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

YNPN San Diego is now accepting board and committee applications

If you are looking for an amazing opportunity to build and maximize your skills within the San Diego nonprofit community, consider joining 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 and knowledge of the nonprofit sector.

Applicants should be currently engaged as a professional or volunteer in the nonprofit 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, membership services, and organizational growth.
• Willingness to act as an ambassador for YNPN San Diego’s 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 the information and application process outlined below.

Our board commitments 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!

Basic Duties
Board members are expected to attend all monthly Board meetings. In order to understand the ongoing work of the organization, Board members are also required to serve on at least one committee of the YNPN San Diego Advisory Board. Incoming board members will commit to serving from April 2010-March 2011.

Board members receive no financial compensation for their service, and must:

• Demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to YNPN San Diego and all that it represents, motivation to grow and learn with the organization, and potential for future leadership.
• Participate in monthly Board meetings (approximately 2 hours).
• Commit to participating in at least one committee and consider chairing a committee.
• Participate in group decision-making and policy-setting discussions.
• Subscribe to the highest ethical standards.

Application Process
1. Complete the online application at http://ynpnsandiego.org/jointheboard.html
2. Submit your resume to sandiego@ynpn.org.
3. A current YNPN San Diego board member will contact you about setting up an interview prior to the March board meeting.
4. Board candidates will be invited to our March 16th 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.
5. Applicants will receive notification within two weeks after the March 16th board meeting about their application.

Leading the Way: Emily Davis and Megan Lim

For those of you who do not already know, the Chair and Vice Chair of YNPN San Diego were recently featured in an article "35 Under 35" on the San Diego News Network (SDNN). The article was released in three parts. You can read about Emily Davis, Board Chair, by clicking here and about Megan Lim, Vice Chair, by clicking here. Be sure to check out this last part by clicking here. All 35 young professionals listed have been doing work to lead the way to a better San Diego. Each member's profile offers a unique path to success. After all, we all walk our own walk. I can't wait to see what all of us will be accomplishing in 2010!

A Night at the Theater with San Diego REP

Come join us at 7pm on Thursday, February 18th when we partner with Ivy Hour for a special Meet & Greet at the San Diego REP to see 'Culture Clash in AmeriCCa'.

Tickets are only $25 and include: one free drink, pre-show networking reception and a post-show event featuring the stars of Culture Clash. Call the SD REP box office at (619) 544-1000 today and use the code 'YNPN' to reserve this special rate for this event!

Visit our website for more details!

Rocking the New Year--Nonprofit Governance Symposium

It's not too late to register!

Leadership doesn't wait long to start the year off right! On January 8 and 9, many leaders, both new and experienced, will be joining together at USD for the 6th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium where the 4th Kaleidescope Award for Exceptional Governance will be presented.

The atmosphere of the event seems invigorating and innovative--we would expect nothing less from such great leaders! The Symposium uses language from the ever-popular foodie world to describe the seminars being offered. No creative young mind could pass on ordering an opportunity to attend "Gourmet Cooking on a Budget" for fundraising conversation or "Picking the right Utensils" for the low-down on designing the best government model and its lifecycle!

To top it off with a juicy cherry, The San Diego Foundation has been amazingly supportive of YNPN San Diego and other nonprofits and has offered 10 scholarships to the event to support organizations that are members of BetterGiving, "a resource to help you find, learn and give to San Diego nonprofits. Because of the San Diego Foundation, you will see some Board Members (including myself) from YNPN and members of a number of other San Diego nonprofits in attendance.

See you there!

Jessica Rodgers
Board Member since October '09

Dear YNPN member,

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.

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
· Connects donors with nonprofits
· Creates awareness of your organization with potential donors
· Tells your story at all levels: management, program, and finances
· Advances the nonprofit community in San Diego by strengthening individual organizations and providing a resources to analyze need
· Provides a self-assessment tool to drive internal improvements

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

We will email your login and password along with other documents prior to the training. You will need to complete the pre-portrait before the date of your training. Directions on receiving a copy of the pre-portrait are available at http://bettergivingsd.guidestar.org.

*We are excited to work with your organization on this initiative. If you are not the most appropriate person to receive this email, please forward it to that staff member, such as the grant writer or the individual who updates your GuideStar profile.

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

Best wishes,

The BetterGiving Team

Holiday Party on December 3!

Join Ad 2 San Diego, PRSA New pros and theYoung Nonprofit Professionals Network San Diego for their 4th annual Holiday Party! Portions of the proceeds from this event will go towards Ad 2 San Diego's Public Service Campaign, benefitting the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

REGISTER HERE!

Holiday Party Details:

* Date: Thursday, December 3
* Time: 6-8
* Venue: Sidebar: Sidebar has graciously donated 15 pizzas for this year's party! Make sure you arrive early to taste the mouth watering Ciro's Pizza!
* Address: Corner of Market and 5th in the Gaslamp
* Parking: Park it on Market offers the best rates and is right across the street
* Costs: Ad 2, PRSA New Pros or YNPN Members: $8; Non members: $15 - Your donation supports YNPN San Diego and the Challenged Athletes Foundation!

REGISTER HERE!

About Ad 2 San Diego...
Ad 2 San Diego is an organization for people age 32 and under who are members of the San Diego advertising, marketing, and communication community, and those interested in those fields.

About PRSA...
The New Professionals Group, known as "New Pros," is designed for professionals in the public relations industry with less than five years experience.

Announcement: Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network at Sea Rocket Bistro!

Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network at Sea Rocket Bistro!

About the program...

Networking events for some are intimidating; some even describe them as nerve-wracking or fearful. What would a networking event be like if you had the confidence to walk up to any person or group in the room?

Join YNPN San Diego for our November workshop, Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network as we prepare for the holiday networking season and the New Year. We will discuss, practice and play out techniques for joining existing conversations, getting new ones started and getting what you want or need from every conversation. This will be an active and fun workshop with a diverse group of nonprofit professionals - you’ll be applying and sharpening your networking skills as we practice them! Guest speaker is Linda Spuck from Union Bank and our facilitator is Brian Daugherty from University of San Diego - this is certainly a pair you will NOT want to miss!

REGISTER HERE!

Support YNPN San Diego Programs...

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 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 workshop, as well as one week prior and after the event, will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.

About Sea Rocket Bistro

Sea Rocket Bistro is a farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on local foods in order to provide a more physical connection between their guests and the food they eat. Because much of the food available to us in San Diego is from the ocean, they focus on seafood. One local fisherman calls this "from boat to throat." Whatever you call it, they take the freshest ingredients that are available to us within a day's drive or so.

Thank you to Sea Rocket Bistro and our generous supporters, including Sempra Energy, for making this program possible!