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

Beyond the 501(c)(3): Thinking Differently About Governance, Nonprofit Structure and Social Change

Sep 09, 2025

Join us for a provocative, interactive session where we consider a broad range of options and alternatives to the traditional nonprofit model: everything from modest tweaks to board composition to entirely different governance models and legal structures.

Building a Board That Works with Andy Robinson

Sep 26, 2025

This day-long workshop is broken into two parts: the morning session focusses on how to build an effective board; the afternoon is devoted to effective fundraising.

Valley Executive Director Roundtable (Fourth Quarter Session)

Nov 07, 2025

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

Past Events, Recordings and Recaps