Budget now to attend. Fee includes receptions and most meals.
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NAYDO Members only:
Reserve your space and rate with a $100 deposit by October 30, 2026, and pay the $800 balance in January 2027.
NAYDO Member Financial Assistance Application Deadline: December 8, 2026
| Registration Period |
Members Only Through Oct. 30, 2026 |
Early Registration Oct. 31–Dec. 8, 2026 |
Registration Dec. 9, 2026–Jan. 29, 2027 |
Late Registration* Starting Jan. 30, 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NAYDO Member (Staff or Volunteer) |
$850 US/CAD if paid in full
$900 US if $100 deposit paid
|
$925 US/CAD | $975 US/CAD | $1,000 US/CAD |
| Non-Member or Consultant | n/a | $1,450 US | $1,550 US | $1,650 US |
| Financial Assistance Applicant | $75 US | $75 US | n/a | n/a |
| Spouse or Guest
(includes all meals & social events) |
$350 US | $350 US | $350 US | $350 US |
NOTE: Beginning October 31, 2026, only payment in full is accepted.
*Late Registration available only if conference is not sold out.
Association Membership must be current at time of registration and each individual's benefits must be activated on their registration date to qualify for NAYDO Member Rates.
NAYDO is committed to enhancing the professional education of individuals in the area of philanthropy. NAYDO has established a financial assistance program to assist in attending the annual NAYDO conference on YMCA Philanthropy.
Food/Beverage Events:
Special Meal Needs (Medically-Based): Specifics must be identified on your registration form by April 1 to be accommodated.
Event costs: Facility rental, mobile app access, internet access, online registration, participation in Philanthropy School Fundamentals, Master Class Series, Sponsor Showcase, General Sessions, Educational Workshops, Network Events, Hot Topics, Philanthropy Live! projects, AV, program, and production costs.
Spouse/Guest registration does NOT include access to educational workshops or Hot Topics but all else listed above.
NAYDO accepts Checks payable to NAYDO, ACH/Wire Transfers, and Credit Cards.
Credit card fees will added at checkout and are non-refundable.
$100 is the non-refundable portion of each registration.
Email info@naydo.org with the total number of spaces you would like to reserve. You will receive codes for names and email addresses to register spaces without names.
The real attendee names must be supplied by the January 30, 2027, registration deadline.
Call the NAYDO Office, 504 858 3379, if you have questions.
NAYDO 2027 Conference Financial Assistance
Application Process Opens September 14
Before you apply:
Deadline to apply: December 9, 2026
Two Steps Required by December 9:
Step 1: Register for the conference, select the Conference Financial Assistance Applicant Registration type, and pay $75 (plus credit card fees) non-refundable application.
Step 2: Complete the Financial Assistance Application Form (1 form for 3 applicants) using this link.
Notification Deadline: January 11, 2027
Types of Financial Assistance Available A YMCA Association may apply for one or both types for a maximum of 3 people:
Travel Assistance – On the Financial Assistance Application Form estimate the total amount of travel-related costs each individual needs assistance with. This might include hotel, airfare, local transportation, and meals not included in conference registration fee. An individual who is awarded travel assistance receives ONSITE a check payable to their YMCA. If they cancel no check is awarded.
Registration Assistance – On the application form, a YMCA can apply for registration fee assistance for each applicant. Full assistance will always be at the October 30 rate of $850 (US/CAD) regardless of date you apply for assistance. This transaction is processed internally and no funds are sent to your YMCA.
What Increases your Y’s Chances of Assistance (not necessarily in this order)
Questions? Contact NAYDO Operations/Conference Director Mary Zoller, info@naydo.org or 504 858 3379.
Cancellations cannot be done online. Notify the NAYDO Office, info@naydo.org, no later than April 8 to request a refund minus the $100 non-refundable portion.
Alternatives to Cancellation - Substitutions Allowed or Transfer to NAYDO 2028
Substitutions - Through April 8, you can process your own substitutions online. After that date, notify the NAYDO office of any substitutions. Substitutes must have activated their NAYDO Member Benefits. https://cvent.me/LRBklk
Transfer to NAYDO 2028 - To transfer funds to the NAYDO 2028 Conference in Orlando, Florida:
You can make substitutions at any time until April 6
AFTER April 6, contact info@naydo.org to make a substitution. Email addresses in system on April 6 will receive the email invite for mobile app access, so NAYDO needs to handle changes from April 6 on for that reason.
Approved conference sessions provide Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification credit. Tracking your participation is available through the event app. Visit CFRE for information on certification
