By sharing information, connecting individuals and building skills of emerging leaders, YNPN helps to move individuals across the continuum from emerging to seasoned leaders, ensuring San Diego's nonprofit sector has the leadership necessary to continue meeting the community's needs.
YNPN San Diego does this by:
- Hosting quarterly Meet & Greets that create a professional community of nonprofit emerging leaders by providing a safe space to connect and network.
- Organizing various Professional Development Gatherings that bring nonprofit emerging leaders and season leaders in dialogue with each other around career and sector development/pathing.
Have an idea for a Meet & Greet or Professional Development Gathering? Share it with us!
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, December 05, 2023 at 05:30 PM
Annual Trivia Night Holiday Party
Cozy up in your favorite ugly or holiday sweater for this year’s YNPN Trivia Night Mixer with special guests from Emerging Museum Professionals!
Mix and mingle with old friends and new faces at our last event of the year. All are invited to join us for this opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
Location:
Date: Tuesday, December 5th
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: Free for YNPN members, $10 for non-members
About EMP SD: The mission of San Diego Emerging Museum Professionals (EMP and/or SDEMP) is to facilitate career growth through networking and professional development opportunities. San Diego EMP welcomes members from all fields and is primarily composed of employees, volunteers, and students in their first ten years of a museum-related career. By offering regular meetups, workshops, tours, and other profession-related activities, San Diego EMP is a valuable resource for San Diego’s museum community.
FREE for YNPN members - RSVP today!
$10 for non-members* Click here to pay
*Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
We hope to see you in person!
All are invited to join us for this opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
Past Events
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Tuesday, December 06, 2022 at 05:30 PM · 23 rsvps
Duck Foot BrewingAnnual Trivia Night Holiday Party
Cozy up in your favorite ugly or holiday sweater for this year’s YNPN Trivia Night Mixer with special guests from Emerging Museum Professionals!
Mix and mingle with old friends and new faces at our last event of the year. All are invited to join us for this opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
Location: Duck Foot Brewing Co., 8920 Kenamar Dr #210, San Diego, CA 92121
Date: Tuesday, December 6th
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: Free for YNPN members, $5 for non-members
About EMP SD: The mission of San Diego Emerging Museum Professionals (EMP and/or SDEMP) is to facilitate career growth through networking and professional development opportunities. San Diego EMP welcomes members from all fields and is primarily composed of employees, volunteers, and students in their first ten years of a museum-related career. By offering regular meetups, workshops, tours, and other profession-related activities, San Diego EMP is a valuable resource for San Diego’s museum community.
FREE for YNPN members! RSVP below.
$5 for non-members* Click here to pay
*Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
We hope to see you in person!
All are invited to join us for this opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
Event Safety Protocol:
Please review our Covid safety policy here. For questions regarding our Covid Policy, please contact [email protected].
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 06:00 PM · 31 rsvps
Park & Rec in San Diego, CAHalloween Mixer with RALsd at Park & Rec
Get your vampire teeth, broomsticks, and drink your Halloween brews at Park & Rec -San Diego on October 19th at 6pm! Celebrate the spooky season with us and meet young professionals from Rising Arts Leaders of San Diego!
Come early - the first few attendees will receive a free drink ticket!
Where: Park & Rec - 4612 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92116
Date: Wednesday, October 19th
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members
About RAL SD: Rising Arts Leaders of San Diego (RALSD) provides programming, resources, and networking opportunities to emerging arts and culture professionals that build their leadership skills, improve their professional competence, enhance their career progression, and keep them abreast of new developments in the field. The mission of RALSD is to make San Diego an innovative, inspiring, world-class arts leader by fostering a thriving, progressive arts community.
FREE for YNPN members! RSVP below.
$5 for non-members* Click here to pay
*Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
We hope to see you in person!
All are invited to join us for this opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
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Headshot Happy Hour
After a two-year hiatus, YNPN's Headshot Happy Hour event is back and at JuneShine. This annual Headshot Happy Hour event is a networking opportunity for members and non-members alike. There will be a professional photographer that will be taking headshots of the event attendees at JuneShine.
Location: JuneShine Co., 10051 Old Grove Rd, San Diego, CA 92131
Date: Thursday, September 29th
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: $20 for non-members, free for members
FREE for YNPN members! RSVP below.
$20 for non-members* Click here to pay
*Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
We hope to see you in person!
All are invited to join us for this opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
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Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 06:00 PM · 12 rsvps
Virtual Zoom EventBystander Challenge (Part 2) in Partnership with NCRC
Join YNPN San Diego on Thursday, July 21st from 6 - 7:00 pm for the Bystander Challenge (Part 2) in Partnership with the National Conflict Resolution Center.
Colleagues in a work environment often hear comments and witness behaviors that can escalate to the point of harassment. Increasingly, bystanders are being asked to take action because when disrespectful behavior is left unaddressed, it is more likely to escalate into a more serious issue.
In this PART 2 of the Bystander Effect training, the workshop will focus on empowering bystander communication tools to help employees gain confidence in conducting difficult conversations around harassment. We will virtually conduct thoughtful interactive exercises and host reflective conversations to help create a safe space to learn.
This is a free virtual event open to YNPN members and non-members.
We hope to see you there!
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Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 06:00 PM · 31 rsvps
Virtual Zoom EventBystander Challenge (Part 1) in Partnership with NCRC
Join YNPN San Diego on Thursday, June 16th from 6 - 7:00 pm for the Bystander Challenge (Part 1) in Partnership with the National Conflict Resolution Center.
While notices and directives abound in workplaces to raise awareness of what constitutes harassment or discrimination, few programs teach people how to communicate to their coworkers when they perceive red flags. NCRC’s strength is teaching people how to have challenging conversations in ways that demonstrate respect, inclusiveness, and dignity for everyone involved.
This workshop on empowering bystander communication builds on the tools we know work to help employees gain confidence in conducting these conversations. Thoughtful interactive exercises and reflective conversations help create a safe space to learn. Weaving in values clarification and specific communication skills development, NCRC’s bystander workshop gives participants more confidence to react to these situations effectively.
This is a free virtual event open to YNPN members and non-members.
We hope to see you there!
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Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 06:00 PM · 30 rsvps
Virtual Zoom EventArt of Inclusive Communication in Partnership with NCRC
Join YNPN San Diego on Thursday, May 19th from 6 - 7:30 pm for The Art of Inclusive Conversation, a special event with the National Conflict Resolution Center.
This will be an interactive workshop that combines small group discussion, facilitated dialogue, and self-reflective activities where participants explore their own personal and cultural identities and learn how they relate to communication styles.
Participants will learn a model for understanding intercultural (and other identities) awareness and learn skills that help their own development in all kinds of diverse settings. There will be fun, yet provoking exercises to help participants learn about how the unwritten rules we live by are not always universal. Diversity in the fullest sense of the word, including not only race and ethnicity, but also gender, sexual orientation, age, lifestyle, and abilities are explored and valued.
Additionally, a look at how respectful communication can address difficult comments from others that might be considered racist, sexist, ageist, homophobic, or in other ways derogatory to others. All of this is done in a safe and respectful learning environment.
This is a free virtual event open to YNPN members and non-members.
We hope to see you there!
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Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 06:00 PM · 17 rsvps
Civita Park (meet us on the lawn) in San Diego, CALeading with Mindfulness
Join YNPN for an evening of self-care, movement, and connection!
We’re kicking off our transition back to in-person programming with a mindful movement session followed by a discussion around self-care and burnout, and ending with an opportunity to connect with your fellow nonprofit professionals over snacks and drinks.
Join Loretta for a 30-minute mindful movement session. Participants will learn simple yoga-inspired movements that can be integrated into any part of their day—from getting your day started, to getting through the workday, to preparing for a good night’s sleep.
Hosted at San Diego’s Civita Park, this event will be in-person with attendees. Please bring a towel or yoga mat, hat, water, covid-vaccine card*, and a valid ID. We can’t wait to see you there!
Event Safety Protocol:
In an effort to keep all attendees safe, YNPN SD requires participants to provide proof of vaccination upon check-in or a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the event. Mask wearing is optional but highly encouraged.
Please review our Covid safety policy here. For questions regarding our Covid Policy, please contact [email protected].
Featuring:
Loretta Turner
Loretta Turner: Loretta is a San Diego-based certified mindfulness & leadership coach and workplace mindfulness consultant. With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit and wellness sectors, Loretta brings a mindful, people-centered, and mission-driven approach to developing individuals and transforming organizational cultures. Loretta strongly believes that “it only works if you do,” and she’ll always encourage you to put the work in!
FREE for YNPN members! RSVP below.
$10 for non-members* Click here to pay
*Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
We hope to see you in person!
All are invited to join us for this opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 06:00 PM · 23 rsvps
Virtual Event in San Diego, CAIntentions & Connections
Join YNPN for an exciting evening of networking with other nonprofit professionals as you set your personal and professional intentions for 2022!
This virtual event will include an opportunity to develop and discuss your personal and professional goals in a small group setting. Upon registration, please consider which of the following small groups you would like to join, Finding Passion at Work, Continuing Education, Nonprofit Reform, Finding a Mentor, or Transitions and Growth.
We look forward to “seeing” you there!
This event is FREE - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
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Wednesday, December 01, 2021 at 06:00 PM · 9 rsvps
Virtual Event in San Diego, CASmarty (Pajama) Pants: Virtual Trivia Night
Do you have a knack for remembering obscure facts? Can you name all of the top hits from the 90's? Or are you someone that loves to collect fun, new facts? We have just the event for you!
Our coziest event of the year returns - join us for our Virtual Trivia Night with pajamas! YNPN San Diego invites you to our final event of the year taking place on Wednesday, December 1st from 6:00 - 7:30pm.
We’ll kick off the event with a round of trivia hosted by Sunset Trivia and then close out the night with breakout room opportunities to mix and mingle with old friends and new faces. It’s our last event of the year so you don’t want to miss it!
All are invited to join us for this virtual opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
This event is FREE - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
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Thursday, October 07, 2021 at 06:00 PM · 8 rsvps
Virtual Event2021 October Connection Corner
Interested in joining YNPN San Diego? Attend one of our free Connection Corner events to learn more about YNPN San Diego and get answers to your questions. During the event you’ll have the opportunity to talk with a board member and meet other prospective YNPN members involved in our local nonprofit community. Each time, we'll choose a conversation topic related to our industry, values, or current events to discuss.
The theme for October’s gathering is "Principles & Purpose." We invite you to take the FREE PrinciplesYou personality assessment. PrinciplesYou is designed to help you gain the self-awareness and other-awareness that are critical to making good decisions and getting things done. Click this link to access the assessment:
Tip! Be sure to create a profile in order to save your results. During the event, you'll have the opportunity to share the archetypes you are most like, which includes your tendencies, talents, and opportunities for growth. Then, see how you connect with others!
This event is FREE - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 06:00 PM · 21 rsvps
Virtual Event in San Diego, CAMentorship 101
Have you ever wanted a mentor or wanted to be a mentor? Then this event is for you!
Join YNPN San Diego for Mentoring 101 and hear from a panel of nonprofit professionals. We'll discuss what mentoring is, what it's not, the different aspects of mentoring, and how to cultivate great mentorship relationships! Come meet and learn from a panel of talented and inspiring speakers who hold deep and diverse experiences in mentorship.
Featuring:
Jen Nation
Jen Nation currently serves as the Executive Director of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, a nonprofit in National City, CA on an 8-acre outdoor classroom which inspires youth and adults to be healthy and active through organic gardening, environmental stewardship, and nutrition education. Jen is a visionary leader who has over 25-years’ experience in the nonprofit field developing strategic relationships, connecting people to causes they care about, advocating for health equity, environmental justice and rights for women and girls. Jen is the co-chair of the mentorship committee for Women Give San Diego and in her free time enjoys any and all outdoor activities, gardening, and visiting the local farmers market. Jen holds a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s of recreation management from University of Northern Iowa.
Tinesia ConwrightDevoted community leader within the nonprofit and for-profit industries, Tinesia Conwright is a Nonprofit Executive, Career Development Specialist, Certified Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Practitioner, DISC Assessment Certified Coach and Board Certified Coach. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University and her Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management & Leadership from the University of San Diego. Tinesia specializes in leveraging community resources, partnerships, and employment options for underserved youth and families. She launched the Jumpstart Your Career Youth Program at the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) which provides job-readiness and career training to unemployed Opportunity Youth (aged 18-24) living in households receiving federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance from SDHC or are public housing residents. Since 2015 over 650 youth have been served.
