https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities daily 0.75 2026-04-03 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/may-member-meet-up-volunteer-at-second-harvest-heartland monthly 0.5 2026-04-03 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/march-member-meet-up-mental-health-for-helpers-at-george-latimer-central-library monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/doing-big-things-with-small-talk-w-heather-meyer monthly 0.5 2025-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/8bd93357-52ff-49fc-80f8-28bdd1c7d7a0/Meyer_Heather%2B3.webp Events & opportunities - Doing Big Things with Small Talk w/ Heather Meyer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/december-member-meet-up-cookie-exchange-at-spyhouse-coffee-uptown monthly 0.5 2025-06-20 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/open-arms-volunteer-event monthly 0.5 2025-06-20 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/august-member-meet-up-trivia-at-king-coil-spirits monthly 0.5 2025-06-20 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/leadership-breakfast-with-akienyalay-bruce monthly 0.5 2025-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/0f0c0bd8-258b-4ade-ad1f-002dba467a54/Akienyalay+Bruce+Photo.jpeg Events & opportunities - Leadership Breakfast with Akienyalay Bruce - Akienyalay Bruce (she/her) is a Brooklyn, NY native and a passionate community organizer, nature enthusiast, and former summer camp professional. She has been a leader in the nonprofit sector for over 15 years. Akienyalay holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and currently serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at 360 Communities. As the first person to hold this role, she plays a key leadership role in shaping an inclusive and equitable workplace culture. She is responsible for designing and executing strategies that advance and sustain diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout the organization. In addition, Akienyalay works as a DEI Consultant with Organizer, Activities, Artist, Advocate, Referral System (OAAARS) – JEDI Consultancy. She serves on the board of BIPOC Leadership Advancement at Camp Coalition (B.L.A.C.C.) and is a certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator. A proud auntie, friend, sister, niece, and granddaughter, Akienyalay brings her full self to both her work and life. Now rooted in Minnesota, she continues to advocate for Black liberation, racial equity, social justice, the creation of brave spaces for ongoing learning and accountability, and the embodiment of joy. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/drag-queen-bingo-at-roxys-cabaret-1 monthly 0.5 2025-06-25 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/april-member-meet-up-pryes-brewing monthly 0.5 2025-04-24 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/sip-socialize-a-celebration-of-community-at-flava-caf monthly 0.5 2025-02-28 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/january-member-meet-up monthly 0.5 2025-01-08 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/volunteering-with-second-harvest monthly 0.5 2024-10-29 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/october-member-meet-up monthly 0.5 2024-09-18 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/august-member-meet-up-2 monthly 0.5 2024-07-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/97959e09-d36b-4ba8-b5d0-139225bf033e/Screenshot+2024-07-10+141923.png Events & opportunities - August Member Meet-Up - August Member Meet-Up Date and Time: August 21, 5-7 pm Location: 56 Brewing (3055 Columbia Ave NE, Minneapolis) - free parking is available. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/graduate-school-when-where-how-and-why monthly 0.5 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/5a53122d-adf5-4b8d-9395-be722af86539/nbXoTmHJshKxJ0k1EegwR5owgLOsszwxcLoPmDXt.jpg Events & opportunities - Graduate School: When, Where, How, and Why? - Date/Time: Wednesday July 17, 5-6 pm Location: FREE hybrid event! In Person: Wilkens Room at the Humphrey School of Pubic Affairs, 301 S 19th Ave, Minneapolis 55455 Virtual: get the Zoom link by registering below https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/drag-queen-bingo-at-roxys-cabaret monthly 0.5 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/34c89f51-ca5b-47ea-b5df-3255c2c5cf65/Screenshot+2024-05-20+083123.png Events & opportunities - Drag Queen Bingo at Roxy's Cabaret - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/may-member-meet-up monthly 0.5 2024-04-04 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/leadership-breakfast-with-alissa-light monthly 0.5 2024-01-09 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/leadership-breakfast-with-nonoko-sato monthly 0.5 2024-01-09 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/february-member-meet-up monthly 0.5 2024-01-09 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/ccf-principles-to-practice-redefining-major-giving monthly 0.5 2023-12-03 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/december-member-meet-up monthly 0.5 2023-11-21 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/pathways-to-nonprofit-leadership-navigating-your-journey-with-purpose monthly 0.5 2023-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/07a8f784-8908-449c-9b0a-c7379a5adde6/unnamed.png Events & opportunities - Pathways to Nonprofit Leadership: Navigating Your Journey with Purpose - Join us for this virtual event with Kate King, a seasoned nonprofit professional with a winding career path and the Executive Director of Feline Rescue, for an inspiring presentation on navigating your career within the nonprofit sector. Unsure how to translate your diverse background into the world of social change? Kate's presentation is tailor-made for individuals of all walks of life and backgrounds! In this engaging session, you will: Explore the nonprofit landscape Uncover the path to nonprofit leadership Acquire essential skills and qualities Identify experiences and opportunities Overcome common challenges Register here to join this virtual event! https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/leadership-breakfast-with-lamah-bility monthly 0.5 2023-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/268dab8b-a77b-4d27-83f1-b87315b6257b/October+2023+Leadership+Breakfast+%281%29.png Events & opportunities - Leadership Breakfast with Lamah Bility - YNPN Leadership Breakfast with Lamah Bility Looking to get to the next level in your nonprofit career? At YNPN Twin Cities' Leadership Breakfast series, nonprofit leaders will share with you exactly how they did it, what they learned and what they're looking for in a rising nonprofit leader. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yfwkb4jh About Lamah Bility: Lamah Bility is an immigrant from Liberia, migrating to the United States at the age of 10. He is an entrepreneur, community leader, and the cofounder of Didomi, a reusable water bottle company that provides clean, safe water to those that need it most. He is also the Club Alumni & Youth Advocacy Manager at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/behind-the-crm-nonprofit-fundraisers-happy-hour-eh4g5 monthly 0.5 2023-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/ee911ca0-93a9-444a-98da-e0fd5ead2a13/giphy+%283%29.gif Events & opportunities - YNPN September Social - Join us on September 26th at Utepils Brewing at 5-7 pm for a relaxing casual gathering to network, swap industry stories, and an opportunity to gain a new perspective or meet a new friend. We look forward to seeing you there! Date/Time: September 26, 5:00-7:00 pm Location: Utepils Brewing (225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405) RSVP here! https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/behind-the-crm-nonprofit-fundraisers-happy-hour monthly 0.5 2023-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/7c6db1a8-ebbf-4de1-847d-0dde83bdbfe5/giphy+%281%29.gif Events & opportunities - Behind the CRM: Nonprofit Fundraisers Happy Hour - Calling all Twin Cities fundraisers! Join YNPN for a dedicated happy hour for fundraisers. We’ll network, discuss our favorite acronyms, and more. We hope to see you there. Date/Time: July 18, 4:30-6:30 pm Location: Number 12 Cider (614 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/mr9uz9dz https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/beat-the-system-be-a-student-loan-champ monthly 0.5 2023-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/cbb6e9da-c489-41ee-bbc0-a1ecce2d2140/June+2023+Student+Loan+Event+%281%29.png Events & opportunities - Beat the System: Be a Student Loan Champ - Student loans can be daunting but with the right information, you