Rochester Nonprofit Consortium

October Executive Director Convo
2026-10-14 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.

September Executive Director Convo
2026-09-09 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.

August Executive Director Convo
2026-08-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Forager Brewery, 1005 6th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

July Executive Director Convo
2026-07-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Parlor Doughnuts, 1001 6th St NW, Rochester, 55901, United States

Collaboration That Works: Turning Partnerships into Real Impact
2026-06-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States
Most nonprofit leaders know collaboration is important, but actually making it work can be challenging. In this engaging two-hour session with Julie Ruzek, Executive Director of Cradle 2 Career and expert at nonprofit and cross-sector collaboration, we’ll explore what makes partnerships succeed… and what tends to get in the way! Together, we’ll look at a few simple ideas about how collaboration works and then practice tools you can use right away to build stronger relationships, align around shared goals, and move from good intentions to real progress. Expect a mix of practical ideas, conversation, and hands-on activities designed to make collaboration feel a little easier and a lot more effective!

Claim Your Power: Strong Values, Stronger Boundaries
2026-06-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States
Join Midlife Career Whisperer™ Dawn LaRae for an engaging, impactful session focused on centering values, setting boundaries, and combatting burnout in a mission-driven workplace. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the systemic and cultural forces unique to nonprofit leadership that can erode personal values alignment and make boundary-setting feel impossible or disloyal to the mission.
2. Distinguish between values-led and fear-based decision-making — and recognize which engine has been driving their most costly professional choices.
3. Articulate their top 2-3 personal core values through a guided discovery process that separates authentic values from organizational expectations and inherited “shoulds.”
4. Connect personal sustainability to organizational effectiveness — understanding that protecting your own well-being is not a retreat from leadership, but a fundamental responsibility of it.
5. Apply a values-based framework to real boundary challenges you are currently facing, including practical language for navigating board relationships, funder dynamics, staff demands, and scope creep.
6. Commit to one specific, values-rooted action you will take in the week following the session to begin reclaiming your power as a leader.
Dawn LaRae is the Midlife Career Whisperer™ — a soul-centered career coach helping midlife women step boldly into their careers as the fullest, most alive version of themselves.
After navigating her own multi-stage career transitions — from CPA to healthcare leader to coach — Dawn brings both lived experience and over 25 years of leadership expertise to the conversation. She understands the uncertainty, identity shifts, and courage it takes to reclaim yourself in midlife.
As Founder and CEO of Dawn LaRae Coaching, LLC, she blends the Energy Leadership Index and certified coaching methodology with deep mindset work to help professionals move past limiting beliefs and move forward with clarity, purpose, and intention.
Dawn is a Certified Professional Coach, Master Practitioner of the Energy Leadership Index assessment, certified in EQi (Emotional Intelligence) and holds a Masters in Organizational Leadership.
She is passionate about supporting others in finding their life purpose, living as their authentic selves, and geeks out on neuroscience and mindset mastery. She loves to read, travel, walk in nature, and snuggle with her dogs.

June Executive Director Convo
2026-06-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Forager Brewery, 1005 6th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

Clay Calm: Pottery for Wellness with Terri Allred
2026-05-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Rochester Area Foundation, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

May Executive Director Convo
2026-05-13 08:00 - 09:00 | Parlor Doughnuts, 1001 6th St NW, Rochester, 55901, United States

April Executive Director Convo
2026-04-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Forager Brewery, 1005 6th St NW, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States

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

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 | 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
