NAYDO Networks: Year-Round & at the Annual Conference 

Networks Manager: Erica Halpern, NAYDO

When you activate your NAYDO Membership benefits you have the opportunity to sign up for one or more of NAYDO's 10 networks. 
Watch this explainer video on how to sign up for member benefits and networks.
For assistance signing up or changing your network choices, contact Kathy Meehan, NAYDO Database Specialist.

Year-Round Network Activities  

For the September 2024–August 2025 NAYDO year, each network will hold 2 virtual events which will provide learning opportunities and a chance to meet fellow YMCA colleagues who are in similar roles. As events are finalized, year-round activities will be posted on the NAYDO homepage calendar. Contact Network leaders listed on indvidual network pages for more information.

Network Activities During Conference

Network members registered for the conference have additional networking, learning, and socializing opportunities. Each network will offer an in-person experience during the Wednesday April 30 Opening Reception and a Friday, May 2, Round 6 special session, hot topics or philanthropy forum.

International Members/Conference Attendees: International attendees are in a Philanthropy Alliance group but will have a Wednesday night gathering at a local YMCA during the same time as the Wednesday evening network receptions  
 

NAYDO NETWORKS LEADERSHIP & SPONSORS

Network names link to more info

CEOs: There is no network specifically for CEOs since you have many opportunities for networking as a group. Consider a focus on one aspect of your job to determine the best network for you.


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Under 40 | Sponsor: C&A Social Impact Consulting 
Staff and Board Members under age 40
  Young Professionals Class of 2025       NAYDO Young Professionals Class of 2025 Application Form

Under $4M YMCAs | Sponsor: American City Bureau 
Under $4M Independent Associations   

Operations Staff | Sponsor: The Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine 
COOs, District Vice Presidents, Branch Executives, Associate Executives, Center Directors, other Operations staff

VIPs - Volunteers in Philanthropy  | Sponsor: American City Bureau 
Board Members & Fundraising Volunteers  

Grant Writers  | Sponsor: Grant Professionals Association

Camp Professionals | Sponsor: Day Camp Community

MarCom Professionals | Sponsor: Radar Promotions           

Program & Membership Staff | Sponsor: Amilia

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Philanthropy  | Sponsor: IMPACT Parks