2027 COO Retreat - Gatlinburg

SAVE THE DATE!

Full agenda and registration links coming soon!

Are you tired of explaining why a "quick fix" to the donor database actually takes six weeks, translating complex legal compliance into plain English, and being the only person who knows where the spare office keys are kept?

Escape the relentless operational grind and join us on April 28-30 for the inaugural nonprofit Chief Operating Officer (COO) Retreat at the historic Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, TN.

This is your chance to step away from the endless spreadsheets, policy revisions, and crisis management. It’s time to find your people—the unsung heroes of the nonprofit world who understand the unique pressure of balancing a budget, managing staff, and keeping the lights on.

Swap your daily fires for the tranquility of the Smoky Mountains. Expect deep, restorative exhales, collaborative peer problem-solving, and absolutely zero discussion about performance metrics. Just good company, creative inspiration, and a well-deserved break with people who truly get it.

Registration Details

• Dates: April 28-30, 2027
• Location: Arrowmont School for Arts of Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN
• Without Accommodations: $499 (Plenty of great hotels in the area!)
• With Accommodations: $599 (Accommodations are onsite and include your own room and personal bathroom)
• Non-Member Rate: $799

Full agenda and registration links coming soon.

Block your calendar, delegate your inbox, and join us in the mountains to recharge and connect!