Whether your organization is navigating growth, recovering from tension, clarifying roles, or simply ready to work more strategically, a facilitated retreat can create the space your group needs to pause, reflect, and move forward with clarity.

With over 30 years of experience working with nonprofit boards and leadership teams, I design sessions that are engaging, grounded, and practical - balancing honest dialogue with clear next steps.

When Is It Time for a Facilitated Retreat?

Organizations often reach out when:

• Board meetings feel unproductive or overly operational

• Roles between board and staff are unclear

• Board (and/or staff) need help understanding their roles in fundraising

• The organization is navigating leadership transition or growth

• Communication challenges or interpersonal dynamics are affecting morale

• The board wants to move from “well-intentioned” to truly strategic

• A newly formed team needs alignment and shared norms

Sometimes there isn’t a problem — just a desire to grow stronger. Proactive reflection can be one of the most powerful investments a board or team makes.

Additionally, I can provide shorter, education sessions that take place during your regularly scheduled board meeting.

What You Can Expect

Every retreat is customized to your organization’s needs and culture.

Most engagements include:

• A thorough needs assessment to clarify goals and understand the organization

• Thoughtful, customized agenda design

• Structured, inclusive facilitation

• Clear documentation of agreements and next steps

• A written follow-up summary

Sessions are designed to feel focused and productive, while still allowing space for relationship-building and reflection.

What Clients Are Saying

“Working with Angel Brunelle was an absolute pleasure and a true catalyst for positive change within our Board. Her thoughtful facilitation created a space for honest dialogue, strategic reflection, and renewed commitment to our mission.”
- Director of Operations, ARCK

“You gently led us through a gradual, steady progression that got us to exactly where we needed to be… it was a game changer for us. Truly!”
- Executive Director, New Hampshire Psychological Association

“Thank you so much for facilitating a wonderful and productive retreat. Everyone I have spoken with was so impressed, as was I. And I truly appreciated the playfulness, personal stories you wove into the session, and all the progress we made!” - Executive Director, Hilltown Land Trust

Ready to learn more? Complete this form for more information, or schedule a 30 minute discovery call to chat with Angel directly