UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Can’t Join Us in Person? Experience the Conference from Anywhere
Oct. 24 | In-Person (Yale Club of NYC) & via Livestream
Register for our virtual livestream and join YANA’s Social Impact Conference from the comfort of your home or office. You’ll have access to:
- Keynote presentations from leading social impact practitioners
- Panel discussions featuring Yale alumni at major nonprofit organizations
- Strategies for building financial resilience in today’s landscape
- Insights on strengthening nonprofit partnerships and revenue diversification
- Real-time Q&A opportunities with speakers
Whether you’re across the country or around the globe, the livestream brings the full conference experience to you. Connect with fellow Yalies, gain actionable strategies, and celebrate innovation in social impact – all without travel.
Registration deadline:
12:00 noon ET on October 23 (Livestream)
5:00 PM ET on October 20 (In Person)
Virtual attendees will receive access links and technical instructions prior to the event.
Join us for a day of inspiration, networking, and celebration! Discover strategies that work for mission-driven leaders navigating today’s complex landscape, connect with a powerful network of change-making alumni, and celebrate those who are redefining what’s possible in social impact.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
San Francisco Bay Area – Watch the Conference in Community at a Networking Lunch!
Oct. 24 | 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM PT (San Francisco)
Join our Bay Area Networking Lunch: Financial Resilience and Strengthening Partnerships in Nonprofits.
Join nonprofit executives, development staff, board members, and employees seeking practical strategies for diversifying revenue and strengthening partnerships, submit questions to panelists in real time, and discuss ways to apply national insights to Bay Area challenges. Connect via live stream with two dynamic conference sessions. Submit your questions in real time. Introduction by YANA SF Bay Area Chair and Yale Club of SF Board Member Eleanor Pepples.
Event Highlights:
Interactive Live Stream Programming: Speakers include Yale alumni leading major organizations.
In-person Conversation Facilitated by Philanthropic Advisor Judi Powell & Melanie Moore, CEO of Oakland Thrives: Share insights on strengthening partnerships and ways to apply the conference insights to your nonprofit’s challenges.
Important Details:
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
50 California Street, Suite 2300
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tickets: $30
YANA IN ACTION
Join YANA Leadership – Board & Committee Nominations Close October 29
Help Guide YANA’s Mission – Nominations Due October 29
Join a dedicated group of Yale alumni from diverse backgrounds who are committed to advancing social impact. We’re seeking nominations for both Board of Directors positions (three-year terms) and Committee positions (one to three-year terms), all beginning in January 2026.
Share your expertise, connect with fellow changemakers, and help shape the future of YANA’s programs, events, and community initiatives. Nominate yourself or a fellow Yalie who would bring valuable perspective and dedication to YANA’s leadership.
Questions? Contact info@yalenonprofitalliance.org
Deadline: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5:00pm ET
YANA PNW Community Gathers for End of Summer Celebration
Building Community: YANA PNW Happy Hour Success
In September, YANA’s Pacific Northwest chapter hosted a successful networking happy hour at Stoup Brewing in Seattle, bringing together Yale alumni dedicated to social impact work across the region. The gathering marked an important milestone in building a vibrant local YANA community.
Attendees connected over shared experiences in the nonprofit sector and discussed opportunities for collaboration and learning. The chapter has established multiple communication channels, including LinkedIn and WhatsApp groups, to maintain connections and share opportunities.
Looking ahead, YANA PNW is planning additional events, including learning opportunities focused on topics like financial inclusion, and welcomes volunteers interested in shaping the chapter’s future activities and leadership.
Want to connect with fellow Social Impact Yalies in your area? Reach out to learn more about YANA’s regional chapters and upcoming events.
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
Nonprofit Spotlight: Put Me In! Brings Sports to Children of Incarcerated Parents
This month, we’re celebrating Put Me In!, an organization dedicated to ensuring children of incarcerated parents have access to the transformative power of sports. Join us in honoring Co-Founder Khalid Cannon at the YANA Social Impact Conference on October 24.
The Challenge: While youth sports participation provides life-long benefits – including increased self-esteem, social skills development, and teamwork – financing a child’s participation can cost hundreds of dollars per year. For the two-thirds of system-impacted families struggling with basic financial needs, this creates an insurmountable barrier. Children of incarcerated parents already face twice the risk of mental health problems; lack of access to sports compounds these challenges.
The Solution: Put Me In! provides committed recurring annual financial aid grants to children of incarcerated parents, covering registration fees, equipment, travel costs, and other expenses associated with competitive and recreational sports participation. These grants remove financial barriers and ensure every child can experience the proven physical, emotional, and social benefits of athletics.
The Impact: From football equipment to dance classes, from volleyball registration to travel basketball, Put Me In! is helping children access opportunities that build confidence, teach resilience, and create pathways to healthier, more successful futures. With support from advocates like Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman, the organization is expanding its reach to serve more children across the country.
Celebrating Leadership: We’re proud to honor Put Me In! Co-Founder Khalid Cannon at this year’s YANA Social Impact Conference for his visionary work creating pathways to opportunity for children who need them most.