It’s More Than a Simple Book Club
Welcome to the Book Miners Club™, a book club experience designed specifically for nonprofit leaders. This isn’t a casual group where you discuss the entire book at once. Instead, it’s a space for thoughtful discussion and meaningful connection around books that shape how we lead.
Each week, members gather on Zoom from across the country and around the world to dig into the same book together. We focus on practical, insightful books that shift how we think about the work we do and the communities we serve.
Summer 2026 Selection
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Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change with a small group of nonprofit leaders just like you. We’ll work through what it means for your organization—in community.
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Change is constant in nonprofit work. Shifting funding, staff transitions, community needs, board dynamics, political pressure, and personal capacity can all make leadership feel uncertain and hard to plan around. Not to mention current events.
This summer, the Book Miners Club™ will read Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change by April Rinne. Rather than treating change as something to simply manage or survive, Flux invites us to rethink our relationship with uncertainty and develop practices that help us stay grounded, flexible, and clear when the ground keeps moving.
Each week, we’ll read a portion of the book and talk about how the ideas connect to real nonprofit leadership. We’ll explore what it means to slow down, notice what is often unseen, build trust, define “enough,” and stay human in systems that often push people toward urgency and overwhelm.
If you’re leading through change, supporting others through uncertainty, or trying to make thoughtful decisions in a shifting environment, this summer session offers a great excuse for you to read a great book, reflect on how you’re leading, and connect with peers who understand the work.
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Online book club for nonprofit executives and senior staff
June 4 - August 6, 2026
Thursdays from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern
Choose the tier that fits where you are. You'll have the same experience at every level.
- Pay What You Can ($50)
- Fair Value ($75)
- Pay It Forward ($100)
Registration includes weekly facilitated Zoom discussions, a private Mighty Networks community, video replays, and access to a private audio-only podcast.
All amounts in USD.
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What to EXpect in BMC:
Join the Book Miners Club™ for a guided, thoughtful discussion of Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change by April Rinne. As we work through the book together, we’ll examine the assumptions, habits, and pressures that shape how we respond to change—and consider what it might look like to lead and operate differently.
Each week, we’ll read a portion of the book and gather to discuss key ideas, share takeaways, and explore how the concepts apply to the real challenges members are facing in their organizations. The focus is practical, reflective, and grounded in lived experience, not abstract theory.
Join the BMC Summer 2026 Cohort Today
This cohort brings together nonprofit leaders from across the country and around the world who are facing similar responsibilities, constraints, and questions. The Book Miners Club™ offers a space to connect with peers, think critically, and engage in honest conversation about the work we’re doing and the change we’re working through.
Together, we’ll work through Rinne’s eight superpowers, learn from one another, and identify insights that feel relevant and usable in our own contexts. If you’re looking for thoughtful discussion, peer-level connection, and a structured way to engage deeply with a timely book, you’re in the right place.
About the FacilitatoR
Laura Zielke is the owner and chief facilitator of the Book Miners Club™. With a background that spans nonprofit leadership, online learning, facilitation, and coaching, Laura brings a practical, thoughtful approach to leading discussions that go beyond surface-level reading.
Drawing on years of experience working alongside nonprofit leaders, and more than three decades facilitating small groups, Laura guides conversations that help participants pull out key insights from each book and think through how those ideas apply in real organizational contexts. Discussions are intentionally structured to be thoughtful, inclusive, and grounded in lived experience, creating space for multiple perspectives and honest dialogue.
At the core of the Book Miners Club is a commitment to learning without harm. Each cohort has its own private online community space where members can continue conversations, ask questions, and engage complex topics with respect and care. The goal is not agreement, but shared understanding, clarity, and meaningful learning in community.
Laura Zielke is the founder and facilitator of the Book Miners Club™. With a background that spans nonprofit leadership, online learning, facilitation, and coaching, Laura brings a practical, thoughtful approach to leading discussions that go beyond surface-level reading.
Drawing on years of experience working alongside nonprofit leaders, Laura guides conversations that help participants pull out key insights from each book and think through how those ideas apply in real organizational contexts. Discussions are intentionally structured to be thoughtful, inclusive, and grounded in lived experience, creating space for multiple perspectives and honest dialogue.
At the core of the Book Miners Club is a commitment to learning without harm. Each cohort has its own private online community space where members can continue conversations, ask questions, and engage complex topics with respect and care. The goal is not agreement, but shared understanding, clarity, and meaningful learning in community.
About the Author: April Rinne
April Rinne is a change navigator who helps individuals and organizations reshape their relationship with change, uncertainty, and a world in flux. A World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and one of Forbes’ “50 Leading Female Futurists,” she has advised companies, nonprofits, governments, and financial institutions around the world, including Airbnb, Nike, the World Bank, and governments from Singapore to Colombia. Her work has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Wired, Fast Company, and on CNBC.
April is a graduate of Harvard Law School, a Fulbright Scholar, and has traveled to more than 100 countries. Her perspective on change is shaped equally by her career as a futurist and advisor and by the sudden loss of both her parents in a car accident when she was 20, an experience that became a lifelong study of how we live with uncertainty. Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change draws on both.
TestiMoNiAls
"More like a coaching session!"
I find your book club is so inclusive. It’s more like a coaching session which is so valuable.
