The Communities of Opportunity (COO) Learning Community (LC) invites you to participate in a learning circle series designed to help community leaders, staff, and board members learn how to strategically and intentionally leverage governance and leadership to transform how power flows, how systems are structured, and how culture is felt at the organizations.
The series will be facilitated by alterNative consulting.
What to expect:
The series blends critical analysis, collective learning and visioning, and application of tools that translate learning into action. The series includes:
2 full day in-person gatherings. One at the beginning and one at the end of the series.
Virtual individualized coaching sessions in-between in-person gatherings.
The series would be most beneficial for organizations that can send 2-3 to participate. Individuals can still participate.
Who Should Join:
Nonprofit board members, staff directors/leaders, and/or organizational stewards
Community organizers and movement-builders
Commitment:
Attendance & engaged participation at 2 full-day in-person gatherings
Participation in virtual Coaching Sessions with alterNative
Implementation of governance tools between in-person gatherings
2026 Cohort 1 Schedule:
First In-person - Thursday, Feb 26th 2026 (location TBD in King County)
Coaching Sessions: Feb 27th - March 25th 2026 (virtual coaching sessions to be scheduled with alterNative)
Final In-person - Thursday, March 26th 2026 (location TBD in King County)
Registration Link here! Spots are limited! Last day to register is January 19th. Future Spring and Fall cohorts to be announced in 2026.
Communities of Opportunity — Join the Learning Circle: Liberatory Leadership & Governance