NextUp JAX Nonprofit and Young Professional Expo

Sep 17, 2025 5:30PM—8:00PM

Location

Jessie Ball duPont Center, 40 E. Adams Street

Cost Individual and Group Pricing Available

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We invite you to join us at The Jessie on September 17 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for the NextUp JAX Nonprofit and Young Professional Expo presented by United Way of Northeast Florida.

This year, we’re excited to feature a dynamic panel discussion on civic engagement with key leaders in the nonprofit space:
Melanie Patz, President & CEO, United Way of Northeast Florida
Kemal Gasper, Vice President of Community Engagement, VyStar Credit Union
Mari Kuraishi, President, Jessie Ball duPont Fund
Moderated by Dawn Lockhart, CEO, Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida


With two complimentary drink tickets, appetizers from food vendors, and a dedicated space for collaboration, you’ll discover a wealth of volunteer opportunities, explore potential board positions, and gain invaluable mentorship from nonprofit representatives – all while expanding your network with other young professionals.

Event Pricing (includes two drink tickets & appetizers):

Individual Attendees (NextUp JAX member or non-member) – $25 or $40

Nonprofit Table (JAX Chamber member or non-member) – $150 or $200

Young Professional Group Table (JAX Chamber member or non-member) – $75 or $100