Otis Threatt (L) and William Bryant (R) with Urban
Influence publisher at the NUL conference in Chicago
This year, National Urban League (NUL) celebrates 100 years and will host its annual Conference in DC, July 28-31. We’re so excited and can’t wait to make the trip to such a powerful district to mingle and learn with some of the most powerful and influential people. Since its inception in 1910, the National Urban League has been steadfast in its commitment to empowering communities and changing lives.
William Bryant, former AULYP president, has been to numerous NUL conferences and agreed to share his experience with us.
As a fund development professional, attending the NUL conference has enhanced my network and allowed me to garnish more than $50K in sponsorship from companies and people I have met at past conferences. The parties are unbelievable, from D-NICE on the 1s and 2s to hanging out with EnVogue, MC Lyte and DJ Kid Capri. Also, meeting people like Jeff Johnson, Hill Harper and Melody Hopson has been very impactful. Getting to hear President Obama last year was the highlight of the conference.
Networking with fellow young professionals (YPs) from across the country is the true meaning of the conference. Knowing that your counterparts are doing the same thing in a different city and are members of the same movement is phenomenal. Once you attend one conference you are hooked for life!
Lastly, as a former President of AULYP in 2005 and 2006, it was very exciting to witness in 2005 our chapter named National YP Chapter of the Year; former PPD Chair Andrew Siwo receive the National Heineken Rising Star Award; founding AULYP member Thomas Morse named Southern Region Member of the Year and National Member of the Year; and founding AULYP member and past AULYP president Ebony Howell elected Southern Region President of NULYP. As president, I was so overwhelmed with all the accolades we received. It all happened in DC. Therefore, we are looking for a repeat in DC this year.
Your registration is an investment in your future.
~William Bryant
View the pre-registration book here. Also, e-mail Kendra Shipmon at president@aulyp.com to receive information on group travel with AULYP. The registration rate for young professionals before July 14 is $385. Read more ...
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