Join The Lab

Unlock your nonprofit’s potential.

More funding. A stronger board. A capable team. Greater impact starts here.

The Nonprofit Leadership Lab gives you proven strategies, practical tools, and a community of leaders who get it. Raise more, lead better, and move your mission further, without doing it all alone.

5,000+More than 5,000 nonprofit leaders changing the world.
  • Break through fundraising, board, strategy, people, and capacity roadblocks.
  • Use proven nonprofit strategies instead of reinventing the wheel.
  • Create more impact without sacrificing yourself to the work.

$59/month or $590/year (2 months free)

A circle of people of every age, color and ability, and the causes nonprofits serve, including LGBTQ+ pride, disability inclusion, veterans, refugees, health care, animal welfare, women’s rights, the environment and older adults.
Your mission. Your people. Connect with nonprofit peers who share what works, help each other through the hard parts, and build stronger organizations together.
Real leaders. Real wins.

Proof that practical support changes what’s possible.

Operating budget doubled

“Just received a huge grant which will double our operating budget and allow us to do high-impact work.”

Mary Zamore
Mary ZamoreExecutive Director, Women’s Rabbinic Network
Donor gift doubled

“They doubled their previous donation and want to help with other stuff!”

Kathy Flaherty
Kathy FlahertyExecutive Director, Connecticut Legal Rights Project
Board grew from 4 to 12

“I’ve gone from a board of four members to a board of twelve, fully engaged. Our work has gone off the charts.”

Aaron Saenz
Aaron SaenzPresident, San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center
The secret isn’t doing more

Grow your nonprofit without sacrificing yourself to the work.

You don’t need endless hours or another pile of information. You need proven strategies that clear the barriers, help the people around you contribute, and make the next right move clearer.

01 · Fundraising

Fund the mission with more confidence

  • Build a stronger, more fundable grant proposal
  • Turn individual donors into deeper long-term partners
  • Walk into funder conversations with a clear story and ask
02 · Governance

Build a board that does its share

  • Recruit the right people for the work ahead
  • Clarify board and staff roles before conflict grows
  • Move members from passive attendance to real engagement
03 · People

Lead people without holding every answer

  • Create healthier staff and board communication
  • Navigate difficult conversations with a practical plan
  • Build a workplace where strong people can contribute and stay
04 · Strategy

Turn competing priorities into a plan

  • Find the few priorities that matter most now
  • Translate vision into decisions, owners, and next steps
  • Align staff and board around one clear direction
05 · Capacity

Create more impact without burning out

  • Stop reinventing the wheel
  • Use experts and peers to shorten the path to an answer
  • Protect the time and energy your leadership actually requires
5,000+nonprofit leaders
You don’t have to figure this out alone

A network of leaders going through the same things you are.

The Lab is where nonprofit leaders come to compare notes, ask the real questions, learn from people who have been there, and persevere when the next challenge appears.

Led by CEO Glennda Testone, founder Joan Garry, and a Lab team that is in the community with you every day.
“I avoided major mistakes as a first-time Executive Director.”
“There’s so much wisdom right there at your fingertips. You can post a question and within minutes other Lab members chime in with their knowledge.”
Adrean Stinnett
Adrean StinnettExecutive Director, J 127 Ministry
“A community ready to offer guidance, celebrate wins, and inspire the work.”
“The Nonprofit Leadership Lab is a supportive, collaborative, affirmative, and resourceful space that will assist in your personal and organizational development.”
Jennifer Fowler
Jennifer FowlerExecutive Director, Project C.L.O.U.D.S.
“The Lab is always a life jacket for me.”
“Amazing progress. Much better board, bylaws, strategic plan … never want to be without it.”
Marian ConradExecutive Director, Project Compassion
Guidance from people who have been there

A living community, bigger than any one person.

The Nonprofit Leadership Lab brings together nonprofit experts and peers across fundraising, boards, strategy, management, finance, and leadership. Our team and experts have led the teams, built the boards, and raised the money themselves, so they understand your work.

Glennda Testone, CEOLed NYC’s LGBT Community Center for 14 years. She’s been in your shoes.
Nonprofit expertsSeminars and workshops from people who have done the work
Your peers5,000+ nonprofit leaders sharing what works
Joan Garry, FounderOne of the most recognized voices in nonprofit leadership
What support feels like

The Lab is more than a resource library.

It’s support built around you: the resources you need, peers who get it, and a team ready to help.

Glennda Testone, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, speaking to nonprofit leaders
Your first 30 days

Start small. Build momentum.

DAY 1

Tell us what matters most.

Finish onboarding, meet Glennda in a quick welcome video, and share your top priority. We’ll point you to resources that fit your needs right away.

WEEK 1

Get one Quick Win.

Use one recommended template or resource, and ask the question that has kept you stuck, so we can help you answer it.

FIRST MONTH

Connect and save your seat.

Say hi in the Village, then RSVP for a live event where you can bring a sticky situation or just meet other members.

Choose your membership

Get help with what’s in front of you now, and support for what comes next.

Both plans include the same practical advice, resources, and community.

Best value
Annual membership
$590/year
2 months free: save $118 a year vs. monthly
  • Expert seminars and workshops
  • Ready-to-use templates and resources
  • Quick wins you can use today
  • Guided learning at your own pace
  • The Village: a supportive community of peers
  • One payment a year
Choose Annual
Monthly membership
$59/month
Flexible month to month
  • Expert seminars and workshops
  • Ready-to-use templates and resources
  • Quick wins you can use today
  • Guided learning at your own pace
  • The Village: a supportive community of peers
  • Cancel anytime, no lock-in
Choose Monthly
✓ Cancel anytime, no lock-in✓ Your price never goes up while you’re a member✓ Instant access as soon as you join

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Questions, answered

Everything you need to make a confident decision.

Who is the Lab for?

Executive directors, nonprofit founders, board leaders, senior staff, and leaders of small and midsize nonprofits seeking practical guidance and an experienced community.

How much time do I need?

Whether you have 10 minutes between meetings or time for a full seminar, there is a clear next step waiting for you. And life gets busy, so step away for a few weeks and pick right back up. The Lab works on your schedule, not the other way around.

Can I cancel?

Yes. You can cancel anytime. There’s no lock-in.

How do renewal, cancellation, and access after cancellation work?

Monthly membership renews each month, and annual membership renews each year, until you cancel. You can cancel anytime. Once you cancel, you won’t be charged again, and you keep full access until your current subscription expires.

Can my nonprofit pay for my membership?

Some members pay out of pocket, and others use their organization’s budget.

Stronger organization. Greater impact.

Build a nonprofit that can create more impact, without you having to create everything.

Join 5,000+ nonprofit leaders using proven strategies, practical tools, and a generous community to move their missions further.

Join the Lab

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