PROGRAM MODEL

Executive Directors

Program Model

Quarterly Luncheons

Luncheons offer a welcoming entry point for executive directors who are new to the sector or the city.

Luncheons provide an efficient way to remain consistently connected the nonprofit sector in our city.

Peer Groups

Peer Groups are a smaller number of leaders who have made a higher investment of time to “better friends and better leaders”.

Peer Groups are an investment of ~12 hours a year with executive directors with shared commitment and focus to deepen and grow as leaders.

1:1 Meetings

1:1 Meetings are to listen, encourage, connect, and resource leaders.

1:1 Meetings offer nonprofit executive directors a pastoral presence.

Member Retreats

The Member Retreat creates shared experiences among leaders through an extended time in a beautiful and restful setting.

The Member Retreat is an opportunity to listen and learn how to develop as a leader at a deeper level while away from everyday responsibilities.

Rooted Leaders, Real Impact

  • "Being part of the Deep Roots Collective has given me an amazing chance to learn and grow alongside other like-hearted, passionate leaders. I not only feel less alone but also see Denver's nonprofit ministry landscape as more alive and beautiful than ever. "

    Matt Wallace | Dry Bones

  • “It was my first time to attend and I left feeling encouraged by the network of professionals I got to connect with and with some new leadership insights!”

    Molly Soderstrom | The Brook

  • "As a young leader, it is so encouraging to be in a room of folks with a lot more experience and life lived than myself. Thank you for cultivating this space."

    Avery Rikard | Lovewell Colfax

  • "Leadership in faith-based non profit work has unique challenges. The support, growth, and relationships I have gained here have been invaluable."

    Derek Kuykendall | Providence Network

  • "The Deep Roots Collective began just as I was hired as Executive Director.  Although I was terrified to be in the room with so many pillars in the non-profit community, I felt nothing but warmth and belonging from my first luncheon. This space has not only been a place of great wisdom and resource for me, but a safe haven as well."

    Elly Conant | Whiz Kids Tutoring

  • "This thoughtful, faith-filled group of people became my refuge in my most trying season of leadership. I am grateful to have a place to be transformed at the heart level as a leader in this city that I love."

    Adrienne Tafilowski | Mile High WorkShop

  • The Deep Roots Collective has been a huge encouragement to me as a new Executive Director. Every meeting is filled with wisdom and support that helps me navigate the challenges of leadership. I prioritize attending because I leave not only with practical tools I can immediately implement, but also with my soul deeply encouraged. It has become an invaluable space for growth and connection."

    Kayla Horne | Jesus On Colfax

See the Deep Roots Directory