Y Scouts recently had the opportunity to stop by Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy to deliver a presentation on Career Clarity. Generation Next is considered to be the future of the nonprofit sector in Greater Phoenix, so we thought it’d be great if we also turned our talk into an impromptu “What’s Your Why?” tour stop to see what drives these nonprofit leaders.

Here’s what we found in regards to what drives Arizona’s top emerging nonprofit leaders:

 

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Cassie Patris-Browne, Community Engagement Manager at ICAN
To help youth learn their self worth and limitless potential.

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Ryan Sereduk, Annual Campaign Coordinator, John C Lincoln Health Foundation
To create a community people are proud to live in.

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Lori Robinson, Community Liaison at Balsz Promise Neighborhood
To create hope.

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E.J. Hughes, Area Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
Engaging youth today for a productive tomorrow

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Jane Dacey, Community Based Program Manager at Boys Hope Girls Hope
To break the cycle of poverty through education.

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Rachel Rogoff, Director of Foster Care at The Crisis Nursery
Because people matter.

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Sarah Amaral, Development Coordinator at JDRF
Because I help others help themselves.

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Gregory Stainton, President of Tempe Diablos
To assist our youth in self discovery & grow

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Rebecca Weinstein, Hillel Jewish Student Center at ASU
To better lives by connecting people to opportunities & community.

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Kendall Chester, Director of Development, New Way Academy
I believe in the unlimited potential of those who learn differently.

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Renee Farnell, Project Director at Valley of the Sun United Way
Encourage hope and open the door to possibilities!

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Nicole Torrez, Unit Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix
I want to see youth succeed

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Kamlynn Thomas, Manager of Guest Experience, Arizona Science Center
Committed to helping others realize their potential

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Debbie Nez-Manuel, MSW, Executive Director of Morning Star Leadership Foundation, Inc.
Preparing to be a Good Ancestor

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Paulina Tiffany, Outreach Manager at Arizona Autism United
Help families affected by autism succeed

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Debbie Smith, Program Specialist at Big Brothers Big Sisters
For the good of the children in the community!

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Karianne Munstedt, Member, Young Professionals Council, UMOM New Day Centers
So all kids have a permanent roof over their heads.

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Sharon Fallon, Senior HR Manager at St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance
Motivate employees to embrace their journey!

Each year, ASU’s Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy accepts a cohort of Arizona’s top emerging nonprofit leaders for a yearlong professional and personal leadership development program. Candidates are selected through a competitive process held in the late spring to participate in this program that provides them the knowledge and tools needed to take on leadership roles within the nonprofit sector.

This 9-month program is comprised of best practice approaches to leading and managing nonprofits, from renowned professors and practitioner instructors at ASU as well as established nonprofit leaders from organizations that engage with the ASU Lodestar Center. Generation Next program days focus on enhancing relationships with corporate, foundation and nonprofit leaders and educating class members on emerging issues in the sector. This program also focuses on personal leadership development of the individual. Ideal candidates are seasoned nonprofit executives or those serving nonprofits.

Click here for more information about Generation Next. Special thanks to American Express and SRP for their generous support of the Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy.

Y Scouts is a leadership search practice that connects purpose-driven organizations with purpose-driven leaders. We believe that the best employer and employee connections start by connecting through a shared purpose.

http://yscouts.com/whats-your-why/generation-next-nonprofit-leadership-academy/