Special thanks to this year's conference sponsors for their generosity
and support!
"The
biggest benefit of attending the YNPN Leadership conference? Getting
perspective on where all the different chapters are in their
development - which encourages us to grow and make a larger impact." –
2008 YNPN Leaders Conference Participant
We’re
looking forward to seeing you at the 2009 YNPN Leaders Conference in
Washington, DC. This year’s conference promises to be an enriching two
days of networking, learning and sharing that will give you tools and
ideas to enhance the work of your chapter!
Read on for detailed information regarding the conference schedule, workshops, travel, lodging and more:
Where should I check in for the conference?
What is the schedule for the weekend?
What is the process for travel reimbursement?
What is the dress code for the conference?
Is there anything in particular that I should bring?
Is there a way to keep track of the conference in real time?
Are there any planned social activities?
What about transportation?
Is there lodging available?
Who should I contact if I have additional questions?
Where should I check in for the conference?
The conference will be held at the ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership's Marriott Learning Complex in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC.
Please note that a government issued ID (e.g. driver’s license) is required to enter the building.
Check
in for the conference will take place at the entrance to the Marriott
Learning Complex. Entrances are located on 14th Street and along Woodrow Wilson Plaza at 13th & Pennsylvania Ave.
Directions Once Inside the Building
14th Street Entrance
Once
you pass through security, take the escalator down to the Concourse
Level. Walk through the Atrium and The Center will be straight ahead
on the left hand side of the hallway.
13 1/2 Street Entrance
Once you pass through security make your first right and take the escalators
down to the Concourse Level. At the bottom of the escalator make a left, at the
end of the hallway proceed to the right, make your first left and The Center
entrance is on your left.
13th Street
Entrance
Once you pass through security take the elevators down to the Concourse Level.
Follow the hallway to the back of the building passing the Amphitheater,
Continental Rooms and Aria. Follow overhead signs directing you to the Metro,
The Center will be on your left just before the Metro Exit.
From the
Metro
Once you exit the Metro ticketing area, go up your first set of escalators. You
will see overhead signs directing you to the right to enter the Ronald Regan
Building and International Trade Center. Follow the walkway past Market to
Market, once you pass through security The Center will be directly to your
right.
Click here for a full print version of these directions.
What is the schedule for the weekend?
Official conference activity begins Friday, April 24, 2009 at 1:30pm and continues through Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 5pm.
(Participants
are also welcome and encouraged to come early on Friday, April 24
beginning at 9am when they can join local YNPNdc members for additional
professional development opportunities.)
See below for an overview of the conference schedule for the weekend.
Click here for
the Friday conference program with complete workshop, panel and
National Voice Session descriptions, along with speaker bios.
Click here
for the Saturday conference program with complete workshop, plenary and
Leadership Development Session descriptions.
Day 1
(The
Official National Conference Welcome will begin Friday, 2p but YNPN
Leaders from the National Network are encouraged to attend the earlier
DC sessions as well)
|
Time |
Session |
|
9-9:30am |
YNPNdc Registration and Check In |
|
9:30-10:30am |
State of the DC Nonprofit Sector
The
conference opens with a panel discussion on the challenges facing
Greater Washington’s nonprofit sector and how young nonprofit
professionals can support their organizations and the sector during
these challenging times.
Moderator:
- Stacy Palmer, Editor, Chronicle of Philanthropy
Panelists:
- Chuck Bean, Executive Director, Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington
- Tamara Lucas Copeland, President, Washington Grantmakers
- Glen O'Gilvie, Chief Executive Office, Center for Nonprofit Advancement
|
|
10:30-10:45am |
Break |
|
10:45-11:45am |
Professional Development Breakout Sessions (choose one):
Managing Up– What Every Nonprofit Employee Needs to Know about Working Effectively with their Supervisors - For
younger generations within the workforce, a big part of learning to be
a leader involves developing the art of “managing up”. Managing up
involves a variety skills, such as building strong relationships in a
way that doesn’t compromise values or involve being adversely
confrontational. In this session, attendees will:1) learn how this
skill set can help you increase your productivity and reduce your
stress level at work, 2) explore several personality tools that will
help you to get to know your supervisors and yourself better, and 3)
learn how to flex your personal work style and identify strategies for
success.
Presenter:
Dan Poux, Associate Director for Outreach, Operations and Leadership,
Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, American Association for
the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Supervisory Skills - Are
you a new supervisor? Do you aspire to oversee a department or lead a
nonprofit organization? This session will focus on strategies and tools
that will help you be a successful supervisor. Topics include
delegating, setting expectations, providing feedback, and questioning
and listening.