can become a student loan champ and make consistent progress in reducing and eventually eliminating your loans. During this session you'll learn about: Complex government student loan programs and payment plan options. Different types of rules for different loans. Loan forgiveness programs, including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Register for in person here: https://tinyurl.com/57tvezx8 Register for virtual here: https://tinyurl.com/bdzdj5d9 https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/xplr56y6k3l2bhwigeyfgdeqp49zp0 monthly 0.5 2023-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/4bae3920-6da2-4c0c-8610-cb0f52254f03/May+2023+Leadership+Breakfast.png Events & opportunities - Leadership Breakfast with Alison Brown - About the Leadership Breakfast Series: Looking to get to the next level in your nonprofit career? At YNPN Twin Cities' Leadership Breakfast series, nonprofit leaders will share with you exactly how they did it, what they learned and what they're looking for in a rising nonprofit leader. Register here: https://bit.ly/3HisbFR https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/ynpn-social monthly 0.5 2023-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/2c953c04-2956-4e09-91ef-29c5ef136838/giphy.gif Events & opportunities - YNPN Social - Join us for our next member meet-up! Come and gather with fellow Twin Cities nonprofit friends at The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy Minneapolis MN 55422). This is a low-key gathering to network, swap industry stories, and an opportunity to gain a new perspective or meet a new friend. We look forward to seeing you there! https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/leading-change-and-prioritizing-care monthly 0.5 2023-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/b5efdd5a-084e-4fa3-aa48-880b0e6ccaa3/1.png Events & opportunities - Leading Change and Prioritizing Care - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/october-member-meetup monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/43be78d1-277c-4699-b230-adda3cbbd3bd/giphy+%281%29.gif Events & opportunities - October Member Meetup - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/tx9w6jz9i70l4zosyvtmft7zgv9go3 monthly 0.5 2022-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/334df418-4e05-4cd5-8b42-c2cfe3cf5bea/Katie+Selby.jpg Events & opportunities - Career Barriers & Boosters - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/august-member-meet-up-1 monthly 0.5 2022-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/14fc634f-0bed-4fc4-baeb-7a1ba50f25cc/giphy+%281%29.gif Events & opportunities - August Member Meet Up - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/building-an-inclusive-workplace-community-gyfay monthly 0.5 2022-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/91102e05-5083-4c7c-b194-d98e654ed113/unnamed.jpg Events & opportunities - Building an Inclusive Workplace & Community - Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, sought after speaker, and advocate for justice. At the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Tyner serves as the founding director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice. She is committed to training students to serve as social engineers who create new inroads to justice and freedom. Dr. Tyner received her B.A. from Hamline University (Major: English; Certificate: Conflict Studies). Due to her passion for advocating for social justice and educational policy reform, she decided to pursue graduate studies at the University of St. Thomas. She began her journey with law school since she recognized that the law is a language of power and therefore she sought to become well versed in the law. Subsequently, Dr. Tyner earned a Master of Public Policy and Leadership in order to gain tools for effecting social change through policy reform efforts. Later, inspired by the legacy of W.E.B. Dubois, she obtained a Doctorate in Leadership. Her doctoral studies provided her with key tools for serving in her community and promoting social justice. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/thresholds-of-change-event-info monthly 0.5 2022-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/f10252ea-a5ab-4cab-a1c7-7da694bfb31d/Adrianne%27s+picture.png Events & opportunities - Thresholds of Change Event Info - About Adrianne Gould: Adrianne Gould has dedicated her life and work to being what she calls a “proponent of culture.” Born in Atlanta, Georgia to two Liberian-born parents, she embodies the true historical definition of “African-American” in a particularly resonant way as a first-generation American with Liberian roots. Growing up in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Adrianne eventually stepped into her life’s calling of community education through working in the home health industry. The mother of one child, Princeton, Adrianne’s work at the Cultural Wellness Center of Minneapolis as an information and data coordinator exemplifies her special gifts for optimizing health care service by emphasizing the dissemination of information into knowledge and empowerment. Gould founded Msaada, LLC (which means “support” in Swahili) as a conduit for small home-health businesses to build a culture of success and compliance. Msaada’s primary strength is “making it plain”––breaking down the “language barriers” between cultures, building bridges between seemingly disparate entities, and embodying a ministry of sharing information to seamlessly forge those often-difficult cultural connections. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/where-do-i-belong-working-across-sectors monthly 0.5 2022-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/ee769740-5e94-40c5-a278-ee51502f76d2/Where+do+I+Belong+graphic.jpg Events & opportunities - Where Do I Belong?: Working Across Sectors - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/850ff140-300a-4359-8755-a0a9da54f307/Robert_Muschler_LA.jpeg Events & opportunities - Where Do I Belong?: Working Across Sectors - This Cafe Conversation will be led by Rob Muschler. Rob is an Associate at HMA Community Strategies, a consulting company that specializes in strategy development, capacity building, and evaluation for nonprofit and public sector organizations. He received his Masters of Public Administration from the University of Southern California and holds an undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University. Rob is an avid cyclist/runner as well as a former board member of YNPN Los Angeles. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/the-well-being-effect monthly 0.5 2022-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/d0aa610e-1546-4aa9-a8c3-fdff9f2c6571/The+Well-Being+Effect+graphic.jpg Events & opportunities - The Well-Being Effect - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/79f3609f-aa32-4cfd-928a-8ed959008a86/Johnson+headshot.jpeg Events & opportunities - The Well-Being Effect - This Cafe Conversation will be facilitated by Kristin Jonason. Kristin specializes in the area of Positive Psychology, the scientific study of well-being and human flourishing. She aims to integrate elements, research, and interventions from Positive Psychology into all our client engagements to increase their individual and organizational well-being. Kristin is an adventurous person who loves trying new things and is not afraid to stretch herself in out-of-the-box situations. Prior to joining the Prouty Project in 2016, Kristin spent two years in marketing and several years at a YMCA camp, eventually becoming Assistant Director. Kristin has her Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in psychology from DePauw University. Kristin is a Licensed Practitioner of Insights Discovery. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/self-care-in-times-of-a-global-pandemic monthly 0.5 2022-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/ac3b31a8-fac9-411e-a052-df58831e020d/Self+Care+graphic+copy.jpg Events & opportunities - Self Care in Times of a Global Pandemic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/f3ae0b0b-0cba-4371-9946-c6293d842bcf/Tobi-feature-1-768x512.jpg Events & opportunities - Self Care in Times of a Global Pandemic - Oluwatobi Oluwagbemi sees herself as a brilliant light in every space. She loves community and making sure that people are seen and heard. Oluwatobi is known as Olu in the Twin Cities. She is a member of the Urban League Twin Cities Young Professionals and is also a board member for Young Nonprofits Professionals Network. She is a writer and advocate for young girls and women. Oluwatobi used to be on the Young Women's Cabinet appointed by Governor Mark Dayton. Oluwatobi is on a mission to drive agendas forward for young people in the Twin Cities and In Minnesota in general. She attended St. Cloud State University where she studied political science, international relations and Women Studies. Oluwatobi loves to try new food and she loves to dance. You can reach out to Oluwatobi with opportunities that are focused on making sure there is black women's representation in politics. Oluwatobi has worked for the state and campaigns in the past. