Covenings & Leadership

Elevating our community through leadership, insights, & collaboration.

Leadership Initiatives

Bringing leaders together. Strengthening the work that strengthens communities.

Pisgah Health Foundation convenes nonprofit, civic, and community leaders across Western North Carolina to reduce silos, deepen collaboration, and build shared solutions. We believe strong relationships, informed leadership, and aligned action are essential to community wellbeing.

Our convenings are designed to strengthen leadership capacity, governance, collaboration, and resilience across the nonprofit and civic ecosystem.

Regional Leadership Pipeline Partnership

PHF is collaborating with the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce, SparkPoint, and VISION Transylvania to strengthen the regional leadership pipeline.

This partnership aligns:

  • Women’s leadership development

  • Young professionals engagement

  • Nonprofit board readiness

  • Community leadership pathways

Together, we are working to rebuild and sustain a resilient, inclusive leadership ecosystem across the region.

Upcoming Events

  • Retirement Plans for Small Nonprofits

    🗓 Thursday, April 9 | 10:00–11:30 AM | The Trust Center

    Facilitator: Dean St. Marie

    Focus: A practical starting point for organizations exploring SIMPLE IRAs and other accessible retirement options to support staff wellbeing and retention.

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  • Community Film Night: Between the Mountain and the Sky

    🗓 Friday, May 8 | 6:30-8:30 PM | The Trust Center

    Featuring BlinkNow founder Maggie Doyne

    Purpose:
    Connection, reflection, and conversation on leadership, resilience, education, and building sustainable, community-rooted change.

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  • Educator Retreats

    🗓 TENTATIVE- June 11 and August 11 | Full Day | Horseshoe Farms, Hendersonville

    Facilitator: Lauren Agrella-Sevilla

    Focus: Educator wellbeing, reflection, resilience, and leadership renewal

  • Chamber Business After Hours at the Trust Center

    🗓 Tuesday, June 9 | 5:30–7:00 PM

    Pisgah Health Foundation will host the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours, a monthly networking event designed to connect local businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders in a relaxed, social setting.

    Event Format:
    Open networking (5:30–6:15 PM)
    Short Chamber-led business meeting & host remarks (~6:15 PM)
    Door prize drawing and continued networking