• Ready to Lead Fall 2026

    Ready to Lead Fall 2026
    Rochester Area Foundation 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, United States

    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. There are two cohorts of […]

  • Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact

    Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact
    Rochester Area Foundation 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, United States

    Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations Share your organization’s story and grow your impact. Join a cohort of peers in interactive workshops designed to deepen your understanding of nonprofit communications strategy and execution so you can drive greater impact for your organization. Across five sessions facilitated by Megan Malugani of Malugani Communications alongside guest experts, you’ll […]

  • Ready, Fire, Aim? Succession Planning for Nonprofit Leaders

    Rochester Area Foundation 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, United States

    Most nonprofit leaders know succession planning matters. Many haven't done it yet. Join us for an interactive 60-minute lunch session on one of the most important -- and often most deferred -- topics in nonprofit leadership. Jeff Leschensky of Working Strategies™ will guide participants through a practical framework for understanding the three types of succession […]

    Free
  • Collaboration That Works: Turning Partnerships into Real Impact

    Rochester Area Foundation 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 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 […]

    Free
  • Claim Your Power: Strong Values, Stronger Boundaries

    Rochester Area Foundation 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 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 […]

    Free
  • Your Story Matters: Nonprofit Communications 101

    Rochester Area Foundation 12 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, 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 […]

    Free