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/mlxyi0awzd9j1zmq4qg1e1bp41fk2g monthly 0.5 2022-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/08edb500-4501-4174-8505-1e36df28ef7d/Where+do+I+Belong+graphic-3.jpg Events & opportunities - Let's Talk Fundraising - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/4c73cdff-6df4-49e9-b2d0-b4967ca34b0c/AlyssaWhalon.jpg Events & opportunities - Let's Talk Fundraising - Alyssa Whalon works at the Science Museum of Minnesota as a Mid-Level Giving Specialist. In this role she leads engagement strategies for mid-level donors and builds relationships with new and current donors. Previously, she worked as Engagement Strategist at YWCA Minneapolis. She is a board member for YNPN-TC and is co-chair for the Programming Committee. Alyssa is originally from Kansas City, MO and has a cat named Darwin. In her free time enjoys DIY projects, listening to music and watching HGTV. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/nonprofit-jargon-we-love-to-hate-authentic-communication-in-the-workplace monthly 0.5 2022-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/b445edee-ac9c-432a-b53b-d87db6676ddc/Nonprofit+Jargon+graphic.jpg Events & opportunities - Nonprofit Jargon We Love to Hate: Authentic Communication in the Workplace - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/56434331-37e2-42eb-8737-fcdd818b0b21/brittany.jpg Events & opportunities - Nonprofit Jargon We Love to Hate: Authentic Communication in the Workplace - Brittany is a passionate curator of creating spaces where people feel like they belong by encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion and is Senior Human Resources Generalist at Project for Pride in Living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/7abd6cc2-30fa-4662-a671-c2c563feb586/meg.JPG Events & opportunities - Nonprofit Jargon We Love to Hate: Authentic Communication in the Workplace - Meg is an MBA candidate at the Carlson School of Management with a passion for building effective and sustainable social impact organizations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/ac744f3f-fda2-4c71-a707-ff9a181a078c/image_6487327_ccexpress.jpeg Events & opportunities - Nonprofit Jargon We Love to Hate: Authentic Communication in the Workplace - Courtney is a Twin Cities nonprofit professional passionate about education, equity, and dogs, and works as the Program Manager at createMPLS, a hands-on STEM and technology education organization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/ba6c583a-e212-45b0-a7c4-adbf825b586c/Amy-Yoelin+%282%29_609470_resize_508__1_1.jpg Events & opportunities - Nonprofit Jargon We Love to Hate: Authentic Communication in the Workplace - Amy hails from Colorado, has most recently worked at Bet Shalom Congregation and Great River Greening, doing fundraising, communications, and copious amounts of CRM work, and also serves as one of YNPN-TC's Development Managers. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/addressing-conflict-at-work-when-midwest-niceness-isnt-enough monthly 0.5 2022-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/5f21e199-f7f3-4894-bba5-7ef4c7a200b7/Where+do+I+Belong+graphic-2.jpg Events & opportunities - Addressing Conflict at Work – When Midwest Niceness Isn’t Enough - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/23328265-cc77-401b-97bc-6b2a2c9ccd91/Lisa+Headshot+%282%29.JPG Events & opportunities - Addressing Conflict at Work – When Midwest Niceness Isn’t Enough - Lisa Misch is the Director of Farmer Outreach and Technical Assistance at the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA). She works remotely for the North Carolina organization whose mission is to challenge the root causes of unjust food systems, supporting and advocating for economically, racially, and ecologically just farm communities. Prior to joining RAFI-USA, Lisa served as the AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer at the College of Menominee Nation in Keshena, WI. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from St. Olaf College. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/virtual-leadership-breakfast-with-quentin-moore monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1633459478737-CK86J6ENPR9MF845BY2Z/Quention+photo1.jpg Events & opportunities - Virtual Leadership Breakfast with Quentin Moore - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/virtual-leadership-breakfast-with-andrea-satter monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1630445099448-QTAS6OGCPW9PZR6XUTZE/ASatter+Headshot3.jpg Events & opportunities - Virtual Leadership Breakfast with Andrea Satter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/virtual-leadership-breakfast-with-erikka-ryan monthly 0.5 2021-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1629423740479-3AYK8CGVYR0RT1EOSUCP/MSB_9984_%285%29.jpeg Events & opportunities - Virtual Leadership Breakfast with Erikka Ryan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/events-opportunities/august-member-meet-up monthly 0.5 2021-08-20 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-08 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/nonprofit-leadership-well-intentions-can-still-be-weapons-against-non-white-bodiesnbsp monthly 0.5 2024-05-08 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/navigating-the-year-end-hustle-how-to-protect-your-peace-as-a-nonprofit-professional monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/5c71fcc2-a9f6-4737-bf70-40d434e592ee/image_123650291.JPG Blog - Navigating the Year-End Hustle: How to Protect Your Peace as a Nonprofit Professional - Effective Time Management (Yes, that coffee break IS necessary) Become a time management ninja by prioritizing based on urgency and importance. (I know, I know, everything seems urgent, but this can be done.) This isn’t limited to your work duties, projects, or calendars. Don’t forget to add that essential afternoon coffee run (or two), the midday chat with your work bestie, and setting boundaries for your work hours. I’d like to put an emphasis on that last one. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/why-i-will-never-compromise-myself-for-my-development-job monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/f211ec97-bb3f-47fb-816a-2987b2540cdd/jonathan-borba-Omw6KHQIXYk-unsplash.jpg Blog - Why I Will Never Compromise Myself for My Development Job - As a young professional, I learned that it’s my responsibility to anticipate the next move, the next project “ask.” It’s my responsibility to go along with the status quo. It’s my responsibility to do my best work, keep my voice down, and as long as I don't experience the issues that my white, experienced colleagues face, I will be just fine. Be a sheep, and dare not stray from the flock. I am to stay seen, but not heard. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/8-tips-for-making-your-office-space-more-eco-friendlynbsp monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/f3c733c1-14a2-4a73-ba09-35f38cb6b311/July+blog+image.PNG Blog - 8 Tips for Making Your Office Space More Eco-Friendly  - To reduce paper usage, workplaces should implement guidelines around printer usage. Some examples include: Print pages double-sided or duplexed Reuse or share printed documents Email nonprofit-wide information whenever possible instead of printing it Make nonprofit meetings paperless Nonprofits should also look into recycling their ink cartridges, upgrade to a more energy efficient printer, and use recycled paper instead of conventional paper. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/this-email-did-not-find-me-well monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/10602b17-3646-4c6a-a497-b36adb860bd3/YNPN+Blog+Photo.jpg Blog - This email did not find me well - The roots of our organizational culture What is professionalism, anyway? Who decides? The very nature of our society, and therefore our organizations, are built on patriarchal and oppressive systems. This isn’t a new idea, especially those of us in the nonprofit sector - nonprofit leaders have been developing research and calling out outdated and harmful practices for decades. