Past Events...
Join Ad 2 San Diego, PRSA New pros and the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network San Diego for their 4th annual Holiday Party! Portions of the proceeds from this event will go towards Ad 2 San Diego's Public Service Campaign, benefitting the Challenged Athletes Foundation
About Ad 2 San
Diego...
Ad 2 San
Diego is an organization for people age 32 and under who are members
of the San Diego advertising, marketing, and communication community, and those
interested in those fields.
About PRSA...
The New Professionals Group, known as "New Pros," is designed for
professionals in the public relations industry with less than five years
experience.
3382 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network
About the program...
Networking events for some are intimidating; some even describe them as nerve-wracking or fearful. What would a networking event be like if you had the confidence to walk up to any person or group in the room?Join YNPN San Diego for our November workshop, Breaking the Ice: Expanding Your Network as we prepare for the holiday networking season and the New Year. We will discuss, practice and play out techniques for joining existing conversations, getting new ones started and getting what you want or need from every conversation. This will be an active and fun workshop with a diverse group of nonprofit professionals - you’ll be applying and sharpening your networking skills as we practice them!
Support YNPN San Diego Programs...
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause, or at the event. Individuals who donate at the workshop, as well as one week prior and after the event, will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.
About Linda Spuck...
Linda Spuck is a Vice President/Trust Administrator in the Private Bank in downtown San Diego. Prior to joining Union Bank, Linda served in leadership positions in several non-profit organizations, including Director of Development for the San Diego Rescue Mission and the San Diego Historical Society. Her background in non-profit development helped prepare her to serve the Wealth Management Group’s not-for-profit clients. Linda holds the designation of Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) from the Institute of Certified Bankers.
Linda is active in both local and national community service organizations, including Junior League of San Diego, Inc., Lyric Opera of San Diego/North Park Theater, Planned Giving Roundtable of San Diego, University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences, YMCA of San Diego and more!
About Brian Daugherty...Brian Daugherty has more 15 years experience in development with a focus on annual giving. He has worked for a variety of organizations in the nonprofit arena, including the Baltimore Symphony, the Baltimore Zoo, the University of Baltimore, the University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University. He currently serves as the director of development and alumni relations at the University of San Diego, School of Law and conducts fundraising consulting for Campbell and Company.
Mr. Daugherty’s experience includes extensive work on telemarketing campaigns, direct mail, board management, volunteer solicitations, e-philanthropy and personal solicitations. He has significant experience in statistical data analysis and strategic planning and has also been an integral team member of capital campaigns ranging in scope from $16 million to $1 billion.
Mr. Daugherty has served as the fundraising chair for several nonprofit organizations and is a frequent presenter to such organizations as the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the Annual Giving Professionals Network (AGPN) and Academic Impressions. He also has written for CASE Currents magazine.
Mr. Daugherty holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of South Florida and a master’s degree in nonprofit management and leadership from the University of San Diego.
About Sea Rocket Bistro...
Sea Rocket Bistro is a farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on local foods in order to provide a more physical connection between their guests and the food they eat. Because much of the food available to us in San Diego is from the ocean, they focus on seafood. One local fisherman calls this "from boat to throat." Whatever you call it, they take the freshest ingredients that are available to us within a day's drive or so.Sea Rocket Bistro is a farm-to-table restaurant that focuses on local foods in order to provide a more physical connection between their guests and the food they eat. Because much of the food available to us in San Diego is from the ocean, they focus on seafood. One local fisherman calls this "from boat to throat." Whatever you call it, they take the freshest ingredients that are available to us within a day's drive or so.
Meet and Greet October 15th!
Announcing the next Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) San Diego Meet and Greet! Join YNPN San Diego for our next fantastic networking event on Thursday, October 15 at Bar Basic downtown. You will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about what we have been up to at YNPN San Diego.
- Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to board members- all ages are welcome!
- When: Thursday, October
15 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Bar Basic
- Why: To connect with nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the San Diego community. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn about other organizations, build alliances, and learn about YNPN SAN DIEGO!
- Cost: FREE at the door! Featuring Happy Hour prices! : Bar Basic, 410 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations will help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event.