Passionate about nurturing the growth of girls and developing them into our future leaders of tomorrow, Tinesia launched her nonprofit, Depositing Empowerment Through Outreach & Urban Redevelopment (DETOUR). The organization provides three youth development programs: The Focused And Naturally Confident Youth (F.A.N.C.Y.) Teen Girls Expo, Leadership Academy, and Scholarship Program which have empowered over 1,000 girls since 2009. DETOUR teaches and mentors teen girls of color in grades 6 - 12 to be themselves by exploring their self-identity, building confidence, participating in career exploration/employment, volunteering/service-based learning and completing a college education.
She currently serves as the Youth Workforce Development Program Manager for the San Diego Housing Commission and the Executive Director for DETOUR (www.Detourempowers.org). She also serves on the following boards; the City of SD Human Relations Commission, the San Diego Police Department Chief’s LGBT Advisory Board, the SD Urban League Young Professionals, and the SDSU African-American Alumni Association.
Rebecca SmithRebecca Smith was appointed to the City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture in 2012, also serving on the Board of Directors for United Way of San Diego from 2011-2020. Her professional experience includes career coaching at Qualcomm, recruitment for Eastridge Workforce Solutions, communications for High Tech High, and executive leadership at San Diego Workforce Partnership. She is presently Career Services Director at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Rebecca won the 2016 honor, "Women Who Mean Business," awarded by the San Diego Business Journal. She is a LEAD San Diego graduate, with a Master of Education, specializing in career management and human resources, from University of San Diego. Rebecca and her husband, Jimmy, live in Mission Hills, and their son, Ezra, graduated from the Naval Academy this year!
FREE for YNPN members! RSVP below.
$15 for non-members* Click here to pay
*Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
We hope to see you on zoom!
All are invited to join us for this virtual opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 05:30 PM · 6 rsvps
Virtual Event2021 August Connection Corner
Join YNPN San Diego on Wednesday, August 18th, at 5:30pm for Connection Corner! This event is a great opportunity to learn more about YNPN San Diego and get answers to any and all of your membership. This event will be hosted by board member, Loretta Turner, who encourages guests to come to the conversation with questions on YNPN’s efforts in the diversity, equity, and inclusion arena. This event is FREE and all are welcome to join! We look forward to connecting with you!
Can’t make it this time? No worries, we’ll be hosting a Connection Corners every quarter as a space to network and build community!
This event is FREE - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 06:00 PM · 24 rsvps
Virtual Event in San Diego, CAART of Inclusive Communication
Join YNPN San Diego on Wednesday, June 30th from 6 - 7:30pm for The Art of Inclusive Communication, a special event with the National Conflict Resolution Center.
In this interactive workshop that combines small group discussion, facilitated dialogue, and self-reflective activities, participants explore our own personal and cultural identities and learn how they relate to communication styles; how these different styles can sometimes be the root of communication breakdown; and, most importantly, how we can learn to recognize when a communication breakdown is happening, so that we can do something about it.
We look at how respectful communication can effectively address difficult, and sometimes inappropriate comments from others. Participants will leave with confidence in navigating tough conversations, in the workplace and beyond. All of this is done in a safe and respectful learning environment.
This workshop is supported by the County of San Diego HHSA, as part of the Live Well Exchange Program. Certificate of completion provided.
This event is FREE - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
All are invited to join us for this virtual opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
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Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 05:30 PM · 8 rsvps
Virtual Event2021 June Connection Corner
Interested in joining YNPN San Diego? Sign up for our free Connection Corner event on June 17th at 5:30pm to learn more about YNPN San Diego and learn about our amazing community. During this time you’ll have the opportunity to talk with a board member and meet other prospective YNPN members involved in our local nonprofit community. Can’t make it this time? No worries, we’ll be hosting a Connection Corners every quarter as a space to network and build community!
This event is FREE - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
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Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 06:00 PM · 26 rsvps
Virtual Event in San Diego, CACrafts, Conservation & Conversation
YNPN San Diego invites you to celebrate Earth Day with us at this virtual happy hour and craft night on Thursday, April 22nd from 6 - 7:30pm.
Instructions for eco-friendly crafts will be shared prior to the event, but participants are welcome to attend and bring their own eco-friendly crafts.
FREE for YNPN members! RSVP below
Suggested $10 donation for non-members - Click HERE to make a donation
*Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 07:00 PM · 5 rsvps
Virtual Event2021 March Connection Corner
Interested in joining YNPN San Diego? Sign up for our free Connection Corner event on March 31st at 7pm to learn more about YNPN San Diego and learn about our amazing community. During this time you’ll have the opportunity to talk with a board member and meet other prospective YNPN members involved in our local nonprofit community. Can’t make it this time? No worries, we’ll be hosting a Connection Corners every quarter as a space to network and build community!
This event is FREE - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 06:00 PM · 44 rsvps
Virtual Event in San Diego, CAHistorical Trauma & COVID-19: Acknowledging the Past to Build Resilience in the Presence
Join YNPN San Diego on Wednesday, March 24th from 6 - 7pm for a special co-hosted event with Breaking Down Barriers!
Our Historical Trauma & COVID-19: Acknowledging the Past to Build Resilience in the Presence workshop will develop a basic understanding of how Historical Trauma impacts future generations and participate in facilitated discussions on mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19. This interactive workshop will be featuring Vanessa Pineda and Gabriela Masuda from the Breaking Down Barriers program at Jewish Family Service.
Breaking Down Barriers is an outreach program that works with underserved communities to talk about mental wellness. Through educational presentations and events, they discuss the stigma of mental health and connect participants to helpful resources. They also do cultural competency training to community members that work with these diverse populations. Breaking Down Barriers want to normalize conversations about mental wellness so everyone can thrive.
Following the presentation, from 7 - 7:30pm, YNPN invites all event participants to stay for discussion and reflection on the program.
Featuring:
Gabriela Masuda (She/Her)
Gabriela Masuda (she/her/hers) is the Outreach Coordinator for the Asian/Pacific Islander Community. She is a multi-generational Japanese American with a background in mental health and working with at-risk youth. She is passionate about holistic mental wellness and creativity as a form of healing. Outside of work, Gabriela enjoys traveling, creative projects, and finding the best food spots in San Diego.
Vanessa Pineda (She/Her)Vanessa Pineda MSW Vanessa Pineda (she/her/hers) is the Outreach Manager and the Outreach Coordinator for the LGBTQIA + Community. She is Cis Gendered a multi-generational Mexican Queer with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She has a background in mental health and vocational rehabilitation. When not at work, she enjoys arranging flowers, tending to her house plants, and baking.
This event is FREE - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
All are invited to join us for this virtual opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 06:00 PM · 50 rsvps
Virtual Event in San Diego, CAIntentions & Connections
Join us in welcoming this new year with fun networking and community building. YNPN San Diego invites you to our first event of the year taking place on Wednesday, February 24th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
We will not only talk through the difference between intention and resolutions but will have the opportunity to set personal and professional intentions in our peer-led discussion groups.
All are invited to join us for this virtual opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
This event is FREE - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
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Wednesday, December 09, 2020 at 05:30 PM · 31 rsvps
Virtual Event in San Diego, CASmarty (Pajama) Pants: Virtual Trivia Night
Do you have a knack for remembering obscure facts? Can you name all of the top hits from the 90's? Or are you someone that loves to collect fun, new facts? We have just the event for you!
Join us for our coziest event of the year - our Virtual Trivia Night with pajamas! YNPN San Diego invites you to our final event of the year taking place on Wednesday, December 9th from 5:30 - 7:00pm.
We’ll kick off the event with a round of trivia hosted by Sunset Trivia and then close out the night with breakout room opportunities to mix and mingle with old friends and new faces. It’s our last event of the year so you don’t want to miss it!
All are invited to join us for this virtual opportunity to meet and network with members of some of San Diego’s most dynamic young professional development organizations.
This event is FREE - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 05:30 PM · 48 rsvps
Virtual Event in San Diego, CAAccess to Experts
It's finally here! Join YNPN San Diego for our 6th annual, signature networking event: Access to Experts!
Have you ever wanted to ask an executive director how they motivate their organization and move their career forward during challenging times? Are you interested in learning tips on how to become a successful leader in your field? Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet and network with top change makers in San Diego - zoom style!
Access to Experts brings together top leaders from San Diego's social sector to share their industry knowledge with you. This year, we are highlighting changemakers in the nonprofit field, finding community leaders with innovative, inclusive practices.
Featured Experts
- Casey Myers, Founder & Executive Director, One Digital World
- Tasreen Khamisa, Executive Director, Tariq Khamisa Foundation
- Dana Toppel, Chief Operating Officer, Jewish Family Service of San Diego
- Jamie Beck, President & Managing Attorney, Free to Thrive
FREE for YNPN members! RSVP below
Suggested $10 donation for non-members - Click here to make a donation
*Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 06:00 PM
Zoom EventSaving Democracy: One Virtual “Ballot Party” at at Time
Join YNPN San Diego & ACLU NextGen on Tuesday, September 22nd for a unique event focused on amplifying our voices in the November election.
With a ballot featuring over a dozen state and local propositions that will have a direct impact on our community, we know it can feel overwhelming. Figuring out what all those props and measures mean is both easier and more fun when you do it with friends, resources, and the perfect drink in hand.
We will give you digital materials covering everything from what the propositions really do to how to make a patriotic mocktail and teach you how to host your own virtual ballot party so you can get all your friends “together” and share the wealth of information while having a great time.
From criminal justice reform, to education funding, to rent control and voting rights, there are many opportunities to support the work and priorities of the ACLU and YNPN with your vote in November. You can multiply the impact of your vote by inspiring your friends to get excited and vote as well!
This event is free - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
YNPN San Diego is proud to partner with ACLU NextGen to help share information about the upcoming ballot and encourage general voter turnout. Any political stance shared as part of the event does not represent the views of YNPN San Diego as an organization
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Behind the Scenes at San Diego Humane Society
Are you interested in learning about local nonprofits and how they operate? Still trying to find your interest and passion in the nonprofit sector? Don't miss this exclusive opportunity for a Behind the Scenes tour of a local nonprofit organization.
Join YNPN San Diego on Thursday, August 27 for our first virtual Behind the Scenes event as we explore and learn about San Diego Humane Society, a local nonprofit that has remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees will hear how SDHS has continued its lifesaving mission to inspire compassion and hope while ensuring the safety of its guests, employees, and volunteers.
Members of the Philanthropy, Volunteer Engagement, and Community Engagement departments will share how their teams are adapting to the current environment and are remaining connected to donors, volunteers, and the community. Attendees will also be treated to a tour of the facilities via Zoom.
Founded in 1880, San Diego Humane Society has helped San Diego become the largest city in the U.S. to keep healthy and treatable animals from being euthanized. In FY2018-2019, they took in nearly 50,000 animals and found homes for 29,717 domestic animals.
This is a FREE event! All are welcome!
Meet the Speakers
Alex Mares is Director of Philanthropy at San Diego Humane Society. Her professional experience includes over 13 years of working in nonprofits, with six of those in fundraising. As a mom to a rambunctious pittie mix, she loves inspiring generosity for the lifesaving work of San Diego’s leading animal welfare organization. She is also proud to serve on the Society’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Alex, an Imperial Valley native, is a volunteer mentor with MANA de San Diego’s Hermanitas program and serves on the City of Chula Vista International Friendship Commission.
Sharleen Eusebio is the Volunteer Program Development Manager for the San Diego Humane Society, where she oversees recruitment, event management, recognition, engagement strategy, and new program development for their volunteer base of over 4,000 individuals. During her time here, she also co-founded SDHS’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Prior to working in animal welfare, Sharleen built her career in the arts and culture sector, working and volunteering in institutions like the San Diego Museum of Man (now the Museum of Us), The Huntington Library, The Getty Villa, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. She previously served on the boards of San Diego’s Cultural Volunteer Managers Council and the San Diego Emerging Museum Professionals. Currently, she volunteers as a guest faculty presenter for Nonprofit Solutions and is involved with the Anti-Defamation League’s Glass Leadership Institute.
