The Leadership Reset Retreat

Nonprofit leaders are navigating an increasingly complex environment: rising community needs, funding uncertainty, growing demands on staff and boards, and the constant pressure to do more with less. Many executive directors carry this responsibility quietly, with few opportunities to pause, reflect, and connect with peers who truly understand the role. 

The Leadership Reset Retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily operations and gain perspective. 

During this immersive one-day retreat, nonprofit executive directors from across the region will gather to reflect on the realities of leadership today, reconnect with their purpose, and strengthen relationships with fellow leaders facing similar challenges. 

The day will also provide space to discuss real leadership challenges in a supportive environment while learning practical strategies to sustain energy and focus. Participants will leave the retreat with a Leadership Reset Map, a simple but powerful framework that connects their one-year leadership vision with practical priorities for the next 90 days. 

This experience is designed to help nonprofit leaders pause, reconnect with what matters most, and return to their organizations with renewed clarity and confidence. 

• Date/Time: May 15, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Linden Hill Historic Estate, 608 Highland Avenue, Little Falls, MN 56345
• Cost: $35 for in-region, $150 for out of region. 

Catered lunch provided!

Learning objectives:

• Reconnect with their leadership purpose 
• Strengthen relationships with peer leaders 
• Develop strategies for leading in complex environments 
• Gain practical tools for leadership clarity and focus 
• Identify what to carry forward and what to release 
   

The Initiative Foundation’s Nonprofit Academy trainings are part of the Foundation’s mission to serve the people of Central Minnesota. Organizations located outside our 14-county and two Native nation service area are welcome to register at the out-of-region rate. 

Cancellation policy: Cancellations requested with more than 72 hours' notice before the start date will receive a refund of the registration fee minus any applicable credit card processing fees. Refunds will not be issued for no-shows or cancellations made within 72 hours of the event. The Initiative Foundation reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, or cancel at any time. In the unlikely event that we must cancel, a full refund will be issued. The Initiative Foundation will send a cancellation notification to the email address provided at the time of registration. Please be sure you enter your email address accurately and check your email regularly.

Photo Acknowledgement: The Initiative Foundation may take photographs or recordings of events, trainings, and workshops we sponsor. By attending Initiative Foundation sponsored events, all participants agree that the Initiative Foundation has permission to take photos and/or recordings and that the Initiative Foundation has an irrevocable right to use these photos and recordings for publicity, advertising, social media posts, and any and all other uses. By attending this event you are releasing the Initiative Foundation from any and all claims relating to the use of your image for any reason. If you wish to be excluded from recording/photography, please email info@ifound.org and identify yourself and the training you will attend. We will work to accommodate reasonable requests.

The Initiative Foundation makes every effort to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) and Minnesota State Board Policy 1B.4. Members of the general public who require accommodations to attend a public event should complete this form at least 10 business days prior to an event when practical.