YNPN Austin is a local community of nonprofit workers promoting the professional development of passionate new leaders by:

• organizing social events to facilitate the development of a professional network;
• offering professional workshops to acquire relevant skills and valuable knowledge; and,
• distributing important news and events to keep our members informed of community happenings.

We are a member-driven organization run completely by volunteers, and we want your involvement! Learn how to Get Involved or read more About Us.

YNPN will host a National Update + Q&A on May 6, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Want to learn more about what’s going on with YNPN National and chapters around the country? Join us to discuss major take-aways, trends and next steps discussed at the National YNPN Conference in Chicago. This is also an opportunity to discuss your thoughts and ideas on the role and purpose of YNPN in your professional development.

Upcoming Member Events and Job Opportunities

• Leadership Austin Event: The Future of Higher Education in Texas, May 6, 2008
• Southwest Key Boys & Girls Club Grand Opening, May 6, 2008
• Sustainable Food Center Event, May 7, 2008
• Idealware Technology Training, May 7, 8, 15, 29, and June 5
• Y-FOCUS Leadership Breakfast with Thom Singer, May 13, 2008
• Leadership Austin & Bootstrap Austin Event, May 14, 2008
• Woodhull Institute Retreat, May 16-18, 2008
• The Miracle Foundation Event & Volunteer Opportunity, May 17, 2008
• NetSquared Conference, May 27-28, 2008
• Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation Job Opportunity
• Sustainable Food Center Job Opportunity
• The Mind Trust Education Entrepreneur Fellowship
• Catholic Charities Call for Volunteers
• Austin Child Guidance Center Job Opportunity
  
  

Second Annual Do Gooder Games a Huge Success!
Read about YNPN's second annual Do Gooder Games, held at Mother Egan's Irish Pub on April 24, 2008.

YNPN Event Recap on Generational Leadership
With a room full of people, Pamela Owens, President of Edge of Your Seat Consulting, held an intimate Q&A aimed at providing a Generational Leadership action plan for YNPNers.

YNPN Austin Quoted in Chronicle of Philanthropy
YNPN Austin Steering Committee member, Kimberly Caldwell, was quoted in the Chronicle of Philanthropy on being a catalyst from within organizations.

Read about the National YNPN Conference hosted in Chicago this April 2008
YNPN Austin is represented on the national YNPN board of directors. Click here to read a summary of the event and to download national articles about the event.

From the Recent Survey on Professional Development
A national group of young nonprofit workers meets in New York City and frets about an upcoming leadership vacuum – and whether they will want to fill it.