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/a-basic-crash-course-for-in-person-business-etiquette monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/73cdd93c-9430-4d4f-8e0d-e2a047183779/etiquette+image.jpg Blog - A Basic Crash Course for In-Person Business Etiquette - Remember the Six S’s While the traditions for greetings vary in every culture, the “Six S’s” are generally an easy shortcut to make someone feel welcome in an American business setting. They are: Stand up - to show respect. Step forward - to show your enthusiasm. Smile - to show you’re friendly. See them - make eye contact. Shake their hand - or choose an alternative. Say hello - introduce yourself. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/the-intersectionality-of-culture-and-identity-in-nonprofit-work-fostering-the-why monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/4f8ad0dd-61d1-4b4f-8988-cf00ceac214f/IMG_5202.jpg Blog - The Intersectionality of Culture and Identity in Nonprofit Work: Fostering the ‘Why’ - Culture is the sum of beliefs, values, practices, and traditions that shape the way a community sees the world. It is a complex and multifaceted concept that encompasses everything from language and religion to art and cuisine. Identity, on the other hand, refers to the characteristics and qualities that make an individual or group unique. Identity is shaped by culture, but it is also influenced by personal experiences, upbringing, and a myriad of other things. For me, that means that my mother was German and my father was Palestinian which continues to give me the unique opportunity and perspective of seeing, experiencing, and feeling the world through paradoxical lenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/cc71953d-4ea0-4af4-8397-62caed403ba9/IMG_2079.jpg Blog - The Intersectionality of Culture and Identity in Nonprofit Work: Fostering the ‘Why’ - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/staying-connected-while-working-for-a-national-virtual-based-nonprofit monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/d7d7858d-597d-48b5-9ce2-90d876a3ccf1/KK+blog+image.jpg Blog - Staying Connected While Working for A National, Virtual-Based Nonprofit - Furthermore, we will travel to the area where our client is located, depending on the project. If we aren’t able to travel, there is still incredible value in virtual meetings and events that can help foster that connection to the client and project. For a project in California, I attended a virtual community meeting which gave me invaluable insight into the organization’s policy agenda and work that they do in their community. By doing my homework and attending virtual events, this not only gives me a baseline understanding of who the organization is and what they do, but also aids in developing and cultivating relationships. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/reflecting-on-time-wellness-and-making-room-for-grief monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/62ad8d97-b74c-40fb-808c-c81e8eb8e180/YNPNTC+Article+Illustration+Stevie+Lewis.png Blog - Reflecting on time, wellness, and making room for grief - Grief is real. I write this article at a strange time in our world. We have collectively – globally – felt a tremendous, ongoing trauma since 2020. Family members, friends, coworkers, and partners are gone. As of this month, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken over 6,500,000 lives worldwide. Grief is real. It can present mentally and physically in a variety of damaging ways that are individual to each person. I ask you to make room to acknowledge any grief that you may be feeling, big or small. If you are one of the many people directly impacted by COVID-19, whether through the death of someone important to you or as a person feeling the effects of Long COVID, have you had the time you need to process what has happened? Will there ever be enough time? https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/what-i-learned-in-my-transition-from-a-small-nonprofit-to-a-huge-organization monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/59d7dc69-4ba7-4148-867a-efd062cf780b/unnamed+%285%29.jpg Blog - What I Learned in My Transition From a Small Nonprofit to a Huge Organization - I decided to apply for the role, went through a few rounds of interviews, and was formally offered the position by the same recruiter who initially reached out to me. I couldn’t believe it. I thought I would work at small nonprofits for many years, if not for my entire career. My college involvement, internships, and full-time jobs have all been with small nonprofits. The smallest had just four full-time employees! So why would I expect to ever work for a larger organization? https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/lessons-ive-learned-from-workplace-comedies monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/why-your-nonprofit-should-have-a-young-professionals-group monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/4e72d149-6fe8-4bad-8912-262eeb5deea9/Aug+blog+image.PNG Blog - Why Your Nonprofit Should Have a Young Professionals Group - Don’t Fall into the Trap of Negative Outlook Some people have trouble seeing the value in young professional groups for nonprofits because they are not thinking in the long-term. And they have a point - if you are looking at the short-term benefit, developing a young professional group for a nonprofit might seem foolish. Broadly speaking, young professionals don’t have a lot of money to donate. They may not have a lot of time to donate. They are constantly being pulled in a million different directions and volunteering is the thing that has to be removed from their plate in order to continue on with life (we’ve all been there). This is okay! https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/at-the-grown-up-table-tips-for-being-the-youngest-in-your-workplace monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1d90fd02-3cf2-4cfc-beac-aa951406f91b/pexels-cottonbro-9656484.jpg Blog - At the Grown-Up Table: Tips for Being the Youngest in Your Workplace - It has served me less well in the workplace. Somewhere along the way, I started believing that my youth equated to a lack of knowledge and an inability to make valuable contributions to my work environment. I started believing that if someone was older than me, it automatically meant they were better - their ideas were better, their answers were better, their opinions were better. In my mind, there was a direct correlation between age and value. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/the-equity-amp-inclusion-case-for-hybrid-work monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/fb13cfc5-0eb4-4691-8431-df98b8044c52/linkedin-sales-solutions-6ie6OjshvWg-unsplash.jpg Blog - The Equity & Inclusion Case for Hybrid Work - If there’s one silver lining that has come out of over two years of pandemic, it is that many of us have fundamentally restructured the way we conduct work and engage with other organizations. As many of our meetings, events, and discussions begin happening in person again, it’s important to think about how virtual and hybrid work has helped break down some of the traditional barriers to equity and inclusion throughout the nonprofit sector. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/lessons-from-career-pivot-planning monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/db89dd8e-1835-491e-8111-bb45a2d1a46c/thought-catalog-505eectW54k-unsplash.jpg Blog - Lessons from career pivot planning - 1. Take notes – if you’re thinking about graduate school, make a shortlist of programs that you’re interested in, and consider the work you want to pursue and the questions you’d want to answer. If you’re thinking about going to a new industry altogether, consider the goals you have and your motivations to support that. Keep a set of links to help organize your thoughts and your goals – be they programs and articles about what you want to study or what drives your interest in working in a new industry, or perhaps a new organization. When it comes time to start your pivot, don’t be afraid to cite things early and often from that list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/72aad8e1-d6c7-4f83-b648-775681806693/diego-ph-fIq0tET6llw-unsplash+%281%29.jpg Blog - Lessons from career pivot planning - 5. Stay curious – connecting point A to point B and putting everything together can be daunting. Don’t be discouraged. Try to remember what originally inspired you to pursue that career pivot, and remember that a setback does not equal failure. Making a career pivot can be difficult, but in the end, it can be one of the most rewarding things one has accomplished. Indeed, no two experiences are alike, but if you’re prepared, do your research and maintain your curiosity as you plan your pivot, you can accomplish a lot, not just for your professional life, but for the world around you. