Strengthening Idaho’s Nonprofit Roots: Chatcolab Workshop on Leadership & Sustainability

Nonprofit professionals and community organizers are invited to a special evening workshop hosted by Chatcolab and the Idaho Outdoor Association. With over seven decades of experience, Chatcolab offers a living model of intergenerational leadership, volunteerism, and community resilience. Dr. Kevin M. Laughlin, Ph.D., will lead this interactive session, offering practical tools for board development, strategic planning, and outreach.

Participants will engage in outdoor-themed table talks and explore how Chatcolab’s legacy can inform their own organizational growth. Workshop Description (300 words) Chatcolab 2026 & Sustaining Non-Profits for 77 Years in Idaho Presented by Chatcolab Historian Kevin M. Laughlin, Ph.D., and fellow labbers, this workshop invites participants into a living legacy of leadership, recreation, and community building. Held at the Idaho Outdoor Association Hall, the evening will explore Chatcolab’s 77-year history of empowering youth and adults through experiential learning.