Peer Coaching Groups

 

Peer Coaching Groups for Nonprofit Leaders & Managers

What is Peer Coaching?

Leading in the nonprofit sector comes with unique challenges—balancing staff, board members, donors, and community expectations while staying focused on mission. Strong leaders don’t do this work alone. They listen, reflect, ask powerful questions, and continuously grow.

That’s why Nonprofit Network created Peer Coaching Groups—a structured, confidential space where either nonprofit leaders or mid-level managers learn from one another while working on the real issues that matter most right now. Peer Coaching Calendar: Days and dates are determined as cohesive groups are formed (7 online sessions)

In each small group (6–8 participants), members bring a leadership challenge or goal to the table. With the guidance of a trained facilitator, peers coach one another—primarily by asking open-ended questions that spark new ideas, perspectives, and possibilities.

Why Join?
Peer Coaching is more than support—it’s leadership development in action. Participants will:
  • Strengthen leadership skills by practicing active listening, asking powerful questions, and coaching others.
  • Gain practical solutions to immediate workplace challenges from peers who understand nonprofit realities.
  • Build accountability by setting goals, taking action between sessions, and reporting back on progress.
  • Expand perspective and networks by learning alongside leaders with diverse experiences and approaches.
  • Learn by doing—applying insights directly to staff, board, donor, and community relationships.

How It Works
  • Small Groups: 6–8 peers per group (minimum 6 to launch).
  • Structured Sessions: 7 total online meetings (1 meet & greet + 6 peer coaching sessions), each lasting 2–2.5 hours over 6–8 months.
  • Facilitated Learning: Guided by a Trained Cognitive Coach to keep discussions focused, constructive, and impactful.
  • Customized Cohorts: Groups are intentionally formed to align peers with similar leadership responsibilities and challenges.

2025 Cohort

We are currently collecting interest forms for our Fall 2025 Peer Coaching Groups. Start dates will be scheduled once groups reach the minimum size to ensure a dynamic and supportive cohort.

➡ [Complete the Peer Coaching Cohort Interest Form HERE or check our Event Calendar for an upcoming session.

 *How This Works

Peer Coaching groups will be customized with no more than 8 people per group. However a minimum of 6 is required to be the most beneficial so,
the start date will vary until we have the minimum number of comparable peers.

*We are taking interest forms now for 2025

After informal phone interviews with each of you and a group is established coaching sessions will meet monthly and will last 2 - 2.5 hours. Groups will meet for 7 online sessions (1 meet and greet + 6 coaching sessions) and this will expand over 6-8 months with each group facilitated by a Trained Cognitive Coach.  

 

Participation cost: $725 for NN members and $850 for non-members

Check our Events Calendar for other upcoming events or email [email protected] for more information.