Presenter: Caroline Bolas, Senior Consultant, Organisational Management, LEVELheaded, Inc.
- JUST ADDED - Fundraising in a Tough Economy - Presenter: Luke Driscoll, Regional Vice President, CCS Fundraising, Development Services, Strategic Consulting
|
|
11:45am-12:30pm |
Lunch (grab and bring back) |
|
12:30-1:45pm |
The Next Generation of Leadership
Do
young nonprofit professionals plan to stay in the sector long-term? And
do they plan to seek leadership roles in the sector? Using new data
gathered from YNPNdc members, our panel of experts discuss strategies
that young nonprofit professionals can use to work towards and expand
leadership opportunities in the sector.
Panelists:
- Richard L. Moyers, Director of Program, Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
- Alexis Terry, Client Manager, Business Development, Boardsource
- Yarrow Sandahl, National Board Member, YNPN
|
|
2:00-3:30pm |
YNPN National Welcome/Framing Remarks
Keynote Speaker: Diana Aviv, President and CEO of Independent Sector |
|
3:30-5pm |
National Voice Forum
The National Voice Forum will provide a space for both thought leaders and conference participants to:
- Provide
information on how the nonprofit sector and public sectors have been
and will be affected by the new administration, the economic climate -
particularly the stimulus package, and the serve and the give acts
- Share how these factors are playing out nationally
- Exchange
ideas on how individuals can use this information to make an impact
within their own organization, YNPN chapter, and community
We have three dynamic speakers and thought leaders in the field to spark discussion around this topic:
|
|
5:30-7:30pm |
All are welcome to join us for a Networking Reception at Bar Louie Tavern and Grill, 701 7th Street NW in Chinatown. |
Day 2
(YNPN Leaders from the National Network)
|
Time |
Session/Activity |
|
|
|
8:30 – 9:00a |
Breakfast
|
|
9:00 – 10:15a |
Plenary Session
|
|
10:30 – 11:30a |
Strengthening the YNPN Movement through Media and Messaging (YNPN National; Media Consultants - Don Owens & Adam Shapiro)
|
|
11:30 – 12:30p |
Lunch
|
|
12:30 – 1:30p |
Block 1 (Participants choose 1)
- iModules
Best Practices Panel (YNPN National)
- YNPN
National’s Support for Chapters & Individuals (YNPN National)
|
|
1:45 – 2:45p |
Block 2 - Building a Sustainable
Board Structure (YNPN Chicago)
- Using
Consensus Organizing to Create a Community Centered Chapter (YNPN San Diego)
- Honing in on Mission: Aligning Chapter Mission with Programming and Recruitment (YNPN NYC)
|
|
3:00 – 4:00p |
Block 3
|
|
4:15 – 5:00p |
Closing Session
|
What is the process for travel reimbursement?
We
will be offering reimbursement of up to $250 for travel.
(Unfortunately, there will be no reimbursement this year for lodging.)
Click here to download the Travel Reimbursement form.
For
faster processing, please bring your completed form and all receipts to
the conference. (We will collect these forms at the conference and
mail you a check upon your return home.)
What is the dress code for the conference?
Attire
for the conference tends to be business casual (especially for Friday,
Day 1 of the conference. Saturday, Day 2 tends to be a bit more
relaxed.)
Is there anything in particular that I should bring?
Participants
are encouraged to bring business cards to exchange with fellow chapter
leaders, as well as sample documents (i.e. chapter bylaws, event
descriptions, annual program calendars, etc.) that they wish to share.
There will be space available online post-conference for participants to post and share information electronically.
Is there a way to keep track of the conference in real time?
This year, you can follow the YNPN Leaders Conference Live!
Several volunteers will be live blogging from the
conference on Friday, April 24th, and we'll be on Twitter as well.
Follow along at these blog sites:
On Twitter, we'll be using the hashtag #ynpn09. Use it to
tag your tweets to share comments and questions with us! Click here for the search page.
Are there any planned social activities?
On Friday evening from 5:30-7:30p, all are welcome to join us for a Networking Reception at Bar Louie Tavern and Grill, 701 7th Street NW in Chinatown.
What about transportation?
Participants
are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the
conference as well as their transportation within the city.
Metro (DC Train & Bus System) Instructions:
Click here for fare information. You can also plan travel by metro from any location in town with Metro’s Trip Planner.The
Federal Triangle metro stop (blue and orange lines) is connected to the
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center by a covered
passageway. The Center will be immediately on your right as you enter.
