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We’re Hiring: YDEKC Fundraising & Communications Manager
Job Description YDEKC Fundraising and Communications Manager Update April 2021: This position has been filled. Thank you for your interest! OVERVIEW Youth Development Executives of King County (YDEKC) connects, strengthens and amplifies the leaders of youth serving [...]
Join us for a Partnership Quick Connections Series
by Anne Arias One of the many gaps the pandemic has illuminated is just how disconnected many schools are from their nearby community partners who could support a more comprehensive ecosystem of supports for youth and families. The recognition that community partners have been essential supports [...]
Introducing YDEKC Leadership Discussion Groups
Grow your leadership network with YDEKC! We are excited to announce the launch of a new program exclusively for executive directors and senior leaders from YDEKC member organizations collectively focused on ensuring that Black, Indigenous, and youth of color thrive. Leadership Discussion Groups, [...]
Advocacy Works — How To Advocate for Youth in 2021
by René Murry Dear YDEKC Community, We are in a period of deep turmoil and concern. However, I would like to draw you to an article in the Seattle Times, where several of our leaders spoke to our current issues. An idea that rose to the top for me was that 2020 was a year of questions and [...]
We’re Hiring: YDEKC Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
Job Description YDEKC Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Update February 2021: This position has been filled. Thank you for your interest! OVERVIEW Youth Development Executives of King County (YDEKC) connects, strengthens and amplifies the leaders of youth serving [...]