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.
Events will take place online unless otherwise indicated.
Upcoming Workshops

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.

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 Director Roundtable (monthly)
Apr 11, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Share experiences and compare challenges with other Executive Directors 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


Aug 02, 2024
Program Directors Roundtable (Third Quarter Session)

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

Apr 09, 2024 - Apr 09, 2024
The Great Give 2024: First Timers

Mar 05, 2024 - Mar 07, 2024
The Great Give 2024: Virtual Boot Camp

Nov 13, 2023
Nonprofit Executive Leaders’ Institute 2024

Oct 28, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023