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Highlights from YDEKC’s “Building an Organizational Culture That Supports Your Team to Thrive”
Building an Organizational Culture That Supports Your Team to Thrive, the second quarterly event in our new Thriving Leaders series, drew leaders of youth-serving non-profit organizations to be in community with each other for a day of reflection, connection, and learning on August 6, 2021. Thank [...]
Get the Vote Out — Best Starts for Kids!
With ballots dropping, we need your help to spread the word about the importance of renewing Best Starts for Kids on the August 3 Primary Ballot! Check out our recent mailing for more information: Get the Vote Out — Best Starts for Kids! Sign up for YDEKC's mailing [...]
Announcing Our Presenters for Thriving Organizations Event (August 6, 2021)
The on-going global pandemic has forced us to change, adapt, and find new ways to serve our youth. While there have been many calls for us to get back to “normal”, many of us find ourselves reflecting on all the ways what was considered “normal” was not acceptable. Not acceptable for the [...]
Announcing our Keynote Panelists for Thriving Organizations Event (August 6, 2021)
The calls to re-imagine schools have inspired many of us in the youth development field to look internally. We reflect on where our organizations are currently at and the steps that we can take to make sure that all staff feel supported, included, and socially and emotionally well. In April at [...]