Overview

The Annual NAYDO Conference on YMCA Philanthropy inspires and strengthens the philanthropic culture of the YMCA.

Why Attend – 2023

Conference highlights include educational sessions and networking that provides learning opportunities. Educational Sessions are of 3 types:

• Philanthropy School Fundamentals
• Hot Topics Facilitated Small Group Discussions
• Educational Track Workshops

Educational tracks are designed to guarantee that all aspects of YMCA financial development are covered in some way:

• Annual Support
• Capital Development
• Major and Planned Giving
• Board and Volunteer Development
• Marketing and Communications
• Community Benefit
• Operations & Philanthropy
• Grants & Government Funding
• Special Sessions & Fundamentals

For U.S. attendees, the Conference earns them 24 Leadership Certification Credits.

Exhibitors help underwrite the Conference and provide the latest in techniques, ideas and innovations to make the philanthropic initiatives and YMCA operations creative and successful.

Why Exhibit – 2023

Exhibitors will get an opportunity to showcase their products and services to a target audience of YMCA staff and volunteers.

Organizer

The North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) fuels philanthropy to create firsts and sustain meaningful engagement for generations. The purpose of NAYDO is to lead, support, and advance the development of YMCA professionals, volunteers, and YMCA associations in the philanthropic work of their YMCA through training, education, advocacy, research and knowledge sharing.

NAYDO understands it is everyone's responsibility to attain and preserve the resources needed to fuel philanthropy and the future, by ensuring Y programs, services and facilities are supported and expanded. NAYDO accomplishes its mission through a broad array of training, research, inspiration, connections, and knowledge.

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