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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

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Nonprofit Workshops

Executive Directors Roundtable (monthly)

May 08, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026

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

Foundation Convenings

2026 Annual Meeting: Community Healing Through the Arts

May 12, 2026

The President and Board of Directors invite you to the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Nonprofit Workshops

Succession Planning for Leadership Continuity

May 13, 2026

Whether you’re a board member or executive director, this workshop will provide tools, templates and frameworks that get you started on developing your organization’s succession plan.

Nonprofit Workshops

The Great Give 2026: Celebration, Debrief and Nonprofit Survey

May 19, 2026 - May 21, 2026

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

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Nonprofit Workshops

Board Chairs Roundtable (monthly)

May 22, 2026 - Dec 04, 2026

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

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Foundation Convenings

The Groundwater Approach: A Racial Equity Workshop

May 27, 2026

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

Nonprofit Workshops

Development Director Roundtable (Second Quarter Session)

Jun 05, 2026

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

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Nonprofit Workshops

Chief Financial Officer Roundtable (Third Quarter Session)

Aug 07, 2026

Share experiences, network and brainstorm solutions to current challenges with other Chief Financial Officers in a virtual facilitated conversation.

Nonprofit Workshops

Development Director Roundtable (Third Quarter Session)

Sep 04, 2026

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

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Nonprofit Workshops

Chief Financial Officer Roundtable (Fourth Quarter Session)

Nov 06, 2026

Share experiences, network and brainstorm solutions to current challenges with other Chief Financial Officers in a virtual facilitated conversation.

Past Events, Recordings and Recaps

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May 07, 2025

Community Conversations with Foundation President & CEO Karen DuBois-Walton: Affordability and Sustainability of Our Region

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May 02, 2025

Valley Executive Director Roundtable (Second Quarter Session)

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Apr 28, 2025

Community Conversations with Foundation President & CEO Karen DuBois-Walton (RECAP)

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Apr 02, 2025

Stronger Together: Exploring Nonprofit Strategic Alliances

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Mar 28, 2025

Solving Your Clients' Retirement Asset Concerns with Charitable Giving

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Mar 04, 2025

Trauma-Informed Supervision

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Feb 27, 2025

Even a Cactus Needs Water: The Importance of Staff Care

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Feb 25, 2025

A Community Conversation on Economic Mobility (RECAP)

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Jan 29, 2025

Data for Community Action (RECORDED)

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Dec 03, 2024

Hidden Obstacles to Economic Stability