People with an interest in and commitment to Greater New Haven come together for events at The Foundation throughout the year. The Foundation also hosts specific events for donors and professional advisors, and its Capacity Building Program for nonprofits offers a full calendar of workshops for staff and board members.

All events will take place online unless otherwise indicated.

Upcoming Events

Community Conversations with Foundation President & CEO Karen DuBois-Walton

Apr 22, 2025 - May 07, 2025

Join us for a special Listening Series with our new President and CEO, Karen DuBois-Walton. This is an opportunity to share your voice, ideas, and hopes for the future of our region!

Board Chairs Roundtable (monthly)

Apr 25, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025

Share experiences and compare challenges with other seated and rising nonprofit Board Chairs in a virtual facilitated conversation.

Valley Executive Director Roundtable (Second Quarter Session)

May 02, 2025

Share experiences and compare challenges with other Valley-based Executive Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation

The Groundwater Approach: A Racial Equity Workshop

May 07, 2025 - Jun 11, 2025

An online workshop to build a practical understanding of structural racism presented by the Racial Equity Institute.

Executive Directors Roundtable (monthly)

May 09, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025

Share experiences and compare challenges with other Executive Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.

Development Director Roundtable (Second Quarter Session)

Jun 06, 2025

Share experiences and compare challenges with other Development Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation

Board Practices and Best Practices with Jackie Downing

Jun 14, 2025

Teams of board and staff learn about board recruitment, structure, operations, culture and the responsibility to provide financial sustainability.

AI Playground: Open Discussion for Nonprofit Professionals

Jun 17, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025

For nonprofit professionals new to using artificial intelligence: Join us to talk about challenges, find guidance and discover simple solutions to increase efficiency.

Valley Executive Director Roundtable (Third Quarter Session)

Aug 01, 2025

Share experiences and compare challenges with other Valley-based Executive Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.

Development Director Roundtable (Third Quarter Session)

Sep 05, 2025

Share experiences and compare challenges with other Development Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.

Past Events, Recordings and Recaps