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NAYDO 2027

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

NAYDO 2027 Conference Fees

NAYDO Conference Registration Opens September 14

Budget now to attend. Fee includes receptions and most meals.

Register Now

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
Members Only (Through Oct. 30, 2026)
NAYDO Member
(Staff or Volunteer)
$850 USD/CAD (full)
$900 USD (deposit only)
Financial Assistance
$75 USD
Spouse or Guest
(includes all meals & social events)
$350 USD
Early Registration (Oct. 31–Dec. 8, 2026)
NAYDO Member
$925 USD/CAD
Non-Member
$1,450 USD
Financial Assistance
$75 USD
Spouse or Guest
(includes all meals & social events)
$350 USD
Regular Registration (Dec. 9, 2026–Jan. 29, 2027)
NAYDO Member
$975 USD/CAD
Non-Member
$1,550 USD
Spouse or Guest
(includes all meals & social events)
$350 USD
Late Registration (Starting Jan. 30, 2027)
NAYDO Member
$1,000 USD/CAD
Non-Member
$1,650 USD
Spouse or Guest
(includes all meals & social events)
$350 USD

NOTE: Beginning October 31, 2026, only payment in full is accepted.
*Late Registration available only if conference is not sold out.

Membership Status

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 Conference Financial Assistance

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.

What does the registration fee cover?

Food/Beverage Events: 

  • Tuesday Opening Reception
  • Wednesday Networks Continental Breakfast and Keynote General Session Luncheon
  • Thursday Last Chance to Visit Exhibits Continental Breakfast, Impact Awards General Session Luncheon, and Closing Party at Gilley's

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.

Payment Methods

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.

What if we don't know who is attending by Oct. 30?

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.

Cancellation for Refund Deadline: April 8, 2027

 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:

  1. Your YMCA must remain a current NAYDO Member.
  2. Same attendee must register by December 7, 2027, for NAYDO 2028.
  3. Option is not available to a space held without a name in 2027.
  4. Request to transfer funds must be made by April 8, the cancellation deadline.


Registration Substitutions

You can make substitutions at any time until April 6  

  • STEP 1: Click on View or Modify then select TRANSFER to change name and email.
  • STEP 2: On new confirmation, select MODIFY to provide all other information about the substitute.

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.

CFRE Certification Credit

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