Executive Director / CEO
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Who do you turn to when you need advice and perspective in how to lead your nonprofit?
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Are you struggling with the stress of multiple challenges?
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Who do you turn to when you need to talk about your struggles?
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Do you feel the weight of other people’s expectations and the constant juggling of tasks?
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Do you feel isolated in your leadership position?
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Do you need more clarity as a leader?
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Is connecting with other nonprofit leaders who could support and guide you of interest to you?
If that resonates with you and you desire to excel in your journey, the Nonprofit Leader Peer Group is for you!
We facilitate discussions with a diverse group of nonprofit leaders to exchange ideas, information, and experiences to encourage and learn from each other in a confidential, safe setting.
We also invite experts and special guests to lead discussions on issues important to members. Topics include: board responsibilities and governance, team development, strategy, fundraising, marketing and communications, leadership and management, and more.
Maybe you started with lofty ideals and a desire to “change the world” and now every day is a challenge.
You know you have to make decisions every day. The impact will be huge. But who really understands the stress and sleepless nights you go through either trying to make the decision or afterwards when you need to deal with the fallout?
Or who really understands what it’s like to have a new ‘boss’ every year…or multiple ‘bosses’ telling you what to do?
You need somewhere you can talk about your challenges, doubts, struggles and dreams.
A place that’s safe to discuss the serious issues you are facing and find advice for solutions.
That’s where the Nonprofit Leader Peer Group will help.
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Why a Peer Group?
In a Peer Group, or round table, a group of people regularly convene in a friendly and confidential environment to help each other address challenges they are facing and get the support they need. With facilitation from a group leader, members offer input, advice, mentor-ship, ideas and encouragement – even sharing effective policies and procedures.
Why should I be part of a Peer Group?
You want to be part of the Nonprofit Leader Peer Group because:
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You have hard choices and decisions to make in order to advance your organization or career.
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You want to grow your leadership skills and knowledge.
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You want solutions and confidential guidance.
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You need help finding the direction, answers or confirmation you are taking correct action.
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You want to tap in to the knowledge and expertise of other nonprofit leaders.
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You want to work smarter, find solutions to challenges, grow your organization and mission, and get back to focusing on the quality of your work.
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You are open to help and guidance from others who have experienced similar situations.
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You want to support other nonprofit leaders in their situations.
What are the benefits?
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Identify a more strategic approach to managing your organization and teams.
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Become a more successful leader for your organization.
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Develop relationships with a group of leaders you can go to for support and help support them.
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Finding solutions to problems and stress that have plagued you over and over.
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Define the growth opportunities you need to invest in to take your organization or career to the next level.
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Recognize how you can better connect with those you work with to build teamwork and enhance their productivity.
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Expand your leadership skills and develop a network of other nonprofit leaders.
Our commitment.
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Business Excellence: Members of Nonprofit Leader Peer Group will be exposed to opportunities to grow personally and professionally and learn about and share information on trends and issues facing nonprofit leaders and organizations.
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Relationships: Members of Nonprofit Leader Peer Group will will be exposed to relationships that encourage nonprofit leaders to grow in their knowledge, share in discussions and exchange information, and other group activities.
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Mentor-ship: Members of Nonprofit Leader Peer Group will be exposed to nonprofit executives who can guide them and hold them accountable to professional and personal growth.
Our Expectations.
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6 month initial commitment to expand your leadership skills and grow in your ability to manage boards and members.
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Active participation: monthly Peer Group calls, committing yourself to support your Peer Group.
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Each month 10-12 leaders join a 90-minute video conference where they come to instruct, encourage, support, and lift one another up.
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Willingness to grow and be supported if you are facing serious conflict.
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Commitment to be transparent, authentic, and sharing.
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Willingness to reject pride, fear, and doubt from allowing you to lead with purpose.
What You Can Expect
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Individual “growth seats” for 2-4 members each month to talk about your challenges and plans and receive feedback and input from fellow peer group members.
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Guest presenters with expertise in nonprofit operations, i.e. board development, membership support, fundraising, legal, etc.
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Group brainstorming to share knowledge, best practices, and ‘tips & tricks’.
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Individual accountability – no ‘silent members’, everyone participates and you’ll hold each other accountable.
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Its a small group of 10-12 individuals so that you can get comfortable with each other and understand each others pains, challenges, problems and goals. It’s not an open group.
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A safe environment and space to come together and have conversations you’re not able to have with your staff or your board.
How do I Join?
Fill out THIS APPLICATION to apply for the Nonprofit Leader Peer Group. You’ll then receive information to schedule an introductory call and get details about the group and how you will benefit from being an active member.
ONLY 10-12 PEOPLE WILL BE ACCEPTED for this Peer Group. These spots will go quickly and if you miss out you’ll be put on a waiting list.
We’re accepting applications now from those who are serious about learning and growing as a nonprofit leader.
Fill out the application today to secure your spot.
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