Project · Leadership Development & Wellbeing
Team retreat for nonprofits
Part of our leadership development & wellbeing support. Work on it with a coach, practitioner or cohort — and keep the result.
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You’ll walk away with
Retreat agenda and facilitation plan
Agreed priorities
Follow-up actions with owners
- Typical length
- 4–8 weeks to plan; the retreat itself is one or two days
- Who’s involved
- executive director (ED) and a planning lead for prep, about 1–2 hours a week; the full team for the retreat days
Overview
What is a team retreat project?
A team retreat is a planned day or two away from daily work to step back, talk honestly and agree on what matters next. When it’s done, your team leaves with a short list of shared priorities, named owners and a follow-up date, not just a good feeling.
Steps
How does a team retreat project usually run?
01
Ask the team
Use a short survey to learn what staff want to discuss and what worries them.
02
Design the agenda
Balance big-picture talk, decisions and time to reconnect.
03
Facilitate the day
A neutral facilitator runs the sessions so the ED can take part fully.
04
Follow through
Share notes and actions within a week, and check progress at 30 and 90 days.
Signs you need this
When does a nonprofit need a team retreat project?
The most common sign a nonprofit needs a team retreat project is “Your team hasn’t stepped back in years.” — here are the others to look for.
- Your team hasn’t stepped back in years.
- Priorities are fuzzy.
- Morale needs attention.
Delivery
How does Resilia deliver a team retreat project?
Practitioner: a practitioner designs and facilitates the retreat, in person, virtual or hybrid, and a coach helps with follow-up.
Practitioner time is scoped with you. Follow-up coaching, often 2–3 sessions, is about $400–$1,500 — or free to you if your funder sponsors it.
Example
What does a finished team retreat look like?
For example, a 15-person refugee services team might spend one day agreeing on three priorities for the coming year and one change to how its meetings run. The notes, owners and due dates would be saved in its workspace for the 30-day check-in.
Pitfalls
What are common mistakes to avoid?
- Packing the agenda so full there’s no time for real discussion.
- Asking the ED to both run the day and take part, which is hard to do well.
- Ending without owners and dates, so nothing changes on Monday.
Related
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can it be virtual?
Yes — retreats can be in person, virtual or hybrid.
How long does a team retreat project take?
Typically 4–8 weeks to plan; the retreat itself is one or two days. ED and a planning lead for prep, about 1–2 hours a week; the full team for the retreat days.
How much does a team retreat project cost?
Practitioner time is scoped with you. Follow-up coaching, often 2–3 sessions, is about $400–$1,500 — or free to you if your funder sponsors it.
Who does the work on a team retreat project?
A practitioner designs and facilitates; outcomes are saved to your workspace and followed up by a coach.
Can we start a team retreat 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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