Young Leaders Council

Register today for YLC's Fall 2024 Impact Series discussion with "Changemakers: Business & Community Leaders Shaping the Future of Nashville". The event is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and will be held at Thistle Farms on Thursday, September 26 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Doors will open at 11:00 a.m. for check-in and networking. Panelists Include: - Sunny Bray (Founder and CEO / Catalyst Collective) - Herbert Brown (Community & Citizenship Director / Turner Construction Company) - Johari Matthews (Vice President & Executive Director, ONE Community & Titans Foundation) - Christie Wilson (President and CEO / The Wilson Group Real Estate Services) The panel discussion will be moderated by Rachel Layton-Smith, VP of Marketing for Sky Zone and YLC Board Member. Visit the link below to purchase your ticket using the early bird discount code "YLC5off" by September 13th! https://zurl.co/Jgfz

Week 2 is in the books! This week, YLC fall cohorts heard from Noah Spiegel and Elle Benson on the topic of Board Member Responsibilities — learning foundational concepts of stepping into the nonprofit boardroom. Many thanks to our instructors and cohort members for your enthusiastic participation! Special shout out to our hosts this week, High Hopes and the Junior League of Nashville!

This Wednesday marked the beginning of YLC’s Fall 2024 Program with our Opening Session event at Belmont University! We could not be more excited to get started and congratulate fall participants for their dedication to this program and the nonprofit community. We are looking forward to the next 10 weeks! Many thanks to Derek Young for an inspiring message on Becoming The Ultimate Board Member! We also thank Julia Bonner-Zade and Bri Carlesimo of Pierce Public Relations for sharing insights on making valuable connections throughout the program. Light Up Letters: Letterbright Nashville Balloons: Franklin Celebrations Photography: Roland’s Photography

Check out YLC's August E-newsletter for updates on: - Fall Impact Series (https://conta.cc/3XsRE7U) - 2024 Leadership Luncheon Keynote Speaker (https://conta.cc/3XrsrL8) - Community Day with Fifth Third Bank (https://conta.cc/3XeLt6p) - 2025 YLC Board Applications (https://conta.cc/3ZhsCKe) - Fall Nonprofit Tour (https://conta.cc/3y76CqE) - Board Internship Placement (www.ylcboardconnect.org) Visit https://lnkd.in/eyThcm8v to learn more. https://conta.cc/3AQjX7x

Please join the Young Professionals Board of Rebuilding Together Nashville for a light meet and greet at Fat Bottom Brewery this evening from 6 - 8pm. RTN is currently looking for new members to join their YP board and would welcome the opportunity to introduce you to their organization, current members, and staff. If you're interested in home repairs, housing preservation and affordable housing policy, please join as they share more about Rebuilding Together Nashville and their mission of repairing homes, revitalizing communities and sebuilding lives!

Happy Tuesday! Be sure to check out YLC's July E-Newsletter for updates on: - Fall admissions - "Into the System" Nonprofit Tour sponsored by CAPTRUST Brentwood (https://conta.cc/3y76CqE) - Tribute to long time YLC instructors, Larry Bridgesmith and Kim Carpenter Drake - Board Connect feedback from Make-A-Wish - Welcome new Annual Presenting Sponsor - Parking Management Company! https://conta.cc/4c3Y15W

Congratulations to the Nashville Emerging Leader Awards 2024 Award Recipients & Finalist! A special congrats goes out to all YLC alumni who are recipients of this prestigious award or were recognized as a finalist by the Nashville Area Chamber and YP Nashville. The NELAs recognize Nashville area young professionals under the age of 40 across 17 industries for significant accomplishments in their chosen career fields, as well as their commitment and contribution to the community.

The Nashville Chapter of Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT) is partnering with the Nashville Mayor's Office to offer a webinar explaining Choose How You Move - Nashville's Transportation Improvement Program focusing on sidewalks, traffic signals, and public transit, which will be on the ballot for all Davidson County residents in November. There will also be a live Q&A session for meeting attendees. Date: Tuesday, August 6 Time: 5:30-7pm Location: Zoom There is no cost to attend, but please pre-register here: https://zurl.co/HtRA This webinar is open to the public, so please share with anyone else who may be interested!

Today is the day! Applications for YLC’s fall training program will close at midnight TONIGHT, July 15th! Visit https://lnkd.in/eyThcm8v to complete the online application or contact Rachel Reyes at [email protected] for more information. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to elevate your volunteer efforts and utilize your time, talent, and treasure to make a difference in this community as a nonprofit board leader! Apply for YLC today!

YLC fall applications will close at midnight on Monday, July 15th! If you or someone you know is looking to elevate your ability to effectively serve as board leaders in the local nonprofit community, we encourage you to visit https://lnkd.in/eyThcm8v and apply for the YLC fall training program. Fall training will begin on September 4th and will be facilitated through the Nashville and Williamson County Cohorts. For more information, please reach out to YLC Program Manager, Rachel Reyes, at [email protected].