Facing Fear on the Job
Whether it’s Halloween time or not, nonprofit work can get a little scary! At our latest Networking with a Twist event, attendees unpacked what keeps them up at night through some ghoulishly fun trivia —…
YNPN Boston on the Move: Hilary Ippolito
Our “On the Move” series highlights members of our YNPN Boston Leadership Team who have recently transitioned into new jobs. Hilary Ippolito, a YNPN Boston Ambassador, shares her reflections on her recent job search. Current Job:…
YNPN Activate! Finding Community and Inspiration at the YNPN National Conference
I wasn’t always a young nonprofit professional. For close to a decade, I was a graduate student, part of a broader community of academics and researchers. Even though I went to a specific university, when…
#npsquadgoals Challenge #5: Jumpstart Your Next Job Search
Nonprofit Squad Goals is a regular series of challenges to help you tackle your professional development goals in small, bite-sized pieces throughout the year. We’ll offer advice and give you a platform to network with…
YNPN Activate!: Bringing Emotional Intelligence into the Workplace
As someone who is easily paralyzed by FOMO (fear of missing out), the bevy of options for conference attendees at this year’s annual YNPN Activate! Summit in Portland, OR, was a nightmare! I ultimately decided…
2016 YNPN Boston Summer Jams Playlist
Here in Boston, the temperatures are high and ice cream sales are going strong. Our YNPN board members, ambassadors, and alumni have compiled some of our favorite jams of the season and want to share…
Have Your Nonprofit Career and Finance Your Future, Too (Part Two)
We recently kicked off of our Let’s Talk Finances professional development with a session on retirement planning led by Boston Security Analysts Society (BSAS) members Firoza Panthaki and Daniel O’Neill. We brought you part one…
Have Your Nonprofit Career and Finance Your Future, Too (Part One)
Many young people enter the nonprofit sector with a strong sense of idealism and the desire to make positive social impact. We also have hopes and dreams outside the office, many of which require money.…
Young, Scrappy, and Hungry: Leadership Lessons from Hamilton the Musical
Several times this year during YNPN Boston events, the topic of conversation has turned to Hamilton, the hit musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Not a big surprise – the nation has been discussing it in earnest…
YNPN Boston on the Move: Sydney Nolan
Our “On the Move” series highlights members of our YNPN Boston Leadership Team who have recently transitioned into new jobs. Sydney Nolan, a YNPN Boston Ambassador, shares her reflections on her recent job search. Current…