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Events and Workshops

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.

Upcoming Events

Nonprofit Workshops

Executive Directors Roundtable (monthly)

May 09, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025

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

Nonprofit Workshops

The Great Give 2025: Tip-of-the-Week Training and Drop-in Q&A Sessions (Series)

May 13, 2025 - May 15, 2025

Each 90-minute session will start with a presentation on a specific topic, but all sessions will end with open time for questions about any topic related to The Great Give. Stay for the whole presentation, or drop in later to ask a question.

Foundation Convenings

Federal Actions and Funding Cuts

May 14, 2025

What Recent Executive Actions Mean for Greater New Haven Residents, Nonprofits and Our Community

Nonprofit Workshops

The Great Give 2025: Celebration and Debrief

May 20, 2025 - May 22, 2025

Participants are invited to share successes, learn from others and provide feedback to help improve the giving event.

Nonprofit Workshops

Board Chairs Roundtable (monthly)

May 23, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025

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

Nonprofit Workshops

Development Director Roundtable (Second Quarter Session)

Jun 06, 2025

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

Foundation Convenings

The Groundwater Approach: A Racial Equity Workshop

Jun 11, 2025

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

Nonprofit Workshops

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.

Nonprofit Workshops

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.