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November 2024 News from North American YMCA Development Organization
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Message from the NAYDO Chair
GRATEFUL FOR NAYDO; GRATEFUL FOR YOU! Maintaining perspective during stressful times can be a challenge. We all experience highs and lows. It’s a simple fact of life. Whenever these moments arise, it’s important to acknowledge our feelings, take time to consider what we would do differently, and then keep moving forward. Occasionally, we need a friend or colleague to help guide us through our professional ups and downs. It’s at times like these that I am especially grateful to my NAYDO family. Through you I have found community, fellowship and professional growth. With your support, I’ve weather professional challenges and celebrated some sweet accomplishments. Because of NAYDO, I’ve come to understand that none of us walks this path alone. That’s why this season I am especially grateful to you for sharing your gifts with NAYDO, your YMCA and your community. Please remember to stay engaged as a member and virtual participant. Let’s connect with each other on LinkedIn (I mean that!). Together, let’s practice a gratitude mindset and give thanks for our donors, volunteers, members, good health, loved ones, and the mission we are so privileged to serve. In closing, don’t forget to plan now for the NAYDO 2025 Annual Conference on YMCA Philanthropy, April 30-May 3 in St. Louis. This is where NAYDO really comes alive! You will connect, network, learn, share, and have fun. More importantly, what you bring back from the conference will make a difference for you, your staff and volunteers, your Y, and the Y Movement. With gratitude, |
Carolyn Grady, NAYDO Chair
SVP, Chief Development Officer, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
MONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES
November 21, 1:30-2:30 pm Central
Balancing Act - Recognizing Donors Through a DEI Lens
Presenter: Lynne Wester, Donor Relations Group
Donors want to feel special. We want to recognize them. What happens when recognizing the elite among our donors is in direct contradiction to our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion? How can we say we’re committed to inclusivity when we have giving societies that are based solely on a donor’s capacity to give large amounts of money? What do giving and recognition societies look like in light of our commitment to DEI as an organization? Join us for the rethinking of donor recognition.
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December 12, 1-2 pm Central
Providing Exceptional Customer Experience & Member Engagement
Presenter: Mike Ellis, Amilia
Joint event with NAYDO's Program & Membership Network
YMCAs must leverage every advantage to drive growth and maintain relevance. Delve into how exceptional customer service and proactive member engagement can serve as transformative revenue drivers.
Join us to learn about:
- Increased Engagement
- Competitive Differentiation
- Increased Retention and Member Lifetime Value (LTV)
- Word of Mouth and Referrals
- Member to Donor Pipeline
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Network Sponsor: Amilia
NAYDO NETWORKS: UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
NAYDO Networks are peer groups – loosely based on job duties – where you can ask questions, share ideas, find solutions, and connect with peers in the Y Movement. Here are the latest Network events.
November 13, 1-2 pm Central
Volunteers (VIP) Network - Calamity to Confidence: How Integrity Wins Donors in Moments of Crisis
Presenter: Margie Newman Tsay, Intesa Communications Group
In today’s fast-moving, 24/7 news cycle world, at some point your YMCA’s reputation will come into question. Are you prepared to build trust and confidence as you journey through a reputational crisis? Using the YMCA of San Diego County’s 2023 reputation challenges, you'll learn tangible take-aways you can implement for crisis communications preparedness.
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November 19, 1-2 pm Central
Camp Network - Creative Ways to Raise Resources for Camp
Presenter: Nathan Brant, Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs
From traditional fundraising to using your camp property as a resource, we’ll discuss creative ways to raise funds at Camp. Nathan promises to share at least one approach you haven’t tried yet. We’ll cover donor cultivation cycles in camping, alumni organizations, events/rental, forestry plans, and government funding while sharing resources you can take back to your programs.
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December 10, 1-2 pm Central
NAYDO Staff New to Leading Y Development Network - Giving Together: Building a Culture of Philanthropy at the Y
Panelists: Tymikia Glenn, Center Director, YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South; Carolyn Grady, SVP/CDO, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh; Kristen Clayton, CFRE,
VP Philanthropy, YMCA Canada
Culture of philanthropy is the cornerstone to furthering the mission of the YMCA. Join in a panel discussion featuring Y leaders in various leadership roles who will share how fostering a culture of philanthropy has helped to advance the mission and grow the impact of their YMCAs.
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Participate in and learn from any of NAYDO's 10 Networks. Don't miss out on these great learning opportunities! To receive e-blasts about Network events, add the networks you choose to your database record using this link.
Questions about Networks? Contact Erica Halpern, Networks Managers about Network events, add the networks you choose to your database record using this link.
NAYDO 2025 CONFERENCE |
Conference Registration Hotel Reservations - IMPORTANT If you cannot find a hotel room from those listed in NAYDO Brochure/Website, contact Mary Zoller, info@naydo.org or 504 858 3379 with your arrival and departure dates. NAYDO will assist you IF you are registered for the conference. APPLICATIONS AND AWARDS - December 6 Deadlines • Conference Financial Assistance • Young Professionals Class of 2025 - Staff 35 years old and younger as of 5/3/2025 are invited to apply for this special program that provides an opportunity for a customized schedule based on goals, mentoring, and networking in a smaller group at selected times during the conference - all at no additional cost. Contact info@naydo.org for more details. • Eagle Award for Excellence in Fundraising - Get the recognition your Y deserves for demonstrated success in annual, capital and endowment over the past 5 years; budget categories for all size Ys. See why you should apply for the Eagle Award. Contact Eagle Awards Chair Zane Korytko 506 866 1163. • Communications Awards - YMCAs of every size and with any fundraising goal are encouraged to submit for recognition in NAYDO's Communications Awards. Check out award categories, criteria and online forms. Contact Communications Chair Christina Harley, CFRE with questions. |
WELCOME, NEW NAYDO COUNCIL MEMBERS!
Melissa Di FioriVP of Camping
YMCA Storer Camps
With 15+ years of experience in YMCA camping, Melissa currently serves as the Vice President of Camping for the YMCA of Greater Toledo. She served as an Educational Track Dean for two years and on the Camp Network Team for three years, plus facilitated Hot Topics and assisted with registration. She has served on the YMCA Overnight Camp Cabinet Data and Analytics Committee and is part of the new YMCA of the USA Thought Leader Cohort for Camping. She will lead NAYDO's Camp Network.
Kyle Wilkes
Chief Development Officer
YMCA of Greater Tulsa
Kyle has worked for the YMCA for 24 years. He now serves as the CDO for the YMCA of Greater Tulsa. He developed and opened a YMCA in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He has raised over $50M in capital and $20M in program support in the past 9 years and has over $10M in unsolicited funds from the community. Kyle serves on NAYDO’s Program & Membership Network and is a longtime NAYDO Conference supporter. He will serve as the new 2025 Sponsor Exhibitor Chair.
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