Join YPK as a Business/Nonprofit
Young Professionals of Knoxville is the area's premiere leadership and professional development organization. Our programming and events are designed to enhance the leadership skills of area young professionals so they can flourish and succeed at your organization.
We are pleased to offer Business and Non-Profit Memberships. These memberships are designed to enhance the benefits you already offer to your employees. Business and Non-Profit Memberships provide your organization's employees with all of the benefits of YPK membership, at a discount. Once purchased, YPK manages the onboarding, employee engagement, and transfer (if needed) of the membership.
Your investment in our efforts will empower your business's and organization's young leaders to connect, develop, and serve Knoxville both today and for years to come!
How Business & Non-Profit Memberships Work
Employers pre-pay YPK for a set allotment of memberships at the beginning of the arrangement. Discounts are available as more memberships are purchased. Membership stays with the organization. If an individual leaves, YPK membership is transferable to another employee.
Membership is good for one year based on the date set forth in the arrangement. Your employees would complete the New Member Application located at www.ypknox.com/membership (available throughout the year) using your organization's designated discount code. This code prevents employees from being charged for their membership. New member applications are approved each month during YPK Board meetings.
Who’s Eligible
YPK invites young professionals (ages 21 and older) who live, work, or play in Knoxville to become a member.
Interest Form
Complete the form below and we will reach out with more information! You can also email advancement@ypknox.com directly.
Check out our upcoming events:
Member Benefits
Networking Events: YPK hosts monthly happy hours and signature events (Summer Soiree, Impact Awards, etc.). Most YPK events are offered free or at a discount to members;
Exclusive Professional Development Events which focus on upskilling Knoxville-area professionals. Past events have focused on topics such as Google business suite best practices, working in a multigenerational workforce, avoiding burnout, public speaking, and personal branding.
Opportunity to participate in the YPK Leadership Certificate program: In this leadership program designed by regional experts, young professionals learn leadership best-practice tools to lead others and impact our community ($500 estimated value). Program tuition is $200 for 2023.
Community Outreach to engage with and give back to Knoxville alongside other young professionals (Priceless!).
Membership with the Alliance for Better Nonprofits: As a member of YPK, you are a member of the Alliance for Better Nonprofits and have full access to valuable tools, free workshops, reduced costs for annual conferences, and more ($100 value).
Merit Scholarship of at least $5,000 for up to five admitted YPK members to the Clinton School Online: In 2004, President Clinton launched the Clinton School of Public Service, a non-partisan graduate program in the University of Arkansas system designed for people around the globe who are passionate about developing Public Service solutions in a world of need. ($5,000+ value).
Business Memberships
20% off new & Renewing member dues for five or more new members
New Members: $160 per person instead of the standard $200 per person.
Renewing Members: $80 per person instead of the standard $100 per person.
Non-profit Memberships
50% OFF NEW MEMBER DUES
New Members: $100 per person instead of the standard $200 per person
Renewing Members: $100 per person, the standard rate.
Want to gear your Business or NonProfit Membership to market your company/organization or need an option for fewer employees? Consider becoming an organizational sponsor.
WE ARE HAPPY TO CUSTOMIZE A BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE BASED ON THE NEEDS OF YOUR COMPANY.
Please reach out to the VP of Development at contact@ypknox.com or fill out the interest form to get the conversation started!
Thank you to our Business Members:
