Diego and The San Diego Foundation are excited to partner on outreach for this new resource. The San Diego Foundation values young professionals and their work to enhance the sector.

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
• Increases awareness of your organization with potential donors
• Free source of marketing wand outreach with photos and videos of your work
• Tells your story at all levels: management, program, and finances
• Helps the community understand the need for your services and your results
• Advances the nonprofit community in San Diego by strengthening individual organizations and providing a resources to analyze need

To get started: Visit the BetterGiving website at www.bettergivingsd.org and click on “Request a portrait for your organization.”

If you have questions, please contact Lori Finch at 619-235-2300 or email bettergiving@sdfoundation.org.

Let YNPN San Diego Help YOUR Career!

Career Resources Page at YNPN San Diego

Many YNPN members are unaware of the great career resources available on the YNPN Website (http://www.ynpnsandiego.org/career.html). The YNPN Career Resource Page highlights local and national resources for non-profit organizations, including links to local non-profit job listings, industry news and professional development sites. The page is managed by YNPN members who have their fingers on the pulse of the San Diego non-profit community and best of all – it’s free!

One of the questions we often get is, “why doesn’t YNPN San Diego have a job board?” The answer is simple: there are already many great resources out there in the community and nationally. It is our job to connect you with those resources and promote the efforts of others. At YNPN San Diego we focus on collaboration, not duplication. You can see a perfect example of this in our Career Resources page on our website.

Many people are looking for a job these days or know someone who is – be sure to take advantage of this great resource to find the job and information you need in your career. We are always looking to improve our member benefits so please be sure to send comments, suggestions, or feedback to: sandiego@ynpn.org.

Last Chance!

Join YNPN San Diego for a fantastic night at the theater!

YNPN San Diego is partnering with Ivy Hour young professionals for a special Meet and Greetand the San Diego Rep on February 18th. Enjoy Culture Clash in AmeriCCa on February 18th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $24 and include a free drink, a pre-show networking reception for YNPN & Ivy Hour, and a post-show event, Talkin’ Theatre with Todd Salovey, a discussion with the stars of Culture Clash. This is an amazing opportunity to meet with other young nonprofit professionals from across San Diego, supportYNPN San Diego, as well as meet with an amazing theatrical group.

Last chance--call the box office at (619) 544-1000 and use the code “YNPN” to get your tickets before they sell out! Click here to get box office details.

About the show:

As in all of their memorable comedic sketches, the characters in AmeriCCa are adapted from real interviews with people from across the U.S. who live radically diverse lives. The troupe’s signature use of satire, vaudeville, mime and spoken word dramatizes the voices of the socially invisible and the New Americans, offering a fresh examination of cultures in flux. From Cuban exiles and Haitian immigrants in Miami, to a Puerto Rican political activist in Manhattan, to commies and dot-commers rubbing elbows in San Francisco’s Mission District, to expatriates in Tijuana and Ugandan cab drivers in San Diego, these are unforgettable characters who will leave you gasping, laughing and cheering. Read more on the San Diego Rep website:http://www.sdrep.org/event4.aspx

About San Diego Rep:

San Diego Repertory Theatre produces intimate, exotic, provocative theatre. They promote a more inclusive community through vivid works that nourish progressive political and social values and celebrate the multiple voices of our region. San Diego Repertory Theatre feeds the curious soul. Read more online: http://www.sdrep.org/abouttherep.aspx

About Ivy Hour:

Ivy Hour was created in 2001 to provide get-togethers for young professionals in the San Diego area. More important than what school you went to, is that you want to be part of the cultural and social life in San Diego! Read more on their website:http://www.ivyhour.com/aboutus.html

YNPNSD Welcomes the Community Council

On January 27th, YNPN San Diego launched its very first Community Council comprised of 12 seasoned nonprofit professional leaders that will help guide YNPN’s development and growth. These seasoned leaders will lend experience and guidance to the Advisory Board and YNPN members, connect YNPN San Diego with community resources and advocate for the needs and interests of young professionals in the sector.

We had a great group in attendance at the first meeting last month held at The San Diego Foundation, despite the horrible rainy weather. As a group, we reviewed YNPN San Diego’s organizational history, vision and priorities and discussed Council expectations and objectives.

One of the Community Council’s first priorities will be the development and implementation of a new YNPNSD Mentorship Program, one of the priorities outlined by the YNPN San Diego membership. Council members will offer guidance, best practices and firsthand knowledge about what makes a successful mentorship program and how we can best serve the YNPN member community with rewarding mentorship.

The YNPN San Diego Community Council will meet quarterly at locations throughout San Diego. For more information about this group and its members, please visit http://www.ynpnsandiego.org/communitycouncil.html

Keep an eye out for more Community Council and Mentorship Program updates throughout the year!

Meet Our Donor: Dan Buryj

Why do you give to YNPN San Diego? Why would you encourage others to do the same?

YNPN San Diego serves a vital role in the San Diego nonprofit community that not only serves emerging leaders but the community as a whole. YNPN San Diego connects young professionals, future leaders and organizations to share ideas, resources and provide development opportunities. This develops a more organized, better trained, entrepreneurial sector that would be better position to serve the communities needs in the coming years.

