Movin on Up! Upward mobility in non profits

Date: Monday, August 25, 2008

Time: 6:15 to 8:15 pm (Networking begins at 6:15; Program begins at 6:30)

Location: Downtown Oakland: Cal State East Bay, Professional Development and Conference Center. Located in the Trans Pacific Center: 1000 Broadway, Suite 109, across the street from the 12^th Street BART station.

So you want to move into nonprofit management, but you are unsure of the path. How do you break through and become a manager? What techniques and skills did current leaders use to transition into higher-level positions? Hear a distinguished panel of speakers discuss topics such as whether to attend graduate school, how to negotiate for advancement within an organization, and what skills executive directors are looking for when hiring for management positions. This event is geared toward future leaders who aspire to be managers as well as seasoned professionals who want to elevate their careers. Enjoy the opportunity to network with fellow colleagues as well as the panel of speakers!

Confirmed Speakers Include:

Nelson Layag Laura Guzman   

Projects Director Director

CompassPoint Mission Neighborhood Resource Center

Transportation: 12^th Street BART or AC Transit

RSVP by Registering: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=164385

Cost: $7 for YNPN members; $10 for non-members (includes appetizers)

Information on membership at www.ynpn.org

What is the YNPN Career Development Series? YNPN’s Career Development Volunteer Committee hosts interactive seminars that cover skills and strategies in a variety of areas such as nonprofit management, networking, and mentoring. Our series is tailored to early career nonprofit professionals along with community members who are interested in supporting and strengthening the incoming generation of nonprofit leaders. We connect professionals with peers as well as seasoned nonprofit leaders, all of whom provide insider advice and assistance in advancing your career in the nonprofit sector. To learn more, email mentoring@ynpn.org or visit the calendar page of www.ynpn.org/sfba.