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

The Groundwater Approach: A Racial Equity Workshop

Feb 07, 2025

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

Valley Executive Director Roundtable (First Quarter Session)

Feb 07, 2025

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

Grant Writing Support Part 1: Mission and Vision Statements

Feb 10, 2025

Hone your organization's mission and vision statements and craft an effective elevator pitch.

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

Feb 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.

Grant Writing Support Part 2: Creating Outcomes & Outcome Measures

Feb 12, 2025

Learn tips for identifying the outcomes your organization will achieve and creating a plan for measuring those outcomes.

Executive Directors Roundtable (monthly)

Feb 14, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025

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

Grant Writing Support Part 3: Preparing Your Budget

Feb 14, 2025

This workshop will show you the elements of a strong budget and is ideal for small organizations, as well as statewide or multi-regional organizations.

The Great Give 2025: Kick Off for Success

Feb 19, 2025

join us in person to learn about setting your message and theme, finding prospective donors and tips on effective peer-to-peer fundraising.

Board Chairs Roundtable (monthly)

Feb 28, 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 (First Quarter Session)

Mar 07, 2025

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

Past Events, Recordings and Recaps