MissionLink

Advancing the mission links us all

Every role is essential for an organization to deliver on its mission. And yet, there are few spaces designed specifically for nonprofit professionals to connect with peers, ask questions, and work through real challenges together.

MissionLink is that space.

MissionLink is a free quarterly peer networking group for those in operations, finance, HR, programs, communications, administration, and any other field that makes the mission happen. Each session brings together professionals from across organizations to learn from each other, discuss shared lived experience, and build relationships that last beyond a single meeting. Fill out this interest form to recieve future messages about this resource.

What to expect

Peer-led discussions grounded in real-world experience
Practical topics that rotate based on participant needs
Cross-functional conversation that reflects how nonprofits actually operate
A growing network you can return to again and again

Topics will include

Building collaborative budgets across program and finance teams
Designing meaningful evaluations
Navigating new management responsibilities
Strengthening internal communication and team alignment
Tools and systems that make day-to-day work easier
Bringing frontline perspectives into storytelling and strategy

Who it’s for

MissionLink is designed for all nonprofit staff; topics may be of special interest to:

Programs and service delivery
Operations and administration
Finance and HR
Communications and marketing
Mid-level management and team leadership

If your work contributes to advancing your organization’s mission, MissionLink was built with you in mind.

MissionLink FAQ

CEOLink and DevelopmentLink are designed for executive leaders and fundraising professionals, respectively. MissionLink is intentionally broader, creating space for the many other roles that are critical to mission delivery and organizational success. (CEOs and fundraising professionals are also welcome at MissionLink, but will find discussions more specific to their roles at their respective peer networking groups.)
No. You can attend as your schedule allows, though many participants find value in returning regularly to build relationships over time.
Sessions are led by nonprofit professionals from the community, creating space for practical, experience-based learning.
No. MissionLink welcomes professionals at various stages of their careers. The mix of perspectives is part of what makes the conversations valuable.

Upcoming sessions

The next MissionLink session will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Topic and speaker to be announced soon.

To recieve reminders and updates about future sessions, complete the interest form below.

MissionLink Interest Form

Past Sessions

Overcoming Delegation Challenges

Speaker: Edwin Salazar, Director of Youth Engagement & Development, YWCA
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Learn more

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Call (563) 326-2840

Announcements about MissionLink are sent via an email distribution list. If you are a nonprofit professional interested in joining MissionLink, please contact Michaela Holvoet.