Youth Development Network

“Annual tax returns are reviewed and approved by finance committee. Filed returns are available to all board members upon request.”

“Signed conflict of interest forms are requested of members upon initial appointment and term renewal to the ydn board, and reviewed by board president, vice-president and executive director. Any known or questionable conflict of interest is presented directly by board members to the board president, vice-president and executive director for review on a case by case basis and brought to the quorum for acknowledgement and necessary action vote requirements.”

“The board of directors reviews and assesses staff compensation, including executive director wages annually. Compensation is tied to budgetary considerations.”

“The board of directors reviews and assesses staff compensation, including executive directors wages annually. 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.”

“Ydns mission is to create life changing experiences for youth to thrive and succeed. They provide customized developmental solutions to educational and business organizations that are dedicated to building environments and cultures where people are valued for who they are and encouraged to become their best.”

“This past year was particularly challenging, with the additional burden of covid-19 and the stay at home orders throughout, each and every element of our lives were impacted. March 2020 will forever be known as the month that changed the modalities of providing services to the impact on our communities overall wellbeing. It's been a time of challenge and as we reflect back, also a time of reward. To meet the challenges, the ydn team responded in ways we had never imagined to continue to serve while adjusting to the constraints of the pandemic. We focused on immediate needs to create learning opportunities for teachers and program advisors to interact with program participants virtually in a safe, meaningful and engaging way. We offered a community series on virtual icebreaker and energizers. We supported coaching sessions through phone and virtual platforms with business and organization leaders on ways to provide strength-based dialogue and activities during the initial times of uncertainly and then as the virtual way of life became more comfortable. We held true to our values and our mission and dedicated our support to building environments and cultures where people are valued for who they are and encouraged to become their best. Ydn culture & values in 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 everyone's unique ideas are brought to bear, and the results are awesome. Change we embrace and drive change. To do this, we must be more curious than certain. Continuous improvement often means doing things differently. Social justice to promote inclusion, our work honors diversity, equal voice and equal choice for all. 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. In 2020 ydns existing community relationships and partnerships remained strong as new relationships and partnerships developed. Service commitments were lost, reimagined, redesigned, and reengaged during the year. Our team dedicated support to 35 unique organizations, schools, and businesses. Providing learning comminutes to 1125 individuals over the facilitation of 210 sessions. These sessions ranged from full day sessions (pre-covid) to 60 minute virtual energy boost focusing on content that included: youth philanthropy; student leadership; cultural relevancy, diversity, & inclusion; building dynamic team - through a strengths based lens; managing - through a strengths based lens; virtual icebreakers and energizers; creating safe and engaging virtual gatherings; youth development essentials; and the pilot kickoff for the nueva epoca career development program.”

“Consulting 25,785 0 0 professional fees 23,468 9,026 3,610 total 49,253 9,026 3,610”