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SUMMARY:Ready\, Fire\, Aim? Succession Planning for Nonprofit Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Most nonprofit leaders know succession planning matters. Many haven’t done it yet. \nJoin 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 planning\, an honest look at why organizations keep putting it off\, and two tools they can bring back to their organizations immediately. \nWhat you will learn:\n1. The three types of succession planning and where your organization should start\n2. Why succession planning keeps getting deferred — and how to break through\n3. Two practical tools you can put to work right away \nWho should attend: Executive Directors\, board members\, and senior staff from Rochester Nonprofit Consortium member organizations. Space is limited\, RSVP required. \nJeff Leschensky\, MA is a consultant and nonprofit founder with over 35 years of experience spanning executive leadership\, fund development\, and higher education. He has worked across the nonprofit sector as a practitioner\, consultant\, and educator — giving him a distinctly broad perspective on how organizations thrive and stall. As Strategic Partner with Working Strategies™\, Jeff combines hands-on operational experience with academic rigor. He holds a Master’s degree in Philanthropy and Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. He later joined their faculty\, spending 12 years teaching and overseeing research design and final approval for over 100 thesis projects.
URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/ready-fire-aim-succession-planning-for-nonprofit-leaders/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training for Good
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations\nShare your organization’s story and grow your impact.\nJoin 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. \nAcross five sessions facilitated by Megan Malugani of Malugani Communications alongside guest experts\, you’ll explore real-world communications challenges and best practices\, share insights with fellow participants\, and engage in practical exercises to strengthen your skills. \nThis cohort is open to a wide range of nonprofit professionals whose work partially or fully includes communications\, marketing\, branding\, or stakeholder engagement. Topics may include: storytelling for impact\, tailoring content to different audiences\, navigating politics while staying authentic and retaining support\, cost- and time-saving solutions\, media relations\, and more. \nThe cohort will be limited to 15 people. Registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260765360950157 \nDates:  September 2026 – January 2027
URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/peer-learning-cohort-communications-for-impact/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer Learning Cohort
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T193000
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SUMMARY:Ready to Lead Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere are two cohorts of Ready to Lead each year\, in the fall and in the spring\, with the Fall 2026 beginning on September 23rd. There is limited space in each cohort. Please apply for the upcoming Fall 2026 cohort at https://form.jotform.com/241775303652052.
URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/ready-to-lead-fall-2026/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ready to Lead
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SUMMARY:From Overextended to Intentional: Creating Sustainable Ways of Working & Living
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofit professionals are deeply committed to serving their communities\, often balancing competing priorities\, limited resources\, and a strong sense of purpose. Over time\, these demands can lead to overextension\, making it challenging to sustain the energy\, focus\, and wellbeing needed to thrive both personally and professionally. \nJoin us for this 90-minute interactive session designed to help participants pause\, reflect\, and reimagine what sustainable ways of working can look like in today’s nonprofit environment. Through practical tools\, guided reflection\, and meaningful table discussions\, we will explore the factors contributing to overwhelm\, examine our relationship with work and service\, and identify strategies for creating greater clarity\, boundaries\, and alignment. \nParticipants will leave with actionable practices and a personalized plan to support their wellbeing\, strengthen their impact\, and continue contributing to the communities they serve\, without sacrificing themselves in the process. By the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n1.  Recognize common patterns of overextension experienced by helping professionals\,\n2.  Assess your current energy levels and identify key sources of depletion and renewal\,\n3.  Apply practical wellbeing strategies that support sustainable ways of working\,\n4.  Reflect on how belonging\, support\, and workplace culture influence individual and team wellbeing\,\n5.  And commit to one meaningful action that supports your personal and professional sustainability. \n \nAmrita Prakaashana\, MEd\, DipAdEd\nAmrita (um-rit-ta) Prakaashana (she/her) is the Founder\, Coach\, and Consultant at Artria Consulting\, LLC and the Clarity and Connection Circle™ (a free online community). She partners with high-achieving individuals in healthcare\, nonprofit\, and caregiving professions to navigate career and life transitions with clarity\, confidence\, sustainable well-being\, and joy\, while caring for others. \nIn addition to her coaching practice\, Amrita serves as the Director of Well-Being and Belonging – Nursing within a large non-profit healthcare organization. She brings more than 15 years of experience in diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging (DEIB)\, well-being\, leadership development\, adult learning\, and organizational culture. Throughout her career\, she has worked alongside healthcare professionals\, non-profit leaders\, and community-serving organizations to create environments where people feel valued\, connected\, and empowered to thrive. \nAmrita holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development and Adult Education. Based in Rochester\, Minnesota\, she is also an artist and community education instructor. Working with a variety of metals and mixed materials\, her creative practice reflects her belief that reflection\, connection\, creativity\, and self-expression are essential to individual identity\, growth\, belonging\, and thriving communities. \n 
URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/from-overextended-to-intentional-creating-sustainable-ways-of-working-living/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training for Good
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SUMMARY:Ready to Lead Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere are two cohorts of Ready to Lead each year\, in the fall and in the spring\, with the Fall 2026 beginning on September 23rd. There is limited space in each cohort. Please apply for the upcoming Fall 2026 cohort at https://form.jotform.com/241775303652052.
URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/ready-to-lead-fall-2026/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ready to Lead
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations\nShare your organization’s story and grow your impact.\nJoin 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. \nAcross five sessions facilitated by Megan Malugani of Malugani Communications alongside guest experts\, you’ll explore real-world communications challenges and best practices\, share insights with fellow participants\, and engage in practical exercises to strengthen your skills. \nThis cohort is open to a wide range of nonprofit professionals whose work partially or fully includes communications\, marketing\, branding\, or stakeholder engagement. Topics may include: storytelling for impact\, tailoring content to different audiences\, navigating politics while staying authentic and retaining support\, cost- and time-saving solutions\, media relations\, and more. \nThe cohort will be limited to 15 people. Registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260765360950157 \nDates:  September 2026 – January 2027
URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/peer-learning-cohort-communications-for-impact/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer Learning Cohort
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SUMMARY:Ready to Lead Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere are two cohorts of Ready to Lead each year\, in the fall and in the spring\, with the Fall 2026 beginning on September 23rd. There is limited space in each cohort. Please apply for the upcoming Fall 2026 cohort at https://form.jotform.com/241775303652052.
URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/ready-to-lead-fall-2026/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ready to Lead
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SUMMARY:Ready to Lead Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThere are two cohorts of Ready to Lead each year\, in the fall and in the spring\, with the Fall 2026 beginning on September 23rd. There is limited space in each cohort. Please apply for the upcoming Fall 2026 cohort at https://form.jotform.com/241775303652052.
URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/ready-to-lead-fall-2026/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ready to Lead
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations\nShare your organization’s story and grow your impact.\nJoin 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. \nAcross five sessions facilitated by Megan Malugani of Malugani Communications alongside guest experts\, you’ll explore real-world communications challenges and best practices\, share insights with fellow participants\, and engage in practical exercises to strengthen your skills. \nThis cohort is open to a wide range of nonprofit professionals whose work partially or fully includes communications\, marketing\, branding\, or stakeholder engagement. Topics may include: storytelling for impact\, tailoring content to different audiences\, navigating politics while staying authentic and retaining support\, cost- and time-saving solutions\, media relations\, and more. \nThe cohort will be limited to 15 people. Registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260765360950157 \nDates:  September 2026 – January 2027
URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/peer-learning-cohort-communications-for-impact/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer Learning Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T080000
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations\nShare your organization’s story and grow your impact.\nJoin 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. \nAcross five sessions facilitated by Megan Malugani of Malugani Communications alongside guest experts\, you’ll explore real-world communications challenges and best practices\, share insights with fellow participants\, and engage in practical exercises to strengthen your skills. \nThis cohort is open to a wide range of nonprofit professionals whose work partially or fully includes communications\, marketing\, branding\, or stakeholder engagement. Topics may include: storytelling for impact\, tailoring content to different audiences\, navigating politics while staying authentic and retaining support\, cost- and time-saving solutions\, media relations\, and more. \nThe cohort will be limited to 15 people. Registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260765360950157 \nDates:  September 2026 – January 2027
URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/peer-learning-cohort-communications-for-impact/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer Learning Cohort
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T100000
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Cohort: Communications for Impact
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations\nShare your organization’s story and grow your impact.\nJoin 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. \nAcross five sessions facilitated by Megan Malugani of Malugani Communications alongside guest experts\, you’ll explore real-world communications challenges and best practices\, share insights with fellow participants\, and engage in practical exercises to strengthen your skills. \nThis cohort is open to a wide range of nonprofit professionals whose work partially or fully includes communications\, marketing\, branding\, or stakeholder engagement. Topics may include: storytelling for impact\, tailoring content to different audiences\, navigating politics while staying authentic and retaining support\, cost- and time-saving solutions\, media relations\, and more. \nThe cohort will be limited to 15 people. Registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260765360950157 \nDates:  September 2026 – January 2027
URL:https://rochesternonprofitconsortium.org/event/peer-learning-cohort-communications-for-impact/2027-01-07/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Foundation\, 12 Elton Hills Dr NW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peer Learning Cohort
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