What do you want to learn in 2019 to do your job better and improve your organization? We're planning now for the 2019 Capacity Building Workshop series. Workshops are open to nonprofits providing services in the 20-town region of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the five towns served by its partner in philanthropy, the Valley Community Foundation. Take our brief survey and let us know what skills you'd like to develop next year:
The Great Give: Boot Camp
Thursday, March 7, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)
With eight weeks to go, this is the time to make sure your Great Give campaign is ready! In this hands-on workshop we’ll go over tips to successfully engage with your supporters, including best practices for creating a compelling profile and marketing strategy, identifying audiences and setting up essential messaging. Bring your laptop and spend the day perfecting your profile for maximum success.
The Great Give: Office Hours with GiveGab
Friday, March 8, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (book a half-hour session)
Sign up for a 30-minute, one-on-one session with a member of the GiveGab team! Come talk about your page and perfect your strategy for The Great Give®.
The Great Give: The Power of P2P Fundraising
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
LIVE WEBINAR
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (P2P) is a great way to expand your reach in The Great Give® by utilizing your most passionate supporters to share their stories and fundraise on behalf of your organization. In this training course we'll cover everything you need to know about recruiting and empowering fundraisers for The Great Give®.
Outcomes, Measures and Logic Model
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)
This workshop is strongly encouraged for all project grant applicants, and it also serves as a useful tool in framing your thoughts for any grant application. Review the different elements and appropriate steps for developing and using a logic model for planning and evaluation. Participants will be given time to create their own logic model and walk away with an in-depth understanding of the tool.
The Great Give: The Power of P2P Fundraising
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
LIVE WEBINAR
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (P2P) is a great way to expand your reach in The Great Give® by utilizing your most passionate supporters to share their stories and fundraise on behalf of your organization. In this training course we'll cover everything you need to know about recruiting and empowering fundraisers for The Great Give®.
Grantseeker Webinar 2019 (RECORDED)
Thursday, February 7, 2019
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
This webinar will review responsive grant opportunities offered by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the Valley Community Foundation. Join us in person or attend right from your desk! Topics include:
• all of The Community Foundation's grant processes
• how to apply for the Responsive Grant process
• the timeline from start to finish
• responsive application types
• upcoming technical assistance opportunities to support your application preparation
Please note that webinar participation is strongly encouraged, even for experienced responsive grant applicants. However, it is not required.
The first stage of the grant process begins with a submission of an application, due on March 28, 2019. Decisions to encourage or deny your application to move to the second stage of the process will be made in May. All funding decisions are made in September and October 2019.
WATCH WEBINAR (RECORDED)
The Great Give: How to Use Matches and Challenges
Thursday, January 17, 2019
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LIVE WEBINAR
Organizations with matching funds and challenges raise 4.5 times more on average than organizations without a match! Learn more about this exciting way to motivate your donors to make a greater impact in The Great Give® and beyond. In this live webinar with GiveGab staff, we’ll cover best practices for finding sponsors and how to utilize your matching dollars for maximum engagement.
2018
Grant Writing 101
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
9:00 a.m. –11:00 a.m.
Connecticut Center for Arts & Technology
4 Science Park, New Haven
For professional and volunteer grant writers with little to moderate experience. Examine the standard elements included in many grant applications. Learn tips and techniques for writing compelling narratives and presenting necessary financial information.
With Jackie Downing, The Community Foundation's Director of Grantmaking and Nonprofit Effectiveness
Development Director Roundtable
Thursday, October 4, 2018
A facilitated conversation for development directors.
Telling Your Story to Funders, Part II: Videos and Infographics
Wednesday, October 24., 2018
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m.
Whitneyville Cultural Commons, 1253 Whitney Ave, Hamden
With presenters Rev. Kevin Ewing of Baobab Tree Studios and staff from The Community Foundation, this workshop is the second in a two-part series on the basics of visual storytelling. Explore how to select and use videos and infographics to tell compelling stories that illustrate your mission and impact.
Nonprofit Finances 101
Thursday, October 25, 9-11am. Check-in begins at 8:30am.
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, 70 Audubon Street, New Haven.
Learn the basic of how to read, understand and use budgets, profits and loss statements, and the fundamentals of cash flow.
Program Staff Roundtable
Thursday, November 1, 2018. 9-11am. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Nonprofit program staff share successes and challenges in a facilitated discussion
*Workshops are produced by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven for nonprofits providing services its 20-town region, including the five towns served by the Valley Community Foundation.
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