NAYDO is more than a conference - it's a professional development organization dedicated to helping Y professionals advance the mission through philanthropy and fund development. Through webinars, the Developments newsletter and more, NAYDO is helping YMCA staff and volunteers strengthen the foundation of community and philanthropic culture of the YMCA.

Some 2013 Conference Resources to be Aware of: 

NAYDO 2013 Recorded Sessions

$25,000 Grant Opportunity - Open only to 2013 NAYDO Conference Attendees

If you participated in the Saturday morning special session, you will recall the announcement of a $25,000 grant to be awarded in the Fall of 2013 by The Redwoods Group.

All attendees at the NAYDO 2013 Conference are eligible to apply. Identify a significant social problem you are currently addressing in your community and build a plan to move your solution to scale that includes collaborative partners, a specific goal and metrics that measure impact. If you have questions contact Dan Moore, dmoore@redwoodsgroup.com. 

Click here to access details on the application process.

Measuring the Impact of NAYDO - Back Home Assignment

Each Y that completes it by May 15th gets a chance to win a 2014 Complimentary Conference Registration and 3 Nights FREE lodging 

Remember there are other opportunities like this including the NAYDO Back Home Assignment: Measuring the Impact of NAYDO (or access the hard copy at back of Tab 1 in your onsite guide).  This document can be a helpful tool in debriefing your delegation's NAYDO Conference experience and transforming what you learned into action.  Reply to this email if you have questions.

NAYDO 2013 Devotion

For food in a world where many walk in hunger
For faith in a world where many walk in fear
For fellowship in a world where many walk alone
 
We give thanks.
 
For joy in a world where many walk in sadness
For health in a world where many walk unwell
For opportunity in a world where many walk discouraged
 
We give thanks.

To nourish others in a world where many walk in need
To offer new paths in a world when many walk uncertain
To be together this week, for the sake of our communities

We give thanks.