Individuals who donate at the October Meet and Greet or online one week before and after (October 8 - 22) will be eligible for a gift drawing from our generous in-kind supporters. You can donate ONLINE today and help support our $2009 in 2009 campaign. Click here.
Help us spread the word. If you have any questions or comments, please email sandiego@ynpn.org. We hope to see you there!!!
Learning to Lead: Professional Development Workshop
More and more emerging leaders (ages 35 and younger) are moving into leadership roles within nonprofits. With any changes in roles and responsibilities requires a distinctive leadership voice and outstanding management skills. From staff to volunteer to governance roles understanding what makes a great and effective leader is always a critical skill to have. Our discussion will include information about what is outstanding leadership and leaders that:
- “Pursue organizational mission regardless of constantly changing funding;
- Use cross-training and joint efforts with other organizations;
- Capture what organizations learn and share these lessons about success and setbacks, and;
- Understand that the legacy of their work is about creating a change that lasts beyond their organizational lifetime.”
Join YNPN San Diego and Liz Shear on Thursday, September 17 for a two hour workshop to learn about managing leadership shifts and advancement. Liz Shear, an organizational consultant who specializes in leadership and governance issues, will facilitate an interactive workshop including a guest appearance by one of her clients that will discuss how to navigate leadership change in your workplace and, a World Café discussion on your leadership goals and challenges. Learn more about the World Café at http://www.theworldcafe.com.
Thank you to our generous partners: Volunteer San Diego and Nonprofit Management Solutions! As always thank you to our title sponsor, Sempra Energy!!
• Where: United Way Building, 4699 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego CA 92123
• When: September 17 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
• Location Sponsor: Volunteer San Diego
• Cost: $25 recommended donation
August Meet and Greet at Universal Hillcrest
- Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to board members- all ages are welcome!
- When: Thursday, August 20 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Universal Hillcrest, 1202 University Ave., San Diego 92103
- Why: To connect with nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the San Diego community. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn about other organizations, build alliances, and learn about YNPN SAN DIEGO!
- Cost: FREE at the door! Featuring Happy Hour prices, including $5 specialty drinks, $4 draft beer and ½ off the lounge menu! Suggested donation of $15.
YNPN San Diego services are free to the San Diego nonprofit community, but there are still costs to running this all-volunteer organization. Please consider making a donation of any size at our event. The suggested donation (optional) is $15.
Help us spread the word. If you have any questions or comments, please email sandiego@ynpn.org.
Advocating for Yourself
Do you have brilliant ideas you want to share with your Executive Director or Leadership Team but don’t have the nerve to start the dialogue? How do you even start the conversation with your supervisor about a raise or development in your current position? Once you begin the exchange, how do you make sure you are clear and precise about your needs?
Whether you’re currently employed, actively searching or determining your next move – its obvious we could all use new tips and confidence while advocating for our professional selves. This workshop will be facilitated by Jenni Prisk from Prisk Communication.
- Confidence in asking for what you want in the workplace
- An ability to clearly communicate your professional needs
- Ideas and tactics on how to persuade change in your organization
All of YNPN San Diego’s programs are free to its members, but there is a cost to coordinate these events, bring high-quality programs to the membership, and serve as a reliable and high-quality organization. Your donations will help to ensure that YNPN San Diego can continue to meet these demands. Please consider making a donation online, through our Facebook Cause or at the event. Individuals who donate at the Workshop will be eligible for a gift from our generous in-kind supporters. The recommended donation for this event is $25.
- 5:30 - 6:00 Networking
- 6:00 - 8:00 Workshop facilitated by Jenni Prisk from Prisk Communication
- 8:00 - 8:30 Networking
Meet and Greet on June 18 at Basic
Announcing the next Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) San Diego Meet and Greet! Join YNPN San Diego for our next fantastic networking event where you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about what we have been up to at YNPN San Diego. Register here and look for more details on the YNPN San Diego website, the YNPN San Diego Facebook Group, the YNPN San Diego blog, and the YNPN listserv.
Register here for the YNPN San Diego Meet and Greet for June 18th. You are welcome and encouraged to invite more people to this event. Nonprofit professionals of all ages are welcome - the more the merrier! Join the movement along with over 400 nonprofit San Diego professionals.
