Rochester Nonprofit Consortium

April Executive Director Convo
2026-04-08 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Forager Brewery, 1005 6th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States
Join your Executive Director colleagues for networking, support, and shared resources in a casual, no agenda atmosphere. Discussions are often enjoyed with beverages and light appetizers.

Ready to Lead - Spring Session 4
2026-03-31 16:30 - 19:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Your Story Matters: Nonprofit Communications 101
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States
Your Story Matters: Nonprofit Communications 101 is a practical, encouraging session designed to help mission-driven organizations communicate with clarity and confidence. In this presentation and Q&A, communications strategist Megan Malugani walks nonprofit leaders through the fundamentals of building credibility, creating simple and sustainable content, and using accessible DIY tools to increase impact — without overwhelming already-stretched teams. Attendees will learn how to turn everyday moments into meaningful stories, repurpose content strategically, and build consistency that strengthens donor trust and community engagement. Whether you’re a one-person shop or part of a team, this session will equip you with a clear roadmap to tell your story in an inspiring and powerful way. Malugani Communications linkedin/in/meganmalugani

Ready to Lead - Spring Session 3
2026-03-17 16:30 - 19:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

March Executive Director Convo
2026-03-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Parlor Doughnuts, 1001 6th St NW, Rochester, 55901, United States

Ready to Lead - Spring Session 2
2026-03-03 16:30 - 19:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Ready to Lead - Spring Session 1
2026-02-17 16:30 - 19:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

February Executive Director Convo
2026-02-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Forager Brewery, 1005 6th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

January Executive Director Convo
2026-01-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Parlor Doughnuts, 1001 6th St NW, Rochester, 55901, United States
Join your Executive Director colleagues for networking, support, and shared resources in a casual, no agenda atmosphere. Discussions are often enjoyed with beverages and a light breakfast.

Nonprofit Leader Roundtable
2025-08-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States
KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKING!
Nonprofit leaders are lifelong learners, and Leadership Forums provide opportunities to learn about emerging issues and build connections through networking to deepen knowledge on various topics to implement positive change within organizations.

Each free 2-hour session is limited to 40 participants to encourage discussion and the opportunity to connect with other nonprofit leaders.
Roundtables begin with a facilitator introducing the topic and sharing best practices based on their experience.
Sessions also include small group networking opportunities and plenty of time for participants to ask questions and share challenges and successes
Roundtables are facilitated by subject matter experts and topics are selected based on requests from nonprofit leaders.
Refreshments provided

Board Member Roundtable
2025-08-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States
EFFECTIVE BOARD LEADERSHIP
Leading your nonprofit can be rewarding and often challenging as a volunteer board member. Board Roundtables give you dedicated time, without nonprofit staff members present, to ask questions and discuss topics critical to effective board leadership.

Each free 2-hour session is limited to 30 participants to encourage discussion and the opportunity to connect with other board members.
Roundtables begin with a facilitator introducing the topic and sharing best practices based on their experience.
Sessions also include small group networking opportunities and plenty of time for participants to ask questions and share challenges and successes, so board members can learn from each other.
A boxed lunch will be provided.

Workplace Culture Peer Learning Cohort - Session 6
2025-06-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Workplace Culture Peer Learning Cohort - Session 5
2025-05-21 08:00 - 10:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Workplace Culture Peer Learning Cohort - Session 4
2025-04-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Workplace Culture Peer Learning Cohort - Session 3
2025-03-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Board Academy - Session 4
2025-02-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Workplace Culture Peer Learning Cohort - Session 2
2025-02-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Mentor Matchmaking Luncheon
2025-02-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Board Academy - Session 3
2025-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Board Academy - Session 2
2025-01-22 16:30 - 18:30 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Workplace Culture Peer Learning Cohort - Session 1
2025-01-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States
Apply for the Cohort

Based on the Surgeon General’s 2022 Report on Workplace Wellness and Mental Health, this cohort program aims to enhance employee well-being through five essential areas: protection from harm, connection and community, work-life harmony, mattering at work, and opportunities for growth. Each session is designed to provide practical tools and strategies for fostering a healthier, more supportive workplace culture.
The cohort will be limited to 12 people.
Facilitator: Terri Allred
Dates: January 15 | February 19 | March 19 | April 16 | May 21 | June 18

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Session 1 - Protection from Harm
Objective: Develop strategies to safeguard employee well-being by ensuring physical and psychological safety in the workplace.

Key topics include psychological safety, trauma-informed leadership, physical safety, and burnout prevention. Participants will conduct a culture audit to identify safety gaps and develop an action plan for safer, healthier workplaces.

Session 2 - Connection and Community
Objective: Foster a culture of connection, collaboration, and trust among employees to enhance mental health.
Key topics include building trust, promoting collaboration, addressing isolation, and fostering recognition. Participants will assess current team dynamics and create community-building strategies.

Session 3 - Work-Life Harmony
Objective: Understand how to balance work and life to promote well-being and prevent chronic stress.
Key topics include boundaries, flexible work policies, supporting caregivers, and combating an always-on culture. Participants will evaluate their own work-life balance and create strategies for their teams.

Session 4 - Mattering at Work
Objective: Create a workplace where employees feel their work has meaning and are valued contributors to the organization’s mission.
Key topics include the impact of purpose, recognition, autonomy, and fairness. Participants will explore case studies and develop ways to integrate purpose into daily work.

Session 5 - Opportunity for Growth
Objective: Empower leaders to cultivate growth opportunities for employees, fostering continuous learning and upward mobility.
Key topics include career progression, mentorship, continuous learning, and reframing challenges. Participants will map out career development paths and establish a learning culture within their teams.

Session 6 - Consolidation and Action Planning
Objective: Bring together the key learnings from the cohort and create actionable strategies for implementing workplace wellness initiatives.
This session focuses on reflecting on insights gained throughout the program, integrating wellness principles into daily practices, and developing personalized action plans. Participants will work on creating specific, measurable plans for applying the strategies covered in previous sessions, with a focus on sustainability and long-term impact.

Board Academy - Session 1
2025-01-08 16:30 - 18:30 | MN

Ready to Lead - Fall Session 4
2024-12-04 16:30 - 19:30 | MN

December Expert Office Hours - Terri Allred, Allred Coaching and Consulting
2024-12-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual

November Expert Office Hours - Deneene Graham, Deneene Graham Consulting
2024-11-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual

Ready to Lead - Fall Session 3
2024-11-20 16:30 - 19:30 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Nonprofit Leader Roundtable
2024-11-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States
KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKING!
Nonprofit leaders are lifelong learners, and Leadership Forums provide opportunities to learn about emerging issues and build connections through networking to deepen knowledge on various topics to implement positive change within organizations.
In November we’ll be joined by Jake Loesch, Executive Director of the Citizens League – a a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that empowers people to engage in civic life and public policy to make Minnesota a better place to live and work for everyone. We’ll talk about the post-election landscape (whatever it may be) and how nonprofit organizations can be successful advocates for their mission. There will also be time for small group networking.

Each free 2-hour session is limited to 40 participants to encourage discussion and the opportunity to connect with other nonprofit leaders.
Roundtables begin with a facilitator introducing the topic and sharing best practices based on their experience.
Sessions also include small group networking opportunities and plenty of time for participants to ask questions and share challenges and successes
Roundtables are facilitated by subject matter experts and topics are selected based on requests from nonprofit leaders.
Refreshments provided
