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
The Groundwater Approach: A Racial Equity Workshop
Sep 11, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
An online workshop to build a practical understanding of structural racism presented by the Racial Equity Institute.
Executive Director Roundtable (monthly)
Sep 13, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024
Share experiences and compare challenges with other Executive Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.
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.
Past Events, Recordings and Recaps
Jun 13, 2023
Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising
May 17, 2023 - May 18, 2023
Pressing Onward: The Imperative Resilience of Latina Migrant Mothers
May 02, 2023
2023 Annual Meeting (RECAP & RECORDING)
Apr 04, 2023
Responsive and Relational Fundraising (RECORDED)
Apr 04, 2023
The Practice of Democracy: A View from Connecticut
Mar 14, 2023 - Mar 14, 2023
The Current Fundraising Landscape (RECORDED)
Mar 07, 2023 - Feb 24, 2024