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YNPN Twin Cities

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Building networks for young nonprofit professionals in the Twin Cities. (Minneapolis/St. Paul)

 Twin Cities, Minnesota
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Joined July 2008
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Take some time for yourself on this chilly fall day and check out a powerful new piece up on our blog!🍂 YNPN-TC member Stevie, offers reflective questions on time, wellness, and making room for grief—and how these are tied to our workplace experiences.👇 ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/re…
Reflecting on time, wellness, and making room for grief — YNPN-Twin Cities

Reflecting on time, wellness, and making room for grief — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Stevie Lewis Time is brief. October is the month that I lost my father to esophageal cancer. Time passed quickly as his body moved from the season of summer to winter at a breakneck pace –...

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Stave off those #SundayScaries with some top-notch reading on the YNPN-TC blog! We've got a great variety of content for you, including a brand new piece by Board member, Amanda, about her experience transitioning from a small nonprofit to a large one: ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/wh…
What I Learned in My Transition From a Small Nonprofit to a Huge Organization — YNPN-Twin Cities

What I Learned in My Transition From a Small Nonprofit to a Huge Organization — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Amanda Idinge In July of this year, I was recruited (yes, recruited!) to join a nonprofit organization of 3,000+ employees. When I saw the new direct message in my LinkedIn inbox, my brain could...

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Had your fill of the fair? Looking for something to binge over the long weekend? Check out this blog by @gatnewra who highlights relevant nuggets of wisdom found in workplace comedy sitcoms. Pairs well with day-old Sweet Martha's cookies...just sayin'.🍪😉 ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/le…
Lessons I’ve Learned from Workplace Comedies — YNPN-Twin Cities

Lessons I’ve Learned from Workplace Comedies — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Arwen Tag I am going to be fully transparent here – I spent a good chunk of time brainstorming a serious topic to write about for the iconic YNPN-TC blog . After much hemming and hawing about not...

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Just in time for your weekend reading fix, check out our newest piece by YNPN-TC member, Maria, who shares about the importance of nonprofits having their own young professional groups and her personal experience helping lead one at her organization: ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/wh…
Why Your Nonprofit Should Have a Young Professionals Group — YNPN-Twin Cities

Why Your Nonprofit Should Have a Young Professionals Group — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Maria Lind Being a young professional can be hard and time consuming. We keep a lot of balls in the air while smiling and desperately trying to make it all look easy. We constantly prioritize and...

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As young professionals, it's easy to feel like a kid sitting at the grown-up table. YNPN member, Bethany, felt that way when she was the youngest person in her workplace. Check out her blog piece to learn tips for navigating age barriers in the workplace👇 ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/at…
At the Grown-Up Table: Tips for Being the Youngest in Your Workplace — YNPN-Twin Cities

At the Grown-Up Table: Tips for Being the Youngest in Your Workplace — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Bethany Lenderink I spent part of my childhood growing up in Manassas, Virginia. The idea of “Southern Manners” is no myth, and as a child I was taught etiquette. One of the biggest lessons was to...

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Many of us are ready to get back to in-person gatherings, but the last 2+ years of virtual work have revealed major barriers in our traditional workspaces. Check out our latest blog to learn about maintaining a more inclusive environment with hybrid work: ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/th…
The Equity & Inclusion Case for Hybrid Work — YNPN-Twin Cities

The Equity & Inclusion Case for Hybrid Work — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Nick Hayden

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In 2021, @alex_veeneman began thinking about a career pivot and wondered how it would all work. In our newest blog piece, he reflects and offers helpful guidance on what can be a daunting process! Check it out: ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/le… #weekendreading #careerswitch #nonprofitlife

Lessons from career pivot planning — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Alex Veeneman I answered the questions and double checked the fields to make sure I didn’t miss anything, and gave the automated application system the names and email addresses of recommenders,...

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Nonprofit workers are “seizing an opportunity to not only improve their lives, but to live out the mission of their organizations.”👊 Check out our newest blog piece by @jessdelfiacco who shares about the wave of new nonprofit unions in the Twin Cities: ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/th…
The Future Is Organized: How Workers Are Reshaping the Nonprofit Sector — YNPN-Twin Cities

The Future Is Organized: How Workers Are Reshaping the Nonprofit Sector — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Jessica Del Fiacco As workers forming union campaigns at Amazon and Starbucks make national news – and history – local nonprofits are seeing their own wave of labor organizing.  In the past few...

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Organizations have the opportunity and responsibility to use the power of language for good. Check out our newest blog by Alyssa Scott, who shares a few core guidelines for adopting person-centered and strength-based language in your org's communications: ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/pe…
Person-First, Strength-Based Language is for Everyone! — YNPN-Twin Cities

Person-First, Strength-Based Language is for Everyone! — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Alyssa Scott When I began working in nonprofits, I was in fundraising and had the glamorous job of writing the letters you receive in the mail asking for money. As I took inventory of past direct...