- Who: Anyone and everyone involved in the nonprofit community, from volunteers to staff to board members- all ages are welcome!
- When: Thursday, June 18th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Bar Basic, 410 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
- Why: To connect with nonprofit professionals and volunteers in the San Diego community. This is a great way to meet new friends, learn about other organizations, build alliances, and learn about YNPN SAN DIEGO!
- Cost: FREE at the door! Featuring drink and appetizer specials too!
We will also
have a drawing for a special gift
from YNPN San Diego and one of our partners, so make sure to bring your
business card. Those who make a donation will be in the running for a
drawing for one of our fantastic gifts. This event is open to everyone, so
please spread the word by forwarding this email!
YNPN San Diego services are free
to the San Diego nonprofit community, but there are still
costs to running this all-volunteer organization. Please consider making
a donation of any size at our event. The suggested
donation (optional) is $15. To learn more about our mission, programs,
and opportunities, visit www.ynpnsandiego.org.
We hope to see you there!!! Register here with complete details and feel free to spread the word. If you have any questions or comments, please email sandiego@ynpn.org.We hope to see you there!
Powerful Partnerships: Multigenerational Coaching
How
can we support the emerging leadership trajectory? How can multiple
generations collaborate to advance our own personal and professional
goals across the generational divide? From Nonprofit Congress, Powerful Partnerships: Multigenerational Coaching will pair 15 emerging leaders and 15 seasoned leaders for this hands-on session about supportive work relationships and peer coaching.
This
workshop introduces a simple individual planning tool for professional
growth; provides a set of coaching/mentoring tips; offers an
opportunity to practice collaborative peer learning; and suggests some
easy next steps to move participants towards their goals.
Emerging
leader participants are asked to recruit and bring a seasoned leader to
participate in this multigenerational exercise. Participants
will be matched with folks outside their organization and the
attendance will be limited to 15 seasoned leaders (35 and over) and 15
emerging leaders (35 and younger) so be sure to sign up early!
- 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Networking
- 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Program
- 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. Networking
Meet and Greet Birthday Bash Celebration!
~William Shakespeare
- When: Thursday, April 16th, 6-8 PM
- Where: Hard Rock Cafe, 801 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
- Who: YNPN SD members and everyone involved in the San Diego nonprofit community
- Why: To connect with other nonprofit professionals and celebrate YNPN San Diego's first year of successes!
If you have not done so, please complete a YNPN San Diego Membership Form. Additional Meet and Greet details will also be posted on our Facebook Group, Cause, Page, LinkedIn Group, Blog, and Twitter soon! . This is one event you won't want to miss!
to YNPN San Diego today!
Next Gen Governance Discussion
- WHEN: March 30, 2008 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (We will start promptly at 6!)
- WHERE: United Way Building, 4699 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123
- FOOD SPONSOR: Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
- LOCATION SPONSOR: Volunteer San Diego
- COST: Free! Suggested donation of $25
- WHO: YNPN San Diego members of all ages.
- Register here.
Join YNPN San Diego for a discussion on Next Gen Governance, the second workshop in our innovative professional development series designed for emerging leaders by emerging leaders. Whether you currently serve on an advisory board or board of directors, or you are considering opportunities to serve the nonprofit community as a board member in the future, this conversational workshop will address some of the specific challenges and advantages you face as a Next Gen (35 and younger) leader.
Hosted in the “World Café” format, all attendees will have a chance to discuss their own experiences, observations, and ideas as well as learn from their fellow participants – other emerging leaders in the local nonprofit community! Working in small groups and moving to a new group between questions, you will engage in three rounds of discussions on important questions dealing with the participation of Next Gen members in board governance. Like YNPN, the World Café is about not only conversation, but also action. Be prepared to take away new ideas and action items on nonprofit governance.
Learn more about the World Cafe and BoardSource's research on Next Gen Governance.
This
discussion was designed specifically with next gen leaders (35 and
younger in mind), but is open to YNPN San Diego members of all ages. If
you have not done so, please complete a membership form here. Space is limited, so register early to reserve your seat!
February 2009 Meet & Greet!
Where: Nick's At The Beach, 809 Thomas Ave., Pacific Beach
Cost: FREE!!! Featuring drink and appetizer specials, prizes and more!
