Showing posts with label meet and greet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label meet and greet. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Cosmos and Causes, Wednesday, July 20



It's about that time for another great YNPN Meet & Greet event, especially given the perfect weather we've had lately! What better venue could we ask for than a gathering at the Cosmopolitan in Old Town tomorrow, Wednesday (July 20) to get together with old friends, and to make new ones. With over 75 attendees confirmed, this classically restored hotel can host many more, so we hope you can join us between 6 and 8 pm. Our theme, Cosmos and Causes, is sure to delight, if for nothing else than because it is a great combination!

With $5 food and drink specials, we'll also be raffling off a VAVi Sport & Social certificate, just to make sure you really enjoy your summer. So while the sun's still shining till 8, don't just go home after work. Come and join us at the Cosmopolitan--you'll be glad you did!

RSVP for Wednesday's Cosmos and Causes event here.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

YNPN San Diego's 3rd Annual Birthday Bash Meet & Greet



YNPN San Diego's 3rd Annual Birthday Bash Meet & Greet
"Treat Yourself!"

That's right, third time's a charm, and YNPN San Diego's 3rd Annual Birthday celebration is just around corner. Get ready for another chance to meet and mingle with other professionals of San Diego's beloved nonprofit sector! However this time, we'll be adding a bit of frosting to the great occasion.

Whether you are a current YNPN member or non-member, YNPN San Diego invites you as we celebrate our chapter's achievements and successes over the last 3 years. New to YNPN? Our board and committees will be represented to answer any questions you may have, and fill you in on this special celebration. This year's birthday bash will be held at the classy Fifty Seven Degrees wine bar, located on Hancock Street, and just one block away from the Washington Street trolley station. Enjoy a specially extended Happy Hour from 6-8pm, and treat yourself to delicious birthday cupcakes! Discover what YNPN San Diego holds for you as we cheer for another year of nonprofit networking and professional development.

Date: Wednesday, April 20th 2011
Time: 6:00- 8:00pm
Location: 57 Degrees - 1735 Hancock Street, San Diego - www.fiftysevendegrees.com

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

Bring your friends and register TODAY at YNPN San Diego's 3rd Annual Birthday Bash!



Thanks to YNPNSD Board Member and Meet & Greet Chair Natacha Tullier for the contribution!

Friday, January 14, 2011

YNPNSD January Meet & Greet – YNPN: Your Year 2011!


When: Jan 19 6-8p.m.

Price: FREE

Where: Access at The W Hotel, 421 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101

If getting more involved in your community was on your New Years Resolutions list, then you are in luck!

YNPN welcomes you into 2011 with the year’s first networking mixer at the W Hotel.

This is a great opportunity to meet some of San Diego’s most dedicated people in the Nonprofit industry, learn more about local causes and build yourself a stronger network. And it’s always more fun to do it over cocktails and food!

Specials include 50% off appetizers and $3 brews, $5 well drinks, and $8 select wine!

Whether you are currently a member of YNPN, or simply looking to get involved in nonprofit, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about what the YNPN has to offer. Representatives from each of the YNPN committees will talk about their specific committee and what it’s like to be involved.

If you’re lucky you may even bring home more than just some business cards, enter the raffle and win some fantastic prizes! Business and cocktail wear is suggested.

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.

Bring a friend and REGISTER TODAY at YNPNSD Facebook or on our website at www.ynpnsandiego.org! Be sure mark your calendars and stay tuned for our more event details!


*Photo Courtesy USA Today 2010

Monday, October 18, 2010

October Meet & Greet: Book Swap

If you’re passionate about San Diego’s nonprofit community, Young Nonprofit Professionals Network San Diego (YNPNSD) is the perfect organization for you. Whether you are new to the nonprofit sector, or a long time supporter, YNPNSD allows nonprofit professionals around San Diego to connect with one another, share beneficial resources, and enhance their own professional development.

Attending a Meet & Greet is one of the best ways to come together and meet other professionals, while enjoying a cocktail or appetizer! This year’s final Meet & Greet will be hosted at the famous Starlite Lounge on October 21st from 6pm-8pm. We will also be having an optional “book swap”, so bring any book related to the nonprofit world that you’d be willing to exchange, then swap it with another that you’d like to check out! It’s FREE to attend, so bring a friend along and mingle with other professionals who support our nonprofit community. For more details on next week’s Meet & Greet or YNPNSD, check out YNPNSD October Meet and Greet: Fall Book Swap Night or visit www.ynpnsandiego.org.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

November 9th is the Day to See Rosetta Thurman!

Please note the new date...


YNPN San Diego presents:
How to Build a Strong Professional Network (from scratch)
with Top Nonprofit Blogger and Author Rosetta Thurman
Sponsored by The Leichtag Foundation

You’ve heard this many times before. The key to getting your dream nonprofit job or moving up in the sector is to network, network, and network some more. You’ve heard it so many times because it’s true. But how do you network if you don't have much of a "network?" Well, back in the day, before Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, nonprofit leaders actually made connections face to face most of the time. These days, technology has made communication much less time-consuming, however the old-fashioned methods of networking still hold true. This interactive presentation will reveal nine practical ways to build your network from scratch - both on and offline.