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/the-future-is-organized-how-workers-are-reshaping-the-nonprofit-sector monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/44c96ffe-76fd-4e7a-9241-b8d02c134d14/unnamed+%284%29.jpg Blog - The Future Is Organized: How Workers Are Reshaping the Nonprofit Sector - A Vision for the Future What might wide-spread unionization in the nonprofit sector look like? It could reshape how organizations receive and distribute funds by changing the perceived value of services. It could change what day-to-day work looks like by allowing workers more of a voice in their working conditions. It could abolish pay disparities. It could establish a higher standard of care for ourselves and each other through things like better paid parental leave, improved healthcare benefits, more vacation days, and shorter work weeks. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/person-first-strength-based-language-is-for-everyone monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/12513ce5-6764-4c87-b46e-27010755f503/Strength+based+leadership.PNG Blog - Person-First, Strength-Based Language is for Everyone! - Guideline 1: Describe who you are talking about with as much specificity as possible. This helps avoid stereotypes and generalizations that may perpetuate harmful narratives about groups of people. If you aren’t sure how to refer to a person, ask them directly or other staff members who communicate with them regularly. This is a great opportunity to engage more deeply with them! Example: This might mean identifying a family as Mexican rather than Latinx, or Somali rather than Black/African American. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/eeefb591-4770-4821-b284-afde5c7e58cc/Blog+table1.PNG Blog - Person-First, Strength-Based Language is for Everyone! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/self-care-in-leadership monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/bb1d15c7-f509-412b-aebd-3d1373ca47d8/brandy-kennedy-1-04jaombaU-unsplash.jpg Blog - Self-Care in Leadership - I admit that for many years I dealt with burnout. I found it hard to take care of myself. I was overloaded with school work and involved in a lot of organizations on campus. I had no free time to show myself any love or care. I struggled with self-care as an undergraduate student and while I am no longer in college, I sometimes still struggle. Most leaders struggle with this. They may feel guilty when they rest or take care of themselves, but self-care in leadership is essential because leaders are the backbone of their communities and they must take care of themselves before they can take care of others. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/sowing-the-seeds-of-mindfulness-a-thoughtful-dig-into-the-importance-of-intention-setting-amp-embracing-the-roots-of-our-work monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/3acf217d-5655-493d-a42e-9435317ea54f/max-saeling-GFDNXpOsQjU-unsplash.jpg Blog - Sowing the Seeds of Mindfulness: A thoughtful dig into the importance of intention setting & embracing the roots of our work - Each Monday morning, the staff team at my organization gathers via Zoom with our mugs of coffee to connect over an introspective or silly prompt and share our week’s workload. (I highly recommend this become part of your team schedule, if it isn’t already.) We did this before the pandemic, but since adapting it to a virtual format it’s been some of the only times I see coworkers that I don’t work with regularly. At the time of the particular meeting of note, it was the beginning of our organization’s fiscal year last September. To reflect together as a team, one of my colleagues posed the prompt: What are you embracing this year? And/or what are you letting go of? https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/dismantling-white-supremacy-in-nonprofits-a-starting-point monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/5cddf823-e085-43d4-9d02-6fa9806f3ecd/1559146188702.png Blog - Dismantling White Supremacy in Nonprofits: a starting point - This is in no way surprising knowing the history of this country that was founded on the genocide, violence, and exploitation of Indigenous people, Black people, and Immigrants. What does this have to do with the nonprofit sector? Many if not all of the social services, education, and other unmet needs that nonprofits work tirelessly to address largely exist because of the lasting ramifications of colonization, slavery, segregation, redlining, mass incarceration, and many other manifestations of white supremacy. Without this explicit acknowledgement, our work can unintentionally uplift white supremacist ideology and do more harm to the very communities we hope to serve. We must do our homework, and make sure we fully understand the continued impact of this country’s history, as well as the intricacies of concepts such as oppression, privilege, and intersectionality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/027da561-c10e-4bfa-8b83-a4314e62b514/1559146487776.png Blog - Dismantling White Supremacy in Nonprofits: a starting point - The lack of access to what communities of color need and deserve is real and widespread. That said, not enough nonprofits take the time and intentionality to both see and talk about the myriad of assets within these communities as well. We need to do a better job of viewing first-generation students, communities of color, low-income communities, and other marginalized communities from an asset-based framework. Only then can we begin to break free from these deficit-based narratives, which serve as oxygen to white supremacy. One small but crucial step: stop labeling students and communities as “at-risk”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/a48c9835-de4f-47b2-8055-9f071a33f98c/1559146571787.png Blog - Dismantling White Supremacy in Nonprofits: a starting point - While I am not advocating for us to lie to or withhold information from the individuals and communities we serve, I do think it is important for us to know the purpose of what it is we are sharing, and to do so responsibly and tactfully without forgetting to mention the assets within these communities as well. Additionally, please be sure that the statistics are both accurate and holistic. Too often, we accept negative statistics as facts without any questions or having seen any sources. I was told in high school that there were more Black men in prison than in college. Thanks to the pervasive white supremacist ideology, it made sense to me and I went on believing it through college. It wasn’t until after I graduated that I learned that it was just another insidious myth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/e39edb83-6ec8-459f-a50d-4b3b0b5f7b52/1559146650911.png Blog - Dismantling White Supremacy in Nonprofits: a starting point - And can we please eradicate all language about giving a voice to the voiceless? We can certainly help by providing a platform or a megaphone, but communities already have a voice. As Arundhati Roy eloquently put, “There’s really no such thing as the ‘voiceless’. There are only the deliberately silenced, or the preferably unheard”. This is beyond semantics; Language reflects our values and has real life consequences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/58e26fe8-db62-49e1-aa97-42a567a0da4b/1559146973648.png Blog - Dismantling White Supremacy in Nonprofits: a starting point - Contrary to what white supremacy teaches us, we are not losing quality or excellence by striving for diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organizations. Excellence is not possible without these pillars, and we can no longer make excuses for having all or majority White boards, directors, and executives. Regardless of our positions, we need to take the individual responsibility of knowing our hiring and recruitment practices, and pushing our organizations to make long-overdue shifts that will create meaningful change, such as finally posting salary ranges. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/reflection-reboot-re-thinking-how-we-look-back-on-another-unprecedented-year monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/42a08685-8de7-4e26-9f22-be11218d6ddc/bye+2021.jpeg Blog - Reflection Reboot: Re-thinking how we look back on (another) unprecedented year - Celebrate the micro while holding the macro. The concept of celebrating “small wins” is nothing groundbreaking. However, in a context where many nonprofit organizations have been expected to deliver the same outcomes under extraordinary circumstances, it can be refreshing and even radical to reframe what success looks like after a long year. Our organizations and the communities we work with have done incredible, beautiful things this year, including simply continuing to show up and try. