June

Idealist Grad School Fair
Meet and speak with representatives from graduate schools about their programs and the application process!
Date: Wednesday, June 18 Time: 5-8 pm
Place: GWU Marvin Center Grand Ballroom on the 3rd Floor
(800 21st Street, NW)
CLICK HERE to register

May

Board Mixer
Tuesday, May 6, 6 – 8:00 pm
Washington Internship Student Housing (WISH)
239 Mass. Avenue NE
Union Station Metro stop

Speed Networking Happy Hour
Wednesday, May 14, 6 – 8:00 pm
Participants will receive an email directory of all attendees.
Time: Event will begin at 6:00 pm, with actual speed networking starting at 6:30 pm.
Location: Regional Food & Drink (RFD), 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown (Green and Red Lines)
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Register online

Graduate School Panel
Tuesday, May 20, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Charles Sumner School (1201 17th Street NW, Washington, DC)

Considering graduate school? Then you don't want to miss YNPNdc's panel discussion on graduate school options for nonprofit professionals. Panelists will include professionals from a variety of fields and a diversity of advanced degrees. Learn how each of the panelists applied their educational backgrounds to the nonprofit sector.
Registration

Interview & Negotiation Skills Workshop
Tuesday, May 27, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Charles Sumner School (1201 17th Street NW, Washington, DC)

If you are currently looking for a job, or plan to be in the near future, then you can't afford to miss this interactive workshop on interview and negotiation skills! Participants will have the opportunity to practice techniques in small groups during the workshop, so that you will be ready for your next job interview or salary/benefits negotiation.
Registration

Networking Happy Hour
Come out and enjoy the warm weather and network with your peers!
Thursday, May 29, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gazuza (1629 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC)

April

Conversation on Nonprofit Leadership in the 21st Century
Thursday, April 3, 8:30 am - 10:00 am
American Association for the Advancment of Science (AAAS) - 1200 New York Avenue NW, 2nd Floor
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Networking Happy Hour
Wednesday, April 16, 6 – 8:00 pm
Buffalo Billiards (1330 19th Street NW)

MARCH EVENTS

YNPNdc and Opportunity Knocks "Retooling Your Resume" Workshop
Thursday, March 6, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
American Association for the Advancment of Science (AAAS) - 1200 New York Avenue NW, 2nd Floor
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Young Professional Idea Swap
Tuesday, March 18, 3 – 5:00 pm
Marriott Learning Complex, Ronald Reagan Building
To RSVP, contact Frances Reimers

Nonprofits and Advocacy: Turning the Extraordinary into the Ordinary
Wednesday, March 19, 6 – 7:30 pm
Charles Sumner School (17th and M Streets NW)
Resources
Seen But Not Heard: Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy co-authored by Gary Bass.
Advocacy by Nonprofit Human Service Agencies by Linda Plitt Donaldson
Developing a Progressive Advocacy Program Within a Human Service Agency by Linda Plitt Donaldson
Advocacy for Social Change in Metropolitan Washington by Rick Cohen, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

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Networking Happy Hour
Wednesday, March 26, 6 – 8:00 pm
Bar Louie (701 7th St NW)

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Networking Happy Hour
Joint Happy Hour with Greater DC Cares
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Mackey's Public House - 1823 L Street NW

JANUARY EVENTS

Networking Happy Hour
Joint happy hour with Young Government Leaders
Thursday, January 10, 6-8pm
RFD's Backroom - 810 7th St. NW

Young Professionals Idea Swap
Tuesday, January 15, 3-5pm
Marriott Learning Complex
RSVP

Generational Change, Baby Boomers and Emerging Nonprofit Leaders: Debunking the Myths
Thursday, January 31, 2008 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Human Rights Campaign Building - Equality Forum
1640 Rhode Island Ave NW
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DECEMBER EVENTS

Networking happy hour
December 4, 6-8pm
Mackey's - 1823 L St NW

"Managing Up" Workshop
December 13, 6-7:30pm
Center for Nonprofit Advancement office - 1666 K St NW, Suite 440
RSVP

NOVEMBER EVENTS

"Creating High-Impact Nonprofits" Discussion Group
Date: November 27
Time: 6-7:30
Location: Foundation Center office - 1627 K St NW, Third Floor
Related Reading

OCTOBER EVENTS

Discussion Group

Date: October 16
Time: 6:15-8:00 p.m.
Location: Offices of the American Association for the Advancement of Science– 1200 New York Ave NW (nearest metro stops are McPherson Square and Metro Center)
Details: Join other young leaders for a discussion of nonprofit accountability and evaluation. Articles from the Stanford Social Innovation Review will provide our jumping off point:

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Primary reading:
“Zeroing in on Impact: In an era of declining resources, nonprofits need to clarify their intended impact” (Fall 2004):
Read Article

Secondary materials:
“Drowning in Data” (Fall 2006):
Read Article
"What You Don’t Know About Managing Nonprofits–and Why It Matters" (Summer 2006):
Read Article

Speed Networking

Date: October 22
Time: 6:30
Where: Bravo Bravo – 1001 Connecticut Ave NW (nearest metro stop is Farragut North)
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
What: A sequel to last year’s successful event, this will give you the opportunity to meet and connect with a large number of representatives from major nonprofits throughout the DC area. More details and registration form coming soon.

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