CEO Circle
The loneliest job in child welfare just got a lot less lonely.
For Creative Disruptor CEOs who are done carrying the burden alone.
You're the one everyone leans on. The board. The staff. The funders. The families. But who do you lean on? Get ready to lead alongside people who actually get it.
CEO Circle is a small, curated group of child welfare CEOs who meet monthly to share tools, challenge each other's thinking, and build the kind of trust that only comes from radical honesty with people who understand the stakes.
No performance. No platitudes. Just real leaders doing hard work together.
What's included:
Peer-to-peer coaching
Real-time problem solving
Structure, focus, real relationships
Shared tools, frameworks, and practices
Opportunities to invest in next-gen leaders
How it works:
Monthly: Structured circle coaching calls
Bi-annual: In-person retreat for community building
Ongoing: Resource sharing and real-time support
As needed: Matt and Cheri as facilitators and guides
You'll leave with:
A peer community who knows your work and your why
Thought partners who aren't afraid to challenge you
Renewed fortitude to keep leading when the work gets hard
Frameworks for navigating boards, burnout, and broken systems
Permission and support to lead differently
Facilitators
Matt Anderson
Co-Founder + CEO
Cheri Williams
Co-Founder + Chief Program Officer
Combined 45 years inside child welfare. They've sat in your seat. They know what it costs.
“The Imagination Factory created a nourishing container for internal and external transformation. Matt and Cheri are trusted guides.”
— KAI, ACCELERATOR GRADUATE
Ready to find your Circle?
Virtual monthly calls | In-person bi-annual retreats
Sliding scale based on organizational budget
Tell us about yourself — we'll be in touch.
Find Your Circle→
Not sure if it’s a fit?
Book a 30-min call with Matt or Cheri→
CEO Circle FAQs
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CEOs and senior executives leading child welfare, family support, or adjacent nonprofit organizations who want a real peer community — not a networking group.
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Small. Intentionally. These are curated groups, not open enrollment. Size is kept tight to protect trust and depth of conversation.
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Structured peer coaching, real-time problem solving, and shared leadership tools. A working session — not a status update, not a webinar.
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Monthly calls plus two in-person retreats per year. Exact cadence is shared with members once you're in.
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Sliding scale based on your organization's budget. Contact us to talk through fit and pricing.
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No — Circle details are shared with members only. Apply below and we'll be in touch.