Reoccurring donations allow continued support for the organization and provides an income stream that can be relied upon. The monthly contribution minimally impacts my personal finances, though allows me to give more annually than I would be able to give in a single contribution.
What has been your favorite YNPN San Diego program?

The Next Gen ED Panel was a great Professional Development session. Listening to local leaders discussing their experiences and techniques for planning their careers, coping with setbacks, and still succeeding to become the leaders they are was inspiring. This session underscored the importance of building a true network of people in your life to support, advise, motivate, and challenge you to be all you can – and be the best leader you can.
How are you involved with the San Diego nonprofit community?

Previously I served on the YNPN San Diego advisory board and remain a strong supporter and passionate about the mission. I recently left Lux Art Institute where I served as the Deputy Director and accepted the position as Finance Director with Volunteer San Diego.

What role do you see emerging leaders (35 and younger) playing in the future of the San Diego nonprofit community?

Emerging leaders in the San Diego nonprofit community bring so much to the sector. By challenging the current standards, to implementing an entrepreneurial mindset, and bringing large amounts of energy, but most important – tons of passion – emerging leaders will continue to advance the nonprofit community’s impact and improve the quality of life in San Diego. As future leaders in the community, fine tuning skills, building networks, sharing information, sharing resources, will create a more organized, better managed, and better run sector, allowing more people to be served and progress to be made towards more causes. If we can find ways to work more closely together, it will be these leaders that make even greater impact within the community.

AMA San Diego Cause Conference 2010

12th Annual Cause Conference “Go Further. Aim Higher. Finish Strong.”

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, USD

The San Diego Chapter of the American Marketing Association will host the 12th Annual Cause Conference on Wednesday, March 10th at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice at the University of San Diego. Speakers and workshops will focus on the latest marketing and fundraising information to help nonprofits reach new heights despite the recession. Early registration rates for AMA Members, Cause partners (YNPN San Diego!) and nonprofits start at $109 and non-member registration rates start at $129. Register by March 3 to receive the greatest discounts. Some scholarships are available for the event.

With the 2010 Winter Olympics fast approaching, this year’s conference offers the theme “Go Further. Aim Higher. Finish Strong.”

Conference topics include:

• Partnerships: Cultivating mutually-beneficial corporate relationships
• Social Media: Leveraging social media and online marketing best practices
• Public Speaking: Selecting topics and audiences that maximize influence
• Return on Investment: Maximizing your marketing with measurement
• Marketing Leadership: Casting the vision and managing expectations

2010 keynote speakers include:

• Will Marre Co-founder and former president, Covey Leadership Center
• Jocelyn Daw, Author, Cause Marketing for Nonprofits

The agenda also includes a diverse selection of workshops facilitated by noteworthy
marketing and nonprofit leaders, including: Dr. John Burnett, Neville Billimoria, Becky Carroll, Deirdre Maloney, Scott Pansky, Sherri Petro and Parker Pike.

For more information or to register:
AMASD Cause Conference Website
619.402.7825

ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION
The San Diego American Marketing Association is the premier professional development association for San Diego’s marketing community, with more than 240 members. For more information on the local chapter, please visit http://www.sdama.org. For more information on the national organization, visit http://www.marketingpower.com.

February Meet and Greet - Buy Your Tickets Soon!

Join YNPN San Diego for a fantastic night at the theater!

YNPN San Diego is partnering with Ivy Hour young professionals for a special Meet and Greet and the San Diego Rep on February 18th. Enjoy Culture Clash in AmeriCCa on February 18th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are only $24 and include a free drink, a pre-show networking reception for YNPN & Ivy Hour, and a post-show event, Talkin’ Theatre with Todd Salovey, a discussion with the stars of Culture Clash. This is an amazing opportunity to meet with other young nonprofit professionals from across San Diego, support YNPN San Diego, as well as meet with an amazing theatrical group.

Tickets will go fast, so call today - call the box office at (619) 544-1000 and use the code “YNPN” to get your tickets before they sell out! Click here to get box office details.

About the show:

As in all of their memorable comedic sketches, the characters in AmeriCCa are adapted from real interviews with people from across the U.S. who live radically diverse lives. The troupe’s signature use of satire, vaudeville, mime and spoken word dramatizes the voices of the socially invisible and the New Americans, offering a fresh examination of cultures in flux. From Cuban exiles and Haitian immigrants in Miami, to a Puerto Rican political activist in Manhattan, to commies and dot-commers rubbing elbows in San Francisco’s Mission District, to expatriates in Tijuana and Ugandan cab drivers in San Diego, these are unforgettable characters who will leave you gasping, laughing and cheering. Read more on the San Diego Rep website: http://www.sdrep.org/event4.aspx

About San Diego Rep:

San Diego Repertory Theatre produces intimate, exotic, provocative theatre. They promote a more inclusive community through vivid works that nourish progressive political and social values and celebrate the multiple voices of our region. San Diego Repertory Theatre feeds the curious soul. Read more online: http://www.sdrep.org/abouttherep.aspx

About Ivy Hour:

Ivy Hour was created in 2001 to provide get-togethers for young professionals in the San Diego area. More important than what school you went to, is that you want to be part of the cultural and social life in San Diego! Read more on their website: http://www.ivyhour.com/aboutus.html