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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

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Nonprofit Workshops

Board Chair Roundtable (monthly)

Aug 28, 2026 - Dec 04, 2026

Share experiences and compare challenges with other seated and rising nonprofit Board Chairs in a virtual facilitated conversation.

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Nonprofit Workshops

Development Director Roundtable (Third Quarter Session)

Sep 04, 2026

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

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Nonprofit Workshops

Executive Director Roundtable (monthly)

Sep 11, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026

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

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Nonprofit Workshops

Chief Financial Officer Roundtable (Fourth Quarter Session)

Nov 06, 2026

Share experiences, network and brainstorm solutions to current challenges with other Chief Financial Officers in a virtual facilitated conversation.

Past Workshops and Recordings

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Aug 11, 2026

Artificial Intelligence 101: The Refresher Course

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Jul 24, 2026

Ambassador Training: Better Word of Mouth Marketing

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May 13, 2026

Succession Planning for Leadership Continuity

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Apr 30, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

Digital Transformation for Nonprofits

Mar 24, 2026

The Great Give 2026: Building the Best Campaign with Paul Dunne

Feb 11, 2026

Strategic Alliances in Times of Disruption: Assessing Your Position

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Jan 30, 2026

Grant Writing Support Part 3: Creating Outcomes & Outcome Measures

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Jan 28, 2026

Grant Writing Support Part 2: Prepare Your Budget

Jan 28, 2026

UConn School of Public Policy: Nonprofit Asset Mapping Tool

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Jan 26, 2026

Grant Writing Support Part 1: Mission and Vision Statements, and Elevator Pitch