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.
Upcoming Workshops

Development Director Roundtable (Third Quarter Session)
Sep 05, 2025
Share experiences and compare challenges with other Development Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.

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 Workshops and Recordings

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

Jul 08, 2020
Creating Your Emergency Succession Plans (RECORDED)
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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