NonProfitConnect Peer Circles for Nonprofit Leaders
NonProfitConnect offers a series of peer circles designed to support nonprofit leaders at different stages of their leadership journey from executive director and financial leadership peer circles to circles focused specifically for board members and equity-centered spaces for BIPOC leaders, these peer circles provide opportunities for meaningful connection, shared learning, strategic problem-solving, and professional growth among peers in the nonprofit sector.
All Peer Circles are hosted over Zoom.
Executive Director Peer Circles
Purpose:
Created for nonprofit Executive Directors and CEOs, this peer circle provides a confidential, structured space to learn alongside peers, share challenges, and explore solutions with colleagues navigating comparable roles and responsibilities.
What to Expect:
- Facilitated, peer-driven discussion and collaborative problem-solving
- A trusted environment for candid conversation, reflection, and support
Topics May Include:
- Working effectively with your board
- Nonprofit human resources
- Strategic planning
- Leading through change and crisis
2026 Dates:
- September 19, 2025
- October 17, 2025
- November 21, 2025
- December 19, 2025
- January 16, 2026
- February 20, 2026
- March 20, 2026
- April 17, 2026
- May 15, 2026
Participating organizations in past sessions have included Anchor House, YWCA Princeton, Princeton-Blairstown Center, Good Grief, Sourland Conservancy and others.
BIPOC Leaders Peer Circles
Purpose:
This series is tailored specifically for BIPOC nonprofit leaders, including Executive Directors, CEOs, COOs, Vice Presidents, and other senior staff. These circles provide a supportive forum to discuss personal and professional challenges that intersect with leadership identity, equity, and systemic issues.
What to Expect:
- Facilitation by Karen Andrade-Mims, CEO Emeritus of The Father Center of New Jersey.
- Safe, supportive space for sharing experiences, challenges, triumphs, and strategies.
- Focused discussion on issues impacting BIPOC leaders in the nonprofit sector.
- Encourages mentorship, networking, and peer support.
Upcoming Dates:
- February 4, 2026
- March 4, 2026
- April 1, 2026
- May 6, 2026
BIPOC Peer Circle participants who are Execituve Directors and CEOs are also encouraged to join the general Executive Director Peer Circle to discuss topics like HR and board relations.
Board Member Peer Circles
Purpose
NonProfitConnect’s Board Peer Circles are interactive sessions for current or aspiring nonprofit board members to strengthen their board service through peer learning, real-world advice, and shared solutions for board governance challenges.
What to Expect:
- Learn from experienced board members.
- Discuss practical governance issues and best practices.
Topics May Include:
- Board development and governance
- Fundraising
- Strategic planning
- The role of the board in a crisis
- Nonprofit advocacy
Upcoming Dates
- March 13, 2026
- May 8, 2026
Participating organizations in past sessions have included HomeFront, Mercer Street Friends, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County, The Father Center of New Jersey, and others
Nonprofit Financial Leaders Peer Circle
Purpose:
Designed for senior nonprofit leaders (including CFOs, CEOs, and financial managers), this peer circle focuses on strengthening financial leadership and strategic financial planning.
What to Expect:
- Discuss real-world financial challenges.
- Share practical tools and strategies for budgeting, forecasting, and sustaining financial health.
- Build relationships with peers who understand the nonprofit landscape.
- Engage in candid conversations in a trusted space.
Upcoming Dates:
- Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Wednesday, May 13, 2026