In addition, the Metro Center (blue, orange, and red lines) is within
easy walking distance. Metro stations open at 5:00 a.m. on weekdays and
at 7:00 a.m. on weekends. Metrorail closes at midnight Sunday-Thursday
and 3:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturdays. Last trains leave many stations
before midnight (between 2:30 and 3:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday).
Visit the Metro website for more information.
From Union Station:
The
Federal Triangle Metro stop is about a 15 minute metro ride away from
Union Station. (Follow signs for Metro, the metro trains board one
level below the Amtrak trains). Take a red line train (the only line
that services Union Station) towards Shady Grove three stops to Metro
Center. Then transfer to either an orange line train in the direction
of New Carrollton, or a blue line train in the direction of Largo Town
Center. Exit at the next stop, Federal Triangle.
From Reagan National Airport (DCA):
The
Federal Triangle Metro stop is about a 20 minute metro ride away from
Reagan National Airport. Take a blue line train in the direction of
Largo Town Center. Exit at the tenth stop, Federal Triangle.
From Dulles Airport (IAD):
Airfares
to Dulles airport may be more affordable than those to DCA, but please
recognize that it will take additional travel time to get into town
(count on a minimum of one hour by public transit). Buses run by
Washington Flyer travel to and from the West Falls Church Metro station
about every 30 minutes and cost $18 for a round trip ticket. (for more
information about getting to metro from Dulles, click here. From
there, take an orange line train in the direction of New Carrollton,
and exit at the eleventh stop, Federal Triangle, about a 30 minute
metro ride.
From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI):
Airfares
to BWI may be more affordable than those to DCA, but please recognize
that it will take additional travel time to get into town (count on
close to two hours by public transit). The B30 bus
leaves about once every 40 minutes with service to the Greenbelt metro
station (green line). From there, it is about a 50 minute metro ride to
the conference center. Take the green line train in the direction of
Branch avenue to L’Enfant Plaza, then transfer to the orange line in
the direction of Vienna or the blue line in the direction of
Franconia-Springfield, and exit at the second stop, Federal Triangle. You
can also take Amtrak from BWI to Union Station and follow the
instructions above. You will need to take a shuttle bus from the
terminal to the Amtrak station.
Taking a Taxi:
Taxis
in the District of Columbia use fare meters. The minimum charge is $3
with an additional $0.25 per 1/6 of a mile, and additional fees for
time spent idling in traffic. A trip within the downtown area will
likely cost less than $10. For more information on taxi fares, click here. A
taxi from Reagan National Airport to the conference center will cost
about $20, fares from Dulles Airport are about $60, and fares from BWI
are about $90. Supershuttle service is a more affordable option, but may make several stops along the way, so allow for additional time.
Driving and Parking:
Click here for driving directions to the conference site and here for parking information.
Is there lodging available?
While
we will not be offering reimbursement for lodging during this year’s
conference, we strongly encourage participants to reach out friends and
colleagues who might be able to accommodate them for the weekend to
minimize the cost of your participation. We have also identified a
number of relatively affordable local hotels (see below) for those who
prefer that option.
Attendees looking
to connect with other participants to share hotel rooms or to locate
local DC members willing to host a participant should check out the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network page on Facebook where you can post your housing needs and connect with others who may be looking for a roommate.
Nearby Hotels and Hostel options in order by distance from ASAE (all located within ½ mile of conference site):
Hotel Harrington: 436 11th Street, NW (corner of 11th & E Streets, NW) Washington, DC 20004 (3 minute walk to ASAE)
Rates range from $129 to $175 (best value option for price and distance)
Washington Marriott at Metro Center: 775 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 (5 minute walk to ASAE)
$219 for 1 king or 2 doubles
Hamilton Crowne Plaza: 14th & K Sts. NW Washington, DC 20005 (11 minute walk to ASAE)
Rates range from $171 to $207
Hilton Garden Inn: 815 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005 (10 minute walk to ASAE)
$215 for 1 king or 2 doubles
Hostelling International - Washington DC: 1009 11th St. NW Washington, DC 20001 (11 minute walk to ASAE)
For dorm-style rooms, rates range from $25 to $40 per person/night. Private rooms cost more. (best value option for price)
Who should I contact if I have additional questions?
Feel free to contact the conference planning committee at leadersconference@ynpn.org
if you have any questions between now and Thursday, April 23rd. We
will be sending registrants a contact cell phone number for the days of
the conference.