the Charity Leader Forums
Join the 2025 forum for charity executive leaders committed to leading successfully in the fast-changing Canadian charitable sector.
Forum members
The Charity Leader Forum operates as a peer advisory board providing members with a confidential community of seasoned charity executive leaders. The members are all...
Senior Executives
CEOs / Presidents / Executive Directors
Company Size
Leading a staff of 20+ employees
Yearly Revenue
With $5-50 Million to raise each year!
Hear From Others
Some testimonies from our partners about the value of peer advisory board groups.
"I benefitted from a leadership forum greatly and recommend it to others!"
Sara Little
Charity One
"I benefitted from a leadership forum greatly and recommend it to others!"
Sara Little
Charity One
"I benefitted from a leadership forum greatly and recommend it to others!"
Sara Little
Charity One
Forum features
Enhance your growth through the following features.
Peer Community Events
Private meetings with your charity sector leadership peers.
Learning Modules
Discussions on charity leadership topics delivered by subject-matter experts.
Group Coaching
A forum facilitator and certified coach will lead group coaching sessions.
Leadership Events
Networking and training events available at members only rates.
Members Portal
LMS dashboard for event recordings, working plans and other resources.
Individual Coaching & Assessments
Tools for development and baselines are available for extra.
Key dates
The 2025 Charity Leader Forum will be launched on the following key dates.
01
Friday, January 31, 2025
Online Public Launch Event
02
Friday, February 21, 2025
First Forum Event
Discussion topics
Topics for discussion in the Forum meetings will be some verison of the following...
Become an Excellent Charity Leader ~ Funding and Revenue Challenges ~ Turn Enterprise Challenges into Growth Opportunities ~ Become a Talent Strategy Champion (Succession planning and recruitment) ~ Leading a Charitable Vision and Staff (Effective management of your charity) ~ Vision and Strategy Leadership (Setting accurate goals, KPIs) ~ Innovation and Change Management ~ Your Growth as a Charity Executive ~ Incubate Future Executive Leaders ~ Handling Burnout and Mental Health Needs ~ Managing Leadership Blind Spots and Complexities ~ Approaches to Building Strong Workplace Cultures ~ Overcoming Market and Organizational Challenges.
The Forum members will be polled and final topics chosen based on the relevance to the members.
FAQ
How are the members chosen and forums set up?
The forums are intentionally arranged like a boutique community of charity leaders with a limited and vetted membership in order to support intimate groups who know and trust each other, and are intentional about renewing their leadership.
How are the members supported?
Our forums act like an executive peer advisory board composed of approximately 12 members able to challenge one another in candid, goal-driven discussions to increase both their leadership abilities and their organization’s effectiveness.
How do forums serve my growth goals?
Your group of peer advisors will meet in person during regularly scheduled monthly meetings, will discuss "burning issues", will have "hot seat" times to address specific topics, and will discuss many topics that help you lead more effectively.
What other events will be included?
Leadership events will be occasionally held featuring some key Thought Leaders from the social sector. Executive coaching is also available.
Key deliverables
These are some of the outcomes members can expect from participation in a Charity Leader Forum.
Peer Community
and Support
See personal growth from confidential discussions with other senior leadership peers to the beneift of your organization.
Enterprise Risk/Opportunity Management
Learn to recognize enterprise risks and turn them into opportunities for growth in your organization.
Succession Planning
Become adept at planning for leadership team succession to ensure you are never lacking the people needed to deliver on your mission.
Talent Championship
Grow in attracting, retaining and developing the most skilled leaders critical to organizational success.
Advisory Board Counsel
Unlike a governace board, advisory boards allow for more transparent discussion to identify changes that must be made.
FORUM membership fees
Your monthly membership provides access to the Forum, events, and all many group resources.
MONTHLY
Forum Membership
One Charity Leader Forum Membership
$499/month
based on 12 month commitment
ADDED services
Individual coaching and leadership assessments better actualize the formation process.
sessional
Executive Coaching
One Private Coaching Session
$249
When booking 5 sessions minimum
individual
Leadership Assessment
One Assessment
$249
For one profile; Coaching is extra
Facilitators
Your Forum will be facilitated by experienced nonprofit leaders and coaches.
"I love to help nonprofit leaders and boards address their talent and personal development needs."
Dave Hutchinson
CEO and Facilitator,
Cause Leadership
"My greatest joy comes from being part of the growth and success of other leaders."
Jim Foster
Executive Coach and Facilitator,
Cause Leadership
Cause Leadership consults with nonprofit leaders by providing leadership recruitment, executive coaching, peer advisory forums, strategic human resources, fundraising and board governance.
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