Nonprofit Leaders, Volunteers and Staff Learn and Connect at Foundation Programs in 2023

More than 1,000 representatives from nearly 300 nonprofit organizations attended at least one of our 56 capacity building programs in 2023.

Fundraising Basics, one of the "Saturday Academy" series workshops for nonprofits, was led by Roz Zavras in October.

More than 1,000 representatives from nearly 300 nonprofit organizations attended at least one of the 56 capacity building programs hosted by The Foundation in 2023.

This programming, offered both online and in person, was delivered to staff, board members and volunteers. Highlights include the monthly Board Chair and Executive Director Roundtables; a series on the nuances of fundraising; a grant writing series and a new program, Artificial Intelligence for Beginners.

In response to a top need identified by nonprofits — attracting board members — several workshops on board roles and responsibilities were also offered.

The Foundation offers a variety of funding and other resources to organizations of all sizes that serve residents in Greater New Haven, including the five towns served by its partner in philanthropy, the Valley Community Foundation. LEARN MORE