# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rooted in Restoration: A Retreat for Black Nonprofit Professionals - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A restorative retreat for Black nonprofit professionals navigating burnout, uncertainty, and the demands of leading through change.About this Event-----The Black Executive Directors Network (BLK ED Network) Presents...Rooted in Restoration: A Retreat for Black Nonprofit ProfessionalsLeadership asks a lot of us. For Black nonprofit professionals, that responsibility often extends far beyond managing programs, teams, budgets, boards, and organizational goals. Leaders are also responding to the needs of their communities, navigating funding uncertainty, adapting to a changing social and political climate, and carrying the emotional weight that comes with doing work deeply connected to people and purpose.Over time, that weight adds up.Rooted in Restoration is a one-day restorative leadership retreat created to give Black nonprofit professionals intentional space to step away from the demands of the day-to-day and reconnect with themselves, their peers, and the practices that make sustainable leadership possible.On Friday, September 25, 2026, we will gather for a full day centered on restoration, reflection, connection, and leadership.This retreat recognizes rest as part of sustainable leadership. Participants will be invited to slow down, release some of the pressure they carry, engage in meaningful reflection, and spend time in community with people who understand the realities of nonprofit work.Throughout the day, participants will move between restorative wellness practices, guided reflection, facilitated conversations, nourishing food, and opportunities for genuine peer connection. There is no expectation to perform, present, or arrive with all the answers.Come ready to breathe, reflect, connect, and make space for yourself.What to ExpectSound Bath & YogaBegin the retreat with grounding practices designed to help you settle into the day. Guided movement, breathwork, and sound will create an opportunity to quiet some of the mental noise that comes with constantly being responsible for what comes next. No previous yoga or sound bath experience is required.Guided Reflection & JournalingThroughout the retreat, participants will have dedicated opportunities to slow down and reflect. Guided prompts will encourage you to think about your current leadership experience, personal capacity, boundaries, priorities, and the practices that support you outside of your professional responsibilities. These moments are designed for personal reflection rather than performance. You choose what you want to write, process, or share.Healthy Eating & Cooking DemonstrationRestoration also includes how we care for our bodies. Participants will enjoy a nourishing meal and engage in a practical wellness-focused cooking experience designed to make healthy choices feel realistic and accessible beyond the retreat. The focus will be on practices that can fit into real lives and demanding schedules.Guest Facilitator SessionA featured facilitator will guide a conversation centered on sustainable leadership and personal well-being. Rather than another traditional professional development session filled with information to take back to the office, this conversation will create room to examine how we lead, what leadership costs us when boundaries disappear, and what practices can help us remain connected to ourselves while serving others. Participants will leave with ideas and tools they can adapt to their own leadership and personal routines.Peer ConnectionSome of the most meaningful conversations happen when leaders have space to speak with people who understand the experience without requiring a lengthy explanation. Rooted in Restoration will create intentional opportunities to connect with other Black nonprofit professionals, exchange perspectives, share experiences, and build relationships beyond organizational titles. This is connection without the pressure of traditional networking.Community CircleWe will close the retreat together. The community circle will provide space to reflect on the day, identify personal takeaways, set intentions for what comes next, and consider how restoration can continue after leaving the retreat. Participants will also receive self-care bags to take a piece of the experience home with them.What You'll Leave WithOur goal is for participants to leave Rooted in Restoration feeling lighter, clearer, connected, and supported.You can expect to leave with practical strategies for protecting your capacity, reflection tools you can continue using, new connections with fellow nonprofit professionals, renewed awareness of your personal boundaries, wellness practices that can be incorporated into everyday life, and space to reconsider what sustainable leadership can look like for you.Most of all, we want you to leave having experienced a full day in which caring for yourself was part of the agenda.RegistrationBLK ED Network Member: $75Non-Member: $125Space is intentionally limited to preserve the intimate, restorative nature of the retreat. Early registration is encouraged.Presented by BLK ED NetworkThe Black Executive Directors Network creates opportunities for Black nonprofit leaders to access community, resources, professional development, and relationships that support their leadership. Rooted in Restoration extends that commitment by creating intentional space for the people doing the work to care for themselves, connect with one another, and consider what it takes to lead sustainably.Rest. Reflect. Reconnect. Lead well.We look forward to welcoming you to Rooted in Restoration. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7430bfc0-a637-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/746c6930-a637-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg AgendaπŸ•‘: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AMDoors Open & Check-InInfo: Guests arrive, register, and enjoy a light breakfast.πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AMMorning Wellness BlockInfo: Choose between yoga or a restorative sound bath + meditation to start the day grounded and centered. Mats and space will be provided.πŸ•‘: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMHealthy Eating/Cooking Demonstration & LunchInfo: Learn practical, stress-free ways to prepare nourishing meals while enjoying a live cooking demonstration.πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMNetworking LunchInfo: Gather with fellow nonprofit leaders for a shared meal featuring fresh wraps and salads, creating space for conversation and connection.πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PMGuided Journaling SessionInfo: Take time to reflect on your leadership journey, process insights from the morning sessions, and set personal intentions. Journals and prompts will be available.πŸ•‘: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMCommunity Harvest CircleInfo: Come together as a group to share insights, commitments, and takeaways from the day in a supportive, collective space.πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMClosing & Care Kits | Departure & NetworkingInfo: End the retreat with a gratitude practice and receive a curated self-care bag filled with wellness items to continue the restoration journey beyond the day. Take advantage of this final hour to connect with peers, exchange contact information, and build relationships. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/rooted-in-restoration-a-retreat-for-black-nonprofit-professionals/100001997852943936 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Vessel Baltimore - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 135.23, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Baltimore - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Vessel Baltimore - **lat**: 39.2636775 - **long**: -76.6082497 - **full address**: Vessel Baltimore, 2460 Terrapin Way, Baltimore, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rooted in Restoration: A Retreat for Black Nonprofit Professionals - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8dc9498183086d3af72abbfb1b12e30044636a2ceef0c2e0f7f2819419061776-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787099046 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rooted in Restoration: A Retreat for Black Nonprofit Professionals being held? - **A:** Rooted in Restoration: A Retreat for Black Nonprofit Professionals takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Vessel Baltimore, 2460 Terrapin Way, Baltimore, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rooted in Restoration: A Retreat for Black Nonprofit Professionals? - **A:** Rooted in Restoration: A Retreat for Black Nonprofit Professionals is organized by The Black Executive Director's Network (BLK ED Network). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rooted in Restoration: A Retreat for Black Nonprofit Professionals is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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