Staci Hurley has been a Humane Educator at San Diego Humane Society for four years, leading both onsite and outreach youth programs, including tours, scouts, birthday parties, camps, and visits to school classrooms and community organizations. Staci has always had a passion for working with animals, and prior to coming to SDHS, she volunteered for eight years with rescue groups and had her own dog sitting business. She also taught middle school language arts for 12 years, and being a humane educator has given her the opportunity to combine her love of working with kids and her passion for animal welfare.
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Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 06:00 PM · 27 rsvps
Zoom EventVirtual Summer Recess
Join YNPN San Diego on Thursday, July 30th for Virtual Summer Recess!
Take a break from your normal Zoom routine and connect with YNPN San Diego! Bring your own beverage, grab your favorite snack, and join us for some online Jackbox games and an opportunity to get to know other YNPN members from the comfort of your own home.
Don't miss this chance to socialize with your social sector friends.
This event is free - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
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Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 06:00 PM · 65 rsvps
Zoom EventBreaking Down Barriers: Mental Health & Wellbeing During COVID -19
Join YNPN San Diego on Thursday, May 14th from 6 - 7pm, for our FIRST virtual workshop!
Our Breaking Down Barriers: Mental Health & Wellbeing During COVID-19 workshop will explore self-care strategies and participate in facilitated discussions on mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19. This interactive workshop will be featuring Vanessa Pineda and Gabriela Masuda from the Breaking Down Barriers program at Jewish Family Service.
Breaking Down Barriers is an outreach program that works with underserved communities to talk about mental wellness. Through educational presentations and events, they discuss the stigma of mental health and connect participants to helpful resources. They also do cultural competency training to community members that work with these diverse populations. Breaking Down Barriers want to normalize conversations about mental wellness so everyone can thrive.
Featuring:
Gabriela Masuda (She/Her)
Gabriela is the Outreach Coordinator for the Asian Pacific Islander Community. She is passionate about mental health, women’s empowerment, and creativity as a form of healing. Outside of work Gabriela enjoys running her own calligraphy business, thrifting, and finding the best food spots in the city.
Vanessa Pineda (She/Her)Vanessa is the Outreach Manager and the Outreach Coordinator for the LGBTQ + Community. She has a background in mental health, vocational rehabilitation, and is part of the LGBTQ+ community. When not at work, she enjoys arranging flowers, tending her house plants, and baking.
This event is free - all are welcome to attend!
We hope to see you on zoom!
This is strictly an educational program and we do not provide diagnoses or serve as licensed therapists.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 06:00 PM · 101 rsvps
Park & Rec in San Diego, CALean Into Your Values
You're invited to YNPN San Diego's 2020 kickoff event!
Join us on Wednesday, February 19 from 6pm to 8pm at Park & Rec. We will be networking and hosting a "lean into your values" activity! This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, network with other passionate nonprofit professionals, and learn how YNPN can support you in 2020.
YNPN San Diego will provide you with the materials and tools to identify your core values - beliefs and a priorities that are meaningful to you - reflect on areas where you are living your values, and determine ways that you can better lean into your values, personally and professionally.
We will be providing all necessary materials for this event as well as snacks. Park & Rec has graciously agreed to extend happy hour through 8pm for all in attendance.
All are welcome to attend - we hope to see you there!
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Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 06:00 PM
Societe Brewing Company in San Diego, CAGather: A Collective Mixer
Join YNPN San Diego, in partnership with San Diego Emerging Museum Professionals (EMP) and Rising Arts Leaders (RAL) San Diego, on Thursday, November 14 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Societe Brewing Company for our November event, Gather: A Collective Mixer. This is the event you’ve been waiting for: three of San Diego’s most influential networking and professional development groups are joining forces for an end of the year mixer.
We invite our members (and potential new members!) to meet and network with nonprofit and museum professionals, arts administrators, and local artists. Come for the great company and stay for the raffle prizes! This is an event you don’t want to miss.
Click HERE to RSVP
About the Networking Groups:
Rising Arts Leaders (RAL) San Diego: Rising Arts Leaders of San Diego provides professional development, leadership training, and fosters connections for San Diego Arts workers and artists through grants, seminars, workshops, mentorship programs, and networking events.
San Diego Emerging Museum Professionals (EMP): The mission of San Diego Emerging Museum Professionals is to facilitate career growth through networking and professional development opportunities. San Diego EMP welcomes members from all fields and is primarily composed of employees, volunteers, and students in their first ten years of a museum-related career. By offering regular meetups, workshops, tours, and other profession-related activities, San Diego EMP is a valuable resource for San Diego’s museum community.
Cost:
This event is FREE - All are welcome!
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Tuesday, November 05, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 8 rsvps
Eclipse Chocolate Bar & Bistro in San Diego, CANovember Connection Corner
This event is FREE and open to the public! All are welcome!
We hope to see you there!
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Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 35 rsvps
Eclipse Chocolate in San Diego, CAOvercoming the Burnout Blues
Join YNPN for a members-only, self-care session to battle those burnout blues. Those of us in the nonprofit sector commit\ to doing important work because we care. But our jobs are hard. They can be mentally draining and emotionally exhausting. We shouldn't let burnout block us from the work we love, so what can we do to take better care of ourselves? YNPN is bringing you a workshop aimed at giving you the space to have a real discussion about compassion fatigue, with self-care tips to help you along the way.
Facilitated by a Licensed Therapist, our group discussion format will help connect you to your peers, and help you find support from the people who understand what you're going through.
Facilitator:
Jennifer Haggerty, MA, LMFT
Jennifer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been working in the mental health field for over 12 years. Currently she works for a nonprofit residential home where children and teens, ages 6-17, reside. Her clients present with severe emotional and behavioral problems and often have multiple diagnoses. Jennifer has extensive experience providing individual, family, and group therapy, as well as child advocacy and case management. She is currently working to become a Registered Play Therapist and to expand into private practice.
"My job is challenging but rewarding and every day my clients show me how amazing and resilient human beings can be."
Cost:
This event is FREE for YNPN San Diego Members!
Members Only* - or purchase membership at the door.
Not a member? CLICK HERE to become a member today and to RSVP for this exclusive event!
Before attending, review our informed consent:
Agreement for Workshop / Informed Consent
Benefits and Risks of Workshop
Participating in a workshop may result in a number of benefits, including but not limited to, reduced stress and anxiety, improved interpersonal relationships, increased comfort in your work setting, and increased self-confidence. Participating in a workshop may also involve some discomfort, including remembering and discussing unpleasant events, feelings, and experiences. The discussion may evoke strong feelings of sadness, anger, fear, etc. There may be times in which the workshop facilitator will challenge participant perceptions and assumptions, and offer different perspectives. The issues presented by participation may result in unintended outcomes. There are no guarantees about what you will experience, or if you will feel improved. This workshop is not intended to be a therapy session. If the participant feels the need to explore issues further, it is recommended that the participant seeks additional support. Additional support may include, but is not limited to, support groups, counseling, and/or individual therapy.
Confidentiality
The information discussed in this workshop is generally confidential and will not be released to any third party by YNPNsd or the workshop facilitator except where required by law. Exceptions to confidentiality include, but are not limited to, reporting child, elder, and/or dependent adult abuse, serious threats of violence towards a reasonably identifiable victim, or when the participant is a danger to themselves or the person or property of another.
Acknowledgement
By submitting their RSVP, the participant acknowledges that they have reviewed and fully understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The participant agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and consents to participate in the workshop. Moreover, participant agrees to hold YNPNsd and the workshop facilitator free and harmless from any claims, demands, or suits for damages from any injury or complications whatsoever that may result from participating in this workshop. Additionally, all participants agree to abide by YNPNsd's Code of Conduct.
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Tuesday, October 01, 2019 at 06:00 PM
IsaBella Pizzeria in San Diego, CAOctober Connection Corner
This event is FREE and open to the public! All are welcome!
We hope to see you there!
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Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 78 rsvps
San Diego Humane Society Loomis Auditorium in San Diego, CAAccess to Experts
Join YNPN San Diego for our 5th annual, signature networking event: Access to Experts!
Have you ever wanted to ask an executive director how they landed their dream job? Are you interested in learning the tips and tricks for being a successful leader in your field? Access to Experts brings together top leaders from San Diego's social sector to share their industry knowledge with you.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet and network with top change makers in San Diego! Food and drinks will be provided.
Featured Experts
Kent Lee, Executive Director, Pacific Arts Movement
Armand King, COO, Paving Great Futures
Nancy Maldonado, CEO, Chicano Federation
Rebecca Tall Brown, Founder, Office of Awesome
Angela Titus, Associate Director, Brand & Communications, San Diego Zoo
Don Wells, CEO, Just In Time for Foster YouthLearn more about our experts here.
FREE for YNPN members! RSVP below.
$25 for non-members* ($30 at the door). Click here to pay
*Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
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Tuesday, September 03, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 9 rsvps
Working Class (North Park) in San Diego, CASeptember Connection Corner
Visit our blog to learn more about our board members: https://www.ynpnsandiego.org/blog
This event is FREE and open to the public! All are welcome!
We hope to see you there!
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Tuesday, August 06, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 8 rsvps
Soda & Swine (Liberty Station location) in San Diego, CAAugust Connection Corner
This event is FREE and open to the public! All are welcome!
We hope to see you there!
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Friday, August 02, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 51 rsvps
Balboa Park Botanical Building and Lily Pond in San Diego, CASummer Recess + Food Truck Friday!
Summer Recess is BACK and even better! This year, we are combining our summer social event with Balboa Park's Food Truck Friday!
Join YNPN San Diego on Friday August 2nd at Balboa Park to unwind, play lawn games, and just relax with other young professionals.
School is out for the summer! But we know your work hasn't slowed down. Between work, professional development events, networking mixers, volunteer opportunities, and more - you need a BREAK.
Don't miss this chance to unplug with your social sector friends. Snacks will be provided, but don't forget to BYOB (no glass per Park rules) and take advantage of the awesome food trucks that are part of Food Truck Friday at Balboa Park. Games will include Giant Jenga, Corn Hole, Twister, Ladder Toss, Ring Toss, Kan Jam, (optional) Networking Bingo, and more!
This is a FREE Event - All are Welcome!
A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Click here to contribute to our program.
We can't wait to see you for some fun in the sun at YNPN San Diego's Summer Recess!
*Ample parking available surrounding Balboa Park.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 24 rsvps
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank in San Diego, CABehind the Scenes with San Diego Food Bank
Are you interested in learning about local nonprofits and how they operate? Still trying to find your interest and passion in the nonprofit sector? Don't miss this exclusive members only opportunity for a Behind the Scenes tour of a local nonprofit organization.
This month's tour takes us to Miramar where we will explore the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County. Last year, the Food Bank distributed 28 million pounds of food, and the Food Bank serves, on average, 350,000 people per month in San Diego County.
President and CEO James Floros, will lead us on our tour. Learn not only about what the food bank does, but also learn more about how a local nonprofit can have a successful social enterprise component to it.
This is a FREE event! All are welcome!
About James Floros:
James Floros joined the San Diego Food Bank from the Burn Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing fire and burn injuries and deaths, where he served as executive director and CEO from 1992 to 2012. Before that, Jim served as director of community relations at the world headquarters of Project Concern International, a development agency that provides clean drinking water and immunizations in the poorest regions of the world.Since taking over as president and CEO, Jim has presided over a major expansion of Food Bank programs, cutting-edge facility improvements, an increase in the number of people served by the Food Bank every month from 320,000 to 350,000, and led major food drive, fundraising and marketing campaigns.
In 2013, Jim founded the Food Bank’s signature fundraising event, our annual Chefs, Cork & Craft Gala, which is held at the Food Bank’s warehouse every year. And he significantly expanded our annual San Diego Blues Festival that takes place in September at the downtown San Diego waterfront. In addition, Jim created the Food Bank’s Leadership Council, a grassroots membership body that helps the Food Bank with fundraising, external promotion, and events.
