Leading Through Uncertainty

At a Glance
Registration Fees:
Individual: $900
Team of 2: $1,700
Team of 3: $2,400
Additional team members: $700
  • Length: 2 Days
  • Next Seminar Date: Notify Me
  • Location:
    Children’s Aid Society Training Room, 2141 14th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • All meals and refreshments provided

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Leadership

Dr. Kristin Powell

Organizational Consultant, Blankenship & Seay Consulting Group

Dr. Powell specializes in organizational development, leadership training, and strategic planning for nonprofit organizations. She brings extensive experience helping nonprofit leaders navigate complex challenges and build sustainable organizations.

Dale Tadlock

Development Director, Alabama Coalition for Healthy Mothers and Children

Dale brings practical, real-world expertise in nonprofit fundraising and development. His experience includes diversifying revenue streams, building donor relationships, and implementing successful development strategies.

In today’s rapidly changing nonprofit landscape, leaders must navigate uncertainty while maintaining organizational effectiveness and inspiring their teams. The Leading Through Uncertainty program provides nonprofit executives, senior staff, and board members with practical strategies, evidence-based frameworks, and actionable tools to lead confidently through complex challenges.

This intensive two-day program combines expert-led sessions and real-world applications to strengthen your leadership capabilities across critical areas including board governance, emotional intelligence, strategic planning, fundraising innovation, and technology integration.

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Who Should Attend?
  • Executive Directors & CEOs
  • Board Members & Board Chairs
  • Development Directors & Fundraising Professionals
  • Senior Leadership Team Members
  • Communications & Marketing Directors
  • Emerging Nonprofit Leaders
Learning Objectives
  • Develop adaptive leadership skills and emotional intelligence to navigate uncertainty with confidence
  • Strengthen board governance and build high-performing teams that drive organizational success
  • Implement comprehensive talent management and retention strategies
  • Design and execute diversified fundraising strategies across multiple revenue streams
  • Master the art of asking for major gifts with confidence through extensive hands-on practice
  • Leverage AI, digital tools, and social media to amplify organizational impact
What Sets This Program Apart
  • Team-Based Learning Encouraged: When your cross-functional team members learn together, you return ready to implement collectively
  • AI Integration Session: Birmingham AI will lead a dedicated session on practical AI applications for nonprofits
  • Comprehensive Toolkit: Templates, checklists, action plans, and 60 days of ongoing support
  • Hands-On Practice: Extensive role-plays and practice sessions, especially for major gift solicitations
  • Two-Day Deep Dive: Unlike superficial trainings, this extended format allows for deeper learning and meaningful implementation planning

Board Development & Leadership
Building high-functioning boards and governance best practices
Board assessment and development planning

Emotional Intelligence for Leadership
Self-awareness and self-regulation in high-pressure situations
Navigating difficult conversations with empathy

Talent Acquisition & Retention Strategies
Attracting mission-aligned professionals
Interviewing, onboarding and retention best practices

Strategic Planning for Uncertain Times
Scenario planning and adaptive strategy frameworks
Creating flexible strategic plans that maintain mission focus

Leveraging AI in Nonprofit Operations
AI-powered tools for donor engagement, grant writing, and administrative automation
Ethical considerations and responsible AI implementation

Diversified Revenue Strategies
Assessing revenue streams and creating 12-month development calendars
Donor segmentation and stewardship strategies

Communication Strategy & Digital Storytelling
Creating authentic storytelling and integrated communication strategies
Email marketing, newsletter best practices, and measuring effectiveness

Ongoing Support
  • 60-day access to facilitators for questions and implementation support
  • Digital resource library with additional tools, templates, and video tutorials
  • Optional 30-day check-in webinar to share progress and troubleshoot challenges
  • Quarterly email updates with relevant articles, webinars, and resources
  • Opportunity to join our nonprofit leaders peer learning network
  • Special discounts on future training programs and consulting services