The goal of the Peer Learning Circles is to respond to the needs of nonprofit leaders serving Delaware County, enhance collaboration, and innovation across the social sector. The learning circle approach is based on an action learning framework in which peers with similar backgrounds and responsibilities come together to learn from each other’s experiences and apply these learnings in their organizations. The circles provide an open space for reflective learning, problem-solving, peer support, and individual growth, guided by an expert facilitator that helps manage the process and discussions.
The CNEx is excited to announce two Peer Learning Circles that will run from January- November 2025; one for Executive Directors and one for Senior Leaders (that report directly to Executive Directors). These cohorts will each consist of up to 12 peers and will be facilitated by Sonia Stamm.
Members of each circle will have the opportunity to help develop session content in conjunction with our facilitator; and to lead sessions based on real-time challenges and opportunities at your organizations. Each two hour session will focus on group members helping each other achieve their goals through highly focused questioning and feedback. The Senior Leaders and Executive Directors Peer Learning Circles will begin with a joint kick-off event on January 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and will include five in-person sessions at the Foundation’s Media office, held bi-monthly on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month, respectively. Please apply using the button below by Jan. 8.
Open to all executive directors or CEOs serving Delaware County nonprofits, with an emphasis on meeting the leadership needs of small to mid-size organizations.
Executive Director Circle meets on Wednesday dates listed below from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in person at the Foundation’s Media office. 3/5/25 5/7/25 July TBD 9/3/25 11/5/25
Helps aspiring leaders at Delaware County nonprofits to develop new skills, advance contributions to the nonprofit sector, and enhance their careers. Senior Leaders should have some supervisory or management role in the organization and report directly to leadership. To encourage support of this initiative, participation in this program requires stated support from organizational leadership.
Senior Leaders Circle meets on Thursdays dates listed below from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in person at the Foundation’s Media office.
3/6/25 5/1/25 July TBD 9/4/25 11/6/25
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