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Be unstoppable at the Keystone Nonprofit Conference

Join us on October 28 & 29, 2025, in Erie, PA for practical sessions, dynamic keynotes, and meaningful networking. Whether you're focused on fundraising, governance, communications, or leadership, you'll leave with fresh ideas and renewed energy to drive your mission forward. Click here to more and register, nonprofit superhero.

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Anchor & Ascend: Online Cohort

Two Tracks. One Mission. Ongoing Growth.

Just as water adapts and flows, strong leadership evolves. Anchor & Ascend brings nonprofit leaders together to learn, connect, and grow in a supportive virtual community. Whether you’re dipping your toes into leadership for the first time or have navigated the currents for years, this program offers tailored guidance while uniting leaders across the sector.


Dive Into Your Leadership Journey

Who should join:

  • Emerging Nonprofit Leaders – those ready to make waves, build confidence, and strengthen their leadership foundation.
  • Established Nonprofit Leaders – experienced changemakers seeking to deepen their impact, refine strategy, and rise to new heights.
Why Join?
  • Monthly Virtual Sessions – dive into flexible, accessible learning from anywhere.
  • Shared Core Learning – explore adaptive leadership, strategic thinking, and equity in leadership.
  • Open Enrollment – step aboard anytime and commit for one transformative year.
  • Community of Peers – celebrate wins, share challenges, and grow together.
  • Track-Specific Breakouts – content designed to meet you where you are in your leadership voyage.
Navigate the Program

The Anchor & Ascend experience is designed to keep your leadership journey in steady motion:

  • Shared Topic Sessions – both tracks unite to explore universal themes in leadership.
  • Track-Specific Breakouts – dive deeper into stage-specific challenges.
  • Virtual + Ongoing – monthly or bi-weekly Zoom sessions with optional readings, recorded talks, and discussion forums that ripple beyond the screen.
Depths of Discovery

Sample Session Topics:

  • Career & Mentorship
  • Program Impact & Evaluation
  • Managing People with Purpose
  • Navigating Conflict & Communication
  • Advocacy
  • Innovation & Change Leadership
  • Time & Energy Management
  • Partnerships & Collaboration
    …and more!

Cohort Pricing

Strengthen your leadership with a full year of learning, connection, and growth:

  • $240 for NPP Members
  • $350 for Nonmembers

Your registration includes access to all virtual sessions, materials, and the opportunity to learn alongside nonprofit leaders across Pennsylvania and beyond.


Anchor Your Mission. Ascend Your Impact.

Your leadership journey is like navigating open waters — full of purpose, challenges, and discovery. With the right tools and a supportive crew, your impact can reach new depths.

Register now to chart your course and grow alongside a vibrant community of nonprofit leaders.

The Nonprofit Partnership's offices at The Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Transformational Philanthropy are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Phone 814.240.2490
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