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Provide emerging nonprofit leaders with opportunities for professional development, education, and networking, while promoting a continuing dialog among nonprofits in the Greater Grand Rapids region.
    
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Upcoming Events

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Conversation Starter: Crafting Your Resume
Don't miss out on opportunities simply because your resume is not up to date. Find out the best way to format and organize your resume, including what should stay and what needs to go!


Friday, February 19, 2010

YNPN at the Griffins Hockey Game
Enjoy an evening with friends! YNPN is attending a Griffin’s Game in support of the home team!


Tuesday, March 02, 2010

YNPN Board Meeting
The YNPN board meets monthly.

  

News

Winners of the first annual YNPN Leadership Awards!

Congratulations to all the winners of YNPN Leadership Awards!


YNPN Advocate: Bridget Clark Whitney, Executive Director, Kids Food Basket
YNPN Exemplary Executive: Luisa Schumacher, Executive Director, WMCAT
YNPN Champion: DeDe Esque,Consultant, Community Activist/Organizer, Volunteer
YNPN Connector: George Wietor, New Media Planner, Grand Rapid Community Media Center
YNPN DoGooder: Emily Stoddard Furrow, Partner, DVQ Studio
YNPN Good to Great: Jamon Alexander, Co-Chair, BL2END
YNPN Dynamic Duo: Elizabeth Goddard & Becca Schaub, UICA
YNPN Edison: Shannon Garrett, Great Lakes Field Director, The White House Project
YNPN Resource: BL2END, Business Leaders Linked to Encourage New Directions

Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year: Lindsy Griffis, Development Director, ACCESS of West Michigan



  

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