Workshops are for nonprofit professionals and board volunteers serving Greater New Haven and the Valley. Sessions are designed to strengthen the leadership, management and adaptive capacities of nonprofits large and small, from those who are just starting out to longstanding organizations.
Until further notice, all events will take place online unless otherwise indicated.
Upcoming Workshops

Board Chair Roundtable (monthly)
Sep 29, 2023 - Dec 01, 2023
Share experiences and compare challenges with other seated and rising nonprofit Board Chairs in a virtual facilitated conversation.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Learning Cohort
Oct 01, 2023 - Jun 28, 2024
A 9-month program for nonprofit leaders to enhance their understanding of DEIB concepts and provide a peer group to discuss challenges and successes.

Federal Grants Webinar
Oct 04, 2023
Nonprofit organizations can expand services or grow substantially with the help of Federal grant funding, but there is a lot to consider before applying for a government grants.

Executive Director Roundtable (monthly)
Oct 13, 2023 - Dec 08, 2023
Share experiences and compare challenges with other Executive Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.

Saturday Academy Workshop Series
Oct 14, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023
A four-part nonprofit management primer for board chairs, board members and executive directors.

Development Director Roundtable (Fourth Quarter Session)
Nov 03, 2023
Share experiences and compare challenges with other Development Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation

Valley Executive Director Roundtable (Fourth Quarter Session)
Dec 01, 2023
Share experiences and compare challenges with other Valley-based Executive Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.
Past Workshops and Recordings

Oct 06, 2022
The Why and How of Cryptocurrency (RECORDED)

Apr 07, 2022
RSVP: An Anti-Racist Approach to Event Planning

Oct 28, 2021 - Oct 28, 2021
Navigating the Road toward Equity in Your Organization (RECORDED)

Oct 19, 2021 - Oct 21, 2021
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations

Oct 07, 2021 - Nov 04, 2021
AFP Principles of Fundraising Certificate Program (series)
Sep 16, 2021 - Sep 16, 2021
Racial Equity Lens on Donor Communications

Apr 15, 2021
How to Create and Nurture a Diverse Board (RECORDED)

Jul 08, 2020
Creating Your Emergency Succession Plans (RECORDED)
Events by Category
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Testimonials
Shoreline Arts Alliance
I am new to the Board and fundraising world. This has been fantastic!
Board Member
Young Audiences/Arts for Learning Connecticut
Very informative – a great orientation for me as a new Board Chair
Kate Copland, Board Chair
New Haven Symphony Orchestra
It was well constructed, beautifully presented and offered practical action items.
Elaine Carroll, Executive Director