YNPN-TC held their second annual Volunteer & Member Appreciation event at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts on April 3rd. The evening was a dedication to all of the amazing people who make YNPN-TC the fantastic organization that it is, and also used as a way to let people get to know our mission, vision and values a little better.

The event started out pitting our committees of Membership & Communications against Programming & Governance to see who knew our mission, vision and values the best – Family Feud style.

Membership and Communications won by a landslide (sorry ProComm and GovComm!). Both teams did a great job though, the questions weren’t easy. Do you know YNPN-TC’s mission, vision and values?

Our mission:

We provide and promote opportunities for the development of young nonprofit professionals.

Our vision:

We envision a world where young nonprofit professionals:

• connect through purpose
• challenge to change
• lead together

Our values:

• We strive for respect and inclusiveness
• We seek opportunities to collaborate
• We respond to the evolving needs of our community

You can also find these on our website.

We then sent our members off in groups to find and tweet various pieces of art throughout the museum that they felt represented our mission, vision, and values.  Here are a few of my favorite shots from the night (search #ynpntcmia2 to see everything):

Egyptians showed respect for their gods by creating immense tombs. #walklikeanegyptian #ynpntcmia2 #randompeople pic.twitter.com/k0sHZQr7It

— Lindsay Marcil (@hellolindsayann) April 4, 2015

collaboration. Tiny animals represent the countries involved in Crimean War after #peaceconcluded #ynpntcmia2 pic.twitter.com/eHpW8Ryw7K

— Michelle Van Engen (@m_vanengen) April 4, 2015

Developing skills #maybeshesbornwithit #dog #ynpntcmia2 pic.twitter.com/qWqB6v5FTp

— Kat Kempe (@Katzilla) April 4, 2015

#6 - Inclusion. Because we leave no colors behind. #ynpntcmia2 pic.twitter.com/IqndaajfHl

— Erica Winegar (@ewinegar) April 4, 2015

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to participate in the event! We had an awesome time planning it, and we’re glad everyone who attended had a good time.

Another successful event in the books! Yay, @Amanda_l_b and @tricksey_josh! Best team ever! #ynpntcmia2 pic.twitter.com/olmwvN7JWE

— Erica Winegar (@ewinegar) April 4, 2015

See you next year!

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