External Impact Intensive
Creating Partnerships That Elevate Your Impact
Leading a charter school organization requires more than excellent internal operations - it demands strategic external engagement that builds sustainable support, secures critical resources, and advances your mission in the broader education landscape.
This two-day intensive is designed for charter school leaders working in increasingly complex environments. Many of you serve communities of color and immigrant families. Many of you are leading organizations in places where the political and social climate feels particularly hostile to public education and to the students you serve. The philanthropic landscape has shifted. Resources are more constrained. The work of building external support, maintaining board engagement, and advocating for your communities requires different strategies than it did even five years ago.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this intensive, participants will be able to:
Develop a clear and compelling narrative that communicates their organization’s mission, impact, and value to funders, policymakers, and community stakeholders.
Design a sustainable fundraising approach rooted in community relationships, diversified revenue streams, and values-driven partnerships — not crisis-driven survival
Create an advocacy strategy that protects their school communities, navigates hostile political environments, and expands their voice in local and state education ecosystems.
Equip boards to move beyond governance into true partnership — driving fundraising, influence, and long-term sustainability
Map the areas where leaders have actual control and influence, even within constrained systems, and develop an action plan to move forward with confidence.
Leave with a blueprint for sustaining both their organization and themselves — preventing burnout and strengthening leadership endurance.
Audience: Senior Charter Network Executives (CEOs, Executive Directors)
Investment: $5,950 all-inclusive
The Experience
Join us March 6th–8th, 2026 at the beautiful Lone Rock Retreat Center for an immersive, all-inclusive weekend designed to transform how you work with your board.
Your $5,950 all-inclusive investment covers:
Two full days of training & facilitation with experienced CEOs and former charter leaders
All transportation, lodging, and meals during the Intensive — including a welcome dinner, social events, daily breakfasts, lunches, and snacks.
Workshop materials & resources you can take back to your organization
Networking & relationship-building with other senior CMO leaders who understand your challenges
Full access to the retreat center’s amenities—including gym, yoga studio, sauna, hiking trails, stargazing, and more—for a true opportunity to reset.
The only cost not included is your flight to/from Denver International Airport.
Payment Process:
Upon registration, you confirm your seat and will receive an invoice for the balance which is due by March 2nd, 2026.
Seats are intentionally limited to keep this experience intimate and high-impact. Once we reach capacity, registration will close and interested participants will move to a wait list.