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

AI Playground: Open Discussion for Nonprofit Professionals

Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024

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

Writing In-House Direct Mail Appeals (E-appeals, Too!) That Work! (Webinar Viewing Party)

Sep 17, 2024

Planning to send a year-end direct mail appeal? We have the webinar for you! Join New Reach and The Community Foundation for an in-person viewing party of this pre-recorded webinar presented by Tom Ahern, copywriter extraordinaire and expert in donor communications.

Upsides, Downsides and Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit

Sep 18, 2024

Thinking about starting a nonprofit? Get the info you need to help decide if a nonprofit is right for you and your mission. Presented in partnership with the New Haven Free Public Library.

Nonprofit Financial Basics

Sep 24, 2024

For nonprofit board and staff with little or no finance background, this workshop will improve participants’ financial literacy.

Building Trust, Creating Impact: The Latine Philanthropy Forum

Sep 26, 2024

Join us in person for an empowering dialog on Latine representation in philanthropy.

Board Chairs Roundtable (monthly)

Sep 27, 2024 - Nov 22, 2024

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

Strategic Planning Made Easy

Oct 02, 2024

Examine the benefits of the strategic planning process, identify some of the challenges and actionable strategies for your organization and have an opportunity to connect and share with other nonprofits.

Grant Writing Basics

Oct 08, 2024

For professional and volunteer grant writers with little to moderate experience.

The Groundwater Approach: A Racial Equity Workshop

Oct 09, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024

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

Program Directors Roundtable (Fourth Quarter Session)

Nov 01, 2024

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

Past Events, Recordings and Recaps