About this Event
You have a vision for your nonprofit.
You know the difference you want to make in your community. But turning that vision into measurable results takes more than good intentions. It takes a clear plan and a leadership team that's working together to make it happen.
That's why the Nonprofit Mentoring Academy invites Executive Directors and their Board Members to join us for a hands-on Nonprofit Strategic Planning Retreat, facilitated by Dr. Lauren Hopkins, MSW.
This isn't another workshop where you spend the day listening to presentations and leave wondering what to do next.
We're rolling up our sleeves and getting to work!
Whether your nonprofit is just getting started or has been serving the community for years, this retreat is designed to help you get focused, strengthen your leadership, and create practical plans you can put into action.
What You'll Walk Away With
By the end of the retreat, you'll have worked on four essential planning tools to help move your nonprofit forward:
~ 12-Month Fundraising Plan
Identify funding opportunities, set realistic financial goals, diversify revenue sources, and create a more intentional approach to fundraising.
~ Outcome Measurement & Data Collection Plan
Learn how to track your organization's success, measure program outcomes, and communicate your impact to funders, supporters, and community stakeholders.
~ Board Engagement & Accountability Plan
Clarify board responsibilities, encourage greater participation, and create a stronger working relationship between Executive Directors and their Board Members.
~ One-Page Micro Strategic Plan
Bring everything together into one clear, manageable plan that outlines your organization's priorities, next steps, and measurable goals.
You'll also have opportunities to connect with other nonprofit leaders, exchange ideas, and hear valuable insights from guest speakers.
Executive Directors, Why Bring Your Board?
Because your organization's success shouldn't rest on one person's shoulders.
When Executive Directors and Board Members plan together, everyone has an opportunity to understand the organization's goals, contribute ideas, and take ownership of the work ahead.
We encourage Executive Directors to invite two or three board members to participate in this experience.
And here's something worth considering:
Just $40 per person means a team of three can attend for only $120 total!
That's an opportunity to spend a full day working together on the future of your nonprofit.
Who Should Attend?
Nonprofit Executive Directors and Founders
Nonprofit Board Members and Board Chairs
Nonprofit Leadership Teams
Emerging Nonprofit Leaders preparing to strengthen their organizations
Your Registration Includes
For just $40 per person, you'll receive:
A full-day, hands-on strategic planning experience
Professional facilitation led by Dr. Lauren Hopkins, MSW
A strategic planning workbook
Breakfast and lunch
Opportunities to network and collaborate with fellow nonprofit leaders
Ready to Turn Your Vision Into Action?
Your nonprofit has a mission worth pursuing, and a clear plan can help you move that mission forward.
Don't spend another year talking about what needs to happen without taking the time to map out how to make it happen.
Executive Directors, bring your board. Bring your ideas. Bring your vision.
We'll provide the guidance, tools, and space to help you start putting your plan together.
Come with your vision. Leave with a plan!
Event venue & nearby stays
1030 Andrews Rd, 1030 Andrews Road, Columbia, United States
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