Wednesday, April 30-Saturday, May 3, at America's Center, St. Louis

Priority consideration is given to proposals submitted by May 10, 2024. Call for Presentations deadline is May 23, 2024. Applications will be accepted after that date. Notification on status of all submissions by July 31, 2024.

Help inspire philanthropic growth for the Y Movement. Share a success story or particular expertise. NAYDO's mission is to inspire and strengthen the philanthropic culture of the YMCA. Through the conference and year-round learning, Ys can embrace a culture of giving to develop and sustain abundant resources to meet their community needs. Conference presenters are selected by the Conference Planning Team based on recommendations from the conference track deans.

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* 1. Workshop Title - Engage your audience and clearly state your workshop purpose (10 words or less - no exceptions).

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* 2. Description of your workshop, which must be timely, relevant and practical to what Ys are experiencing (one paragraph minimum)

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* 3. Workshop Outcomes - Minimum of 2; maximum of 4. Participants will learn how to accomplish these tasks:

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* 4. Workshop content should reflect elements that build a culture of philanthropy. (Check all that apply)

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* 5. Which Educational Track BEST describes your session? Select ONE.

Please note: NAYDO Conference attendees are international, notably from Canada and Latin America. Your presentation must include intentional work to relate to a global audience.

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* 6. Who is your PRIMARY target audience? Select ONE.

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* 7. Who are the other audiences that would benefit from your workshop? Consider all aspects of your proposal and check as many as apply.

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* 8. What is the experience level of attendees for your session? (select one)

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* 9. If your topic is for all or for intermediate audiences, could it be adjusted towards intermediate or advanced?

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* 10. Does your presentation have content relating to overnight and/or summer day camp?

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* 11. What is the format of your presentation? (select one)

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* 12. Lead Presenter Information
Please see Q30 regarding bio and headshot

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* 13. YMCA Association / Company Name

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* 14. YMCA Affiliation

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* 15. Have you presented at a NAYDO or YMCA Conference?

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* 16. Are you most likely to drive or fly to St. Louis?

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* 17. Co-Presenter or Panelist #1
All info is required
Please see Q30 regarding bio and headshot

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* 18. Is Co-Presenter/Panelist #1 most likely to drive or fly to St. Louis?

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* 19. Co-Presenter/Panelist #2  (Maximum number is 2)
All info is required
Please see Q30 regarding bio and headshot

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* 20. Is Co-Presenter/Panelist #2 most likely to drive or fly to St. Louis?

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* 21. Presentations will be scheduled throughout the conference. Please do not submit a proposal unless you are available on any day of the workshop rounds, April 30-May 2, 2025. Workshop sessions are 60 minutes long.

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* 22. I would like my session to be considered for other year-round NAYDO training opportunities like a webinar, network event, NAYDO Academy, or Philanthropy School Fundamentals, whether or not it is selected for the conference.

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* 23. A handout or PDF of your presentation slides is required for the conference app. Your slide deck in PPT format is needed for the workshop recordings. Materials must be submitted electronically by April 2, 2025.

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* 24. All presenters are encouraged to register for the conference and agree to contribute services in a volunteer capacity. Exceptions must be approved in advance by NAYDO.

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* 25. Presenters new to NAYDO are encouraged to partner with individuals who have presented at NAYDO in the past. An orientation for ALL presenters will be held before the Conference to highlight changes and new opportunities.

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* 26. Overt marketing of presenter products and/or services is permitted in the Sponsor Exhibitor Showcase Track workshops ONLY.

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* 27. When notified of selection, Lead Presenter will have an opportunity to make final adjustments to workshop title. Once the brochure is published, changes in titles are not permitted. Changes in workshop descriptions, presenters and panelists allowed through January 31, 2025.

After January 31, contact the NAYDO Office, info@naydo.org, immediately for cancellations or changes in presenters.

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* 28. As the representative of all presenters or panel members for this workshop, please select one:

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* 29. By accepting the role of a NAYDO presenter, I grant permission to NAYDO to use photography or video taken during the workshop for future promotional purposes and to share my contact information and bio on the NAYDO website, mobile app and other conference documents.

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* 30. I agree to these presenter expectations and have informed my co-presenters or panel members of these expectations. Along with the lead presenter bio and headshot, each co-presenter and panelist must submit a bio and headshot at the same time as this Call for Presentation. Send to info@naydo.org as two separate attachments when you submit this Call for Presentation. (photo not embedded in bio, jpg or png format, 300x300 pixels).

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* 31. Please enter your name in lieu of a signature as acceptance of the Call for Presentations guidelines.

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* 32. Please enter the date signed and submitted.

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