Registration includes light appetizers and beverages. Join us on November 9th at 6:00 p.m. Registration is only $10 and the Powerhouse Community Center!

About Rosetta Thurman

Rosetta Thurman grew up in the public housing projects of Cleveland, Ohio, and if it weren’t for the nonprofits in her community who helped her family in times of need, she doesn’t know where she would be today. She currently works and lives in Washington, DC. After working in the nonprofit community for eight years within the fields of historic preservation, youth development and capacity building, Rosetta decided to branch out into consulting to contribute to the nonprofit sector as a whole. As a writer, speaker, trainer and coach, Rosetta is passionate about sharing resources, career advice and fresh ideas to educate and inspire young professionals and people of color in doing the work of social change.

Rosetta Thurman writes about nonprofits, leadership and social change on her popular blog rosettathurman.com and her mission is to empower a new generation of leaders. She is the co-author of How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar, 50 Ways to Accelerate Your Career, an accessible, do-it-yourself map of how to build a successful career in the nonprofit sector. Rosetta also blogs for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, and hosts All Nonprofits Considered, an internet radio show featuring live discussions with social change leaders. Rosetta holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Trinity University and a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has also completed advanced training programs at The Fundraising School at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and the Institute for Nonprofit Management at Columbia Business School.

Rosetta is an active member of the Organizational Development Network and serves on the Advisory Council for the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of DC. Rosetta has also taught nonprofit management and leadership as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Professional Studies at Trinity Washington University.In 2008, she was named a “New Leader in Philanthropy” by Greater DC Cares. In her free time, she writes poetry, cooks fancy food and listens to old school jams. She also tweets. A lot.

The Nonprofit Rockstar Tour

The Nonprofit Rockstar Book Tour begins in November 2010 with stops in Washington DC, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and San Diego.

Top nonprofit bloggers Rosetta Thurman and Trista Harris have co-authored the first book of its kind to offer career advice beyond just getting your foot in the door of a nonprofit organization. How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar provides an accessible, do-it-yourself map of how to build a successful career in the nonprofit sector. As a result of reading this book, young professionals will be able to develop valuable nonprofit expertise, practice authentic leadership, and establish a strong personal brand.

Register here!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

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!

Friday, September 17, 2010

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

Monday, August 23, 2010

Donor Spotlight: Kimmi Long by Danielle Reyes-Acosta

Danielle: What attracted you to YNPN San Diego and our last program?

Kimmi: The thing that attracted me to YNPN San Diego is that there is nothing like it in our entire county! What keeps me coming back are opportunities to grow and learn like the workshops and the amazing networking opportunities that YNPN San Diego makes possible.

Danielle: What prompted you to give to YNPN San Diego for the first time?

Kimmi: As soon as I attended an event, I saw the immense value in both experience I would gain and people I would meet through YNPN San Diego and I donated what I could on the spot.

Danielle: How are you involved with the San Diego nonprofit community?

Kimmi: I have worked with a variety of nonprofits throughout San Diego County, many focused on helping homeless youth and then the peripheral groups working to help raise money for the core organizations. I've been a founder and Executive Director (ED) of an nonprofit organization (NPO) here in San Diego, a grant writer, a public relations liaison, a volunteer at over 50 fundraising and program events during the past eight years, as well as worn many other hats to help out whenever I could. The list of NPOs I've helped out with include, but aren't limited to: YNPN San Diego (of course!), Surfrider Foundation San Diego, Stone Brewing annual fundraiser (five years), Ivey Ranch Riding program for kids with autism and other challenges, Second Chance, StandUp for Kids, The Monarch School and San Diego Youth Services.

Danielle: What was the most creative development workshop in which you have ever participated?

Kimmi
: Danielle, I'm horrified to admit that I have not yet participated in one of the workshops! I have been to many of the networking events and then with my commitment to Member Relations Committee over the past two years, I haven't yet had time to also do a workshop!

Danielle: How did you initially become involved in YNPN San Diego, and how do you see its programs as playing a role in the development of other young professionals?

Kimmi: I was looking all over for a support system and set of resources as I began the journey as founder and ED (and everything else) for the NPO I was starting eight years ago (The Grom Project.) There was nothing to be found...until several years later I came across Emily Davis who was starting YNPN San Diego. I've been a devout member ever since! The YNPN San Diego programs that exist and ones that are in the making are all about connecting young nonprofit professionals not only with each other, but also with seasoned nonprofit leaders in our community. That is incredible on both counts and really helps the younger generation not only learn and grow, but feel really comfortable with the idea of true collaboration and cooperation. I believe such collaboration on projects, events and even with grant opportunities will truly help build an incredibly strong San Diego nonprofit community.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Fall Meet and Greet with New Leaders Council on September 16th!

Please join YNPN San Diego for a special summer Meet and Greet with the New Leaders Council on September 16th at Bamboo Lounge! We will have guest speakers including Alberto Cortes, Executive Director of Mama’s Kitchen and our very own Megan Lim, Development Director at the San Diego Public Library Foundation.

