Connection Circles Schedule
Connection Circles are small-group, facilitated conversations designed for nonprofit professionals who want a clearer understanding of how the sector actually works and how relationships, resources, and decisions connect across organizations.
These sessions intentionally move beyond the introductory framing of monthly meetings, offering space for applied discussion, strategic reflection, and peer exchange that prepares participants for ecosystem-level leadership and collaboration.
February 3rd, 2026
Mapping the Nonprofit Ecosystem: Power, Flow, and Influence
Location: Tarrant Area Food Bank
Cost: Donation to Tarrant Area Food Bank
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - BYOL (Bring your own lunch)
February 17th, 2026
Mission-Driven Work: Tradeoffs, Tension, and Sustainability
Location: Tarrant Area Food Bank
Cost: Donation to Tarrant Area Food Bank
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm - BYOL (Bring your own lunch)
March 3rd, 2026
When Partnership Is a Growth Lever.....and When It’s a Risk
Location: Tarrant Area Food Bank
Cost: Donation to Tarrant Area Food Bank
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - BYOL (Bring your own lunch)
March 17th, 2026
Governance, Accountability, and Long-Term Partnership Health
Location: Tarrant Area Food Bank
Cost: Donation to Tarrant Area Food Bank
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm - BYOL (Bring your own lunch)
What to Expect
Connection Circles are intentionally designed to feel different from traditional workshops or networking events. Participants engage in guided conversation, real-world reflection, and practical exploration of nonprofit dynamics—without presentations or sales pitches.
Each session includes:
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Context setting around a key sector topic
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Facilitated peer discussion grounded in real nonprofit experience
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Applied exercises that help participants connect learning to their organization
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Reflection that prepares participants for deeper ecosystem conversations
Specific tools, templates, and case examples are reserved for registered participants.
Who Connection Circles Are For
Connection Circles are designed for nonprofit professionals at all levels who want to better understand the systems they work within, including:
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Emerging and mid-level nonprofit professionals
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Program, operations, and development staff
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Executive leaders seeking broader ecosystem perspective
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Individuals navigating cross-organizational or partnership work
"Impact deepens when organizations align around shared purpose and mutual trust."