Jim oversaw the funding and construction of the Food Bank’s Recycling & Composting Center located at the rear of the Food Bank’s warehouse facility. The center will prevent 600,000 pounds of waste from going to local landfills every year and will save $25K in annual landfill fees. The center takes the Food Bank one step closer to becoming a net-zero waste organization since all food waste processed by the center is turned into compost and donated to local community gardens.
Jim also oversaw the establishment of a 9,000 sq. ft. Volunteer & Events Center and a $1 million solar energy installation on the Food Bank’s rooftop consisting of 1,400 solar panels, making the Food Bank energy independent and saving the organization $120,000 in annual energy costs.
Jim led the Food Bank’s acquisition of the North County Food Bank through an agreement brokered with its former parent organization, North County Community Services. In 2015, the San Diego Food Bank assumed full control of the North County Food Bank’s hunger-relief programs, staff, truck fleet, and its warehouse facility in San Marcos. The acquisition doubled the Food Bank’s outreach and services in North County and brought added efficiency and greater resources to hunger-relief services for individuals and families in need.
Since Jim’s arrival at the Food Bank he has moved the focus of the organization from simply “food banking” to comprehensive “nutrition banking” in order to fight nutrition-related disease – especially among the children we serve because nutrition-related disease is linked to poverty, and children who are hungry struggle to learn. Without an education, “food insecure” children will struggle to succeed in life and continue the cycle of poverty.
Under Jim’s leadership, the Food Bank distributed more than 7 million pounds of fresh produce to families in need this past fiscal year, and the Food Bank is distributing more fresh, healthy food to more families than ever before.
Parking Note: Parking is available directly in front of the building or in the lot that's straight ahead as you enter the cul-de-sac. There is a Volunteer Entrance on the corner of the building - please do not use that door. Instead, continue around towards the front of the building where you will see the large Food Bank logo overhead. Upon entering the facility, please check-in with the receptionist and you will be guided to the conference room.
Please be sure to wear closed toe shoes, as it is a safety requirement for touring the warehouse.
This is a FREE event! All are welcome!
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Thursday, June 06, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 43 rsvps
Kairoa Brewing Company in San Diego, CAHeadshot Happy Hour
Maybe it's time to touch up that headshot picture in your bio, or even your LinkedIn photo? There are multiple studies that suggest hiring managers refer to your profile photo first to determine whether or not you land the job.
We love bringing San Diego's nonprofit professionals opportunities and tools like this to advance their careers and network with the city's leading nonprofit professionals. Come polished and looking your best for your photo op!YNPN members are invited to our Members Only Mixer featuring FREE professional headshots with guest photographer Rich Soublet! Rich has over 12 years of expertise specializing in headshots. Check out his work here.
Getting to sit one on one with somebody, learn about them, and then bring that person out in the photo is amazing to me." - Rich Soublet
Not a member? Purchase your annual $50 YNPN membership today for a free headshot—a $300 value—and access to other professional development events and opportunities! Please note attendees will need to arrive before 7pm in order to reserve their headshot timeslot.
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER TODAY TO RSVP FOR THIS EXCLUSIVE EVENT
COST
Members Only, or purchase membership at the door.IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Thank you for your interest in Headshot Happy Hour! Please be aware that we cannot guarantee a photo slot after the first 35 registrations. We would still love for you to attend, and additional slots may become available as time permits.
If you have additional questions please reach out to [email protected]
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June Connection Corner
This event is FREE and open to the public! All are welcome!
We hope to see you there!
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Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 36 rsvps
211 San Diego in San Diego, CAKnow Your Rights
Navigating human resources and negotiating benefits can be intimidating. We get it! YNPN San Diego is here to help you be competitive in the workplace, equipping you with information to exercise your rights. Whether you're looking for a new job, considering a promotion, or just want an HR overview, we've got you covered.
HR expert Brent Beavers, Employee Engagement Coordinator at the San Diego Humane Society, will help us gain a better understanding of topics like exempt vs. nonexempt laws, paid time off, and common misconceptions around employee rights and privileges. Learn how to navigate delicate questions in the interview process, like asking for salary range and negotiating an offer. Also, get tips on how to turn down offers without burning bridges.
Be your biggest advocate - Join YNPN San Diego to learn what you need to know about HR and how it impacts you.
Brent Beavers is a native Californian who began exploring the Human Resources field in 2016. Brent currently works at San Diego Humane Society as an Employee Engagement Coordinator. As part of the HR team, Brent primarily supports the recruiting, onboarding, and separation functions and manages personnel files and employee changes. He also assists with HR metrics and analytics, compliance, and worker's compensation. Brent is wrapping up his final classes for the Human Resource Management Certificate program at UCSD Extension. Brent holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Stage Management from The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago and was previously involved in San Diego's theatre industry. He worked with many companies around San Diego, including The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, Cygnet Theatre, and San Diego Musical Theatre. In his spare time, Brent enjoys tap dancing, hiking, volunteering, and game nights.
This event is FREE for members
$10 for non-members*
CLICK HERE TO PAY
*Not a member? Join today for only $50 to gain unlimited access to professional development and networking opportunities all year long!
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Tuesday, May 07, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 3 rsvps
Tender Greens in San Diego, CAMay Connection Corner
This event is FREE and open to the public! All are welcome!
We hope to see you there!
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Behind the Scenes with MAAC
Are you interested in learning about local nonprofits and how they operate? Still trying to find your interest and passion in the nonprofit sector? Don't miss this opportunity for our very first Behind the Scenes tour of a local nonprofit organization.
This month's tour takes us to Chula Vista where we will explore MAAC, an amazing nonprofit that has been around since 1965 and continues to be dedicated to maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. Arnulfo Manriquez, President and CEO, will give YNPN members an exclusive private tour of MAAC's school and community building with an opportunity for Q&A and networking after the tour. Light refreshments will be provided.
Arnulfo Manriquez serves as President & CEO of MAAC, a nonprofit organization providing Leadership, Advocacy and Community Services in the County of San Diego. He has served in executive leadership positions for the past eleven years and has worked in the nonprofit sector for the past 25 years. Arnulfo has dedicated his career working directly with underserved individuals, households and communities of San Diego by maximizing self-sufficiency. This year, MAAC is celebrating 53 years of service and has been a leading advocacy organization in the areas of Housing, Education, Health and Career Pathways. Arnulfo’s experience has focused on Community and Economic Development, Affordable Housing, Strategic Planning and Education programs throughout the San Diego Community.Arnulfo presently serves as a Board member of UNIDOS US (formerly NCLR), a nationwide nonprofit advocacy organization and as Chair of the Board for Housing California, a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization; as well as Treasurer of the board for the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Arnulfo is also the president of the board of Urban Council Development, Inc. a nonprofit affordable housing development organization. Mr. Manriquez has recently become a member of UCSD’s Chancellor’s Community Advisory Board.
Arnulfo holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Studies and Planning from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD, 1993) and a Masters of Arts degree in Leadership and Non-Profit Management from the University of San Diego (USD, 2005). As a first generation immigrant who grew up in San Diego, Arnulfo understands firsthand the challenges faced by under-represented communities and is committed to ensuring opportunities for self-sufficiency and safety for families who need it most.
This is a FREE event! All are welcome!
Not a member? Join today for only $50 to gain unlimited access to professional development and networking opportunities all year long!
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Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 31 rsvps
Habitat for Humanity in San Diego, CALeading from the Middle
They say it's lonely at the top - but have you ever tried leading from the middle? Do you often find yourself managing up and below? Does it feel like you have no one to talk to?
Fear not - our panel of middle leadership experts will share their tips and tricks for managing up and down your organization, how to get ahead without getting in trouble, and being a support system to those who are still finding their nonprofit wings.
Moderator: Anya Delacruz, Associate Executive Director, Elderhelp
Meet the Panelists:
Kimberly Castillo, Food Procurement Supervisor, San Diego Food BankKimberly is the Food Procurement Supervisor for the San Diego Food Bank, working as the primary point person for all food donations to the food bank, including food drives, corporate food donations, and the Food Rescue program.
An alumna of the University of California, San Diego, Kimberly earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies. Directly after her studies, Kimberly joined AmeriCorps as a means of serving San Diego's vulnerable populations. After having served a year in working with the local refugee population, Kimberly transitioned to a job that could still help the City Heights region but from more of a food security standpoint. Before her current position, Kimberly used her personal time to advocate for and better understand diverse populations, particularly those considered to be most socially vulnerable; she works to find the strengths in commonly-overlooked populations and urges society to become more welcoming and understanding. In her free time Kimberly enjoys boxing, cooking, and exploring San Diego’s wonderful eateries and drinkeries.
Kevin Lohmann, Marketing & Communications Specialist, Volunteers of AmericaKevin is a non-profit and arts marketer who eats, sleeps, and breathes San Diego. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from CSU Bakersfield and promptly returned home to earn an MBA from San Diego State University. During his career, he has worked at some of the county's premier artistic institutions, including The Old Globe and San Diego Repertory Theatre. He currently works as the Communications & Marketing Specialist for Volunteers of America Southwest. Additionally, Kevin provides part-time marketing support for The Accio! Box, a Harry Potter-themed subscription box. In his spare time, Kevin runs a Harry Potter-focused YouTube channel, and spends most every weekend in his kitchen, baking.
Kristen Mihalko, Senior Manager, Programs and Special Events, Balboa Park Cultural PartnershipKristen Mihalko has worked in the non-profit sector for 8 years mainly in program development and coordination. As an advocate for career development and personal growth, she volunteers her time as the Treasurer for YNPN San Diego and Rising Arts Leaders San Diego. She is currently earning a certificate in Arts and Culture Leadership at the University of San Diego.
Kristen is the Senior Manager of Programs and Special Events for the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa in Family Resources with a certificate in Women’s Studies and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communications from National University.
Anya Delacruz, Associate Executive Director of ElderHelpAnya Delacruz has her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Central Connecticut State University. Anya has over 15 years of experience working with the older adult population, and over 13 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector. Anya joined ElderHelp in 2008 as an Intake Specialist providing resources and information to older adults, their families, and the community. Throughout her time at ElderHelp, Anya took on a variety of roles that include providing direct services to clients, supervising staff and managing programs, and conducting marketing and outreach activities.
In 2014, Anya became the Associate Executive Director where she oversees the organization's day-to-day operations, is responsible for developing and overseeing programs and services, and works to develop relationship s and partnership that advance the organization's mission. Anya is a member of the Fieldstone Leadership Network and has been on YNPN's programming committee for over 3 years.
FREE for YNPN members!
$10 for non-members* CLICK HERE TO PAY*Not a member? Join today for only $50 to gain unlimited access to professional development and networking opportunities all year long!
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 06:00 PM · 40 rsvps
Isa.Bella Pizzeria in San Diego, CAManifest Your Best
Join YNPN San Diego on Wednesday, February 27 from 6pm to 8pm at Isa.Bella Pizzeria as we kick off 2019 with networking and vision boarding. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, network with other passionate nonprofit professionals, and learn how YNPN can support you in 2019.
We encourage you to visualize what you would like to accomplish in 2019 by creating your very own Vision Board. Roll up your sleeves, grab some magazines, and take some time to create a collage of images and words that inspire you, motivate you, and remind you WHY you do what you do every day. We hope to see you there!
We will be providing poster boards for all in attendance who wish to create a vision board along with limited art supplies and magazines available. If available, please bring your own magazines and art supplies to create your board.
Please consider a small donation of $5 with your RSVP to help us fund our free to low-cost programming throughout 2019.
Or, become a YNPN member for unlimited access to our upcoming programs. Join today!
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Impactful Presentations
Are you nervous about your next big presentation? Do you know how to engage your audience and make a lasting impact? And should you use a powerpoint?! Research shows that public speaking is one of the most common forms of social anxiety. Fortunately, we can overcome our presentation jitters and captivate our audience with some practice and simple tricks!
Join YNPN San Diego on Thursday, November 8th to learn how to give an effective and impactful presentation from Erik Caldwell, expert public speaker and Director of the Economic Development Department at the City of San Diego.
Erik will show attendees how to craft the perfect presentation, including tips on:
- Where to start
- Choosing a structure
- How to make it personal
- Choosing impactful images
- How to prepare
- Body language
FREE for YNPN members! RSVP below.
