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)
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.

Executive Directors Roundtable (monthly)
Apr 11, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Share experiences and compare challenges with other Executive Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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


Apr 04, 2023
Responsive and Relational Fundraising (RECORDED)

Mar 14, 2023 - Mar 14, 2023
The Current Fundraising Landscape (RECORDED)

Dec 08, 2022
Increase Engagement with giveGreater.org© (RECORDED)

Oct 06, 2022
The Why and How of Cryptocurrency (RECORDED)

Oct 28, 2021 - Oct 28, 2021
Navigating the Road Toward Equity in Your Organization (RECORDED)

Apr 15, 2021
How to Create and Nurture a Diverse Board (RECORDED)
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