Instructor: Shelly Gibbs

Biography: Shelly Gibbs is a business and nonprofit consultant with over 30 years of executive experience, including her own tenure as a nonprofit Executive Director. Shelly partners with organizations to build healthy, high-functioning teams and the operational infrastructure to sustain them, guided by three core commitments: Clarity, Connection and Courageous Conversations

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Nonprofit Leadership Essentials

Leading a nonprofit is unlike any other leadership role. You are simultaneously the visionary and the operator, the culture-keeper and the fundraiser, the public face and the steady internal anchor. The demands are relentless, the resources are limited, and the stakes - for your mission and the people you serve - are real. This workshop is designed specifically for Executive Directors, Board of Directors, and/or leadership teams who want to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and long-term sustainability. We will examine the unique pressures of the ED role, build practical frameworks for decision-making and delegation, and explore how to cultivate a healthy organizational culture.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend