Lead with Purpose Learning Series

The Lead with Purpose series provides nonprofit leaders with resources and tools to enhance their ability to fulfill their organization’s mission. Created for peer learning, Lead with Purpose presents a distinctive chance for nonprofit staff and volunteers to learn together across four sessions.

Attend all four sessions and earn a chance to designate a $250 grant to an organization of your choice!

Session #1: March 12, 2026, 8AM–12PM

Nonprofit Fundamentals
Boards that lead with purpose are informed and equipped. Most people know nonprofits make our communities stronger, but few people know how they operate. In this session, individuals interested in expanding their nonprofit knowledge will learn the characteristics of nonprofit organizations and how they are structured, governed, and funded.

Choosing Your Cause
Boards that lead with purpose share a passion for their cause. In this session, individuals interested in serving on a nonprofit board will explore their personal passions and learn how and where to find meaningful board service opportunities in their community.

Session #2: May 14, 2026, 8AM–12PM

Core Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
Boards that lead with purpose know their role. In this session, individuals looking to better understand the responsibilities of board service will learn the essential financial, legal, and oversight accountabilities of the nonprofit board in alignment with leading practices.

Effective Staff and Board Roles
Boards that lead with purpose work as a team. In this session, individuals seeking to maximize the strengths and effectiveness of executive and board leadership will learn the complementary yet distinct roles that staff and board members play in nonprofit organizations.

Session #3: September 10, 2026, 8AM–12PM

Building a Thriving Board
Boards that lead with purpose govern with intention. In this session, individuals looking to improve the composition and functionality of a nonprofit board will learn best practices in recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and how to build a thriving board culture.

Setting Vision and Strategy
Boards that lead with purpose plan with vision and strategy. In this session, individuals looking to understand the board’s responsibility in setting vision and planning for a sustainable future will learn the four essential pillars of nonprofit organizational health and how to apply strategic planning best practices in each.

Session #4: November 12, 2026, 8AM–12PM

Fundraising Essentials for Board Members
Boards that lead with purpose aren’t afraid to fundraise. In this session, individuals looking to fulfill the fundraising responsibilities of nonprofit board membership will learn successful ways to engage in the four-part fundraising process.

Creating a Simple and Effective Digital Media Strategy
Organizations that lead with purpose can tell their story. In this session, participants will learn four easy steps that can help any organization craft a digital media strategy that will support their organizational goals without dominating their resources.