Emerging Leaders Network: NonProfit Group

Mission Statement

The Emerging Leaders Network of the National Council for Research on Women supports young professionals in non-profit and social justice movements. The goals of the group are professional development, networking, and support from peers who have faced or are facing similar challenges because of the sector we work in and our stage in life. By providing a space for peer-to-peer connections, the Network will serve as a resource exchange for those involved.

Goals of the Network

• Professional Development and Leadership Training
• Networking opportunities across sectors and companies
• Support from peers who have faced or are facing similar challenges because of the sectors we work in and our stage in life
• Resource exchange

Steering Committee

• Kyla Bender-Baird, co-chair, CUNY Graduate Center
  
• Alissa Vladimir, co-chair, BRAC USA
• Beeta Jahedi, Philanthropy New York
• Sunny Daly, Ms. Foundation for Women
• Edline Jacquet, Supportive Housing Network of New York
• Lauren Crain, The Aspen Institute
   

Quotes (from Women's eNews article on launch of group)
"We've really seen evidence of a need for organizations and networks that focus on younger women," said Margurite Bouchner, a volunteer at the national council who works in the financial services sector. "There seems to be this gap between women in college and right out of school and then women who are established in their careers. We decided to make that our focus."

“The Council is trying to work younger, less proven, professional women into this scene with its two fledgling efforts, designed to provide careers boosts and group support.” Sarah Seltzer- Women's eNews correspondent

Events

Trivia Nights
Members get together regularly to network and test their knowledge at a local bar's trivia night. 

Next Generation Networking at Stonewall Inn
Thursday, April 5th, 6:30-8:30pm
NCRW's Emerging Leaders Network is hosting a joint happy hour with OffSprung, the young leaders group for Empire State Pride Agenda. Join the next generation of social justice leaders as we enjoy two-for-one drink specials while setting the foundation for future collaborative movement building! RSVP to kmcdonough@prideagenda.org

The Nuts, Bolts, and Art of Networking with David Schacter at Philanthropy New York
March 2012
David Schachter, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at NYU Wagner, led members of the Emerging Leaders Network and Philanthropy New York through a series of interactive networking excercises, emphasizing the importance of reciprocity in building your contacts.  Read more about the event here.  

Taking the Wheel at the Ms. Foundation for Women
October 2011
Emily May (Hollaback) and Tiloma Jayasinghe (Sakhi for South Asian Women) shared their experiences as younger women founding and/or leading non-profits, tackling such issues as what to consider when contemplating founding a non-profit, maintaining work-life balance in a fast-paced non-profit career, and how to advocate for yourself throughout your career.  Read more about the event here.

Pathways to (Non)Profit at Girl Scouts of the USA
June 2011
NCRW's Emerging Leader Network collaborated with the Girl Scouts of the USA to host a panel featuring nonprofit leaders and young women on the nonprofit track. It explored the diversity of nonprofit career pathways and how we can generate excitement around them. Learn more about the event here, see event pictures here, and watch videos here.

Establishing Effective Mentorships at NCRW offices
September 2010
Opportunity to join successful mentoring pair models in an open discussion on the difficulties and triumphs in finding and establishing mentoring relationships. Featuring Deborah Siegel, Courtney Martin, Khushbu Srivastava, and Vanessa Signh. Learn more about the workshop here and view photos here.

If you are a young professional in the nonprofit sector and wish to get involved, contact emergingleaders@ncrw.org