Liberatory Governance & Leadership learning circle - beginning June 26!

New Learning Circle from alterNative & the COO Learning Community: Liberatory Governance & Leadership

Are you ready to reimagine how we govern and lead in ways that center justice, healing, and collective power?

In this moment of rising authoritarianism, backlash against racial and gender justice, and climate change denial, it is more urgent than ever to transform how we govern ourselves, our organizations, and our movements. To meet this moment, we must cultivate bold, collective strategies rooted in collective power, deep democracy, and shared values. 

The Communities of Opportunity (COO) Learning Community invites you to participate in a four-month virtual learning circle series designed to help community leaders, staff, and board members shift from extractive models of governance to liberatory, community-rooted practices.

This interactive series blends power analysis, collective learning, and practical tools you can use right away. 

Hosted by Communities of Opportunity Learning Community and facilitated by alterNative consulting

What to Expect:

  • A 4-month journey of learning, reflection, and community

  • Monthly 90-minute virtual sessions (one per month)

  • One full-day in-person closing retreat

  • Tools and frameworks you can use right away

  • A committed peer learning and connection-building space (circle will be ~12 people) 

You’ll Learn To:

  • Understand how systems of oppression show up in nonprofit governance

  • Apply liberatory governance and leadership tools

  • Align board and leadership practices with justice and community accountability

  • Develop strategies rooted in deep democracy, cooperation, and cultural stewardship

Who Should Join:

  • Nonprofit board members, staff leaders, and organizational stewards

  • Community organizers, funders, and movement-builders

  • Anyone committed to transforming governance in alignment with liberatory principles

  • Must be working in King County and in alignment with COO mission, vision and values

Commitment:

  • 4 Monthly 90-minute Zoom sessions 

  • Final in-person full-day workshop to bring it all together

  • Engagement and openness to learning and connection 

2025 Cohort Schedule

Session 1: Analyzing Root Causes – Systems of Oppression  

  📅 Wednesday, June 26, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM (PT)  

Session 2: Nonprofits, Movements & Governance 

  📅 Wednesday, July 24, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM (PT)  

Session 3: Liberatory Governance & Leadership  

  📅 Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM (PT) 

Session 4: In-person Integration & Regenerative Practice Lab (Full Day)  

  📅 Friday, September 19, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PT)  

  📍 In-person location TBA (King County)

How to Join: Register Here! Spots are limited! Priority given to BIPOC-led and frontline organizations. This is open to funded and non funded partners of Communities of Opportunity.  

Please submit your registration by June 4. If you are unable to attend the dates above there will be a Fall/Winter Learning Circle to be announced in late sumer.

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