Project · Leadership Development & Wellbeing
Leadership coaching for nonprofits
Part of our leadership development & wellbeing support. Work on it with a coach, practitioner or cohort — and keep the result.
No credit card required · you own & control your data
You’ll walk away with
A matched coach
Goals for your first 90 days
Access to an online community of your peers
- Typical length
- Ongoing; many leaders start with 3–6 months
- Who’s involved
- The leader alone, about an hour or two a month
Overview
What is a leadership coaching project?
Leadership coaching gives an executive director (ED) or senior leader regular, private time with an experienced coach to work through decisions, stress and growth. Over time, leaders make hard calls with more confidence, set clearer priorities and feel less alone in the role.
Steps
How does a leadership coaching project usually run?
01
Get matched
Meet a vetted coach whose background fits your role and goals.
02
Set 90-day goals
Agree on two or three goals for your first three months.
03
Meet regularly
Work through real decisions every two to four weeks.
04
Connect with peers
Join an online community of leaders facing similar choices.
Signs you need this
When does a nonprofit need a leadership coaching project?
The most common sign a nonprofit needs a leadership coaching project is “You’re carrying it alone.” — here are the others to look for.
- You’re carrying it alone.
- Hard decisions keep piling up.
- You’re new in the role.
Delivery
How does Resilia deliver a leadership coaching project?
Coaching: 1:1 sessions every two to four weeks with a vetted coach, often paired with the Healthy & Successful Leaders peer cohort.
About $200–$500 per session; 6–12 sessions over six months is about $1,200–$6,000. A Healthy & Successful Leaders cohort seat is $2,000–$6,000 per organization. Or free to you if your funder sponsors it.
Example
What does a finished leadership coaching look like?
For example, a first-year ED at a $400K literacy nonprofit might set goals to hand off payroll tasks, prepare for a hard board conversation and protect one day a week for planning. After three months, they would review those goals with their coach and set the next ones.
Pitfalls
What are common mistakes to avoid?
- Bringing only emergencies to sessions, which leaves no time for growth.
- Choosing a coach on price alone instead of fit.
- Stopping as soon as things calm down, just before the deeper work starts.
Related
What is a leadership coaching project often paired with?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How often do we meet?
Typically every two to four weeks, adjusted to your season.
How long does a leadership coaching project take?
Typically Ongoing; many leaders start with 3–6 months. The leader alone, about an hour or two a month.
How much does a leadership coaching project cost?
About $200–$500 per session; 6–12 sessions over six months is about $1,200–$6,000. A Healthy & Successful Leaders cohort seat is $2,000–$6,000 per organization. Or free to you if your funder sponsors it.
Who does the work on a leadership coaching project?
Ongoing 1:1 coaching with a vetted coach, plus an online community of your peers.
Can we start a leadership coaching project for free?
Yes. Start self-service for free in your workspace, then add a coach, practitioner or cohort when you’re ready — or ask your funder to sponsor it.
Can our funder pay for this?
Often, yes. Here’s how to ask.
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