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Snuggle up with some quality Sunday reading on this dreary afternoon brought to you by Oluwatobi Oluwagbemi who shares about the importance of self-care in leadership in our newest blog piece. ⤵️ ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/se…
Self-Care in Leadership — YNPN-Twin Cities

Self-Care in Leadership — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Oluwatobi Oluwagbemi I am a self-care and self love enthusiast. I enjoy taking care of myself and making sure that I am getting the nourishment that I need. Self-care is so important in leadersh...

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Itching for more? Don't forget you can find our blog archive filled with pieces covering a wide variety of topics to help you navigate the ins and outs of #nonprofitlife on our website's blog page: ynpntwincities.org/blog-1 Happy reading!

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Today is the last day to sign up as a facilitator for Cafe Conversations! Flex your facilitation skills and moderate a great conversation with your fellow nonprofit professionals! Sign up to facilitate at our interest form here > bit.ly/3Iwd0HR.
We're looking for facilitators to host small virtual conversation circles during Cafe Conversations on March 31 and April 1! This is a great opportunity to foster great conversation and practice your facilitation skills! Don't miss out - the deadline to sign up is Feb. 28!
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Interested in a fun professional development opportunity? Have a great topic for nonprofit professionals to discuss? We want to hear from you! Flex your facilitation skills and volunteer to host a Cafe Conversation! Check out the link for more info>> bit.ly/35dChYE
Facilitator Interest Form - Cafe Conversations

Facilitator Interest Form - Cafe Conversations

Thank you for your interest in facilitating a conversation! Please let us know which topic interests you the most along with details about the conversation you want to facilitate. If you have any...

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Interested in a fun professional development opportunity? Have a great topic for nonprofit professionals to discuss? We want to hear from you! Flex your facilitation skills and volunteer to host a Cafe Conversation! Check out the link for more info>> bit.ly/35dChYE
Facilitator Interest Form - Cafe Conversations

Facilitator Interest Form - Cafe Conversations

Thank you for your interest in facilitating a conversation! Please let us know which topic interests you the most along with details about the conversation you want to facilitate. If you have any...

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How are you sowing seeds of care for yourself in your work?🌱🌿 Read our newest blog by @lauren_boritzke who provides a thoughtful dig into the importance of intention setting and embracing our roots. ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/so…

Sowing the Seeds of Mindfulness: A thoughtful dig into the importance of intention setting &...

by Lauren Boritzke Smith January and February in Minnesota are my least favorite months of the year. It’s not that I dislike winter; it’s the anticipation of spring while experiencing the last days...

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How do we engage in a meaningful look back at the purpose and impact of our work during another challenging year? Check out our newest blog piece by Emma R. who shares guidance on reflection for 2021 as we look forward into the new year soon upon us. 🗓️✨ ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/re…
Reflection Reboot: Re-thinking how we look back on (another) unprecedented year — YNPN-Twin Cities

Reflection Reboot: Re-thinking how we look back on (another) unprecedented year — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Emma Ramsbottom Whether you’ve already marked a cultural new year, won’t celebrate until much later this winter, or have plans to ring in 2022 next week, the dwindling days of December can feel...

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Cozy up on this snowy day and dig into our newest blog piece by YNPN-TC Board member @emily_rpyle, who shares about her journey discovering a passion for cooking that has helped her find balance and joy amidst a challenging work-from-home transition🍽✨👩‍🍳 ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/ho…
How cooking helped me cope with my job: Anticapitalist reasons to have a hobby — YNPN-Twin Cities

How cooking helped me cope with my job: Anticapitalist reasons to have a hobby — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Emily Pyle Before the pandemic, I never paid much attention to how I filled my time. Obviously I spent time with friends and family, binged my favorite TV shows, became a dotting cat mother, but I...

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Being the youngest person in the room can undoubtedly be intimidating, even more so when that room is your workplace! Check out our newest blog by Elly K., who shares key lessons to help stave off this type of looming self-doubt: ynpntwincities.org/blog-1/wh…
What I’ve Learned from Being the Youngest Professional on My Team — YNPN-Twin Cities

What I’ve Learned from Being the Youngest Professional on My Team — YNPN-Twin Cities

by Elly Kjeldbjerg As a recent college graduate, I approached my first full-time job out of college as a sponge – soaking up as much knowledge and as many experiences as I could. I attended confere...

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Let's make the TC nonprofit sector the best it can be! Make a gift before #GTMD21 is over to support free, accessible, status-quo-shattering YNPN-TC programming: givemn.org/organization/Ynpn…
Support YOUNG NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS NETWORK OF THE TWIN CITIES on GiveMN

Support YOUNG NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS NETWORK OF THE TWIN CITIES on GiveMN

Invest in ourselves and the future of the Twin Cities' nonprofit sector. YNPN Twin Cities is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to providing and promoting opportunities for the development of...

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We're halfway to $1,000 for #GTMD21!! Help us reach our goal and invest in the future of the nonprofit sector! givemn.org/organization/Ynpn…
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