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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

The Great Give 2025: Celebration and Debrief

May 22, 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

Mindfulness Moments with Alicia Davis (series)

May 29, 2025 - Jun 02, 2025

Take a break and refresh with us with a 15-minute virtual meditation session, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. No experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and desire for a moment of calm in your day.

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

Nonprofit Workshops

Cybersecurity Best Practices and Password Management

Jun 10, 2025

Join us online for a presentation with IT experts on tips for keeping your personal information safe, and how to be more cyber secure in the workplace.

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

Executive Directors Roundtable (monthly)

Jun 13, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025

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

Nonprofit Workshops

Board Practices and Best Practices with Jackie Downing and Roz Zavras

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.