The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) is a national network of local chapters that aims to strengthen communities by activating emerging leaders in the social sector. YNPN National, an independent 501c3 organization established in 2004, coordinates the network and provides support to local chapters. It focuses on supporting existing chapters, starting new chapters, serving as a national voice, fundraising, and facilitating national partnerships. YNPN National has 2 full-time staff members, 3 part-time contractors, and 3 interns. There are currently 37 established chapters across the US and 25 in startup phases. YNPN National provides resources, connections, and support to local chapter leaders and the 50,000 members across the network.

1. YNPN National, the network, & you

2. YNPN Vision
 Stronger communities advanced by a diverse
and powerful social sector.

3. YNPN Mission*
 The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
(YNPN) strengthens the social sector by
activating emerging leaders, and connecting
them with resources, people, and ideas.
*Each YNPN chapter adopts a version of this mission that speaks to their specific community.
Click here for some examples: http://ynpn.org/download/chapter_annual_reports/YNPN
%20Chapter%20Mission%20&%20Vision%20Samples%20-%205.2012.pdf

4. The Structure of YNPN
YNPN National
Independent 501c3
Established in 2004
Primarily focuses on:
supporting existing chapters,
helping to start new chapters,
serving as the ‘national voice’
of the network via research,
reporting, and public speaking
YNPN Chapters
37 fully established chapters
across the US/25chapters in
startup phase
1st
chapter (YNPN SFBA
established in 1997)
Mix of independent 501c3s &
locally fiscally-sponsored groups
Run entirely by volunteer boards
Provide consistent professional
development & networking
opportunities for local members
YNPN Members
Early to mid-career
professionals, typically in
their 20s & 30s, who are
interested in building a
sustainable career in the
nonprofit sector
50,000 across the country
Currently members are
defined as “any individual a
chapter has access to via
email, twitter, or facebook,
paid or unpaid”

5. YNPN National: Operations
Staff
 2 F/T Staff member
 3 P/T Contractors (Tech
Support, Admin/Startup
Chapter Support,
Bookkeeping)
 3 LaunchPad Fellows (10
hrs/week)
Budget & Funding
As of FY 2014: $250K Annual
budget
Currently funded through four major
grants (American Express, Annie E.
Casey, Packard, Newman’s Own
Foundation), smaller grants &
individual donations

6. YNPN National: Governance
2014 YNPN National Board

7. YNPN National: Governance

8. YNPN National: Our Value to You
Brand
Promotion &
Visibility
Raising YNPN’s visibility
via conferences,
coalitions & media
outlets
Brand
Promotion &
Visibility
Raising YNPN’s visibility
via conferences,
coalitions & media
outlets
Network
Expansion
Starting up new
chapters
Developing partnerships
with national
organizations which help
increase membership
Network
Expansion
Starting up new
chapters
Developing partnerships
with national
organizations which help
increase membership
National Voice &
Advocacy
Researching, framing, &
serving as the voice of
network on national
committees and
coalitions
National Voice &
Advocacy
Researching, framing, &
serving as the voice of
network on national
committees and
coalitions
Fundraising
Raising funds to pay for
tech infrastructure, staff
support, programming
such as National
Conference
Fundraising
Raising funds to pay for
tech infrastructure, staff
support, programming
such as National
Conference
National
Partnerships
Leveraging network-wide
numbers and geographic
reach to broker network-
wide member benefits
National
Partnerships
Leveraging network-wide
numbers and geographic
reach to broker network-
wide member benefits

9. YNPN National: Our Value to You
Chapter Support
Resources
•Field Coordinator for direct chapter support & organizing resources
•YNPN Leaders Site! (www.ynpn.org/leaders)
•Monthly Chapter Leaders Newsletter
•Benchmarking via Chapter Levels Guide & data collection
•Data collection templates & analysis
•Web platform & tech support
Connection to other chapter leaders
•YNPN National Conference
•YNPN Chapter Congress
•2x-Monthly YNPN Program Xchange (see leaders site for topics)
Chapter Support
Resources
•Field Coordinator for direct chapter support & organizing resources
•YNPN Leaders Site! (www.ynpn.org/leaders)
•Monthly Chapter Leaders Newsletter
•Benchmarking via Chapter Levels Guide & data collection
•Data collection templates & analysis
•Web platform & tech support
Connection to other chapter leaders
•YNPN National Conference
•YNPN Chapter Congress
•2x-Monthly YNPN Program Xchange (see leaders site for topics)

10. Reach out to us anytime!
Chapter Support & Technical Assistance
chaptersupport@ynpn.org
National Director, Trish Tchume
trish@ynpn.org