$10 for non-members* CLICK HERE TO PAY*Not a member? Join today for only $50 to gain unlimited access to professional development and networking opportunities all year long!
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Friday, October 19, 2018 at 04:30 PM · 17 rsvps
Ballast Point Home Brew Mart in San Diego, CAEPIP & YNPN San Diego Happy Hour
YNPN San Diego and Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) are getting together to discuss what we learned at the USD Nonprofit Summit and to enjoy some Friday fun and relaxation. Join us immediately following the Summit across from campus at the Ballast Point Tasting Room. First round is on EPIP!
This event is open to EPIP and YNPN San Diego members and alumni only. Become a member today!
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Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 06:00 PM · 33 rsvps
Park & Rec in San Diego, CAHeadshot Happy Hour
YNPN members are invited to our Members Only Mixer featuring FREE professional headshots with guest photographer Rich Soublet! Rich has over 12 years of expertise specializing in headshots. Check out his work here.
Not a member? Purchase your annual $50 YNPN membership today for a free headshot—a $300 value—and access to other professional development events and opportunities! Please note attendees will need to arrive before 7pm in order to reserve their headshot timeslot.
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER TODAY TO RSVP FOR THIS EXCLUSIVE EVENT
Getting to sit one on one with somebody, learn about them, and then bring that person out in the photo is amazing to me." - Rich Soublet
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Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 06:00 PM · 62 rsvps
City Heights Weingart Library, Community Room in San Diego, CALearn to Earn
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Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 06:00 PM · 25 rsvps
Balboa Park Botanical Building and Lily Pond in San Diego, CAYNPN Summer Recess Social
Can you believe we are more than halfway through 2018? School is out for the summer, but we know your work hasn't slowed down. Between work, professional development events, networking mixers, volunteer opportunities, and more - you need a BREAK.
Join YNPN San Diego on Thursday, July 26th at Balboa Park to unwind, play lawn games, and just relax with other young professionals.
All attendees will be entered into a chance to win a door prize. Prizes include a free month of yoga at Pilgrimage of the Heart, YNPN swag items, and FREE annual YNPN membership!
Don't miss this chance to unplug with your social sector friends. Snacks will be provided, but don't forget to BYOB (no glass per Park rules).
See you soon at YNPN San Diego's Summer Recess!
Cost: Free, with a $5 suggested donation. Click here to contribute to our program!
Ample parking available.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 06:00 PM · 45 rsvps
2-1-1 San Diego in San Diego, CAAccess to Experts
Join YNPN San Diego for our signature networking event: Access to Experts!
Have you ever wanted to ask an executive director how they landed their dream job? Are you interested in learning the tips and tricks for being a successful leader in your field? Access to Experts brings together top leaders from San Diego's social sector to share their industry knowledge with you.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet and network with top change makers in San Diego! Food and drinks will be provided.
FREE for YNPN members! RSVP below.
$25 for non-members* ($30 at the door). Click here to pay*Not a member? Join today to gain unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events for the year. Don't know if you're a member? Contact [email protected]!
Featured Experts
Linda Caballero Sotelo, Executive Director of the New Americans Museum
Ben Cartwright, Director of Community Outreach at the San Diego LGBT Community Center
Jonathan Castillo, Regional Director of People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
Theresa Cunningham, Vice President of Reality Changers
Steve Eldred, Senior Program Manager at The California Endowment
Jennifer Gilmore, CEO of Kitchens For Good
Arnulfo Manriquez, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty (MAAC)
Lydia Moreno, Deputy Director of the City of San Diego Economic Development Department
Judi Sanzo, President and CEO of Rancho Coastal Humane SocietyMore to be announced soon...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 06:00 PM · 15 rsvps
Caffe Calabria, Roasting Room in San Diego, CAFood For Thought: Made to Stick
YNPN San Diego presents Food for Thought (formerly Book Club) featuring a discussion on Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, by authors Chip and Dan Heath.
In Made to Stick, Chip and Dan Heath reveal the anatomy of ideas that stick and explain ways to make ideas stickier, such as applying the human scale principle, using the Velcro Theory of Memory, and creating curiosity gaps. Along the way, we discover that sticky messages of all kinds—from the infamous “kidney theft ring” hoax to a coach’s lessons on sportsmanship to a vision for a new product at Sony—draw their power from the same six traits.
Made to Stick will transform the way you communicate. It’s a fast-paced tour of success stories (and failures): the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who drank a glass of bacteria to prove a point about stomach ulcers; the charities who make use of the Mother Teresa Effect; the elementary-school teacher whose simulation actually prevented racial prejudice.
Made to Stick shows us the vital principles of winning ideas—and tells us how we can apply these rules to making our own messages stick.
So how does this fit into our roles in the nonprofit sector? Our ideas and strategies may be able to solve problems and change lives, but can we make them stick? Join us on May 30th to discuss!
No time to read? No problem! Just come ready to converse!
COST: Free, with a $5 suggested donation. Click here to donate today!
Donations made online will be charged a .46 cent processing fee, thank you for understanding.
FREE food will be provided.
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Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 06:00 PM · 22 rsvps
211 San Diego in San Diego, CASan Diego's Next Top Applicant
Have you been spending hours studying resume tips and cover letter templates? We know the career search can be daunting. It's time to close your computer and let our experts share what will really get you that interview in 2018!
Join YNPN San Diego on Thursday, April 26th as we bring three esteemed career development professionals together to share the latest tricks of the trade. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose two of three in-depth workshops to improve their resumes, cover letters, or LinkedIn profiles.
Our panelists include:
- Taryell Simmons, Internship / Job Developer at Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community Colleg
- Liliane Lendvai, Operations Manager at Blair Search Partners LLC
- Leilany Lima, Training Specialist at San Diego Workforce Partnership
Bring your resume or cover letter, or let our experts help you start from scratch. You're guaranteed to leave feeling confident in your ability to land the job of your dreams!
FREE for members! Aren't sure if you're a member? Email [email protected]!
NEW REDUCED PRICE!
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Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 06:00 PM · 45 rsvps
Volunteers of America Southwest in San Diego, CAHow to Be An Everyday Ally
Join YNPN San Diego on Tuesday, March 27 from 6pm to 8pm at Volunteers of America Southwest (3530 Camino del Rio North, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92108) to participate in the Bystander & Ally Intervention training facilitated by CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) San Diego.
In fall of 2017, CAIR San Diego began providing Bystander & Ally Intervention Training to help the greater San Diego community better deal with the animosity-filled climate many in our country were facing. The bystander effect is a psychological phenomenon that often prevents people from intervening on behalf of victims of harassment, assault, or other criminal activity. Through training in non-violent intervention methods and role playing in practice scenarios, trainees learn the methods and techniques to circumvent the powerful social pressure to stay silent. In this training, you will learn how to tackle issues of Islamophobia, Racism, LGBT&Q Discrimination and Misogyny. Learn more about the great work CAIR San Diego is doing in the community
Cost: Free for members and non-members
We are limited to 40 seats at the event so please RSVP today.
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Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 06:00 PM · 40 rsvps
Park & Rec in San Diego, CAYNPN 10th Anniversary Happy Hour
Whether you’re a seasoned nonprofit professional or are aspiring to be, San Diego YNPN has been your network for ten years now!
YNPN is celebrating its 10th anniversary and it just wouldn't be a party without you! Join us for our very first event of the new year on February 22nd at Park and Rec from 6-8pm.
Enjoy happy hour prices, meet other passionate professionals, and learn how YNPN can support you in 2018!
Please consider a small donation of $5 or less with your RSVP to help us fund our free to low-cost programming throughout 2018. A $5 donation also gets you access to EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR!
Pre-pay your donation here: http://www.ynpnsandiego.org/anniversary_happy_hourPre-pay your donation here: Click here to pay
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Wednesday, November 08, 2017 at 06:00 PM · 20 rsvps
IsaBella Artisan Pizzeria & Craft Beer Garden in San Diego, CACombating Compassion Fatigue
The time has come for us to acknowledge that we need to take care of ourselves. Those of us in the nonprofit sector give our time, our energy, and our hearts to helping those in need. However, when you give all of yourself to others, who takes care of you?
Compassion Fatigue is “a state experienced by those caring for and helping people or animals in distress; it is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped to the degree that it can create a secondary traumatic stress for the helper."
We're bringing you a mental-health-focused workshop led by psychiatrist Dr. Wendy Khentigan, which will tackle this crucial and often overlooked occupational hazard in the nonprofit sector. Those who attend will learn to define compassion fatigue, recognize symptoms, identify who is at risk, and take steps to help those suffering (especially themselves). Participants will have the opportunity to take a self-assessment, reflect and connect with the positive aspects of their work, and create a self-care plan during the session.
FREE for YNPN members and $10 for non-members. If you aren't a member yet, consider upgrading your ticket for $15 more to become a YNPN member for a year! Click here to make your payment
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About the Speaker
Wendy A. Khentigan, M.D. is a psychiatrist in private practice since 1994. She graduated from New York Medical College and completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of California San Diego. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has spoken on the topic of Compassion Fatigue at Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Business of Saving Lives conference and has led workshops on understanding, recognizing, and addressing compassion fatigue. Dr. Khentigan devotes her free time serving as a Board member for the Foundation for Animal Care and Education. -
Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 06:00 PM · 36 rsvps
United Way of San Diego in San Diego, CATime to Talk Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Join YNPN San Diego for another frank discussion on equity, diversity, and inclusion. We all know it's been a divisive year full of "us vs them" rhetoric. It's time to crack this issue open and talk about how systemic inequality, prejudices, and implicit biases are influencing society at large and specifically, the social sector.This event will feature experts who will share their experiences and provide some tips and tricks for us all to be better advocates for equity in our daily lives and workplaces. Come with an open mind and be ready to challenge your assumptions.Moderator: Ashley Rodriguez, Development Coordinator, Center for Policy InitiativesPanelists:- Ian Gordon, Executive Director, San Diego Youth Development Office
- Mejgan Afshan, Public Affairs and Policy Coordinator, CAIR
- Jennifer Eve Thorn, Executive Artistic Director, MOXIE Theatre
Cost:
FREE RSVP with suggested donation of $10 at the door
Mejgan Afshan is a native of beautiful San Diego, California and has been involved in supporting progressive issues at the local, state and national level for over a decade. Before joining CAIR San Diego she most recently served the newly resettled immigrant and refugee community at the International Rescue Committee in San Diego. Her commitment and passion for progress is evident in her experience and she believes in the power of the people. Since her time at San Francisco State University receiving a B.A. in International Relations she has continued to shift the paradigm in engaging Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian and various other marginalized groups into organizing and self-advocacy. She has worked on several political campaigns, for the Barona Band of Mission Indians Tribal Council, the San Diego Democratic Party, former Mayor Gavin Newsom and then Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Because of her love of art she is a regular cultural consultant on multimedia and theater projects while avidly supporting inclusive artistic freedom.
Jennifer Eve Thorn is one of the founders and Executive Artistic Director of MOXIE Theatre, the only theatre in Southern California dedicated to producing women's work. She received her BA in Theatre from the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico. After university, Ms. Thorn moved to New York to work with the renowned Off-Broadway Vineyard Theatre as assistant to the general manager. In 2001, Thorn returned to her hometown of San Diego to take a position at the San Diego Repertory Theatre. In May of 2003 Thorn’s adaptation of the national best seller First They Killed My Father was staged and produced at the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art to raise funds for Land Mine Victims in Cambodia, raising an astounding $500,000 for the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation. Thorn is also the director and co-creator of A Lesson For Life. Recently she was awarded a Global Leadership Award from The Young President’s Organization for this groundbreaking educational theatre experience. She developed the “MOXIE Theatre Immersion” program, designed to incorporate the art of theatre into the world of corporate strategic planning to facilitate team building and communication with major brands like Disney, Pixar. In 2012, Ms. Thorn was nominated for San Diego Magazine’s Woman of the Year Award.
