On May 12, close to 100 young professionals will attend the YNP Spring Social at Proof Bar in Yorkville, the second event organized by Young Non-Profit Professionals (YNP), which is already sold out.

Believing that there is nothing more important to the future of the non-profit sector than having a skilled base of potential leaders, Stephen Thomas Ltd established YNP in March 2011. YNP offers networking, professional development, and knowledge-sharing opportunities to its members.

Only a month since its launch, YNP has rapidly grown into a community of more than 190 young professionals who have energy and are dedicated to the advancement of the non-profit and voluntary sector – proof that young people have been in need of a space to connect, learn, and grow.

ST employees Diane Faure and Brock Warner, who are the co-chairs of YNP, are often asked what the age limit is to take part in the events. “There isn’t an age limit” say the co-chairs, “but we do plan the look, feel, and sound of every event to appeal to people in their 20’s to early 30’s. Educational opportunities will be focused on career fundamentals rather than advanced skills.”

What does YNP have on deck for the near future? Besides the sold out Spring Social networking event on May 12, a Speed Mentoring event is scheduled for June 15 and two more events during the summer months.

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