Welcome to the North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) Serving YMCAs Since 1980 NAYDO Mission   To inspire and strengthen the philanthopic culture of the YMCA.     NAYDO Statement of Purpose   To lead, support, and advance the development of YMCA professionals, volunteers, YMCA associations in the philanthropic work their YMCA through training, education, advocacy, research and knowledge sharing.     YMCA financial development activities are led and championed by YMCA CEOs, development staff, branch executives and senior program staff in partnership with committed volunteer leaders. Whatever your job title, finding the financial means to support programming and expand services and facilities has become everyone’s responsibility. Fundraising doesn’t have to be difficult. In partnership with YMCA of the USA and YMCA Canada, NAYDO is an organization committed to helping you develop your fundraising skills in order to create a culture of philanthropy at your YMCA through a broad array of resources, educational materials, advocacy, research, knowledge sharing and events.  All of your YMCA’s staff and volunteers who are involved in advancing YMCA philanthropy can become members of NAYDO with a single Association Membership.   To join or learn more about the benefits of being a NAYDO member, click on Membership   Each year NAYDO highlights the latest internal and external trends in philanthropy in a unique educational and networking opportunity at its annual CONFERENCE. Mark your calendar for the 2011 NAYDO Conference and REGISTER NOW!!!   Wednesday, April 27– Saturday, April 30, 2011 Marriott Anaheim Anaheim, CA, USA                                                                                          Dates to Remember   Hotel reservations opened April 9, 2010; a link to Marriott Anaheim reservations can be found on the Travel and Hotel Information page.   If you are interested in presenting at 2011 Conference, June 2 was deadline for submitting the Call for Presentation Form available on this web site.   Conference registration opens:            July 15, 2010 Members Only Registration Deadline:   October 29, 2010 Early Bird Registration Deadline:          December 3, 2010 Also Deadline for Financial Assistance Applications, Young Professionals Program Applications,  Eagle Award Nominations and Communications Awards Entries. Final Registration Deadline (provided space is still available):  January 31, 2011