The YNPN Boston Chris Herron Professional Development Fund was established in honor of the life and legacy of Chris Herron, a former board member and co-chair of YNPN Boston from 2009-2011. In celebration of Chris’s life and impact, this fund provides grants for emerging nonprofit leaders in the Greater Boston area to participate in professional development opportunities that they might otherwise not have access to. Approximately $1,000 is awarded each funding cycle (Fall and Spring). 

At YNPN Boston, we know how important professional development is for young professionals to advance their careers and increase the impact of their organizations (see our Competency Model for Emerging Nonprofit Professionals). While we provide a variety of professional development events and content, our capacity as an all-volunteer organization is limited, and so are the professional development budgets at many nonprofits.