Executive Team Coaching for Nonprofit Leadership Teams
Strengthen your nonprofit leadership team’s communication, alignment, and decision-making through structured coaching with ICF-credentialed professionals – at 85%+ below market rates.
Team Coaching for the Challenges Nonprofit Leadership Teams Face
The Center for Nonprofit Coaching (CNPC) works with leadership teams of 3–15 people navigating the challenges that hold nonprofits back: communication breakdowns between departments, misalignment on strategic goals, difficulty retaining staff, and the tension between mission urgency and sustainable management.
Our 6-session team coaching program pairs your leadership team with an experienced coach who specializes in nonprofit team dynamics. Sessions can be virtual or in-person, typically spanning 3–6 months.
How Team Coaching Develops Stronger Nonprofit Leadership
Aligned Goals & Strategy
Unite your leadership team around shared strategic goals so every department pulls in the same direction.
Stronger Communication
Break down silos and build the communication skills your team needs to make better decisions together.
Conflict Resolution
Transform team friction into productive dialogue. Address underlying tensions before they affect staff morale and mission delivery.
Leadership Development
Grow every member of your leadership team – not just the executive director. Build a deeper bench of capable leaders across your organization.
Leadership development plan →Accountability & Follow-Through
Establish clear ownership and accountability so that coaching insights translate into lasting organizational change.
Succession & Continuity
Prepare your team for leadership transitions. Coach-facilitated succession planning reduces disruption and protects institutional knowledge.
The TEAM Coaching Process: How It Works
Our structured 5-step approach ensures your leadership team gets the right coach, focused sessions, and measurable results.
1. Team Assessment
We start by understanding your team’s goals, challenges, and organizational context. This assessment shapes every aspect of your coaching engagement.
2. Executive Matching
Your team is matched with an ICF-credentialed coach experienced in your sector – someone who understands the nonprofit landscape and your specific leadership needs.
3. Actionable Coaching
Over 6 focused sessions, your coach works with your leadership team on communication, strategic alignment, and the specific skills you identified during assessment.
4. Monitoring & Support
CNPC monitors each engagement to ensure coaching effectiveness. A mid-point review evaluates progress and adjusts the coaching plan as your team’s needs evolve. Coaching fit matters – if the match isn’t right, we’ll work with you to find the right coach for your team.
5. Results Review
At the conclusion of your 6 sessions, we review outcomes, document growth, and identify next steps for sustaining the development your team has achieved.
Affordable Team Coaching That Fits Your Nonprofit’s Budget
Why so affordable? Our 35+ volunteer coaches donate their professional time to support nonprofit leadership development. Your organization pays a fraction of market rates – typically 85% or more below what for-profit coaching firms charge for comparable team coaching programs.
Team coaching is available exclusively to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, and analogous non-U.S. entities.
Looking for individual coaching instead? See our Executive Coaching program.
Team Coaching Results: What Nonprofit Leaders Say
“The coaching program gave me practical frameworks and tools I could implement with my team right away. I’m confident this experience will have a lasting positive impact on how our leadership group works together.”
“Coaching helped me grow not just as a leader, but as a teammate. The structured framework improved my decision-making and strengthened how our team collaborates and operates as a unit.”
“CNPC’s process was outstanding. Making professional coaching available to nonprofits at accessible rates means our leadership teams can invest in development that would otherwise be out of reach.”
Why Nonprofit Organizations Choose CNPC for Team Coaching
Nonprofit-Exclusive Focus
The Center for Nonprofit Coaching works exclusively with 501(c)(3) organizations, government agencies, and analogous entities. Our coaches understand the unique challenges of mission-driven leadership – limited budgets, board governance, fundraising pressure, and staff retention.
ICF-Credentialed Coaching Professionals
Every CNPC coach holds an International Coaching Federation (ICF) credential (PCC, MCC, or ACC) and brings professional coaching experience to your team. This is not consulting. It is structured, goal-oriented coaching that develops your team’s own capabilities.
Volunteer Model, Professional Standards
Our 35+ coaches donate their time because they believe in the nonprofit sector. The result: coaching programs at 85%+ below market rates without any compromise on quality or accountability.
Since 2010
Sixteen years of coaching nonprofit leadership teams. CNPC has built the experience and process to match your team with the right coach and monitor every engagement for success.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nonprofit Team Coaching
What is the difference between team coaching and individual executive coaching?
Individual coaching focuses on one leader’s personal and professional development. Team coaching works with your entire leadership group – improving how members communicate, make decisions, and pursue shared goals together. CNPC offers both programs; see our Executive Coaching page for individual engagements.
Who qualifies for CNPC team coaching?
Team coaching is available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government agencies, and analogous non-U.S. entities. Your team can be as small as 3 people or as large as 15. We do not serve for-profit organizations.
How much does nonprofit team coaching cost?
Team coaching ranges from $500 to $1,100 for 6 sessions, based on your organization’s annual operating budget. This is 85%+ below market rates because our coaches volunteer their professional time.
How does the team coaching process work?
We follow our TEAM approach: Team Assessment, Executive Matching, Actionable Coaching, Monitoring & Support, and Results Review. The process typically spans 3–6 months. Apply online and we respond within 2–3 business days.
What qualifications do your team coaches have?
All CNPC coaches hold ICF credentials (PCC, MCC, or ACC) and bring years of professional coaching experience. Many have specific training in team dynamics, organizational development, and nonprofit leadership.
Is team coaching the same as team building, consulting, or training?
No. Coaching is a structured, goal-oriented process. Consultants tell your team what to do. Trainers teach skills in a classroom format. Coaches help your team develop the skills and strategies to solve challenges together. Coaching creates lasting change because the solutions come from within your organization.
How do I get my board to approve team coaching?
At $500–$1,100 for a full engagement, CNPC team coaching is often less than the cost of a single staff training workshop. We can provide program materials and outcomes data to support your proposal. Many organizations include coaching in grant applications as a professional development line item.
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