The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC (YNPNdc)

What The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC (YNPNdc) does

The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC (YNPNdc) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006 as the Washington, DC chapter of YNPN National, a North American network of 43 chapters connecting more than 50,000 young nonprofit professionals. The organization is entirely volunteer-run, governed by a Board of Directors (Co-Chairs, Treasurer, Secretary) and supported by volunteer Program Managers across functional committees including Communications, Membership, DEI, Onsite Networking, and Volunteer Engagement. YNPNdc serves early- and mid-career nonprofit professionals, college students exploring nonprofit careers, and members seeking leadership opportunities in the Greater Washington, DC metro area (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia).

YNPNdc's core product offering is structured professional development and networking, delivered through an annual membership model: General Membership at $45/year and Student Membership at $25/year. Membership includes complimentary access to networking events, the Everything Speaker Series, professional development workshops, and an annual Mentorship Program (now in its eighth year, running February through June) that matches mentees with seasoned nonprofit leaders for one-to-one mentorship. Additional programming includes monthly Happy Hours, bimonthly Coffee Hours, the Inner Circles peer-conversation series, a curated nonprofit job board, and a volunteer committee structure that itself functions as a leadership-development product. Members also receive perks via partnerships, including discounts on Center for Nonprofit Advancement workshops and free membership in YNPN National.

The underlying technology is a standard WordPress-based website platform with no proprietary software, no mobile app, no public API or SDK, and no disclosed integrations. Revenue is generated through membership fees, donations, and a $30 mentorship-program fee for non-members; the organization relies on community contributions to sustain its mission. Marketing and member engagement are conducted through organic social channels (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram), a bi-weekly email newsletter, and a blog covering career advice, DEI topics, and nonprofit-sector insights. The organization's GTM motion is community-led, with growth driven by peer referrals, event attendance, and partnerships rather than paid acquisition.

Name

The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC (YNPNdc)

Legal name

Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC

Website

https://ynpndc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

YNPNdc is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Washington, DC chapter of YNPN National, serving young nonprofit professionals in the DC metro area through annual memberships ($45 general / $25 student), networking events, professional development workshops, peer conversation circles, and an annual mentorship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Professional Development and Networking

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Nonprofit professional networking
• Career mentorship programs
• Professional development workshops
• Community membership organization
• Volunteer leadership opportunities

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: YNPNdc generates revenue through annual membership fees: $45 per year for general membership and $25 per year for student membership. Membership provides complimentary access to professional development and networking events, members-only resources and special events, and eligibility for the Mentorship Program.
2. Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, YNPNdc relies on community donations to sustain its mission and programs supporting DC's young nonprofit professionals.
3. Mentorship Program Fees: Non-members pay $30 to participate in the Mentorship Program. There is no fee for YNPNdc members. Limited financial aid assistance is available for those who need it.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

YNPNdc operates a membership-based professional development and networking organization for young nonprofit professionals in the Greater Washington DC metro area. It sells annual memberships ($45 general, $25 student) that grant access to professional development workshops, networking events, a structured Mentorship Program matching members with seasoned nonprofit leaders, peer discussion series (Inner Circles), and a speaker series (Everything You Ever Wanted to Know). The organization is the DC chapter of YNPN National and is entirely volunteer-run.

Product overview

YNPNdc operates as a membership-based professional development and networking organization rather than a software product. The organization offers two tiers of membership (General at $45/year and Student at $25/year) providing access to professional development events, networking opportunities, and the Mentorship Program. Core programming includes the Mentorship Program (annual February-June cohort matching mentees with seasoned professionals), Inner Circles peer discussion series, monthly networking events (happy hours and coffee hours), the Everything Speaker Series, and professional development workshops covering resume building, wellness, and leadership topics. Volunteer opportunities across multiple committees provide leadership development. Members also receive access to Kahilla (a digital professional development platform), discounted workshops at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, and inclusion in YNPN National's network of over 50,000 professionals across 43 cities. The organization is entirely volunteer-run and powered by WordPress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Membership
• Student Membership
• Mentorship Program
• Inner Circles
• Networking Events (Happy Hours and Coffee Hours)
• Everything You Ever Wanted to Know Speaker Series
• Professional Development Workshops

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YNPN NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYNPNdc is the Washington DC chapter of YNPN National, a national network of young nonprofit professionals. Members receive free membership with YNPN National's network of over 50,000 young nonprofit professionals across 43 cities and communities throughout North America.
• Center for Nonprofit AdvancementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYNPNdc members receive access to discounted workshops and training programs at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement. The partnership provides members with professional development resources including CNA's training hub, resource center, and award competitions.
• District of Columbia Public Schools (CEO Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYNPNdc supports DC Public Schools' Competitive Employment Opportunities (CEO) Program, a mentoring program matching high school students with disabilities with working professionals. YNPNdc helps recruit mentors from its network for the program.
• Grassroots Analytics NonprofitsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for networking events including the Campaigns & Causes Young Professional Happy Hour series. Grassroots Analytics Nonprofits aims to expand access to flourishing professional careers in industries advocating for social change.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: West Coast-based (Bay Area) nonprofit capacity-building organization offering training, coaching, and leadership programs for nonprofit professionals. Comparable mission of developing nonprofit sector talent, though geographically distinct.

Direct peers

• Net Impact: National professional network for students and professionals pursuing careers with social and environmental impact. Offers chapter-based programming, professional development, and networking that closely mirrors YNPNdc's model, with overlapping member demographics.
• YNPN National: Parent affiliate network of YNPNdc with 50,000+ young nonprofit professionals across 43 North American cities. Operates the same chapter-based model and shares branding, mentorship resources, and member benefits—making it the most direct comparable.
• YNPN NYC (Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of New York City): Largest sister chapter of YNPNdc under YNPN National. Operates the same chapter-based model, membership pricing structure, and program mix—directly comparable as a peer chapter in another major US metro.
• Young Government Leaders: DC-based network for early- and mid-career government employees providing leadership development, networking, and mentorship. Operates the same young-professionals-in-public-service model as YNPNdc, targeting adjacent talent.
• Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP): National network of foundation and nonprofit professionals in early-career philanthropic roles, with chapters in major US cities. Closely comparable as a peer professional development and networking community.
• Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP): DC-based membership organization for early-career foreign policy professionals offering networking, mentorship, and speaker programming. Operates a similar tiered membership model targeted at young DC professionals—structurally analogous to YNPNdc.

Broad incumbents

• BoardSource: National nonprofit focused on nonprofit governance and leadership development with strong DC presence. Serves overlapping nonprofit professionals with training, events, and resources at a more senior/career stage than YNPNdc.
• Nonprofit Leadership Alliance: National nonprofit focused on preparing professionals for nonprofit careers through accredited degree programs and credentialing. Targets an overlapping pipeline of young nonprofit professionals with more formalized academic programming.
• Center for Nonprofit Advancement: DC-based nonprofit capacity builder providing training, workshops, and resources for nonprofit staff and boards. YNPNdc already partners with CNA for member discounts, and CNA serves an overlapping DC nonprofit professional audience with more established programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ynpndc
• Facebookfacebook.com/YNPNdc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/young-nonprofit-professionals-network-dc-chapter-ynpndc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/ynpndc

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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