Alchemy Series

what is alchemy all about?

alchemy* - Making nonprofit magic.

Throughout 2022 nonprofit leaders from Richmond, Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region came together to learn from one another. To challenge or validate thinking. To create solutions and inspire new ideas. And we're doing it again in 2023!! Join us for this intentionally diverse group of leaders coming together to create nonprofit magic.

*Alchemy is defined as the seemingly magical transformation of something of little perceived value into something of great value.

alone is hard. together is better.

is alchemy right for me?

Are you low on time, but high on learning? Do you want to challenge your thinking? Do you seek the company of people who "just get it?" Are you: A seasoned or new nonprofit professional? Do you support a nonprofit through Board service? If you answered YES, then YES! The Alchemy Series is right for you!!

WHEN

Alchemy leaders will meet on the THIRD Thursday of every other month on Zoom beginning in February, with multiple special events and in person gatherings sprinkled throughout the year. All meetings will begin at Noon.

The 2023 schedule is as follows:

February 23 (4th Thursday) Noon on Zoom
March 16th Noon in person over lunch
April 20th Noon on Zoom
June 15th Noon on Zoom
July 20th Noon in person over lunch
August 17th Noon on Zoom
October 19th Noon on Zoom
November 16th Noon in person over lunch

where

For 2023, some of our gatherings will be on Zoom and some will be in person. The location of the in-person meetings will be announced prior to the meeting.

how do i join? how do I get more information?

To get additional information or details on joining The Alchemy Series 2023, contact Sue Kindred at Sue@SueKindred.com or by phone or text at 972.978.6243.

what folks are saying ...

“Alchemy has been an enriching way to connect with peers I would have never normally been able to share with, see from the perspectives of a variety of nonprofit leaders, and absorb best practices on the regular. Best of all, I could feel the relief in the camaraderie that we are not alone in struggles and triumphs of the day to day and the strategic. I have and will continue to enthusiastically recommend Alchemy to any and all nonprofit leaders!"

Dean Browell

The Poe Museum, Board Member

Chief Behavioral Officer, Feedback

Co-Founder, Hidden In Plain Site

“I joined Alchemy to create for myself a support network of other leaders. It’s isolating running a non-profit, especially when you are small with very little other administrative positions. I needed time with others who are making strategic decisions, facing similar concerns and difficulties, and figuring out creative solutions. Sometimes it was also just comforting to hear someone else was struggling right alongside me! I value the time with other leaders and look forward to another year of opportunities for connection.”

Rebecca Ricardo, Executive Director, C2Adopt

“The Alchemy community has been a great way for me to make connections in the nonprofit community. Being new to nonprofits Alchemy has given me a great group of knowledgeable peers that would have taken me years to meet on my own. There are so many questions that come up when running a small nonprofit organization and it’s wonderful to have this group and Sue Kindred in particular to help navigate this new adventure.”

Michele Jones, Executive Director, Positive Vibe Foundation

SK Consulting LLC