The theme of this Meet and Greet is the importance of developing local leadership in San Diego’s civic and service communities. Bamboo Lounge has some great food, drinks, and a patio and should be a perfect venue for mixing and mingling with young professionals working throughout San Diego’s nonprofit and civic communities.
  • When: September 16, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (Short talk to begin promptly at 6:45 p.m., followed by more mixing and mingling!)
  • Where: Bamboo Lounge, 1475 University Avenue, 92103
  • Cost: Free to attend! (Cash Bar).
  • What: We'll hear from local nonprofit leaders on the importance of developing local leadership in San Diego's civic and service communities.
Register today!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Learn About YNPNSD's Meet and Greet Committee

After joining YNPN San Diego in early 2010, I wanted to discover more about the organization and meet some of its members. I decided to go to my first Meet & Greet (The YNPNSD Birthday Bash in April 2010) where I hoped to meet other nonprofit enthusiasts. As soon as I arrived, the members of the Meet & Greet Committee welcomed me and even introduced me to other YNPNSD members. Everyone was very warm, friendly, and I immediately felt part of the group. I found the La Jolla Karl Strauss to be a great venue because of the outdoor patio and the mellow, happy hour atmosphere. I felt really comfortable meeting other people who are passionate about nonprofits, and I found the networking experience to be very rewarding. I highly encourage all YNPNSD Members and Non-Members to take advantage of other Meet & Greet events in the future. Have thoughts or questions? Leave them here!

-Natacha Tullier

Monday, May 31, 2010

Continuing Education Resources on June 17th

There are only a few weeks left to register for the upcoming YNPN San Diego Meet and Greet on June 17th. It's a graduation theme which means that we will have organizations at the event who provide continuing education opportunities in the nonprofit community. These organizations include:
It's going to be a great networking event where you can gather information and even invite a recent grad who might be interested in the nonprofit community. Register today!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

More Than Happy Hour

As co-chairs of the Meet & Greet committee, we’ve had the opportunity to meet some great people doing inspiring work for amazing organizations throughout San Diego. We’ve helped to organize over a dozen events in venues around town, hoping that these mixers would bring nonprofit professionals together to connect and network, but I think we’ve found that it has been more than that.

These ‘mixers’ have also helped YNPN members find jobs, make friends, share resources, gain volunteers and explore new restaurants and bars in town. Our members have learned about organizations in town they never would have heard of otherwise. They met someone who works for an organization they love and happens to live a few blocks from them. They’ve found a shoulder to lean on when work has been hard and had a supportive audience when their goals were achieved. They’ve found people to brunch with and heard a great personal review of a restaurant they’ve been meaning to try. They’ve connected with and created a network of colleagues, on a personal and professional manner.

We hope these events have been more than the typical ‘happy hour’ because when your day has been long and the work has been hard, and when we’re trying to fight the good fight, it often is only other nonprofit professionals who understand how we feel. We have friends, family and significant others who support us and listen to us but talking to another person who understands the daily ins and outs of the nonprofit world can mean so much more. And being able to vent and laugh and tell stories with each other, especially over good food and fun drinks, can make the hard work we do worthwhile.

We have had a great time co-chairing this committee. The venues who have hosted us have gone above and beyond in providing great locations, staff and specials. The committee has worked hard to pull off these events, from finding venues and promoting the events to cheerfully checking in our guests. And our amazing Advisory Board has been so helpful, coming up with new ideas and new venues to keep these events fun and entertaining.

We termed-off the Advisory Board in April, so we will no longer be co-chairs of this committee but will definitely still be involved. We would not want to miss the opportunity to meet more amazing nonprofit professionals working hard to better the San Diego community. Emily Davis will be overseeing the committee and these events will have a new name: Sector Social. We hope that you will continue to make these events the place to meet other nonprofit professionals in this town. And, if you have the time, we’d love you to join the committee to help ensure these events are the best they can be! We have organized these events with you in mind, so please help if you can! With over 500 YNPN members in San Diego, let’s make these events THE place for nonprofit professionals to connect!

Hope to see you very soon!
Lenise Andrade and Emily Bhatti
Former Meet & Greet Co-Chairs &
(Proud) YNPN San Diego members

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Second Birthday Bash - Register Now!


We're celebrating our second birthday at Karl Strauss in La Jolla and we want YOU to be there!

Join YNPN San Diego as we celebrate two years in San Diego providing networking, professional development and community for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers throughout San Diego. We've made quite an impact in this town and we want you to be there to help us celebrate!

Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and we'll have happy hour drink specials through 8:00 p.m. Be sure to bring your business card and you checkbook to be entered for our drawings! THANK YOU to Karl Strauss La Jolla for hosting us!

Register here to join us on Thursday.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Second Annual Bday Bash

Save the date - We're celebrating our second birthday at Karl Strauss in La Jolla on April 15th and we want YOU to be there! Register here.

Join YNPN San Diego as we celebrate two years in San Diego providing networking, professional development and community for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers throughout San Diego. We've made quite an impact in this town and we want you to be there to help us celebrate!

Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and we'll have happy hour drink specials through 8:00 p.m. Register today and THANK YOU to Karl Strauss La Jolla for hosting us!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

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

Saturday, July 25, 2009

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.