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/how-cooking-helped-me-cope-with-my-job-anticapitalist-reasons-to-have-a-hobby monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/cb5d8ee5-7386-44c4-a0f7-f08ebde664d7/Gif1.gif Blog - How cooking helped me cope with my job: Anticapitalist reasons to have a hobby - I went to college in an era that valued being a “girl boss” and emphasized the importance of putting your all into your job. This was something that never really sat well with me, but I didn’t have the words to describe what made me uncomfortable. So once I graduated, I strived for that definition of success to apply to me since it was all I knew. I relied on my role as a nonprofit professional to be my entire identity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/c414d91f-5b03-4b0f-a1f4-18f57a4ded6a/gif2.gif Blog - How cooking helped me cope with my job: Anticapitalist reasons to have a hobby Learning new skills, for yourself Before I cooked for pleasure, I made the same couple of recipes every week. Now, I am thrilled with the idea of taking on a new challenging recipe. Whether that comes from making a dish that is entirely new to me or discovering how to swap out ingredients that I don’t have, this is the first time in a long time that taking on a new challenge isn’t intimidating to me. The pride from these accomplishments lasts longer than what I used to get from work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/8785b6f3-3c0d-413c-a578-8fc5455256b5/gif3.gif Blog - How cooking helped me cope with my job: Anticapitalist reasons to have a hobby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/a851ce79-989d-4a7e-9a37-21aa1aa4e6b0/gif4.gif Blog - How cooking helped me cope with my job: Anticapitalist reasons to have a hobby https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/what-ive-learned-from-being-the-youngest-professional-on-my-team monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/a42a6180-276d-4612-b5e2-22fc25dd03cc/pexels-prateek-katyal-2740954.jpg Blog - What I’ve Learned from Being the Youngest Professional on My Team 1. Being a young professional does not have to be limiting. This was something I didn’t originally feel. When I first started, I was worried about ageism and bias, but my team lifted up the positives that come with being a young professional. Since I was new to the field, I wasn’t constrained by the way things “have always been done”. Having a fresh set of eyes and the excitement of a new field gave me energy and focus and made me a valuable contributor in a different way. For example, I offered ideas that improved operational efficiencies and streamlined processes. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/rethinking-the-photo-release monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1634743822360-1XSBNSAENV8UC7CF0J4J/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3812384.jpg Blog - Rethinking the Photo Release - The Basics of Waivers When planning to take photos of clients/events, communicators are told to either: Have clients sign individual photo waivers (this is required if you are using the photo to “promote a product, service, or idea”). Post signs at events saying photos will be taken. Include a photo waiver in event/program signups. Use photos taken in public settings where there isn’t an expectation of privacy. Use photos where individuals aren’t personally identifiable (such as photos of the back of someone’s head). https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/connecting-professionally-while-meeting-virtually monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1633646831987-IX7R09PD704LKE7QPQ7I/linkedin-sales-solutions-6ie6OjshvWg-unsplash.jpg Blog - Connecting Professionally While Meeting Virtually - I had no idea how I was going to achieve the same outcome using video calls; our staff was already remarking on how draining virtual meetings could be. The hyper-focus of a video call combined with the use of the same medium for work and social interactions presented a unique problem. Through trial and error, I found it possible to work with and around the video call platform. I’ve come to appreciate the flexibility and reliability of video calls, both of which can work in your favor. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/beyond-a-title-exploring-what-successful-leadership-really-looks-like monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1632931675821-HBWAYHZSLLMCJKBLATT7/FB_IMG_1631330126939.jpg Blog - Beyond a Title: Exploring What Successful Leadership Really Looks Like - 1. Network, network, network: It is important for anyone trying to get more experience in leadership, no matter what level, to initiate connections and build a strong network of individuals who support your work. Leadership is about who you know, not just what you know. What you know is, of course, very important, but who you know can open even more doors and opportunities you may not have otherwise sought out. Research shows that 70% of jobs are by means of knowing someone or having some existing connection to the job or organization, not solely having the qualifications for the job. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/normal-suckedi-dont-want-to-go-back-and-neither-do-you monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1631641175132-A0NS3DWBFB6W8L4QZUZX/image+%287%29.png Blog - "Normal" Sucked…I Don't Want to Go Back and Neither Do You - So, friends, consider this your official permission slip to not go back. It’s A-ok to let those things go that didn’t bring you joy or fulfillment before. You can re-define success in terms of how you want to live your life. I encourage you to go through your life and Marie Kondo that sh*t! Take out a piece of paper and brain dump all the things you used to do. Then write down those things that you actually enjoy, the ones that give your life meaning and joy, no matter how big or small of ways. Whatever is in common between the two parts, keep it. Whatever distracts you from prioritizing the things that truly give your life meaning and joy, throw that junk out. You don’t need it. You don’t have to be the one to do those things that don’t bring positivity to your life. And maybe it doesn’t need to be done at all. I think as you go and do this work, you’ll be surprised where you end up. I know I was. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/experiencing-a-quarter-life-crisis-think-like-a-startup monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1630609233889-M32B03GNMMVEIBSP53NV/jexo-oydF7IKn6Bk-unsplash.jpg Blog - Experiencing a Quarter-Life Crisis? Think Like a Startup - I think this frequently happens with entrepreneurs. They want to figure out that one product or service that will explode onto the scene and create rapid growth. If that doesn’t happen right away, many get frustrated or discouraged and give up completely. For us, that “product or service” is our career; what we want to be when we grow up. Just like any successful idea, it doesn’t just appear out of thin air. It’s developed and honed throughout years of experimentation and exploration. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/life-beyond-the-screen-living-out-your-nonprofits-mission-as-a-support-staff monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1630519457946-WSCIXLZK0JJR1ZNQ0E2Z/unnamed+%282%29.png Blog - Life Beyond the Screen - Living Out Your Nonprofit's Mission as a Support Staff This is the life some nonprofit support staff find themselves leading. Sitting behind a screen all day can make it hard to see and realize the difference that your mission is making. Our vision of how passionate and inspired our job would be turns to a mundane, scripted role each day that wears us down and clouds our vision. This doesn’t have to be the case. As a support staff member, you can still live out your nonprofit’s mission in a variety of ways that will bring your work life beyond your screen. