YNPN Phoenix provides professional development and networking for young nonprofit professionals, emerging leaders and community activists in Metro Phoenix.
Our mission is to cultivate a supportive and collaborative nonprofit sector. Our programming focus areas include Collaboration, Cross-Generational Conversation, Advocacy, Public Relations and Professional Standards.
Through more than a dozen programs each year, we provide a space for our Valley’s best and brightest to learn, grow and connect. Our programs are free for members and a suggested $10 donation for guests (unless otherwise noted).
Annual membership is $45, or $15 per year if you are a student or AmeriCorps member. Additional member benefits include invitations to exclusive events, discounts on select partner offers and programs, and more!
Click here for more information on joining more than 170 fellow community leaders as a YNPN Phoenix member!
We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming programs! [ continue reading ]
This weeks article in relation to our discussion club topic, Building a Sustainable Phoenix, is a response by Grady Gammage Jr. to the book Bird on Fire (our highlighted book). Follow this link to the AZ republic article to learn more. You can also find more info on the Salon and Sip Club page under the membership tab. See you March 13th for the discussion.
Friday August 26, 2011 – Sunday August 28, 2011
Jackpot Ranch
Description:
YNPN Phoenix Members are invited to attend the Third Annual Member Retreat, Friday evening, August 26, through Sunday noon, August 28, at the beautiful Jackpot Ranch in Camp Verde, AZ!
The Member Retreat is your opportunity to provide guidance to the YNPN Phoenix Board of Directors on how we can best serve young nonprofit professionals. You will also be asked to consider how you can help build our growing community of emerging leaders!
The retreat is also your chance to decompress from the daily stresses of working life! Whether you take a dip in the swimming pond, enjoy guided morning yoga, battle it out at ping-pong in the game room, or partake in a sunset glass of wine, the cool temps and beautiful setting of the Verde Valley will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated.
In addition to the “work” and the FUN, the YNPN Phoenix Member retreat will include time for personal reflection on your passion and purpose for serving our community, and time for getting to know your fellow members on a deeper level.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity and register now for the YNPN Phoenix Member Retreat!
The event cost $50 for members, which pays for lodging and food – members who are in a National Service Corps (e.g. AmeriCorps) or are students receive a 25% discount. A YNPN Board member will contact you about payment options after registration.
For questions or more information, email info@ynpnphoenix.org.
Thursday September 15, 2011 – Thursday September 15, 2011
Description:
Everything you wanted to know about being a nonprofit leader, but never had the chance to ask.
Thursday, September 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
National Bank of Arizona, 6001 North 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Click here for parking info.)
Join YNPN for a panel discussion and small group break-out sessions with five dynamic local nonprofit Executive Directors/CEOs from the arts and health/human services sectors:
- Nate Anderson, Founder/Executive Director, Ear Candy
- Pam Gaber, Chief Executive Officer, Gabriel’s Angels
- Mark Holleran, CEO, CASS
- Christy McClendon, Executive Director, The Wellness Community – Arizona
- Steve Zabilski, Executive Director, St. Vincent de Paul
Learn about the career paths that led them to leadership positions, what factors contributed to their success, what steps you can take to follow in their footsteps, and where they see the next opportunities in the Phoenix market.
Lunch provided courtesy of National Bank of Arizona.
COST: Free for members, $10 for guests.
Want to help? We are seeking two members to help us with check-in and clean-up. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please email info@ynpnphoenix.org.
We know that many of you have done some great things through the connections you have made via YNPN Phoenix and now we want to hear about them. So please take a moment to share the effects of your connections or success that have come from being a part of YNPN Phoenix. Some examples can be collaborations, connections, mentorship, Jobs opportunities, skills or knowledge that you have utilized in your job, assistance or volunteer help you have gotten from fellow members. These stories help us to understand the impact YNPN Phoenix creates and allows us to highlight the successes of our members. These examples also helps fellow members to better understand what they can get out of our network thus increasing value for all of us. So if you have a YNPN Phoenix success story please share. You can email your stories to membership@ynpnphoenix.org
Thursday August 4, 2011 – Thursday August 4, 2011
Description:
Event: Work Life Balance (Brown Bag Lunch)
When: Thursday, August 4th, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Where: St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, 3131 W Thomas Rd
What: Work/Life Balance can often feel less like a set of scales and more like a tightrope walk. Both seasoned and young professionals, alike, struggle to find the balance between being driven and ambitious verses burnt-out and overworked. Bring your lunch and join YNPN Phoenix as we explore this topic as it relates to the sustainability of the nonprofit sector. You can learn more about this topic by reading the ASU Lodestar Center Blog written by Laci Lester.
Please register below. The event is free for YNPN Phoenix members and a $10 suggested donation for nonmembers
Wednesday June 29, 2011 – Wednesday June 29, 2011
525 S Central Ave
Description:
The YNPN Phoenix Book Club is back!
Join us at the Duce, Wednesday June 29th from 6-7:30pm to discuss the book Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits.
Read the book to learn about what distinguishes these amazing nonprofits from the rest of the sector – then come discuss your findings with fellow “change agents” while enjoying food and drink at one of Downtown Phoenix’s most unique destinations.
Please register below. This event is free for YNPN Phoenix members and guests!
Email info@ynpnphoenix.org for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!
