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Events and Workshops

People with an interest in and commitment to Greater New Haven come together for events at The Foundation throughout the year. The Foundation also hosts specific events for donors and professional advisors, and its Capacity Building Program for nonprofits offers a full calendar of workshops for staff and board members.

All events will take place online unless otherwise indicated.

Upcoming Events

Nonprofit Workshops

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

Apr 03, 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.

Nonprofit Workshops

Executive Directors Roundtable (monthly)

Apr 11, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025

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

Foundation Convenings

The Groundwater Approach: A Racial Equity Workshop

Apr 12, 2025 - Jun 11, 2025

An online workshop to build a practical understanding of structural racism presented by the Racial Equity Institute.

Foundation Convenings

Community Conversations with Foundation President & CEO Karen DuBois-Walton

Apr 22, 2025 - May 07, 2025

Join us for a special Listening Series with our new President and CEO, Karen DuBois-Walton. This is an opportunity to share your voice, ideas, and hopes for the future of our region!

Nonprofit Workshops

Board Chairs Roundtable (monthly)

Apr 25, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025

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

Nonprofit Workshops

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

Nonprofit Workshops

Development Director Roundtable (Second Quarter Session)

Jun 06, 2025

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

Nonprofit Workshops

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.

Nonprofit Workshops

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.