Date/Time
Date(s) - October 23, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Sparkle on the Rocks
Fee: $12-$32 (see sliding scale)
Register at: https://www.harlownonprofitconsulting.com/thewaywework-boundaries
Common Good Vermont is pleased to share this event hosted by Harlow Nonprofit Consulting.
You’re Invited to The Way We Work!
In the mission-driven world, it can be hard to find real opportunities for open, human-to-human conversations across organizations.
Even at conferences or networking events, we don’t usually get the chance to turn to someone new and say something like, “Hey, I’m having trouble setting a boundary. Will you tell me about one that’s important to you and how you got to that decision?”
I love many professional development events. But this event is meant to feel different: more conversational, more spacious, more human.
I’m endlessly curious about the minutiae of people’s day-to-day lives. What feels heavy right now? What’s bringing you joy? What do you wish more people knew about the work you do?
Too often, the non-profit sector runs on scarcity — of time, money, and emotional bandwidth. We don’t always get the space to slow down, to celebrate, or to reflect. The Way We Work is meant to be that pause: a place for listening, learning, and remembering we’re not in this alone.
This gathering is offered on a sliding scale. Choose the option that feels right for you:
$12: Supported
For those who need a lower price point to make attending possible.
$22: Standard
Covers the cost of the space and helps make the event sustainable.
$32: Supporter
Helps cover your spot and supports others who may need to pay less.
About the Host:
I’m Abbey Harlow, a nonprofit consultant. I’ve spent nearly two decades working with small nonprofits across New England, and one thing I’ve learned is this: we need more spaces to pause, reflect, and learn from each other as people.
Like many of you, I’m juggling a lot: two young kids, a fully self-employed household, many hobbies and passions, and a job without clear start and stop times. I care deeply about this work, and I also know what it feels like to be stretched thin. That’s why I’m creating spaces like this – because we all deserve a way of working that feels more human.
The Way We Work is my way of creating those spaces — gatherings that mix learning, conversation, and fun.
This event is in-person from 5 pm to 7 pm on October 23, 2025. More information and registration can be found here.