Emerging Professionals Lunch & Learn

The EPs host programs to meet the needs of today’s young businessperson. Experts in their field, speakers discuss relevant issues and answer questions in a roundtable format. Past topics include "Dress for Success" and "Social Media Networking." Meetings are held quarterly - lunch is included!

September's Topic: "Serving on a Nonprofit Board is Good for the Community and Good for You!"
Whether you think you’re too young or too busy building your business, Nicole Suydam will share reasons why you should consider serving on a nonprofit’s Board of Directors sooner than later.  Board leadership not only impacts your community but enhances your business and career success. Come hear tips and tools on how to prepare yourself for a leadership position and how to evaluate and determine the right organization for you.

Featuring: Nicole Suydam, Goodwill of Orange County

Nicole Suydam is Vice President of Development for Goodwill of Orange County, the largest charitable organization in Orange County. With more than 16 years of experience working in nonprofit management for national and local organizations, Nicole is responsible for fundraising, donated goods acquisition and community outreach for Goodwill. Nicole was recognized by the Nonprofit Times as one of the nation's "Top 10 Nonprofit Fundraisers Under the Age of 40” and recently named one of the 2011 “40 Under 40” by OC Metro.

Sponsored by: Jersey Mikes