As Director, Ian Gordon is responsible for advancing the mission of San Diego Youth Development Office (YDO) to support positive youth development strategies that improve outcomes by connecting, convening and engaging stakeholders and their resources to advance the health and economic wellbeing of San Diego’s children, youth, families, and communities. He has held positions of increasing responsibility in Federal contracting, organizational and non-profit management, community and workforce development, social science research, and business. An expert in human development, Ian is knowledgeable of the neighborhood, cultural, physical, and psycho-social factors necessary for the healthy development of children and youth. For twenty years, he has applied social science theory, research, and best practice to a variety of initiatives and programs that have resulted in improved behavioral, educational, and employment outcomes for children and youth.In addition to being Director, Ian is the San Diego region’s site lead for a national initiative to address the policy and systems barriers that have led to the increasing number of Opportunity Youth (16 to 24-year-olds who are not connected – or insufficiently connected – to education or employment). As a result, a cross-sector collaborative of public, private, and community-based organizations, foundations, and businesses are involved in addressing high school dropout, post-secondary training, and credentialing and employment in life-sustaining careers in three local districts. Under Ian’s leadership, YDO is the backbone organization for the San Diego Youth Opportunity Pathways Initiative (PATHWAYS) which utilizes a collective impact framework to effect policy and systems change.Ian has served on boards and committees including the San Diego Workforce Investment Board’s Youth Council Resource Committee, Linked Learning San Diego, San Diego County Juvenile Justice Comprehensive Strategy Task Force, California Endowment’s Building Healthy Communities, California Opportunity Youth Network, City Heights Partnership for Children’s Leadership Table, Open Places San Diego, San Diego Alternatives to Incarceration Core Team, San Diego Trauma Informed Guide Team and National Youth Employment Coalition.Ian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Howard University, and a Master’s degree in Human Development from The Pennsylvania State University. -
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 06:00 PM · 30 rsvps
Mission Edge in San Diego, CAFood for Thought: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
YNPN San Diego presents Food for Thought: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, featuring a discussion on the famous leadership fable by Patrick Lencioni.
There are five dysfunctions that are at the very heart of why teams — even the best ones — often struggle. They are: 1) Absence of Trust, 2) Fear of Conflict, 3) Lack of Commitment, 4) Avoidance of Accountability, and 5) Inattention to Results. Lencioni outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team.
Take a crack at this easy and fun read, skim the book summary below, or simply show up ready to engage in lively conversation. The choice is yours! We'll start the evening with 30 mins of networking plus food and drinks.
Cost: Free!
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Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 06:00 PM · 38 rsvps
211 San DiegoAdulting 101: Personal Finance
Does retirement planning freak you out? Confused about the differences between a "401K", "401B", and "Roth" account? Worried about how to work in the nonprofit sector and still save for the future? We know the struggle.
That's why Thomas Schenck of New York Life Insurance Company and Ciano Villaquiran, CFP & ChFC with MassMutual Financial Group will be presenting on what to do if 1) your employer offers a retirement account, or 2) your employer does not offer a retirement account. At this event, you'll pick the track that best describes your situation for a choose-your-own-adventure experience. RSVP today to take the fear out of financial planning!
Food and drinks provided. FREE for YNPN members and $15 for non-members. If you aren't a member yet, consider upgrading your ticket for $10 more to become a YNPN member for a year! Click here to make your payment.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Ciano Villaquiran, MassMutual Financial Group
Ciano specializes in working with young professionals who are seeking education, advice, and collaboration to build a strong financial
future. Ciano is one of only 3% of Certified Financial Planner representatives under 30 in the U.S. As a young professional, he knows how to guide people of his generation, who may not yet have significant assets/ net worth, through a financial-planning process that creates clarity and reduces worries. He brings to the practice knowledge and experience around low-cost investing, proper protection planning, student loans, and more.
Thomas Schenck, New York Life Insurance Company
As a financial Advisor for New York Life Insurance he brings a rich blend of professional expertise to his clients. His focus is assisting in the financial planning for small businesses, community banks, non profit organizations and high net worth individuals. He is also the founder and executive director of the MESE Fund, a non profit dedicated to the mentor ship of young teachers in urban schools.Additionally, his experience includes serving as a headmaster of a New England school, as well as an international fundraiser for various educational non profits. Lastly, he is an author, inspirational corporate speaker, nationally ranked body builder and the first actor to portray Spider-man for Marvel Comics in New York City.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 05:30 PM · 10 rsvps
Park & RecHeadshot Happy Hour
Members are invited to our Members Only Mixer featuring FREE headshots at Park & Rec on Tuesday, July 25 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Come dressed in your best - suit or cape, whatever makes you feel polished and professional - and dazzle the camera. Afterwards mingle with America's finest nonprofit professionals.
Not a member? Sign up today and save $5 off membership. All members benefit from connecting with over 100 other young high impact leaders in the social space, continuous learning opportunities to grow professionally, and networking with nonprofit organization’s that are hiring and making a positive impact.
That's only $20 for:
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Unlimited access to "Food for Thought"
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Access to two professional development events
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Listserv access
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Special invitations and announcements to other events and job postings
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Unlimited access to all YNPN San Diego events
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Listserv access
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Special invitations and announcements to other events and job postings
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Eligibility to attend YNPN National Conference
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER TODAY TO RSVP FOR THIS EXCLUSIVE EVENT
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Storytelling for Nonprofits with the Storytelling Consultant
Storytelling is a powerful tool for nonprofits. It allows organizations to share their mission in a way that expresses the importance and empathy inherent in the mission. This workshop will enable participants to better identify potential stories in the work they do and more effectively relate their own stories in the future.
Join Nathan Young, of the Storytelling Consultant and The New Narrative, as he explains why storytelling works and activates emotional responses. Nathan will take you on a journey of crafting, reviewing elements, and sharing stories with the group. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the skills needed to develop stories for fundraising, outreach, or marketing of your organization to better connect to your community.
FREE for YNPN members and $15 for non-members. If you aren't a member yet, consider upgrading your ticket for $10 more to become a YNPN member for a year! Use the payment area below!
Current YNPNsd Members RSVP here
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Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 05:30 PM · $15.00 USD
Mintz Levin in San Diego, CAForum Event: Community Leadership and Nonprofit Public Service
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network San Diego (YNPNsd) and the SDCBA Forum for Emerging Lawyers invite all new lawyers and nonprofit professionals to a special Sector2Sector networking event on Thursday, June 29 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Mintz Levin law firm in Torrey Hills.
Join us for a fun-filled evening of networking and connecting with colleagues and community leaders to meet the individuals that can connect you to volunteer opportunities, nonprofit board service, and to provide low-bono legal services to nonprofit organizations that share your values.
Registration is now open and space will be limited, so please RSVP early by clicking the button below!
**This event is co-hosted by the SDCBA Forum for Emerging Lawyers and the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network San Diego (YNPNsd)**
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Access to Experts
Join Young Nonprofit Professionals Network San Diego (YNPNsd) for our signature networking event: "Access to Experts" on Thursday, June 22 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Classy in downtown San Diego. Meet and network with top leaders from San Diego's social sector! Learn how these successful leaders landed their dream jobs along with the everyday successes and challenges of their roles within their organization. They will also share insight to the future of the local social sector and provide you with tips and tricks for putting your best self forward. Don't miss this opportunity, sign up today!
Food and drinks will be provided. FREE for YNPN members and $20 for non-members. If you aren't a member yet, consider upgrading your ticket for $5 more to become a YNPN member for a year! Use the donation page to send your payment.
Speakers
- Sarah Beckman, Director of External Relations, Balboa Park Conservancy
- Jose Cruz, Executive Director, Barrio Logan College Institute
- Geraldine D'Silva, Executive Director, PAWS San Diego
- Kyra Green, PhD, Deputy Director, CPI
- Anjanette Maraya-Ramey, Senior Manager of Arts and Culture Funding Programs, City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture
- Daniel Romero, Senior Program Director, SAY San Diego
- Ryan Ross, Classy.org
Click here to learn more about becoming a YNPN Member
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Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 06:00 PM · 19 rsvps
The Loading Dock (formerly 98 Bottles) in San Diego, CAFood for Thought: The Solution Revolution
Date: 5/18, 6-8pm
Location: The Loading Dock (formerly 98 bottles), 2400 Kettner Blvd #110, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: FREE for everyoneYNPN San Diego presents Food for Thought (formerly called Book Club), featuring a discussion on The Solution Revolution: How Business, Government, and Social Enterprises Are Teaming Up to Solve Society's Toughest Problems, by authors William Eggers and Paul Macmillan.
By erasing public-private sector boundaries, the solution economy is unlocking trillions of dollars in social benefit and commercial value. Where tough societal problems persist, new problem solvers are crowdfunding, ridesharing, app-developing, or impact-investing to design innovative new solutions for seemingly intractable problems. Providing low-cost health care, fighting poverty, creating renewable energy, and preventing obesity are just a few of the tough challenges that also represent tremendous opportunities for those at the vanguard of this movement. They create markets for social good and trade solutions instead of dollars to fill the gap between what government can provide and what citizens need.
So what drives the solution economy? Who are these new players and how are their roles changing? How can we grow the movement? And how can we participate?
Deloitte’s William D. Eggers and Paul Macmillan introduce us to the people and organizations driving the revolution—from edgy social enterprises growing at a clip of 15 percent a year, to megafoundations, to Fortune 500 companies delivering social good on the path to profit.
FREE food will be provided!
No time to read? No problem! Just come ready to converse!
SOLUTION REVOLUTION: A CONVERSATION WITH WILLIAM D. EGGERS AND PAUL MACMILLAN: http://acumen.org/blog/our-world/solution-revolution-a-conversation-with-william-d-eggers-and-paul-macmillan/
SSIR SOLUTION REVOLUTION EXCERPT: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/new_currencies_in_action_a_solution_to_developing_world_waste_management
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Friday, May 12, 2017 at 06:00 PM
Balboa Park Botanical GardenSocial Happy Hour on the Lawn
Date: May 12, 2017
Location: Balboa Park Botanical Garden
Time: 6 PM
Summer is just around the corner so we're taking our social happy hour outside! That's right, kick off your heels and loosen those ties, we'll be playing lawn games in Balboa Park.We'll be setup to the left of the Botanical Building in the heart of the park. We'll have some snacks, canned beer, blankets, and lawn games. Yes, you can drink at Balboa Park, just no glass if you want to BYOB.
Shake off the week and get fancy free with your favorite NP professionals.
We'll see you on Friday! We'll be the ones laughing and forlicing in the grass.
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 06:00 PM · 14 rsvps
Downtown Works in San Diego, CAHow to Level Up in your Career
YNPN San Diego and AFP Young Professionals are proud to team up with Trevor Blair of Blair Search Partners, who will share key insights for advancing your career in the nonprofit sector. The discussion will focus on the recruiting, interviewing and hiring process from “the other side of the table”. This is a unique opportunity to see the talent game from the hiring manager’s perspective, and gain insight into the factors distinguishing successful candidates from the rest. This will be a highly interactive conversation, so come prepared to engage, and get perspective on your career questions and challenges.
Trevor will be hosting us at his office inside Downtown Works, an incredible new creative professional space. Food and drinks will be provided. FREE for YNPN and AFP Young Professionals members and $15 for non-members. If you aren't a member yet, use the donation page to send your payment!
About our guest speaker: With 18 years of experience in the recruitment and staffing sector, Trevor has helped advance thousands of careers. In 2016 he launched a new firm, focusing exclusively on San Diego-based nonprofit and public sector clients, filling positions at the C-level, as well as Director, Program and Staff levels. Recent placements include The San Diego Foundation, the Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation, Girl Scouts San Diego, San Diego North EDC, Feeding San Diego and Promises2Kids.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 06:00 PM · 22 rsvps
Mission Edge San Diego in San Diego, CAFebruary 2017 BC
The San Diego chapters of YNPN and the Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) are joining forces to bring you a discussion you won't want to miss. This time, we're tackling the overhead myth! "For years, nonprofits have campaigned for funders to end their widespread practice of providing full financial support for programs and services, but scrimping on overhead costs. This practice gives rise to the vexing 'starvation cycle' that constrains nonprofits’ ability to invest in essential organizational infrastructure and creates tensions, and even dishonesty, between grantmakers and grantees." These words come from a recent Stanford Social Innovation Review article titled Pay-What-It-Takes Philanthropy, which offers a radically new perspective on how to fund impact.Recently, grantmakers have begun exploring what it would take to fund the real costs of the organizations they support -- that is all of the necessary investments for a nonprofit organization to achieve its mission and be sustainable over the long term. Last year, Northern California Grantmakers, Southern California Grantmakers, and San Diego Grantmakers launched a joint statewide initiative called the Full Cost Project to come up with solutions.Join us in exploring the findings from the first report released by the Full Cost Project. Among other things, we'll be discussing the importance of competitive wages and how the social sector must focus on attracting and retaining talent in order to be effective. Come ready to share your experiences, and let's collaborate on a path forward to end the overhead myth.FREE pizza, salad and beer will be provided!No time to read? No problem! Just come ready to converse!Real Cost Project Report: www.socalgrantmakers.org/real-cost-projectPay-What-It-Takes-Philanthropy by Jeri Eckhart-Queenan, Michael Etzel, & Sridhar Prasad: https://ssir.org/up_for_debate/article/pay_what_it_takes_philanthropy -
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 06:00 PM · 22 rsvps
BabycakesYNPNsd January Book Club: Conflict Is Not Abuse
YNPN San Diego Book Club is starting 2017 with a bang!Join us for a meaningful, FREE discussion with guest facilitator Jeremy Bloom (2016 SDLA Fellow) on the difference between conflict and abuse and how conflating the two produces a culture of scapegoating.
