Features and Opportunities

The NAYDO Council is confident you will find this year’s membership of great value. Here’s just a few of the reasons why:

• NAYDO provides information that helps your YMCA increase charitable support and help you articulate the charitable nature of your Y.

• Participate in FREE quarterly web seminars. Hear from the best and brightest both in and outside the philanthropy movement.

• Sign up for the 2010 NAYDO Conference at the Westin Charlotte scheduled for April 7-10, 2010. This is the largest annual conference conducted for YMCAs so be sure to register early as space is limited.

• CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification is more affordable to you because of your NAYDO membership.  NAYDO members receive a 20% discount on initial certification and recertification fees by checking the NAYDO box on their online application form. Initial certification (application and exam) fees are $600 instead of the regular rate of $755. Recertification fees are $350 instead of regular rate of $440.

• NAYDO gathers research-based data on improving the member-donor experience and strategizing for major gifts.

Along with the new features planned for your NAYDO membership in the upcoming year, you will also continue to:

• Receive three (3) issues of NAYDO’s Developments newsletter and occasion special additions that are sent electronically

• Enjoy the lowest rates available for the annual conference - fees remain the same for 2010 as 2009

• Qualify for Members Only priority registration for the conference through October 30, 2009

• Be eligible as a nominee for the 2009 Excellence in Fundraising Eagle Award (nomination deadline is December 3, 2009)

• Be able to apply for conference financial assistance through December 3, 2009 (membership assistance is also available throughout the year)

• Have full access to the NAYDO web site www.naydo.org where you can find resources such as the prior year's workshop handouts along with plenty of information

• Offer your services as a volunteer at the conference – a great networking opportunity

• Be able to check out materials from the NAYDO Resource Library which includes copies of the Communications Contest winners from each conference

• Take advantage of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) member rate on their program materials and audio conferences

• Call on a network of qualified resource people, the NAYDO Council, to provide assistance as you strive to create a philanthropic culture at your YMCA.

Contact the NAYDO Office at any time for more information by calling 504-464-7845 or by email at info@naydo.org.