Build Your Dream Team
Complete a customized Staffing Playbook over 4 weeks with a cohort of other sustainability leaders
The course was created because aside from funding, staffing is often one of the primary reasons that existing grassroots organizations are unable to build long-lasting programs and sustainable organizations.
Adequate staffing minimizes these common obstacles to achieving measurable impact:
having long periods of inactivity
wasting time re-training staff to complete critical tasks (such as bookkeeping, marketing, community engagement, fundraising, etc.)
developing a campaign or initiative for a limited period of time rather than continuing the work to grow its reach and impact
not being able to reach a large number of people
not being taken seriously by other community stakeholders or donors
not able to keep good, passionate people due to low moral measurable impact
lack of ideal skills for the roles
Whether you are a non-profit leader of an existing organization that needs a boost or are looking to start a new organization, this course will give you the guidance needed to identify, attract, manage and maintain the people specifically suited to your organization... your “Dream Team”.
The course covers every topic needed to run a successful staff recruitment and management program. We share strategies, case-studies and templates for recruiting and managing a complementary staff that maximizes your impact.
You will learn:
Why Solid Staffing is Essential
What Staff (roles) are Needed
The Difference between Paid and Unpaid (volunteer including advisors/board) Staff
Various approaches to Staff recruitment
How to build a complementary Staff
How systems and processes make for efficient operations
And much more…
Course Details:
Over 4 weeks - Two, 90-minute Zoom classes
Preparation assignments and homework between sessions include readings and playbook completion
In-class discussions and off-line idea sharing with individuals from varied organizations will share their approaches, challenges and successes with the class
Open Office Hours for questions
Additional one-on-one mentorship with Co-Founder, Dean Berg per student (up to 2 hours)
Final project = your customized staffing plan
Completion Certification
With our turn-key training approach, students are equipped to ‘hit the ground running’ with the practical examples, templates and customized playbook provided in the course. Graduates are fully supported to pursue their goals.
Staffing is the #2 Challenge
Learn the skills to overcome it!
Next Session Date
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Build Your Dream Team
course duration
June 1 - 28, 2026
Meets virtually from 6:00-7:30pm EST on Tuesday, June 9 & 16
Enrollment Deadline: May 19, 2026
Class size is capped at 10,
secure your seat today for only $475
This course is a component of Green Community Catalyst’s Green Transition Incubator Program - a comprehensive, turnkey training program for building a solid organization that has staying power. With this shortened format, it provides an opportunity for those that simply want to upgrade their fundraising and development effectiveness or are looking to learn by topic at their own pace.
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