Written by Lucy Connery, Executive Director of Healthy Communities 2030!, YNPN Greater Bflo Co-Director of Sponsorships & Partnerships Being a young professional can be very exciting. Being a young professional amidst the pandemic can be both exciting and challenging because the workplace has changed. Something that changes with our work is our wardrobe; whether or notContinue reading “Present-Day Professional Dress”
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Greater Buffalo: The REGION of Good Neighbors
Written by Lucy Connery, Executive Director of Healthy Communities 2030!, YNPN Ambassador Our country and our communities have demonstrated strength and resilience in response to the challenges 2020 brought. In times of struggle, our local responses provide creativity, compassion, and support for one another. For example, Mayor Byron Brown, the Office of Citizen Services, andContinue reading “Greater Buffalo: The REGION of Good Neighbors”
2020 Challenges or 2020 Vision?
Written by Lucy Connery, YNPN Greater Bflo Ambassador “Out of adversity comes opportunity.” – Benjamin Franklin 2020 has presented so many challenges for our Western New York Community, our country, and the world; however, with these challenges come opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the world how important health is in day-to-day life, the BlackContinue reading “2020 Challenges or 2020 Vision?”
Accessibility & Intentional Inclusion
Written by YNPN Greater Bflo YNPN Greater Bflo’s mission is to strengthen the nonprofit community by serving as an inclusive and innovative resource for networking and growth to empower young professionals. To help guide our efforts to fulfill this mission, we recently defined our Strategy for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, which you can read here.Continue reading “Accessibility & Intentional Inclusion”
Addressing Systemic Racism
Written by Jerome Singletary, YNPN Greater Bflo Co-Chair We are deeply saddened by events that have taken place over the last several months, including the death of George Floyd. Unfortunately, this is just one of many recent incidents of racism and police brutality committed against African Americans in the United States. Racism towards African AmericansContinue reading “Addressing Systemic Racism”
COVID-19 Resources
Written by Bridget Scott, YNPN Greater Bflo Co-Director of Communications & Marketing In this time of uncertainty, we realize how important it is for you to be well-equipped with resources that aide in the care of your mental and physical health. Whether that be tips on how to work from home, ways to help yourContinue reading “COVID-19 Resources”
Greater Bflo Summer *On a Budget*
Written by Jessie McKay, YNPN Greater Bflo Co-Director of Marketing & Communications Summer in the Greater Bflo region can feel…overwhelming. Here to help you navigate the summer with some budget-friendly options (and, okay, a few splurges here and there) is your YNPN Greater Bflo leadership team! Please note that this is not a sponsored post–butContinue reading “Greater Bflo Summer *On a Budget*”
8 Reasons to Join the YNPN Greater Bflo Leadership Team
1.) Expand Your Network YNPN Greater Bflo Directors, Ambassadors, and Members represent organizations throughout Western New York, including nonprofits, government, and for-profit agencies. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your existing community of friends and colleagues to include new connections with different backgrounds and insights. Not only can this enhance your current professional career, butContinue reading “8 Reasons to Join the YNPN Greater Bflo Leadership Team”
Board Management
A Conversation with the newly-elected Chair of the Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park Terry McGuire is the first in our series of talking to non-profit experts in the WNY area. With decades of leadership experience ranging from the military to the private sector, Terry has been involved with a number of areaContinue reading “Board Management”
Invest In Yourself, Invest In Your Future
(Image Description: Photograph of a pair of hands cradling a piggy bank) By: Allison Jensen Marketing Coordinator at Compu-Mail and YNPN Greater Bflo Director of Programming As a young professional, it’s important to think about investing now to secure a stable future for yourself. Of course, it’s natural to immediately think of investing in the form ofContinue reading “Invest In Yourself, Invest In Your Future”
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