A Lunch & Learn Series
Practical 90-minute trainings for nonprofit leaders ready to strengthen their organization.
3 Events
3 Breakthroughs
Your Nonprofit’s Next Level Starts Here.
Five Steps to Board Recruitment (That Actually Work)
Jul 15th, 2026
Most nonprofits recruit board members by accident or desperation. This session gives leaders a simple, practical understanding of what actually drives effective board recruitment — so you can attract skilled, committed members who strengthen the organization instead of adding stress.
Build Your Leadership Pipeline — An Introduction to Succession Planning
March 18th, 2026
Nonprofits often rely on one overextended leader to keep everything running. This session introduces a clear, approachable way to begin developing internal leadership so your organization is not one resignation away from crisis.
The Five Essential Systems... Most Nonprofits Don’t Know They Need
May 20th, 2026
Many nonprofits operate in constant reaction mode because critical internal systems are missing — and leaders don’t know what they are. This session breaks down the five essential systems that create organizational stability, clarity, and capacity.
Build Your Leadership Pipeline —
An Introduction to Succession Planning
For many nonprofits, the greatest risk isn't a loss of funding—it’s the "hidden" vulnerability of being one resignation away from a crisis. When institutional knowledge and key relationships live solely with one or two overextended leaders, the mission becomes fragile.
Building a leadership pipeline isn’t just about finding a replacement; it’s about stewardship. It’s ensuring that the community you serve remains supported, no matter who holds the title. By prioritizing succession planning now, you move your organization from a state of "constant firefighting" to a culture of intentional growth and stability.
What You’ll Walk Away With:
✅ The Myth of the "Hero" Leader: Why relying on one person is a risk to your mission, and how to begin sharing the load.
✅ Identifying Internal Talent: How to spot "quiet leaders" within your current team or volunteer base who are ready for more.
✅ Knowledge Transfer 101: Simple ways to document essential roles and relationships before they walk out the door.
✅ Creating a "Change-Ready" Board: How to talk to your board about succession planning without causing panic or alarm.
Each session is designed to give nonprofit leaders the clarity, structure, and tools they need to step out of overwhelm and lead with confidence. You’ll learn practical strategies that strengthen your mission and protect your wellbeing, creating a healthier, more sustainable path forward.
With three unique sessions offered, you have multiple opportunities to learn, grow, and strengthen your organization.
TESTIMONIAL
Nancy Adams and Ana Breese from Bridge Disability Network
MEET YOUR COACH
CARLA HARRIS
The People Institute CEO
As CEO of The People Institute, Carla partners with boards, executives, and senior teams to diagnose the people challenges that stall progress and clarify what to address first.
Her work focuses on governance, leadership readiness, and team dynamics, helping leaders understand where alignment is breaking down and create a clear, practical path forward. She blends research-based frameworks with lived executive experience to support confident, informed decision-making.
With over 20 years of executive coaching experience, Carla brings a steady, direct approach designed to create clarity, accountability, and forward momentum.