Benefits of Joining YNPN-San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) Chapter

Professional Development | Networking Events | Anniversary Party | Resources | Job Search | Partner Discounts | Join Now!

Professional Development

  • Mentoring: Join our mentoring network to meet other nonprofit professionals, network and share experiences. YNPN’s mentoring network positively impacts the professional development of our members through mentoring dinners (our hallmark events), panel discussions, and informal socials. Our dinners focus on a particular topic and bring mentors to discuss their experiences over a meal at a local restaurant. YNPN-SFBA members receive a discount on all fee-based mentoring events.
  • Professional Education: In conjunction with one of our partners, CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, YNPN offers discounted workshops and conferences on such topics as: Boards and Executive Management, Communication and Outreach, Financial Management, Fundraising, Management and Planning, Managing People, Personal and Professional Development, Technology, and Volunteer Management. Each year, we offer a minimum of 3-4 YNPN-sponsored workshops at CompassPoint.

 

Free Networking Events

  • Socials: Meet fellow YNPN members and nonprofit professionals from partner organizations. The majority of our monthly social events are free-of -charge, but for some events, there may be a nominal fee. YNPN-SFBA members will receive discounted entry to any fee-based socials.

  • Book Club: YNPN's book club meets every other month. Meet others working in the nonprofit field, exchange ideas, and participate in meaningful discussions about nonprofit-related books. Our book club is open and free to the entire YNPN community.

YNPN Anniversary Party

  • Each Fall, YNPN celebrates its birthday with a social event. Past venues have included the Cartoon Art Museum, 111 Minna, and the Bubble Lounge. This annual events helps up raise money for our programs and operating expenses. YNPN-SFBA members will receive a discounted fee to attend this event.

Resources

  • YNPN ListServe: Subscribe to the 1,000+ member online community listserve. Share ideas, post events, ask questions and discuss current events relevant to the nonprofit sector. This valuable YNPN resource is free to the entire YNPN community.

  • Resource Center: YNPN's online database of nonprofit professional resources (i.e., education degree programs, funding sources, meeting/conference facilities, volunteering opportunities, and more.) This rich resource is available to all paying YNPN-SFBA members.

  • YNPN Event Calendar: A robust collection of local events (sponsored by YNPN and other organizations) of value to nonprofit professionals. Attending a YNPN event exposes you to other nonprofit professionals and is a excellent way to learn more about our program work. This calendar is a free resource.

Job Search Resources

  • Career Center: Visit our online Career Center for job search-related handbooks, and job search lists. Resources found on our Career Center section will enhance your job search. Access to the Career Center is available to the entire YNPN community.

  • Job List: This invaluable resource will give you access to job postings from Bay Area organizations. This valuable YNPN resource is free to the entire YNPN community.

  • YNPN Job Seekers Network: Our online center brings together job seekers with potential employers with free resume and job postings. In addition, the Job Seekers Network (JSN) holds quarterly events for individuals looking for jobs in the nonprofit sector. YNPN members receive a discount on JSN events.

  • Resume Writing: Courses designed for new and experienced nonprofit professionals. Resumes should make a great impression, does yours?

  • Networking: Meet peers, possible mentors, and potential employers from the nonprofit sector. Members receive discounted entry to any YNPN event with a registration fee.

Discounts from YNPN Partners

YNPN-SFBA membership included discounts at various businesses including:

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