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.

Events will take place online unless otherwise indicated.

Upcoming Workshops

The Great Give 2025: Tip-of-the-Week Training and Drop-in Q&A Sessions (Series)

May 01, 2025 - May 15, 2025

Each 90-minute session will start with a presentation on a specific topic, but all sessions will end with open time for questions about any topic related to The Great Give. Stay for the whole presentation, or drop in later to ask a question.

Valley Executive Director Roundtable (Second Quarter Session)

May 02, 2025

Share experiences and compare challenges with other Valley-based Executive Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation

Executive Director Roundtable (monthly)

May 09, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025

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

The Great Give 2025: Celebration and Debrief

May 20, 2025 - May 22, 2025

Participants are invited to share successes, learn from others and provide feedback to help improve the giving event.

Board Chair 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.

Development Director Roundtable (Second Quarter Session)

Jun 06, 2025

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

Board Practices and Best Practices with Jackie Downing

Jun 14, 2025

Teams of board and staff learn about board recruitment, structure, operations, culture and the responsibility to provide financial sustainability.

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.

Valley Executive Director Roundtable (Third Quarter Session)

Aug 01, 2025

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

Development Director Roundtable (Third Quarter Session)

Sep 05, 2025

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

Past Workshops and Recordings