We'll be diving into a book written by Sarah Schulman, a lesbian writer and radical social activist. In Conflict Is Not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility, and the Duty of Repair, Sarah reveals how punishment replaces personal and collective self-critism, and shows why difference is so often used to justify cruelty and shunning. Get ready to go deep and take a look at how we currently deal with personal and collective traumas and what we can do better! These are lessons that have the power to positively affect our relationships, our workplaces, and our political spaces.
Come on out to Babycakes for some great cupcakes (on us!), cocktails, and conversation!
Don't have time to get through the book? Check out this short excerpt or skim through this insightful article to learn more.
Warning: This book delves into all types of conflict and abuse and may be triggering for those who suffer from PTSD associated with past trauma(s).
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Friday, November 18, 2016 at 06:00 PM · 6 rsvps
Stone Brewery Liberty Station in San Diego, CANovember Book Club: The 4 Impulses Shaping Nonprofit America
Join us for our YNPN SD Book Club this month, where we'll be wrapping up the year by discussing the four impulses that are shaping the future of nonprofit America. They are: 1) voluntarism, 2) professionalism, 3) civic activism, and 4) commercialism. These may sound all-too-familiar since many of the organizations we volunteer with and work for are already struggling with the conflicting pressures that come from being guided by multiple impulses.We'll be reading an article by Lester M. Salamon, Director of the Center for Civil Society Studies at The Johns Hopkins University that dives into how these four impulses will do everything from affect the roles that nonprofits play to the strategies they use to do their work.You can check it out here: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2015/10/12/the-four-impulses-of-nonprofits-and-what-they-each-create/.Come ponder possibilities and vent your concerns with other young professionals. We'll be providing yummy food to nourish this great conversation!Note: Find us in the open seating section behind the bar. -
Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 06:00 PM · 52 rsvps
211 San Diego in San Diego, CAAccess to Experts
Come learn and network with coveted folks in the social sector at YNPN PDC’s biggest event of the year! List of experts to come…
Also come hungry! YNPN will be providing dinner & drinks.
If you are a member, our PDC events are FREE.
However, if you aren't a member yet, we only ask for a small donation of $10. Use our donation page to send your payment!
Anne Rios (Executive Director of Think Dignity)
Leticia Cazares (Director of Outreach for the San Ysidro Health Center)
David Murphy (Executive Director of IRC San Diego)
Norma Chavez-Peterson (Executive Director of ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties)
Pat Libby (USD)Read more about them on our experts page!
Please park on the backside of the 211 building. We'll see you then!
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Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 06:00 PM · 15 rsvps
American Diabetes Association Office in San Diego, CAYNPNsd's September Book Club: Diversity & Inclusion
Book club is back!
UPDATE!
Please note the change of location. We are sad to find out that Wine Steals is being forced to suddenly shut its doors this week. We'll see you at the office of the American Diabetes Association. Beer, pizza, and cheer will be provided!
Parking directions: There is no ADA signage on the building. It is a red brick building call Five Governor, pull around either side and park in the back. ADA is the first suite on the left in the breezeway.
Join us for our YNPN SD Book Club this month, where we'll be tackling the topic of...Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
in the nonprofit sector!
There has been a lot of tension this year in our society related to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious freedom, and other critical aspects of people’s identity.Whether its related to discussions about systemic racism in policing practices or concerns about the safety of LGBTQ community members following acts of terrorism or political fuss directed at a female presidential candidate, this subject is all over the news.
We'll be reading two articles and engaging in a raw conversation with special guest Kyra Greene, who works as a Research & Policy Analyst on EDI issues at the Center for Policy Initiatives (CPI).
The readings are:
1) "Hey, You Got a Little Racism Stuck In Your Teeth" from the Nonprofit With Balls blog written by Vu Le
2) "The Nonprofit Sector Has a Ferguson Problem" from Nonprofit Quarterly written by Derwin Dubose
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YNPNsd x Tasteful Tuesdays
Back at it again with another collaboration! This time we're partnering up with Tasteful Tuesdays. Join us in Point Loma on Tuesday (duh) September 6th at The Lot (2620 Truxtun Rd. 92106).
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Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 06:30 PM · 33 rsvps
211 San Diego in San Diego, CAAugust PDC Event - 501(c)(whaa??)
YNPNsd's Professional Development Committee presents:
501(c)(whaa??)
Confused about differences between nonprofit organizations? You're not the only one. We'll be talking about different 501(c) organizations for this YNPNsd Profession Development meeting!
Nonprofit attorney Matt Strabone will present on the different tax exempt status classifications followed by a panel discussion with:
University of San Diego's Castor Research Center Director, Laura Deitrick, PhD;
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest Government Relations Director, Nora Vargas
Free with membership, $10 for non-members.(If you're not a member yet, donate here: https://ynpnsandiego.nationbuilder.com/pdc)
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 06:00 PM · 22 rsvps
The Wine Pub in San Diego, CAJuly Book Club: YNPNsd x Leaders 2020 presents the QOL dashboard.
Join YNPN San Diego and Leaders 2020 for July book club as we dive into the newly released Quality of Life Dashboard to discuss the various indicators for San Diego.
Members of the Leaders 2020 steering committee will lead us in discussion about the findings as we mix and mingle over wine and cheese.
Light appetizers will be provided.
If you want to get a jump start on learning about the Dashboard, you can find it here: https://energycenter.org/equinox/dashboard
The Wine Pub is dog friendly, and hosts "Woofer Wednesday's" where pups get a free meal! So feel free to bring your furbaby! -
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 06:00 PM · 7 rsvps
June #YNPNsd Book Club
Join #YNPNsd & AFP San Diego Young Professionals for YNPN's June Book Club!
YNPN & AFP's San Diego Young Professionals are collaborating and bringing an informative evening of networking and knowledge-sharing! We'll be conducting a deep dive of the newly-released 2016 Giving USA Report, which provides the most comprehensive overview of charitable giving data available.June 22: 6-8pm
This information is crucial for fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, volunteers and other individuals who work in the social sector and are interested in having a better understanding of the current philanthropic landscape.Come on out to this FREE event where you can make new friends, eat good food, and get up-to-date on the latest facts. -
Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 06:30 PM · 13 rsvps
Booze Brothers Brewing Co. in Vista, CANorth County Booze & Schmooze
Join us on Thursday, June 16th to drink some craft BOOZE and SCHMOOZE with fellow North County Non-Profiteers.
This is a FREE event for ALL!
The first 20 folks to arrive will get a free pint of Booze Bros. Beer! There will also be a Food Truck with mouthwatering food to purchase!
Don’t forget your business card to be entered into our raffle!
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Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 06:30 PM · 50 rsvps
United Way of San Diego in San Diego, CANonprofit Event Planning
As the summer season approaches, many nonprofit organizations are gearing up for their big events. Learn how you can tackle these tasks with the help of our former YNPN Board Chair and Professional development committee chair Jaci Feinstein!
Jaci has experience planning festivals, industry conferences and community-wide volunteer events for both corporate employees as well as large community groups, engaging in the upwards of 5,000 people. Her background in the engineering field, business world, and nonprofit sector give her valuable insight in planning events specifically tailored to a wide variety of needs.
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Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 09:30 AM · 10 rsvps
Ballast Point in San Diego, CAYNPNsd & Hoppy Yoga's April Collaboration
YNPN San Diego and Hoppy Yoga!
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Please join us THIS SUNDAY, April 17th to sweat and socialize with other non-profit professionals and sip some tasty beers!Hoppy Yoga will be on Sunday 4/17 @ 9:30am @ Ballast Point (Miramar) 9045 Carroll Way, San Diego, CA 92121.COSTS $20 at the door (which gets you 90 minutes of yoga and a flight or pint of Ballast Point beer after)!We hope to see you on the mat this Sunday! -
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at 06:00 PM · 3 rsvps
Caffe Calabria in San Diego, CAYNPN Book Club Presents: The Art of Possibility by Rosamund and Benjamin Zander
Join us for this FREE discussion about the 12 breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors! Let's talk about how we can encourage the creative process in our work as social change agents. Come on out for a lovely evening at Caffe Calabria...make new friends over lively conversation and delicious pizza.
The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin Zander's experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a teacher and communicator with psychotherapist Rosamund Stone Zander's genius for designing innovative paradigms for personal and professional fulfillment. The authors' harmoniously interwoven perspectives provide a deep sense of the powerful role that the notion of possibility can play in every aspect of life. Through uplifting stories, parables, and personal anecdotes, the Zanders invite us to become passionate communicators, leaders, and performers whose lives radiate possibility into the world.
Don't have time to read? Check out the TED talk at:https://www.ted.com/talks/benjamin_zander_on_music_and_passion?language=enOR watch it here:
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Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 06:00 PM · $10.00 USD · 8 rsvps
2-1-1 San Diego, 3860 Calle Fortunada San Diego, CA 92123Negotiations 101
Negotiating 101
Negotiating is a part of everyday life, whether it’s going for a promotion, determining a job’s salary and perks, working out deals with vendors, or even just advocating for yourself. Career counselor and business consultant Kim Eisenberg will help participants formulate strategies for negotiating and to identify, leverage and capitalize on your strengths to arrive at a mutually beneficial outcome for both you and the other party. Kim will help participants formulate strategies for negotiating and to identify, leverage and capitalize on your strengths and the other party's weaknesses to arrive at an acceptable outcome for both you and the other party. For over 14 years she has helped individuals successfully manage their careers and navigate challenging transitions, and partnered with corporate clients on their organizational development and talent management strategies. Kim blends her unique background in corporate career services & workforce development, her personal experience in management, and her extensive training in strengths-based counseling. The result is sharp, business savvy coaching delivered with a warm and supportive style. Kim holds a Master’s in Social Work Administration, a Bachelor’s in Sociology, and a certificate in Career Coaching. You can learn more at www.KimEisenberg.comAs always, refreshments will be served. RSVP below!
Please note: If you are a member, this event is free of charge and included in your annual membership dues for the year!
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Wednesday, March 09, 2016 at 06:00 PM · 4 rsvps
Mission EdgeBook Club: Getting Started With Negotiation
YNPN Book Club Presents: Negotiations
We all know that negotiation is an important skill in the professional world, but often we struggle with how to use it in our own lives. Join us for FREE on March 9th from 6-8pm as we dive into the basics of negotiation and talk how to be successful at working with others to solve problems. We'll discuss this video by Margaret Neale, a well-known professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business https://vimeo.com/80117080. According to Neale, successful negotiations do not begin as a demand or ultimatum. Rather, they start with the question, “Is there an alternative solution that can benefit both you and me?”This Book Club event will provide you with a taste of what to expect at YNPN's upcoming Professional Development workshop on Negotiation featuring Kim Eisenberg, a local Career Coach & Talent Management Specialist, happening March 24th. Kim will take the conversation one step further by presenting how negotiation is an everyday occurrence and going into detail about how to approach situations like negotiating job offers and raises/promotions.
