Why You Should Join the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network

by Rosetta Thurman · 2009-05-15 04:17:00 UTC
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Are you looking for low-cost professional development and a place to network with peers your age in the nonprofit sector? If so, I encourage you to check out the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN)! YNPN is a national movement to promote an efficient, viable, and inclusive nonprofit sector that supports the growth, learning, and development of young professionals. YNPN engages and supports future nonprofit and community leaders through professional development, networking and social opportunities designed for young people involved in the nonprofit community.

You may have heard of YNPN through their 2007 report, Stepping Up or Stepping Out, an important study about leadership in the sector written from the point of view of young nonprofit professionals.

Most major cities have a YNPN chapter that you can plug into.  Find a chapter in your area and you'll be able to access:

  • An e-mail list where members exchange information and referrals, learn about special events and workshops, post and receive job announcements, and share ideas on issues facing the sector

  • A web site linking the nonprofit community to information and resources

  • A wide range of career development workshops and panels for its members

  • Peer mentoring and support groups

  • Monthly networking social hours

  • Advocacy events, surveys, and awards programs to connect the sector in general with early career professionals' needs

Over the past five years, YNPN has become the nation's premier organization for young nonprofit professionals to connect with like-minded peers. With 22 YNPN chapters representing nearly 15,000 young nonprofit professionals working in a variety of capacities, it's definitely something each one of you should be involved in.  The best part? For most chapters, YNPN membership is still FREE!

Rosetta Thurman
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