Foellinger Foundation invites executive directors and CEOs of grantee organizations to a two-day retreat at the Oakwood Resort located on Lake Wawasee. This experience will feature engaging workshops and learning opportunities, along with time to recharge and connect with peer leaders.
This year’s retreat will feature a new curriculum that will benefit both those who attended last year’s session and those who are attending the retreat for the first time.
This retreat is by invitation only, and RSVPs are required.
Why Attend?
This retreat offers an opportunity for you to step away from your fast-paced, urgent daily tasks and engage in self-reflection, connection, growth, and renewal. We hope this opportunity inspires you, equips you to sustain your leadership, and helps you recognize the significance and value of your contributions and well-being.
At Foellinger Foundation, we believe that strong leaders create strong communities. By investing in new inspiration, new tools, and new energy to sustain yourself in this work, you can better steward your organization for the benefit of Allen County residents.
Did you see last year’s recap? We asked three attendees to share their main takeaways and shared photos! Click here to read the blog post.
Workshop Facilitators
Ritch Hochstetler
CEO, ULEAD, Inc
Ritch leads the staff and board in articulating and pursuing ULEAD’s mission and vision. In addition, together with the board, Ritch gives oversight in strategic and operational planning. Ritch is a graduate of Goshen College and Fuller Seminary, with additional certifications in Talent Optimization, Appreciative Inquiry, True Colors Personality Temperament, and Servant Leadership. As an aspiring mystic and servant leader, Ritch thrives on engaging individuals and teams in playful exploration, learning, and growth. When Ritch isn’t dreaming up new ways to stretch people’s comfort zones, he loves to engage in adventures with his grandchildren, paddle a kayak, and write songs accompanied by a vintage Martin guitar.
Suzanne Smith
Founder and CEO, Social Impact Architects
Suzanne is a social entrepreneur, professor, public speaker, and the founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects—a benefit corporation that shows organizations how to maximize the potential of the social sector. As an educator, writer and blogger, TEDx speaker, and coach to social sector organizations, she pioneers meaningful and sustainable social solutions to create real, scalable impact. Suzanne holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.
Oakwood Resort
Please contact Lisa Pickerman at lisa@foellinger.org with any questions.