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Tuesday, February 09, 2016 at 06:30 PM · 29 rsvps
AleSmith Brewing Company 9990 AleSmith Ct, San Diego, CA 92126"For the Love of Libations" at Alesmith Brewery
Oh for the Love of Libations! Join YNPN during the month where red hearts, cupid and roses rule for an fun social gathering with fellow nonprofit professionals and volunteers that love to do good.
DATE: Tuesday, February 9, 2016
TIME: 6:30PM-8:30PM
LOCATION: AleSmith Brewing Company
9990 AleSmith Ct, San Diego, CA 92126
This is a FREE event! The first 50 folks to register here will get a free taster AND the first 20 people to register will receive a free brewery tour!!!
At this event you will be able to connect with other mission driven professionals in San Diego so don't forget those business cards! We will be introducing our new Board Members, talking about YNPN's recently launched membership model, and chatting about the new and exciting events coming up very soon. So many exciting things happening in 2016, we look forward to sharing them with you!
See you at AleSmith!
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Tuesday, February 09, 2016 at 06:00 PM · 6 rsvps
Mission EdgeBook Club: Disruption for Good
"Disruption for Good"
This month, we're reading "Disruption for Good", an amazing article from the Stanford Social Innovation Review by philanthropist and educator extraordinaire, Laura Andrillaga-Andreesen. "Disruption for Good" examines how shifts in technology could increase the overall impact of philanthropy, in part by allowing donors to stay connected to their dollars and nonprofits to their impact.
Details for the event:Thursday, February 11th 6-8pmMission Edge2251 San Diego Ave, B204, San Diego, CA 92110
We provide pizza, feel free to BYOB or bring extra snacks for the group.You can find the full article here!
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Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 06:30 PM · 15 rsvps
San Diego Foundation: 2508 Historic Decatur Rd., Ste. 200 | San Diego, CA 92106Forging Strategic Partnerships for Scale and Impact
“To scale an organization’s impact without scaling its size is the new frontier in … social innovation.”
—Jeffrey Bradach, Bridgespan Group founding partner
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network San Diego chapter (YNPNsd) and Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) are both organizations that consider strategic partnerships a key driver for creating positive impact. That’s why, together, we’re kicking off 2016 with a workshop on strategic partnerships and their potential for major social change.
Participants will learn how to assess, build and sustain authentic partnerships . And we will discuss the challenges and opportunities of working across organizations for greater equity and social justice in our communities. Come with questions about leveraging your organization a larger effort and fostering partnerships at any stage in your career. We can always learn innovative ways to make working together an easier, more common practice!
RSVP here to attend this working program with expert practitioner Camey Christenson, Director of Business and Partnership Development of 2-1-1 San Diego. A social worker and professional in the nonprofit sector for 22 years, Camey is a strong believer in collaboration. Camey will guide us through specific tools for initiating and navigating collaboration, in pursuit of strategic partnerships.
When: Thursday, January 28th at 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where:San Diego Foundation: 2508 Historic Decatur Rd., Ste. 200 | San Diego, CA 92106
Refreshments will be served.
Find this event on Facebook, too!
Come prepared for the discussion by reading:
- “The Dawn of System Leadership” http://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_dawn_of_system_leadership
- “Scale = Partnership” http://ssir.org/articles/entry/scale_partnership
- “The Six Pillars of Strategic Partnership” (infographic below) http://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_pillars_of_partnership
About the presenter:
Camey Christenson is the Director of Partnership and Development at 2-1-1 San Diego, and oversees the team dedicated to building a sustained 2-1-1 system that is fully integrated across nonprofit, business and government sectors. Prior to 2-1-1 Ms. Christenson consulted with nonprofit organizations throughout Southern California offering project management, grant writing, funding research, strategic planning, program development, marketing and outreach planning, government relations, best practices research, programmatic evaluation and outcome measurement, contract compliance reporting, quality control, collaboration building, and technical assistance. Ms. Christenson, a lifelong social worker, has worked in the nonprofit field for 22 years. Ms. Christenson holds a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Minnesota. She is a certified MSW Field Instructor for San Diego State University and University of Southern California. She is an active member of many community groups and coalitions including the Regional Continuum of Care Council (RCCC) and the San Diego Domestic Violence Council (SDDVC). Ms. Christenson resides in North San Diego County with her husband and three young sons. For her full bio, click here. -
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 06:00 PM
Societe Brewing in San Diego, CAVolunBEERS - "Hoppy" Blanket Making Service Project
We'll be supporting a local organization, You Are Not Alone (YANA), by tying fleece blankets for comfort care packages for people living with cancer. It's super easy, no craftiness needed!
You Are Not Alone (YANA) sends care packages all over the US to bring comfort, love, encouragement and warmth to people living with cancer, particularly while they are going through treatment. The package includes the fleece blanket, a handmade beanie and a brochure from the founders, who are all survivors, with their stories in case anyone would like to connect with them.
This will be a joint event with Young Nonprofit Professional Network (YNPN), Hands On San Diego and YANA.
A suggested donation of $5 will be collected upon entrance in support of Hands On San Diego.We hope to see you there!
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Wednesday, December 09, 2015 at 06:00 PM
Societe Brewing in San Diego, CAVolunBEERS - "Hoppy" Blanket Making Service Project
We'll be supporting a local organization, You Are Not Alone (YANA), by tying fleece blankets for comfort care packages for people living with cancer. It's super easy, no craftiness needed!
You Are Not Alone (YANA) sends care packages all over the US to bring comfort, love, encouragement and warmth to people living with cancer, particularly while they are going through treatment. The package includes the fleece blanket, a handmade beanie and a brochure from the founders, who are all survivors, with their stories in case anyone would like to connect with them.
This will be a joint event with Young Nonprofit Professional Network (YNPN), Hands On San Diego and YANA.
A suggested donation of $5 will be collected upon entrance in support of Hands On San Diego.We hope to see you there!
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 06:00 PM
Societe Brewing in San Diego, CAVolunBEERS - "Hoppy" Blanket Making Service Project
We'll be supporting a local organization, You Are Not Alone (YANA), by tying fleece blankets for comfort care packages for people living with cancer. It's super easy, no craftiness needed!
You Are Not Alone (YANA) sends care packages all over the US to bring comfort, love, encouragement and warmth to people living with cancer, particularly while they are going through treatment. The package includes the fleece blanket, a handmade beanie and a brochure from the founders, who are all survivors, with their stories in case anyone would like to connect with them.
This will be a joint event with Young Nonprofit Professional Network (YNPN), Hands On San Diego and YANA.
A suggested donation of $5 will be collected upon entrance in support of Hands On San Diego.We hope to see you there!
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 06:00 PM
Societe Brewing in San Diego, CAVolunBEERS - "Hoppy" Blanket Making Service Project
We'll be supporting a local organization, You Are Not Alone (YANA), by tying fleece blankets for comfort care packages for people living with cancer. It's super easy, no craftiness needed!
You Are Not Alone (YANA) sends care packages all over the US to bring comfort, love, encouragement and warmth to people living with cancer, particularly while they are going through treatment. The package includes the fleece blanket, a handmade beanie and a brochure from the founders, who are all survivors, with their stories in case anyone would like to connect with them.
This will be a joint event with Young Nonprofit Professional Network (YNPN), Hands On San Diego and YANA.
A suggested donation of $5 will be collected upon entrance in support of Hands On San Diego.We hope to see you there!
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 06:00 PM
Societe Brewing in San Diego, CAVolunBEERS - "Hoppy" Blanket Making Service Project
We'll be supporting a local organization, You Are Not Alone (YANA), by tying fleece blankets for comfort care packages for people living with cancer. It's super easy, no craftiness needed!
You Are Not Alone (YANA) sends care packages all over the US to bring comfort, love, encouragement and warmth to people living with cancer, particularly while they are going through treatment. The package includes the fleece blanket, a handmade beanie and a brochure from the founders, who are all survivors, with their stories in case anyone would like to connect with them.
This will be a joint event with Young Nonprofit Professional Network (YNPN), Hands On San Diego and YANA.
A suggested donation of $5 will be collected upon entrance in support of Hands On San Diego.We hope to see you there!
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Wednesday, September 09, 2015 at 06:00 PM
Mission Edge San Diego in San Diego, CABook Club Presents: The Networked Nonprofit
This groundbreaking book shows nonprofits a new way of operating in our increasingly connected world: a networked approach enabled by social technologies, where connections are leveraged to increase impact in effective ways that drive change for the betterment of our society and planet.
"The Networked Nonprofit is a must-read for any nonprofit organization seeking innovative, creative techniques to improve their mission and better serve their communities."
—Diana Aviv, president and CEO, Independent Sector"The Internet means never having to ask permission before trying something new. In The Networked Nonprofit, Kanter and Fine show nonprofits how to harness this flexibility to pursue their missions in partnership with two billion connected citizens."
—Clay Shirky, author, Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations"The Networked Nonprofit uniquely describes the historical context and the current challenges that compel nonprofit leaders to work in networked ways and offers easy steps to help users exploit the potential of social media and 'working wikily."'
—Stephanie McAuliffe, director, organizational effectiveness, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation"A must-read for nonprofit leaders who want to change their organizations from the inside out by embracing the power of social networks."
—Charlene Li, founding partner, Altimeter Group; author, Open Leadership; and coauthor, Groundswell"This is a perfect handbook for anyone who wants to leapfrog their current limitations of understanding and find real-world applications of technology to extend their mission."
—Michele Nunn, CEO, Points of Light Institute, and cofounder, HandsOn Network"Kanter and Fine provide the 'Google Maps' for nonprofits to harness social media to kick butt and change the world."
—Guy Kawasaki, cofounder, Alltop.com, and former chief evangelist, Apple Inc."URGENT! Read this book. Take notes. Take action. If you work for a nonprofit, you don't have to do every single thing these seasoned authors have to share, but you certainly have to know what you're missing."
—Seth Godin
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 06:00 PM
Mission Edge San Diego in San Diego, CABook Club Presents: Give and Take
For generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success: passion, hard work, talent, and luck. But today, success is increasingly dependent on how we interact with others. It turns out that at work, most people operate as either takers, matchers, or givers. Whereas takers strive to get as much as possible from others and matchers aim to trade evenly, givers are the rare breed of people who contribute to others without expecting anything in return.
Using his own pioneering research as Wharton's youngest tenured professor, Adam Grant shows that these styles have a surprising impact on success. Although some givers get exploited and burn out, the rest achieve extraordinary results across a wide range of industries. Combining cutting-edge evidence with captivating stories, Grant shows how one of America's best networkers developed his connections, why the creative genius behind one of the most popular shows in television history toiled for years in anonymity, how a basketball executive responsible for multiple draft busts transformed his franchise into a winner, and how we could have anticipated Enron's demise four years before the company collapsed--without ever looking at a single number.
Praised by bestselling authors such as Susan Cain, Dan Pink, Tony Hsieh, Seth Godin, Dan Ariely, Gretchen Rubin, David Allen, Dan Gilbert, and Robert Cialdini--along with senior leaders from Google, McKinsey, Merck, Estee Lauder, Twitter, Nike, and NASA--Give and Take highlights what effective networking, collaboration, influence, negotiation, and leadership skills have in common. This landmark book opens up an approach to success that has the power to transform not just individuals and groups, but entire organizations and communities.
54 minutes
https://youtu.be/-egUK2zaZlo
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Wednesday, July 08, 2015 at 06:00 PM
Mission Edge San Diego in San Diego, CABook Club Presents: A Pep Talk from Kid President
We all need a little encouragement every now and then. Take a moment and spread some encouragement. "It's everybody's duty to give the world a reason to dance."In the non-profit space encouraging opportunities and wondrous stories abound, however, people still find it difficult at times to make a change or the motivation to do something to better their life. This book club discussion will focus on the actions and realities that motivate you. What experiences in your life have motivated you to make the world a better place? Do you find that you are still the idealist you once were or has life jaded you?
If the Kid President's video doesn't work for you, what would?
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 06:30 PM
Bagby Beer Company in Oceanside, CANorth County Soirée
YNPN San Diego is a community of driven professionals that spans throughout the county. Join us for the first North County Meet & Greet. Come ready to chat with like minded individuals in a casual and fun place. Enjoy world-class beer, simple food done well, and the company of your peers.Free Appetizers!
Hope to see you there...and bring a friend!
