PCHF is thrilled to announce a new Community of Learning for nonprofit middle managers. This 10-month collaborative program aimed at developing young nonprofit professionals in the Phoenixville region. This program will provide peer-to-peer collaboration, managerial and leadership skill growth, and human resources training. Participants will have the opportunity to grow and prepare for current and future stages of their careers in the nonprofit sector.
During this program, participants will:
- Engage in peer-to-peer networking and collaboration
- Receive tailored trainings focused on management and executive leadership skills
- Learn core fundamentals of human resources and supervisory policies
- Receive real-world insight from regional nonprofit leaders and experts
Program Components
Ongoing Supervisor Support and Leadership Development
Participants will work with consultant and Executive Coach Nancy Walsh over four sessions to build critical leadership and managerial skills. Nancy will provide general and individualized feedback, training, and facilitated discussion to equip fellows with the soft skills needed for nonprofit leadership.
Human Resources Training
Participants will receive guided training on legal and HR policies from our partners at Hubric Resources. Trainers will cover at-will employment, wage basics, performance evaluations, difficult conversations, terminations, and more.
Peer-to-Peer Networking
Participants will participate in peer-to-peer learning sessions facilitated by Sonia Stamm. These sessions are informal opportunities for connection, problem solving, and resource sharing.
Dates and Meeting Times
This program will run from September 2026-June 2027 and will meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00-12:00 at the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation.
Application and Eligibility Criteria
This program is open to nonprofit professionals who live and/or work in PCHF’s geographic area of interest, have at least one direct report, and are supervised by the organization’s executive director, or another staff member at the director or C-Suite level. A maximum of two participants from each organization may apply.
Participants will be asked to contribute $100 to offset the cost of this program. This may be paid personally or by your organization.
Cohort members must commit to attending 8 of 10 sessions and must also have the express written approval of their manager to participate. Managers will be contacted to confirm their consent.
Interested professionals should submit an application by Friday, August 7th. Fifteen people will be accepted for this year’s program. Applications will be reviewed by Foundation staff and cohort facilitators, who will be focused on developing a cohort with a diversity of backgrounds, interests, roles, and perspectives.
Accepted cohort will be notified in mid-August 2026. Any questions about the application process should be directed to [email protected].