If you're looking for an opportunity to expand your skill set, gain some leadership experience, and help further the mission of YNPN Atlanta, consider joining one of the following committees.

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Finance & Fundraising
This committee is not only dedicated to fundraising but is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in financial accountability and transparency for YNPN Atlanta. Finance & Fundraising Committee fundraises via sponsorships and individual contributions and manages the Opportunity Grant program, including selection, disbursement of funds, and maintaining compliance measures. For additional information, contact finance@ynpnatlanta.org.

Member Relations  
The Member Relations Committee maintains the membership of YNPN Atlanta, including recruiting and retaining members through a recruitment strategy and welcoming new members. They also ensure that individual and organizational members have a satisfying experience and enhance member benefit programs. For additional information, contact membership@ynpnatlanta.org.

Marketing 
Marketing is responsible for managing the YNPN Atlanta website, social media outlets, e-mail newsletters, and media relations. This committee is responsible for the promotion of all YNPN Atlanta events and programming and develops and manages partnerships with external organizations and media to increase YNPN Atlanta's visibility. For additional information, contact marketing@ynpnatlanta.org.

Social & Service
The Social committee plans social networking events, such as happy hours, community service, and additional events. For additional information, contact social@ynpnatlanta.org.

Professional Development
The Professional Development committee develops, promotes and executes the professional development events throughout the calendar year. They facilitate career development, as well as relevant training resources for nonprofit employees and volunteers. They also add value to membership by engaging leaders in dialogue with each other and seasoned nonprofit leaders. For additional information, contact programs@ynpnatlanta.org. 

NextGen Breakfast
The NextGen Committee plans and executes our largest annual event, the NextGen Breakfast. For additional information, contact nextgen@ynpnatlanta.org.

30 under 30
The 30 under 30 committee plans and executes our annual awards program to highlight 30 nonprofit leaders. For additional information, contact 30under30@ynpnatlanta.org.

30 Under 30 Nominations for 2020 are Now Open!

The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Atlanta (YNPN) recognize that the future of our sector rides on the shoulders of our current young leaders, and we want to celebrate and support them along their path. We will recognize 30 leaders under 30 years of age that are making waves in the nonprofit sector in our state. 

Nominations for the awards are accepted from across Georgia (with a focus on the Atlanta area) to recognize 30 young nonprofit professionals who are making a powerful impact in their organizations by exhibiting outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment in their community work. YNPN Atlanta seek 30 young professionals who are working to improve not only their communities, but the nonprofit sector as a whole. 

Requirements for nominees:
- Nominations can be submitted through self-nominations or a nominator
- Nominee must be 30 years of age or less (as of August 15, 2020)
- Nominee must have volunteered or worked in the nonprofit sector for at least 2 years
- Previous recipients of the Nonprofit Leader 30 Under 30 award may not apply again
-Recipients do NOT have to be members of YNPN Atlanta, but are encouraged to participate in YNPN Atlanta events

Benefits of becoming a 30 Under 30 award winner:
-Recognition among the nonprofit sector
-6 month membership to YNPN Atlanta
-Professional development opportunities
-Opportunities for events and networking with current and past 30 Under 30 award recipients

**All nominations for the 30 under 30 Awards program must be submitted by September 1, 2020 at 11:59 pm**

CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR NOMINATION(S)

YNPN Atlanta is pleased to honor the 2019 recipients of the 30 Under 30 Awards!
These 30 young professionals are making waves in the nonprofit sector in Georgia!

Scroll down to see the Class of 2019. They have been making waves in the nonprofit sector in Georgia!

Thank you to our Committee Members 

Amanda Bisgaard - Board Chair

Heather Pennington- 30 under 30 Co-Chair

Monserrat Acosta Carter Center	Antwan Aiken Southside Medical Center	Lauren Bowden International Rescue Committee
Brandon Brown Huntsville Network for Urban School Renewal,Inc.	Abby Bullard Atlanta Contemporary	Ashley Dowling Georgia Organics
Bradley Firchow Childspring International	Abby Frantz Jewish Family and Career Services	Mwoddah Habib Clarkston Community Health Center
Marques Harris Teach For America Metro Atlanta	Florence Herring Beyond 12	Stephanie Iasiello Reforming Arts
Jasmine Irish Task for Global Health	Aierelle Jacob Alliance Theatre	Alexandria Lamle The Nature Conservancy
Hannah Lawrence Covenant House Georgia	Esther Lim Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta	Gabriella Marvin Hillside
LaTisha Mitchell-Johnson Clark Atlanta University	Napiya Nubuya The Next IT Girl	Grace Paulsen International Rescue Committee
Jasmine Payne CARE	Raeshawn Pelote S.Q.U.A.D., Inc	Lauren Priest Trinity Community Ministries
Rigoberto Rivera, Jr.  Agape Youth & Family Center	Cortland Russell Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, Inc	Amanda Stables Agape Youth & Family Center
Jessica Stewart Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce	Julissa White Smith Alonzo F. Herndon Foundation	Shanequa Williams United Way of Greater Atlanta

Looking to sponsor our nonprofit leaders? Email us at 30under30@ynpnatlanta.org

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Check out our previous award recipients! 

Thanks for your interest in renewing your YNPN Atlanta Membership! (If you are trying to join YNPN Atlanta for the first time, or after a Membership lapse of several years, please click here.)

Our goal is to provide great social and networking events alongside professional development that will help Atlanta’s young nonprofit professionals grow and thrive in their careers.

Membership in YNPN Atlanta is still only $35 for a full year.

YNPN Atlanta strives to enhance the skills, knowledge and network of every single one of our members. 

Professional Members receive free or discounted admission to nearly all YNPN Atlanta events, have access to exclusive events and professional services, and are first in line for information and invitations to unique opportunities with YNPN Atlanta and with our partners.

Please direct questions to the YNPN Atlanta Member Relations Committee: membership@ynpnatlanta.org

Member Benefits

• Free and discounted access to professional development opportunities, networking events, resources, partner discounts and more!
• Early notification and access to the NextGen Breakfast (plus a registration discount).
• Access to our online Member Directory to network with other nonprofit professionals in the Atlanta area.
• Exclusive access to our Opportunity Grants, Mentorship Program, and member-only events including the Coffee with an Expert series.

Make your tax-deductible contribution to YNPN Atlanta online! You can choose any amount (or wrote in a different amount) and opt to pay all at once or to pay via installments each month.