Emerging Leaders Networking Lunch
Friday, June 15, 12 - 1 p.m.
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, St. Paul
Topic: Peer Resume Review
Leadership Story Swap: Inspire and be inspired
Monday, June 25, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)
Register now!
* Facilitation resources on topics such as Open Space Technology and World Cafe, and groups such as the Public Conversations Project and the international Art of Hosting network.
This blog is dedicated to engaging YNPN members by discussing relevant issues surrounding the nonprofit sector and being a young professional. If you are interested in submitting a guest blog post, email blog@ynpntwincities.org.
Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 8:00AM Can I be honest? Sometimes a new leadership opportunity doesn’t feel like a thrilling adventure, or a great next step in your career path. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like a long-awaited chance to use your skills. Sometimes it feels just, well, scary.
Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 9:00AM If you’ve been following this three-part series on board service (checkout part 1 and part 2), you know that finding the right board to serve on is a nuanced adventure. Besides your time, talents and desires, you have to consider the purpose of the board and the organization’s needs and wants. Before making that final decision on whether or not to join the board, you should also take a closer look at the organization’s size, funding and culture.
Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 9:00AM You may have heard the saying “if you’ve seen one board you’ve seen one board,” but what exactly does that mean? Boards have the same responsibilities at the most fundamental level; however, I’ve seen first-hand in my work as a consultant and board member that boards can vary dramatically. These differences can have an impact on the experience you'll have and the work you'll do.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 9:00AM Last fall I registered for a class at the Humphrey School that required me to be on a board. I knew little about boards, but was interested in them. I just didn’t know why anyone would want me on a board or how to find one. I’m young-ish, haven’t worked in the Twin Cities nonprofit sector for very long, don’t have a lot of money, and I’m not well connected to rich or prestigious people. But there I was, required to serve on a board.
