MEDITATION4LEADERSHIP NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP IMPACT COHORT: A 5-Week Donor-Subsidized Program for Nonprofit Leaders Across PA, NJ, DE and NY
May 29
Limited to 20 nonprofit leaders. Applications close May 1.
Your leadership is your most critical resource.
You show up every day for your mission, your team, and your community. But the health of your organization is inseparable from the health of how you lead.
This 5-week cohort is designed to strengthen your capacity to lead clearly, sustainably, and with intention, especially under pressure.
Onsite Immersive Retreat
Friday, May 29 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET
The Copper House | Riegelsville, PA
Set on 11 wooded acres just 90 minutes from Philadelphia and New York City, The Copper House provides a quiet setting to disconnect from daily demands and focus on leadership growth. The day begins with a shared breakfast and an outdoor activity before addressing the high-stakes stressors unique to the nonprofit sector.
The morning centers on the “Creating SPACE” framework—a practical method for expanding the pause between stimulus and response to enable more intentional decisions. These skills are immediately applied to your specific professional challenges as you identify and navigate leadership pressure points.
Following lunch, the afternoon transitions into a collaborative session for sharing nonprofit insights and successful strategies. You will practice perspective-shifting techniques designed to improve team alignment and organizational impact. The retreat concludes with a concrete habit-building plan, ensuring you leave with a system ready for immediate use in your daily work.
Virtual Impact Sessions
Wednesdays in June | 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM ET
Following the retreat, our four-part virtual series transitions mindful concepts into daily leadership effectiveness. These 75-minute weekly sessions combine guided exercises with interactive dialogue to anchor the Four Pillars of Mindful Leadership within your professional life. Each module provides a dedicated space to refine your practice and build the consistency required for long-term organizational impact. Our June sessions focus on the following core competencies:
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June 3: Building Awareness. Cultivate the focus needed to manage high-pressure demands without reactivity.
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June 10: Making Connections. Explore techniques to strengthen professional relationships and foster high-trust cultures.
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June 17: Maintaining Perspective. Learn to filter external “noise” to protect your strategic vision and mental clarity.
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June 24: Achieving Potential. Integrate these practices to scale your personal effectiveness and organizational legacy.
Expertise That Speaks Your Language
Fred Wasiak — Fred is a former nonprofit CEO with 40 years of executive leadership experience. He specializes in strengthening human assets—developing cause-driven leaders, from volunteers and colleagues to community partners, to sustain performance. Trained in mindfulness-based leadership and coaching practices, he brings a practical, disciplined approach to leadership. He connects mindfulness with strategic clarity to drive measurable, mission-aligned results.
Karen Jones — Karen has over 15 years of mindfulness facilitation experience and a background in behavioral sciences within nonprofit, higher education, and for-profit organizations. She provides the precision tools needed to rewire your stress response. As a certified MBSR teacher, she specializes in shifting leaders from reactive pressure to purposeful presence, widening their perspective through evidence-based mental training.
Steven Cohen — As a co-founder of Meditation4Leadership and author of Leading From Within: A Guide to Maximizing Your Effectiveness Through Meditation, Steve bridges the high-stakes worlds of corporate law and mission-driven leadership. A global law firm partner, nonprofit board member, and frequent speaker, he demonstrates how internal stillness translates into peak effectiveness and lasting organizational impact.
A Shared Investment
Our donors recognize the dedication of nonprofit leaders in our community. Because of their support, we are able to offer this cohort at a reduced rate, ensuring this resource is accessible to those leading our region’s most vital work.
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Program Value: $1,250+
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Your Investment: $250
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Commitment: 1 Full-Day Onsite Retreat + 4 Virtual Sessions
Join the 2026 Cohort
We are seeking a cohesive, committed group of 20 leaders for this inaugural experience. To ensure a high-impact environment, participation is limited. We invite you to share your interest and professional goals through our application process.
Deadline to apply: May 1, 2026