October Meet and Greet

Announcement: YNPN SD October 15 Meet and Greet at Bar Basic

Announcing the next Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) San Diego Meet and Greet! Join YNPN San Diego for our next fantastic networking event on Thursday, October 15 at Bar Basic downtown. 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.

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. Please RSVP at http://ynpnsdoctober09.eventbrite.com/

REGISTER HERE!

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

When: Thursday, October 15 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Where: Bar Basic, 410 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

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!

REGISTER HERE!

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 October Meet and Greet or online one week before and after (October 8 - 22) will be eligible for a gift drawing from our generous in-kind supporters. You can donate ONLINE today and help support our $2009 in 2009 campaign. Click here.


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

We hope to see you there!!!

The YNPN San Diego Board

Announcement: Welcome New Advisory Board Members!

YNPN San Diego would like to welcome two new, wonderful additions to our advisory board – Jessica Rodgers and Cynthia Skogerboe! Jessica is the Office Assistant for 211 San Diego and Cynthia is a Senior Staff Manager and Consultant with NP Strategies. For more information about our new board members, please visit our website:

http://www.ynpnsandiego.org/advisoryboard.html

As we welcome our new board members, we would also like to take the time to thank Dennis-Michael Broussard, Holly Gilbertson, Serena Ngo and Gypsy Walukones for their tenure as YNPN San Diego board members. Thank you for your many contributions!

Interested in joining the YNPN San Diego advisory board? YNPN San Diego Board of Directors reviews applications in the spring and fall of every year. For more information, please visit our website:

http://www.ynpnsandiego.org/jointheboard.html

Announcement: Learning to Lead YNPN San Diego Workshop

More and more emerging leaders (ages 35 and younger) are moving into leadership roles within nonprofits. With any changes in roles and responsibilities requires a distinctive leadership voice and outstanding management skills. From staff to volunteer to governance roles understanding what makes a great and effective leader is always a critical skill to have. Our discussion will include information about what is outstanding leadership and leaders that:

· “Pursue organizational mission regardless of constantly changing funding;

· Use cross-training and joint efforts with other organizations;

· Capture what organizations learn and share these lessons about success and setbacks, and;

· Understand that the legacy of their work is about creating a change that lasts beyond their organizational lifetime.”

Join YNPN San Diego and Liz Shear on Thursday, September 17 for a two hour workshop to learn about managing leadership shifts and advancement. Liz Shear, an organizational consultant who specializes in leadership and governance issues, will facilitate an interactive workshop including a guest appearance by one of her clients that will discuss how to navigate leadership change in your workplace and, a World Café discussion on your leadership goals and challenges. Learn more about the World Café at http://www.theworldcafe.com.

REGISTER HERE: http://learningtolead.eventbrite.com/

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 Learning to Lead Workshop or online one week before and after (September 11 - 24) will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25. You can donate ONLINE today and help support our $2009 in 2009 campaign. Click here.

Thank you to our generous partners: Volunteer San Diego and Nonprofit Management Solutions! As always thank you to our title sponsor, Sempra Energy!!

REGISTER HERE: http://learningtolead.eventbrite.com/

· Where: United Way Building, 4699 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego CA 92123

· When: September 17 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

· Location Sponsor: Volunteer San Diego

· Cost: $25 recommended donation

Donate to YNPN San Diego’s $2,009 in 2009 campaign today!

Make a difference in the lives of hundreds of emerging leaders just like YOU by helping YNPN San Diego raise $2,009 in 2009! YNPN San Diego is committed to providing emerging leaders with the resources and opportunities necessary to ensure a bright future for San Diego’s nonprofit sector. With a donation to the $2,009 in 2009 campaign, you will ensure that emerging leaders in San Diego have access to:

· 6 professional development workshops per year, led by seasoned leaders addressing topics pertinent to you and your future.
· 6 exciting networking events per year at venues throughout San Diego County, where emerging leaders will have the opportunity to connect with one another.
· The YNPN San Diego listserv which allows more than 400 emerging leaders the opportunity to connect with one another, promote their organizations or learn about other local organizations.
· The opportunity to connect with thousands of professionals through YNPN San Diego’s social media networks, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and the YNPN San Diego Blog.

As an organization that is 100% volunteer-run, you can be confident that every dollar you donate will go directly to support the continuation of YNPN San Diego’s programs and services. We think that is a sound investment! Remember, no matter the size of your donation, every dollar counts!

To make a donation, please go to http://ynpnsandiego.org/supportanddonate.html or visit our Facebook Cause at https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?cause_id=178419&fundraiser_id=12683915&m=7289f020. Thank you for your support!

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.