Youth Development Network

“Tax return is given to finance committee to review. At board meeting it is reviewed by all board members and approved.”

“Signed conflict of interest forms are requested on an annual basis. Board president, vice-president and executive director meet and review statements.”

“Annually the board of directors reviews wages of employees and assesses employee compensation compared to various industry standards including the non profit salary and wages guide. Compensation is tied to budgetary considerations.”

“Annually the board of directors reviews wages of employees and assesses employee compensation compared to various industry standards including the non profit salary and wages guide. Compensation is tied to budgetary considerations.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are made available to grantors and other association approved interested parties upon request.”

“Client Note 1 - OperationsYouth Development Network (YDN) was formed as a California public benefit nonprofit corporation in 2007. YDNs purpose and mission is inspired by the power of strengths and relationships We believe that young people who know their strengths and talents--and who feel connected to their peers, adults, and community--will develop into amazing individuals who will lead and change the world.YDN is changing the world for young people by creating places and settings where youth can thrive and succeed. We make this happen by coaching youth serving professionals and community youth-serving organizations. We are a central support on the youth development strengths based approach. Our training, coaching, technical assistance and youth leadership programs improve the quality of youth experiences. We are proud of the relationships and collaborations we have cultivated with youth-serving organizations, schools, faith-based groups, juvenile justice agencies, and businesses. We facilitate sustainable organizational change, while working toward the common goal of strengthening youth by recognizing and applying their talents and highlighting the power of positive relationships and role models. YDNs vision is to have communities filled with youth who know how to achieve personal and academic success; who know how to connect to adults and to their community; who have a positive vision of their future; and who grow up to be healthy, productive and civic-minded adults. Core ValuesIn working to improve the community, YDN lives and breathes the same core principles we inspire others to bring to their work with youth. YDN hires and grows highly talented people who are committed to youth success and the following core values, which are the heart of its success:Relationships: We build open and honest relationships that foster knowledge and trust. In this way everyones unique ideas are brought to bear, and the results are awesome.Social Justice: To promote inclusion, our work honors diversity, equal voice and equal choice for allChange: We embrace and drive change. To do this, we must be more curious than certain. Continuous improvement often means doing things differently.Fun: We bring a positive team and family spirit to our work. We create ways to enjoy the work and engage the heart and soul.Program Descriptions:Changemakers paving the way helping youth serving professionals and organizations create well-rounded teams and provide strengths-based experiences for youth is the core focus of the Youth Development Network.Youth Development Network (YDN) team members are proud to support the mission and vision of the organization: Building Dynamic Strengths-Based Teams -- where organizations learn to build teams that are connected, creative, and innovativeExtraordinary Leadership Camps where young people reaching their fullest potential in challenging and supportive environmentsPositive Youth-Adult Partnerships -- where young people are doing better in school, getting more involved in the community and recognizing the value of diversity Engaged Learning Communities -- environments where individuals are connected and motivated to learnYDN provides a wide range of training-related services and programs to:Schools: YDN is proud to partner with schools to develop climates that create increased student engagement, higher grades, increased safety & higher attendance.Businesses: Employees working in their strengths zone are 6 times more likely to be engaged in their jobs and perform at higher levels. We believe all professionals must me equipped with a passion, a focus, and effective tools and strategies to focus on best practices.Individuals: YDN encourages people to take their learning and skills to the next level by engaging in interactive personal and professional development. We provide customized coaching and consulting to give you ideas and strategies that stick. We pride ourselves on our ability to meet people where they are and cu”