YNPN Chicago's presentation to the 2010 National YNPN conference

1. Building the Leadership Pipeline YNPN Chicago April 2010 Josh Dickson Kelsey Horine Yesenia Sotelo

2. What are your issues? Notes

5. YNPN Chicago - Past Founded: 2001 Board 1.0 = FAIL

6. YNPN Chicago - Now 4,700+ Members Working board, committee, ex-oficio structure Members Ex-Oficio Committees Board

7. YNPN Chicago - Board As described in our by-laws: 15 – 20 board members 2 year terms, 6 year limit 75% under age 35 75% work in nonprofits

8. YNPN Chicago - Areas Areas with 2 chairs overlap in terms Executive (2) Communications (2) + committee Programming (2) + committee Technology & Membership (2) + committee Finance (1) (considering 2) + committee Fundraising (1) (considering 2) + committee Secretary (1) Special: Annual Celebration (1) (considering 2) + cmte Special: National Representative (1)

9. YNPN Chicago - Calendar Every 3 years, strategic planning! May Nominate new Executive Co-Chair, Form nominating committee June Elect Executive Co-Chair, Open nominations for remaining positions July Fill remaining positions August Open call for board members, Board social , Applications and interviews September Approve new board slate, Final check-in calls October New board begins, Board orientation, Board mentor assignments November Ongoing technology training, Meetings with chairs as needed December Determine committee needs, Open call for committee members January Executive Co-Chairs organize committee members, Ongoing board mentor meetings February Committee orientation event, Board check-in calls (exec too!)

15. YNPN Chicago – Resources Setting and Managing Expectations Board Application Board Information Sheet (Roles & Responsibilities) Board Questions & Evaluation Forms Board Orientation Agenda Memorandum of Board Involvement, Committee Involvement Committee Application Committee Orientation Agenda Board Self-Assessment Form Available via email on the leaders listserv!