An every-other-month networking event for Executive Directors of Summit Foundation grantee organizations.

SAVE THE DATES! Content will be responsive to the cohort's needs.

Ongoing – Every other Month • 2nd Tuesday • 9:00 AM–10:30 AM

Registration and RSVP required - please fill out this Interest Form, and you'll be contacted with registration information if you are eligible to join.

2026 Dates:

Session 1 – March 10th 

Session 2 – May 12th 

SKIP JULY

Session 3 – September 8th

Session 4 – November 10th 

Overview of ED Network

Who Should Attend

  • Executive Directors (or equivalent) of Summit Foundation grantees. Please contact Kathryn Califf, Community Impact Officer, Grants and Nonprofits, (kathryn@summitfoundation.org) for eligibility questions.

Description

The ED Network brings Summit County nonprofit executive directors together in a trusted community where leaders can connect, learn from one another, and strengthen their leadership capacity through skill-building, relationship-building, and mutual support. By elevating these leaders, Summit County will benefit from greater nonprofit impact. Participation is offered at no cost to the organization. Non-profit participation is optional.

Each 1.5‑hour session includes:

9AM –  Welcome + Coffee 

9:10AM – Quick Introductions – Name and Organization

9:15AM – Pulse Check (How are you doing? What’s happening with your org?)

9:30AM – Content

10:55AM – Wrap Up and Next Meeting

11:00AM –  Adjourn

Program Goals -Participants will:

  • Goal 1: Strengthen Leadership Capacity of Executive Directors
  • Goal 2: Foster Connection and Peer Support Among Nonprofit Leaders
  • Goal 3: Advance Organizational Effectiveness and Community Impact

Questions or Support

For more information about the ED Network, please contact Kathryn Califf, Community Impact Officer Grants and Nonprofits (kathryn@summitfoundation.org)