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/7-things-to-consider-if-youre-going-back-into-the-office monthly 0.5 2021-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1627866356728-H37UAAH7C94MYXODSMIW/7+things+blog.png Blog - 7 Things To Consider If You’re Going Back into the Office - With the vaccination rate at over 70%, the mask mandate lifted (for now), and most public places operating at full capacity, one may think that transitioning back to the office full-time would be easy. Think again! https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/we-are-not-family-debunking-a-capitalist-myth-in-nonprofit-organizations monthly 0.5 2021-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1627866536470-HTQTIJR6K7FIJD9SR1HC/pexels-photo-3194519.jpeg Blog - We are not family: Debunking a capitalist myth in nonprofit organizations - In one of my first nonprofit jobs, I worked for a small organization. In my interview I remember being told that the staff was so close that they were like a family. As a recent college graduate just starting my professional career, I was excited by this idea. What could be better than a group of passionate advocates caring so much about creating social change in our community that they are brought together like a family? Unfortunately, I quickly learned that they were in fact like a family – an extremely dysfunctional and problematic family. This “family” narrative didn’t make it easier for me to connect with my job - it gave the higher-ups license to gaslight the staff making it harder to call out issues within the company. Since it was an organization steeped in white supremacy culture, anyone who spoke up was villainized. The treatment of the BIPOC staff was worse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1627866677448-2ZNI2MXB2JPWOMDAO91E/unnamed+%281%29.png Blog - We are not family: Debunking a capitalist myth in nonprofit organizations - Make it stand out Above image credit: Melanie Walby https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/navigating-post-college-life-we-graduated-now-what monthly 0.5 2021-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1627869567077-HC8SC2N533Z0ASJD2VBA/main.jpg_%282%29.jpg Blog - Navigating Post-College Life: We graduated — Now what? - In each of these conversations, I relayed to them that finding yourself after college is not a linear process, and it’s important to practice self-compassion. A few themes have come up in deliberations with myself and others that I wanted to share here. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/3-tips-for-your-socially-distanced-job-search-during-a-global-pandemic monthly 0.5 2021-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1627871171450-1OV0I7QIWCVRU7H9GE7Y/main.png Blog - 3 Tips for Your Socially Distanced Job Search During a Global Pandemic - By now, many of us (probably all) are feeling the weight of the realities that the COVID-19 crisis has brought to our world, whether that be changes in our lifestyles, taking care of our communities, or worrying about the uncertainty of our futures. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/ynpn-tc-strategic-plan-2021-2023 monthly 0.5 2021-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628643131589-H13PQOS1D25GL9DQU7T5/YNPN-TC_Strategic_Plan-page-001.jpg Blog - YNPN-TC Strategic Plan 2021-2023 - Introducing Our 2021-2023 Strategic Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628643205795-HGQWHHV0B7A1S3MIEXDJ/YNPN-TC_Strategic_Plan-page-002.jpg Blog - YNPN-TC Strategic Plan 2021-2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628643270602-654HO0M6R0IJIYO7F43Z/YNPN-TC_Strategic_Plan-page-003.jpg Blog - YNPN-TC Strategic Plan 2021-2023 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/proposals-for-doing-nonprofit-storytelling-more-ethically-and-equitably monthly 0.5 2021-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1627871937089-7J6XQL0PNGK8JJHEBJMF/main.jpg Blog - Proposals For Doing Nonprofit Storytelling More Ethically and Equitably - This will mean we can set aside our preconceived ideas of our “perfect story” so that we can listen to and understand the story the individual wishes to share, instead. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/6-tips-for-successfully-starting-a-remote-position-during-a-pandemic monthly 0.5 2021-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628643525344-B8JQM0I5917K7MUEK0HV/window.jpg Blog - 6 Tips for Successfully Starting A Remote Position During a Pandemic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/our-opposite-future monthly 0.5 2021-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628643702134-2B14JPDNL2YF2KOYW4NE/feet.jpg Blog - Our Opposite Future - I’ve heard the writing advice that to emphasize a moment in a scene, spend more time on it. I’ve found myself digging into the pieces of my day that are different from pre-COVID times, the parts I’ve come to love that are slower and more deliberate. I’m spending more time thinking about these moments, in anticipation that they will likely go away or evolve into something else. Author, poet, and social justice activist Sonya Renee Taylor says of this time, “We will not go back to normal. Normal never was. Our pre-Corona existence was not normal other than we normalized greed, inequity, exhaustion, depletion, extraction, disconnection, confusion, rage, hoarding, hate, and lack. We should not long to return, my friends. We are being given the opportunity to stitch a new garment. One that fits all of humanity and nature.” https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/vulnerability-isnt-a-sign-of-weakness-despite-what-you-may-have-been-taught monthly 0.5 2021-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628643827321-YDYIT9FY32G7OFUOHBO0/main+%281%29.png Blog - Vulnerability Isn't A Sign of Weakness, Despite What You May Have Been Taught - I know I’m not alone in hearing these things. In the 2016 election, we heard time after time about Hilary Rodham Clinton’s temperament and whether or not she was friendly enough to be President. The assumption is, she’s a woman and all soft and squishy, she can’t be strong enough, be “professional” enough to be an effective leader. The assumption is that showing vulnerability at all is a weakness. Well, my friend, if you haven’t heard this before, let me tell you that being able to show vulnerability is not a weakness. It’s a strength. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/cultivating-practices-for-meaningful-intention-based-work monthly 0.5 2021-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628644074204-58EJMK0Y1QV6J24FYBST/main.jpg.jpg Blog - Cultivating Practices for Meaningful, Intention-Based Work - It’s important to establish practices that can help hack the to-do list, identify what is truly important, and cultivate a feeling of fulfillment — both at work and in life. I am admittedly no pro, but I’ve gathered a few of these actionable items that have helped me along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1630608329670-Y33E7UF6ZB4M9LC8YTCW/luca-upper-Z-4kOr93RCI-unsplash.jpg Blog - Cultivating Practices for Meaningful, Intention-Based Work - Create a list of “wins” that you add to weekly (his can also be a helpful summary at your annual review) Post a shout out on social media about your team’s accomplishment (#proud) Pick a celebration theme song to play at the end of a project and/or have a personal dance party Practice the art of a socially distanced or virtual high-five Embrace your inner-child with stickers that you can offer as a reward to yourself or unsuspecting team members https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/5-ways-to-enhance-your-writing-borrowed-from-public-speakers monthly 0.5 2021-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628645912610-ZMQNMJ7KY5IC1EFEAL0X/main+%281%29.jpg Blog - 5 Ways to Enhance Your Writing, Borrowed from Public Speakers - Public speaking principles are useful because they’re designed to hook audiences, ignite emotions, and pack meaning into a limited time frame. Even if you never step on stage to speak (in-person gatherings? What are those?), your writing will benefit from these principles. Below you'll find some core ideas, how they apply to nonprofit writing, and inspiration from skilled public speakers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628646000920-PED4LWGBXUY9AKECQ3CH/microphone_illustration.png Blog - 5 Ways to Enhance Your Writing, Borrowed from Public Speakers - This story moved audiences all over the globe to join her movement. Maathai also shows that to tell a story, you don’t have to tell your story. Fables, legends, and other stories with universally recognized elements can be just as powerful as speaking directly from your own heart. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/7-ways-to-improve-virtual-nonprofit-work-culture monthly 0.5 2021-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628646134691-GBNIAEIGN40W9ZT9O4BI/main+%282%29.jpg Blog - 7 Ways to Improve Virtual Nonprofit Work Culture - 6. Extend Grace: Even though this has been our new norm for a few months, this reality is anything but standard. Some of my colleagues have children who are doing distance learning, others have dogs, some live in houses, others live in apartments, and I personally have an adorable, and at times loud, cat. My point? Extend grace. If a colleague needs to go on mute to talk to their kids, let them. If a coworker needs to not be on video for that day because they aren’t feeling it or they are eating a meal, let them. Part of being a good team player right now is understanding people’s circumstances and meeting them where they’re at. