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
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Development Director Roundtable (Third Quarter Session)
Sep 06, 2024
Share experiences and compare challenges with other Development Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.
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The Groundwater Approach: A Racial Equity Workshop
Sep 11, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024
An online workshop to build a practical understanding of structural racism presented by the Racial Equity Institute.
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Executive Director Roundtable (monthly)
Sep 13, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024
Share experiences and compare challenges with other Executive Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.
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AI Playground: Open Discussion for Nonprofit Professionals
Sep 17, 2024 - Dec 17, 2024
For nonprofit professionals new to using artificial intelligence: Join us to talk about challenges, find guidance, and discover simple solutions to increase efficiency.
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Writing In-House Direct Mail Appeals (E-appeals, Too!) That Work!” (Webinar Viewing Party)
Sep 17, 2024
Planning to send a year-end direct mail appeal? We have the webinar for you! Join New Reach and The Community Foundation for an in-person viewing party of this pre-recorded webinar presented by Tom Ahern, copywriter extraordinaire and expert in donor communications.
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Upsides, Downsides and Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit
Sep 18, 2024
Thinking about starting a nonprofit? Get the info you need to help decide if a nonprofit is right for you and your mission. Presented in partnership with the New Haven Free Public Library.
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Nonprofit Financial Basics
Sep 24, 2024
For nonprofit board and staff with little or no finance background, this workshop will improve participants’ financial literacy.
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Building Trust, Creating Impact: The Latine Philanthropy Forum
Sep 26, 2024
Join us in person for an empowering dialog on Latine representation in philanthropy.
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Strategic Planning Made Easy
Oct 02, 2024
Examine the benefits of the strategic planning process, identify some of the challenges and actionable strategies for your organization and have an opportunity to connect and share with other nonprofits.
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Grant Writing Basics
Oct 08, 2024
For professional and volunteer grant writers with little to moderate experience.
Past Events, Recordings and Recaps
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Oct 19, 2021 - Oct 21, 2021
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
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Oct 14, 2021
Population Change, Equity and Wellbeing (RECORDED)
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Oct 07, 2021 - Nov 04, 2021
AFP Principles of Fundraising Certificate Program (series)
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Sep 16, 2021 - Sep 16, 2021
Racial Equity Lens on Donor Communications
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Sep 13, 2021
Financial Wellbeing for Latino Families
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Aug 11, 2021 - Aug 11, 2021
Black Philanthropy: Equity and Reality (EVENT POSTPONED TO AUG. 25)
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Aug 04, 2021 - Aug 04, 2021
What Matters Most to You?
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Jun 16, 2021 - Jun 16, 2021