NAYDO Mission

Inspire and strengthen the philanthropic culture of the YMCA

 

NAYDO Impact

All YMCAs embrace a culture of giving to develop and sustain abundant resources
to meet their community needs.

 

More Than a Conference

NAYDO may be best known for our annual conference, but the benefits
and impact of a NAYDO membership are year-round.

 

Value of NAYDO

Check out the member benefits 

CONNECT 

  • All YMCA staff and volunteers with leadership responsibilities may be included at no additional cost with an Association Membership
  • Full access to the NAYDO website
  • Download the NAYDO mobile app for the conference
  • Join the Young Professionals Program, for those ages 21-31
  • Volunteers can participate in special activities in the Volunteer In Philanthropy (VIP) program
  • Qualify for members-only priority registration for the NAYDO conference and enjoy the lowest rates available
  • Volunteer at the NAYDO conference for a great networking opportunity​
  • ​Expand your network 

LEARN

  • NAYDO has an array of training, research, inspiration, connections, and knowledge
  • Participate in webinars featuring the best and brightest inside and outside the YMCA
  • Receive six issues of the NAYDO eDevelopments newsletter with valuable insights on philanthropy
  • Access materials from the NAYDO Resource Library including NAYDO Communications Contest winners, past conference recordings and past webinars
  • Call on a network of qualified resource people – the NAYDO Council – to provide assistance as you strive to create a philanthropic culture at your YMCA

ADVANCE

  • NAYDO educational offerings – workshops and webinars – qualify for CFRE credits and for Y-USA leadership recertification credit
  • Share your complimentary copy of conference workshop recordings with staff and volunteers to develop your Y's culture of philanthropy
  • Receive a discount on CFRE certification or recertification
  • Nominate your Y for the Eagle Award for Excellence in Fundraising 
  • Enter the Communications Awards Contest