Book Club Meeting: Lead from the Outside

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (CDT)

The Chicago Community Trust

33 South State Street suite 750 Chicago, IL 60603 United States

Category: Networking

The Programs and Capacity Building Committee is thrilled to welcome you to the next meeting of the CWIP Book Club! This initiative brings members together to explore leadership in the ever-evolving world of nonprofits and philanthropy.

Through thought-provoking reads and meaningful conversation, the Book Club offers an opportunity to:

Deepen your knowledge by learning from experts and thought leaders in the field.
Engage in dynamic discussions that bring together diverse perspectives and experiences.
Build connections with fellow CWIP members in a relaxed, informal setting.

Join us as we turn the page on this exciting new way to learn, share, and grow—together.

Book club sessions are reader-led unless otherwise noted.

Registration:

Registration is available through Tuesday, September 15.

CWIP Members - Free!
Guests - $15

*The cost of registration does not cover books. Get your copy of Lead from the Outside (2019) by Stacey Abrams from Amazon, any bookseller, request it from your local library, or support small businesses by purchasing through your local bookstore or Bookshop.org. Bookshop.org allows you to select a bookstore to receive a portion of the proceeds from your purchase.

Book:

Lead from the Outside

By Stacey Abrams
(Published March 26th, 2019)

Leadership is hard. Convincing others―and often yourself―that you possess the answers and are capable of world-affecting change requires confidence, insight, and sheer bravado. Lead from the Outside is the handbook for outsiders, written with the awareness of the experiences and challenges that hinder anyone who exists beyond the structure of traditional white male power―women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and millennials ready to make a difference. In Lead from the Outside, Stacey Abrams argues that knowing your own passion is the key to success, regardless of the scale or target. From launching a company, to starting a day care center for homeless teen moms, to running a successful political campaign, finding what you want to fight for is as critical as knowing how to turn thought into action. Stacey uses her experience and hard-won insights to break down how ambition, fear, money, and failure function in leadership, while offering personal stories that illuminate practical strategies.

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Event Refund & Transfer Policy

We understand that plans can change, and we strive to be as flexible as possible while ensuring smooth event operations. Please review our refund and transfer policy below:

If you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Many of our events sell out, and we want to make the spot available to someone else.

Full Refund: Cancellations made 5 or more days before the event are eligible for a full refund.
No Refund: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for cancellations made within 5 days of the event.
Ticket Transfers: You may transfer your ticket to another individual at any time prior to the event. To do so, please contact us with the name and email of the new attendee.

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