
Networks Year-Round & at Conference
Networks Manager: Erica Halpern, NAYDO
Networks Council Liaison: Tom Clingman, YMCA of Frederick County
For assistance signing up for a network, contact Kathy Meehan, NAYDO Database Specialist
When you activate your NAYDO Membership benefits for the Membership Year September 2022-August 2023, you have
the opportunity to sign up for one or more of NAYDO's 10 networks:
• Staff New to Leading YMCA Development
• VIP (Volunteers in Philanthropy) Board Members/Fundraising Volunteers
• Young Professionals (Y Staff and Board under age 40)
• Operations Staff (Branch EDs, Associate EDs, Centre Directors, COOs, VPs)
• Smaller Ys (Under $4M)
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Philanthropy
Note to International Members/Conference Attendees: International Attendees are in a Philanthropy Alliance group. Learn more here.
Network Activities During Conference
Network members registered for the conference will have additional opportunities.
At the conference, each network will have a virtual pre-conference get-acquainted session, an in-person reception on Tuesday that includes a 15-minute orientation component, and each network choosing its own format for a final day session at NAYDO 2023.
For the September 2022–August 2023 NAYDO year, each network has a minimum of 2 virtual events - one in the fall and one in the winter. As they are finalized, year-round activities will be posted under the specific network and on the homepage calendar. Contact the Network leaders listed for more information.
NAYDO NETWORKS LEADERSHIP & SPONSORS
Network names link to more info
Staff New to Leading YMCA Development | Sponsor: gro>
Council Liaison: Pam Havlick Hearn, CFRE, YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
Coordinator: Darlene Hepburn, YMCA of Greater Vancouver
Team: Alexandra Mooney, YMCA Canada
Young Professionals (Under 40 Staff and Board Members) | Sponsor: Colaluca & Associates, Inc.
Council Liaison: Bruce Ham, YMCA of the Triangle
Under 40 Network Coordinator: Devon Maloney, Lakeland Hills YMCA
Team Members: Jarrod Williams (YPP Alumni), Tampa Metro Area YMCA
Jarred Barnes (YPP Alumni), Riverbrook Regional YMCA
Jared Hauer (YPP Alumni), Denver YMCA
Staff (31 Years of Age and Younger) can apply for the Young Professionals Class of 2023 once conference registration opens through December 6, 2022.
Young Professionals Class Coordinator: Courtney Cordero (YPP Alumni), YMCA of San Diego County
Young Professionals Alumni Coordinator: Abby Waeiss (YPP Alumni), YMCA of the North
Smaller Ys (Under $4M Independent Associations) | Sponsor: American City Bureau
Council Liaison: Angie Lassley, YMCA of Salina Kansas
Coordinator: Paul Andresen, Alumni & Retiree Team
Coordinator: Shane Nelson, Family YMCA of Moore County
Operations Staff | Sponsor: Daxko
(COOs, District Vice Presidents, Branch Executives, Associate Executives, Center Directors, other Operations staff)
Council Liaison: Molly Thompson, NC Alliance of YMCAs
Coordinator: Bill Powell, YMCA of Greater Louisville
Coordinator: Kait Johnson, YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge
VIP (Volunteers in Philanthropy): Board Members & Fundraising Volunteers | Sponsor: American City Bureau
Council Liaison: Rick Callebs, YMCA of Greater Spartanburg
Coordinator: Mike Hood (VIP), YMCA of San Diego County
Grant Writers | Sponsor: Grant Professionals Association
Council Liaison: Kathe Elwell, CFRE, YMCA of the USA
Coordinator: Erin Laumer, LMSW, YMCA of the USA
Coordinator: Kevin Hogan, YMCA of Metro Washington
Camp Professionals | Sponsor: CampDoc
Council Liaison: Beth Rondello, Camp Manito-wish YMCA, Inc.
Camp Cabinet Liaison: Sallie Ransom, YMCA of the Triangle
Team: Cory Harrison, YMCA of Greenville
Drew Hullinger, YMCA of Metro Atlanta
MarCom Professionals | Sponsor: Radar Promotions
Council Liaison: Carrie Collins, CFRE, YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
Coordinator: Beth Casper, Eugene Family YMCA
Team: Michelle Polivka, YMCA of the Rock River Valley
Program & Membership Staff | Sponsor: Startup Smartup
Council Liaison: Rachel Bowman, YMCA of Coastal Georgia
Coordinator: Leslie Bryant, YMCA of Virginia Peninsulas
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Philanthropy| Sponsor: The Redwoods Group
Council Liaison: Kevin Bolding, YMCA of Central Florida