Why: Connect with professionals in the San Diego nonprofit community and learn more about YNPN San Diego.
Look for more details to come on the YNPN San Diego website, the YNPN San Diego Facebook Group, the YNPN San Diego blog, and the YNPN San Diego list serv. Current list serv members will receive an Evite shortly but please mark your calendars now!! And please invite your friends and coworkers to join in on the fun! We hope to see you there!
No registration needed, but please complete a YNPN Membership Form to become a YNPN member.January Professional Development Workshop
Professional Development Series Launch: Next Gen ED Panel!
If
you want to know what
it takes to lead an organization, then attend this free and informative
event,
and learn what it means to be a “next gen” executive director in the
San Diego
nonprofit community! YNPN San Diego launches its brand new, 2009
Professional Development Workshop Series with a Next Gen ED Panel on
January 28th.
As a nonprofit leader (or an aspiring leader) YNPN San Diego wants to
support your growth and knowledge on leadership. We are excited
to have a distinguished panel of next gen executive directors that
will: 1) share their expertise and insight; 2) provide an inside
look into managing their own organizations; and 3) leave you
learning something new! Thank
you to all the panelists, the NTC Promenade, and the YNPN San Diego
Professional Development Committee for making this opportunity
possible! Look for news about future professional development workshops
on the YNPN San Diego website, listserv, Facebook, LinkedIn, and
Idealist. Become a member by visiting our membership page and filling out the membership form.
The
program will run from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Panelists will be led in a
moderated discussion followed by a Q&A opportunity for attendees.
There will be a brief period before and after the hour-long panel
discussion for networking. A community table will be available if you
have job postings, upcoming events, or other organization news that you
would like to publicize. Please remember to pick up your materials as
you exit the event. Finally, we will have a gift give away at the end
of the evening for our donor members.
Meet and Greet Nov. 6 with San Diego Rep!
YNPN
San Diego has an exciting and thought provoking evening planned for
you! Join us on Thursday, November 6th as we partner with the San Diego
Repertory Theatre for an evening of theatre, music and mingling! Click here for our press release.
This
Meet & Greet month's includes a free pre-show happy hour for
mingling, with live music by Nisha.We will be seeing Water and Power,
Richard Montoya's penetrating look at Southern California's power
politics, embodied by the personal and political conflicts between two
high-level brothers in Los Angeles. Tickets will be only $25 (normally
$34), with $5 of each ticket sold going to support YNPN's member
programs. Use code "YNPN" for your ticket discount. After the show, all
attendees are invited to a post-show mingle at nearby club THIN.
Conversation with Robert Egger, October 24, 2008
Our deepest thanks to Robert Egger for taking the time to meet with a group of YNPN San Diego members during his visit for the SANDAN 2008 annual conference! It was an incredible conversation and his discussion about the V3 Campaign was particularly enlightening!
Robert Egger is one of the prominent leaders in the national nonprofit sector, co-convening Nonprofit Congress, starting the innovative DC Central Kitchen, and now creating the V3 Campaign. Learn more about Robert on his website!
Meet and Greet August 12th at Universal Hillcrest!
The
YNPN San Diego Meet and Greet at Universal Hillcrest was an amazing
success!! We have posted the album here and to the blog. Thank you to all
of you who attended - we had nearly 100 attendees and 60 new members!!!
YNPN San Diego now has nearly 250 members. YNPN San Diego is spreading
like wildfire...we need your help as we grow. Read our press release here.
First YNPN San Diego Meet and Greet...
THANK
YOU to everyone who made the launch of the YNPN San Diego Meet and
Greet a success!!! May 21st at HARD ROCK CAFE was a tremendous success
because of your support. We had a great time...to provide feedback and
post comments, please visit the YNPN San Diego BLOG. Read our press release here.
Opportunity Knocks & USD Event
Thank you...
To
everyone who participated at the event on April 2. If you are
interested in helping to plan or host another networking event, please
contact YNPN San Diego. A small group is forming now to help design and
market these events. We need volunteers to help plan the events,
volunteer at the event, and help with follow up. Please contact YNPN
San Diego for information on how you can support these efforts!
