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.
All 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)
Mar 11, 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.

Executive Directors Roundtable (monthly)
Mar 14, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Share experiences and compare challenges with other Executive Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.

AI Playground: Open Discussion for Nonprofit Professionals
Mar 18, 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.

Stronger Together: Exploring Nonprofit Strategic Alliances
Apr 02, 2025
Strategic alliances are ways nonprofits join forces to advance their missions. Explore the purposes and types of nonprofit strategic alliances in this workshop designed for organizations with operating budgets under $3M.

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

Development Director Roundtable (Second Quarter Session)
Jun 06, 2025
Share experiences and compare challenges with other Development Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation

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.

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

Mar 04, 2025
Trauma-Informed Supervision

Feb 19, 2025
The Great Give 2025: Kick Off for Success

Jan 15, 2025
Grantseeker Information Webinar 2025 (RECORDED)

Oct 08, 2024
Grant Writing Basics

Oct 02, 2024
Strategic Planning Made Simple (RECORDED)

Jun 24, 2024
Building a Board That Works with Andy Robinson
Events by Category
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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