Learning to Lead: Rachel Park
Before YNPN Boston, I didn’t consider myself a networker or connector, and I hadn’t reflected much on long-term career goals. My two-year term as an ambassador on the Communications & Marketing team changed all of…
#npsquadgoals Challenge #2: Build your leadership skills
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…
Introducing #npsquadgoals – Challenge #1: Strengthen your network
Remember when 2016 was shiny and new and you made professional development resolutions in a haze of champagne-fueled optimism? If your goals are seeming difficult in the cold light of winter day, you aren’t alone.…
New Year, New You: Reflecting on 2015 to Set Goals for 2016
The holiday dust has settled, the first month of 2016 has flown by, and the new year no longer has its polished sheen that looked so good on January 1. What’s a young nonprofit professional…
YNPN Boston on the Move: Noelani Alexis
Our “On the Move” series highlights members of our YNPN Boston Leadership Team who have recently transitioned into new jobs. Noelani Alexis, a YNPN Boston Ambassador, shares her reflections on her recent job search. Current…
2015 Year In Review
What song was stuck in your head in 2015? “Getting Ready to Get Down” by Josh Ritter – Laura Rooney (Director of Finance and Operations) “Satisfied” from Hamilton – Alyson Weiss (Communications and Marketing) “Style”…
Resource Roundup: Self-Care
Self-care is a critical component of being an effective nonprofit professional, especially over the holidays, but it can feel as mythical as a unicorn. That’s why we recently shared self-care tips for the holidays. We…
Be Merry, Be Well: Self-care tips for the holidays.
The holiday season marks a time for cheerful celebration after cheerful celebration. That, coupled with a full workload, can make for a mentally demanding winter. That’s why we’ve come up with five tips to help…
Top Three Reasons to Take the 2015 Young Nonprofit Professionals Survey
For the past several years, YNPN Boston has been conducting an annual survey to increase our understanding of the needs and opinions of Boston’s young nonprofit professionals. This annual survey informs our programming and advocacy…
YNPN Boston on the Move: Aleya Martin
Meet YNPN Boston Ambassador Aleya Martin, who recently made a transition into a new job. Current Job: Project Manager, Institute for Healthcare ImprovementLast job: Senior Community Health Associate, Health Resources in Action How did you find your…