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/america-the-not-so-beautiful-living-abroad-during-the-trump-presidency monthly 0.5 2021-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628646244025-TXY9UXJFTSUM1XJ60CD8/main.jpg+%281%29.jpg Blog - America the Not-So-Beautiful: Living Abroad During the Trump Presidency - Plenty of people assumed that I supported Donald Trump simply because I was American, or immediately wanted to know “why so many people voted for him.” https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/navigating-multiple-crises-with-care monthly 0.5 2021-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628646410244-TEG86FR4GEBI39G76BFU/mural.jpg Blog - Navigating Multiple Crises with Care - And we carried on because our work didn’t stop. For many, it intensified. The problem with ignoring pain is that it doesn’t go away. We just start to work around it, maneuvering in maladaptive ways. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/my-journey-to-examine-the-need-for-ethical-storytelling-practices monthly 0.5 2021-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628646626182-VJYQTF884VW02EN9IKWH/Ethical_storytelling__3.jpg Blog - My Journey to Examine the Need for Ethical Storytelling Practices Content Warning: Readers should be aware that this blog includes references to the topic of sex trafficking. Alternately, you can review Alyssa Scott’s earlier YNPN-TC blog on responsible storytelling or the resources listed at the end of this blog. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/graduate-school-what-am-i-doing-here monthly 0.5 2021-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1630607592920-JNES9BECCRII1N0F0UWB/main+%283%29.jpg Blog - Graduate school: What am I doing here??? - Since I was a senior in college, I knew I wanted to work in a nonprofit setting. I am currently employed at an awesome nonprofit working full-time, and I had known early on that I wanted to take my learning and skill set to the next level by pursing a part-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Saint Thomas. Below, I have curated a list that I am hoping may help some of you with your decision about pursuing graduate school. It is also a document I plan to reflect on the next time I find myself in the ER doing homework: https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/ynpn-tcs-response-to-covid-19 monthly 0.5 2021-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1628648878762-M670P9251CUBTGL05IXK/Untitled_Artwork.png Blog - YNPN-TC's response to COVID-19 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/too-little-can-feel-like-too-much monthly 0.5 2021-09-24 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/new-years-resolutions-from-one-young-professional-to-another monthly 0.5 2021-09-24 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/ch-ch-ch-changesto-the-way-we-do-taxes-how-the-new-tax-bill-influences-the-nonprofit-sector monthly 0.5 2021-09-24 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/forget-leading-from-the-middle-lead-from-wherever-you-are monthly 0.5 2021-10-20 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/nonprofit-adolescence monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/results-oriented-work-environment-can-it-work-for-nonprofits monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/62115f62-ca05-457d-b716-2d4e44690c0d/minh-pham-lB9ylP8e9Sg-unsplash.jpg Blog - Results-Oriented Work Environment: Can it work for nonprofits? - Some activities, like working with youth after school or conducting an intervention with a family crisis, are schedule-dependent. You can’t “flex” your time and achieve the same results. However, much of the work surrounding these concrete in-person activities can be flexed: writing the after-school curriculum and filing the paperwork from the crisis meeting. The benefits of employing ROWE could go a long way in helping nonprofits: Accurate target shooting. Nonprofits could more accurately set goals and timelines for their work under ROWE. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/deciphering-organizational-culture monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/4ae51d26-9fdb-4d7c-83f9-92863939b9e9/proxyclick-visitor-management-system-s86WhGhp25Y-unsplash.jpg Blog - Deciphering Organizational Culture - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/strategic-engagement-saying-no-negotiating-to-yes monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/share-and-share-alike-knowledge-transfer-in-the-nonprofit-sector monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/in-the-year-2000 monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/networking-for-emerging-leaders monthly 0.5 2025-01-21 https://ynpntwincities.org/home daily 1.0 2024-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/1629087073752-4973PMSJZO2SWNPNZTEO/Artboard+1.png https://ynpntwincities.org/our-leadership daily 0.75 2026-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/53aea96c-df7c-4772-805d-dfd215eff59f/Headshot+%281%29.jpg Our leadership - Dan Bohnker Board Member he/him Dan Bohnker is the Volunteer Resources and Respite Coordinator at FamilyMeans in Stillwater. He is originally from Iowa and graduated with a Leisure, Youth, and Human Services degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He has more than 8 years of experience in the nonprofit field, most of which has been in volunteer management. In his freetime Dan spends most of his time outdoors and has a goal to visit all the Minnesota State Parks and US National Parks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/97dd309f-d017-4afa-880b-4f5663074dfd/Florence+Wee.jpeg Our leadership - Florence Wee Treasurer she / her Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/bfbdd594-e254-4b59-a432-7255dda0cc58/Grace+Bettendorf.jpg Our leadership - Grace Bettendorf Board Co-Chair she / her Grace Bettendorf is the Annual Fund and Volunteer Manager at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, a youth program that provides safe spaces for all young people, especially those who need it most, to access academic support, develop holistic healthy lifestyles, and create a plan for their future. She joined the nonprofit world in 2018 and has a passion for equitable fundraising practices (hello there, Community Centric Fundraising). She received her Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Walden University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from South Dakota State University. In her free time Grace enjoys yoga, camping, songwriting, and pretty much anything out in nature. She lives in West Saint Paul with her two kitties, Sam and Beejue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/9195387d-c587-4905-8530-5a3fe1564cf0/received_24425800277034487.jpeg Our leadership - Jian Kettunen Board Member & Programming Lead Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/0cb2e793-d65e-43ca-84ac-bb37191172af/Wagner%2C+Kate_Headshot_2025.jpg Our leadership - Kate Wagner Board Member she / her Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/ff30b135-d3d2-4800-8919-57ee7e3c9c82/Madi2024Square.jpg Our leadership - Madi Ericksen Board Member she / her Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/6a9091db-1fc7-4761-a6e1-8475084256ff/_F2A0440.jpg Our leadership - Noah Polipnick Board Co-Chair he / him Noah Polipnick is a Minnesota local from Central Minnesota. He graduated from Saint John's University in 2021 with a double major in Global Business Management and Fine Arts Administration. Noah is currently an Account Executive at TransPerfect, a global language, translation, and technology service provider. Noah specializes in working with marketing groups and nonprofits. Noah is the Assistant Vice President of DEI & Community Outreach at the Minnesota American Marketing Association; he is also a member of and the Marketing Coordinator for the CSB+SJU Young Alum Committee. In his spare time, Noah likes to sing, play video games with his brothers, cook and bake for his friends, and spend time outside with his cat! Connect with Noah on LinkedIn! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60eb58c45145ce35fa1696b1/87f6a80b-2ae3-40af-a4e1-3260831d5f6b/SeamusO-Headshot-02.jpg Our leadership - Seamus Ott Board Member he / him Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. 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