"Learning more than what I expected!"
I have participated in a number of book clubs led by Laura. Mostly for professional development. Laura leads each book with compassion and empathy at the forefront, whether we were talking about conflict resolution, marketing or time management. Laura always has the ability to take a text and ensure the information is relevant to todays context by ensuring the content is viewed through and inclusive lens. One of the last bookclubs I participated in, the book was written from a point of privilege, Laura was able to guide the group to look through that and focus on how the “nugget” of knowledge could be applied and used in our current context. I have loved every conversation that I have had in each book club and have walked away learning more than what I expected!
"We were able to develop such growth!"
I have been blessed to have Laura Zielke as a small group leader. In the 6+ years of her leading our group, we were able to develop such growth, especially doing group studies such as “The Dream Giver” by Bruce Wilkinson and “Living Your Strengths” by Donald Clifton learning about our Top 5 Strengths (StrengthsFinder renamed CliftonStrengths). We not only learned about our own strengths but also those of others in the group and how we could best use our strengths in service to helping others to get to their Big Dreams.
"The ideal book club facilitator!"
When I think of the ideal book club facilitator, I think of Laura. She is prepared, welcoming, humble, genuinely interested in learning and sharing her knowledge, and works every time to make the discussion valuable for all members.
"I highly recommend Laura!"
Laura is caring and compassionate and contributes positively to every event she participates in. Her dedication to diversity and inclusion has been instrumental in her successfully running countless book clubs. Her understanding and caring attitude have been exemplary. Her intelligence and knowledge, both inside and outside the workplace, have been inspiring, and her work on the Book club is genuinely commendable. I highly recommend Laura.
"More like a coaching session!"
I find your book club is so inclusive. It’s more like a coaching session which is so valuable.
"Learning more than what I expected!"
I have participated in a number of book clubs led by Laura. Mostly for professional development. Laura leads each book with compassion and empathy at the forefront, whether we were talking about conflict resolution, marketing or time management. Laura always has the ability to take a text and ensure the information is relevant to todays context by ensuring the content is viewed through and inclusive lens. One of the last bookclubs I participated in, the book was written from a point of privilege, Laura was able to guide the group to look through that and focus on how the “nugget” of knowledge could be applied and used in our current context. I have loved every conversation that I have had in each book club and have walked away learning more than what I expected!
"We were able to develop such growth!"
I have been blessed to have Laura Zielke as a small group leader. In the 6+ years of her leading our group, we were able to develop such growth, especially doing group studies such as “The Dream Giver” by Bruce Wilkinson and “Living Your Strengths” by Donald Clifton learning about our Top 5 Strengths (StrengthsFinder renamed CliftonStrengths). We not only learned about our own strengths but also those of others in the group and how we could best use our strengths in service to helping others to get to their Big Dreams.
"The ideal book club facilitator!"
When I think of the ideal book club facilitator, I think of Laura. She is prepared, welcoming, humble, genuinely interested in learning and sharing her knowledge, and works every time to make the discussion valuable for all members.
"I highly recommend Laura!"
Laura is caring and compassionate and contributes positively to every event she participates in. Her dedication to diversity and inclusion has been instrumental in her successfully running countless book clubs. Her understanding and caring attitude have been exemplary. Her intelligence and knowledge, both inside and outside the workplace, have been inspiring, and her work on the Book club is genuinely commendable. I highly recommend Laura.
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Thursday, June 4, 2026 @ noon et
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FreQueNtly AsKed QuestioNs
No. While some past Book Miners Club selections have explored faith-based topics, this book club is centered on nonprofit leadership and organizational practice. Our discussions focus on the current book selection and how its ideas apply to the real challenges nonprofit leaders are navigating. Participants come from a range of backgrounds and perspectives, and all are welcome.
Yes, each group requires a minimum of eight (8) registered participants. If the minimum size is not reached, you will be refunded in full. Invite your friends!
Yes. In fact, we'll provide two types of replays for you:
Video Replays:
You'll have access to the video replay of the weekly discussions for six months following the conclusion of the book club. The replays will be hosted in our online community on Mighty Networks. Details will be provided when the book club starts.
Audio-Only Replays:
You can subscribe to our private podcast which will feature audio-only replays of each week's discussion. This podcast is only available to registered participants for the book club they are in.
The Summer 2026 session begins on June 4, 2026. Registration will remain open until June 20, 2026.
Our private book club community is located inside the Online Oasis™ on Mighty Networks. Community spaces are accessible only to current, registered participants. Each book club has its own small group.
We encourage you to download the free Mighty Networks® app so you can easily access the reading plan, watch the replays, and most importantly, connect with the other members in the group. Instructions for downloading the app are available once you register.
At the Book Miners Club, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and safe environment for all members, especially for LGBTQ+ and historically marginalized people. Hate is not tolerated. We deeply respect the lived experiences and diverse perspectives each individual brings to our discussions.
We understand our journey involves exploring different viewpoints and ideas, valuing the richness that comes from embracing these differences. It is important to us everyone feels heard, respected, and valued, even when opinions may differ.
We celebrate diversity and encourage open dialogue, free from judgment or expectation of agreement. Together, we create a space where authenticity, understanding, and personal growth thrive. This is a core value of BMC.
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