All Programs

Executive Director Networking

Monthly | in-person | free | members only

Join your Executive Director/CEO colleagues for networking, support, and shared resources in a casual, no agenda atmosphere. Discussions are often enjoyed with beverages and light appetizers.

Mentor Matchmaking

2x a year | in-person | free | members only

Do you have a goal you are working towards? A challenge you are experiencing in the workplace? Let us help connect you with a mentor that fits your needs. We’ll facilitate introductions in a group setting twice a year, then let you continue your mentorship journey in the way that works best for you.

Nonprofit Leader Roundtables

qUARTERLY | In-person | free | members only

KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKING! Nonprofit leaders are lifelong learners, and Roundtables provide opportunities to learn about emerging issues and build connections through networking, to deepen knowledge on various topics, and to implement positive change within organizations.

Expert Office Hours

self-schedule | Virtual | free | members only

We want to encourage nonprofit leaders to utilize the local subject-matter experts available to them! We partner with consultants and businesses to provide members with complimentary 20-minute virtual consultations on a different topics each month.

Leadership Connect Listserve

on-demand | virtual | free | members only

Do you have news to share? Looking for examples of a particular policy? Need feedback on potential vendors? Send your messages to all the other member nonprofit leaders at once and peruse the online archive for similar questions and responses.

Peer Learning Cohorts

2 cohorts annually | in-person | free | members only

Sometimes the best learning and insights come from your peers in the industry. We offer two peer learning cohorts each year facilitated by local industry veterans, but the content is driven by the small group of participants. Each cohort consists of 5 monthly sessions. Topics include: Development, Financial Leadership, Board Engagement, and Workplace Culture.

Board Academy

annually | in-person | reduced rate for members

Nonprofits play a critical role in the well-being of our community and at the helm of every nonprofit is a governing board. Effective board leadership ensures nonprofits can better achieve their mission. The curriculum educates participants on best practices of board service during four evening sessions. Next session begins January 2025.

Board Member Roundtables

qUARTERLY | In-person | free | members only

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.

Ready to Lead

2 cohorts annually | FREE

Ready to Lead seeks to support and engage historically under-represented people who wish to serve on nonprofit/government boards, committees, task forces, commissions, and other work groups. We seek to increase both the diversity of skilled people ready to serve and the inclusiveness of organizations who deliver services in the community. Participants will graduate feeling confident with their new skills; have a community mentor, and an expanded network of friends.

Nonprofit Leadership Academy

ANNUALLY | In-person | reduced price for members

The program is designed to engage, educate, prepare, and inspire you as a community leader so that together we can build a better community. We hope to inspire you to share your expertise, talent, and passion as a senior leader with your nonprofit organization.

• Develop both Personally and Professionally
  
• Grow your knowledge of all aspects of nonprofit operations
• Improve your ability to work collaboratively and problem-solve within a team
• Enrich your career through this professional development program

The Leadership Institute is a 9-month series of educational modules designed to strengthen participants’ confidence and capability on critical leadership, management, technical and governance topics. Modules are led by experts in their particular competencies and enhanced with peer-facilitated discussion groups. The class size is limited to 20 participants to encourage classroom engagement and to foster building connections between peers.