Current Offerings

Our workshops expand the expertise of your staff at all levels, from direct service staff to supervisors, and senior executives to board members. Workshops are conducted by experts in their fields with experience in the nonprofit sector, and who demonstrate competency in both content knowledge and training.

Registration

NEW! Register online for our workshops!

To register online for our trainings, first log in to the Member Center and then click on the link for the desired training below.

Or download and print this registration form and then mail or fax it to us.
CT Nonprofits: 90 Brainard Road, Suite 201  |  Hartford, CT 06114  |  Fax: 860-525-5088

Please call us at 860-525-5080 if you have any questions or to register over the phone.

Questions? Interested in presenting? Email Erin DeStefanis or call 860-525-5080.

 

Fall Catalog

For complete workshop and presenter details, download our Fall Catalog!

These trainings have been approved by the Connecticut Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. 

September 

 September 10 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Peoples United Bank, Woodbridge
A brief overview of how liability coverage responds to lawsuits. Our discussion will analyze the ‘true cost’ of lawsuits and how you can protect your organization.
Fee: $10 | Code: CL
Trainer: Jennifer McEwen-Glover, Beardsley Brown & Bassett and Kori Wisneski, Attorney, Robinson & Cole
 
 September 10 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Designed to meet the requirements of P.A. 91-85, this is an interactive, dynamic workshop where participants develop skills to respond appropriately when faced with a sexual harassment complaint.
Member: $50; Nonmember: $60 | Code: SHP6
Trainer: Catherine Blinder
 
 September 13 and September 20 | 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | University of Bridgeport, Waterbury
A two session Certificate in Supervision for new and experienced supervisors. In both sessions, the training approach will be interactive, using brief lecture, experiential exercises, case studies, simulations, skill self-assessments, and individual goal-setting to create a positive adult learning environment.
Fee: $240; Lunch included | Code: SCP1
Trainer: Deanne Shapiro, Life Skills Associates
 
 HEALTH INSURANCE: CHANGING PLANS AND THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE
Two days to choose from:
Tuesday, September 14
CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Session I: 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Members: Free, Nonmembers: $10 | Code: HH1
Session II: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
FREE | Code: HH2
Tuesday, October 5
Marlin Center, New Haven
Session I: 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Members: Free, Nonmembers: $10 | Code: NH1
Session II: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
FREE | Code: NH2
 
SESSION I:
How to get more out of your Health Insurance Plan
For organizations with 3-100 insurable employees
Not only are health Insurance plans changing rapidly, they're also becoming more innovative and value-driven. Learn more about the range of health plan options available — from “traditional” co-play plans, to fully under-written self-insured plans.
SESSION II:
Health Care Power at Your Fingertips!
For organizations of all sizes, free to the community
Learn more about the future of health benefits and how new consumer-centric tools and advocacy resources can help nonprofits take advantage of the latest technologies and health benefit solutions.
 
 September 15 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Marlin Center, New Haven
This training provides team leaders with the skills to manage their teams to meet their objectives. Participants will learn how to motivate and reward high performing teams, how to better understand individual and team dynamics and how to get team members to work together more productively and cohesively!
Members: $40; Nonmembers: $60 | Code: LT
Trainer: Wilfred Brewer, Performance-Solutions-Group, Inc.
 
 September 17 | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Identifying and intervening in crisis situations that may arise in a variety of settings is a critical role of a counselor. This course will explore the core function and competency as defined in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders treatment. 
Fee: $60 | Code: CI2
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
 
 September 21 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
THE ABCs OF USING YOUR WEBSITE FOR FUNDRAISING AND DONOR PARTICIPATION
Using interactive internet-based tools is necessary in our current changing marketplace. This workshop will demonstrate how to make the best use of your website tied to effective fundraising techniques. 
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70 | Code: NPL1
Trainer:  Ira Yellen and David Kluskiewicz, First Experience Communications
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
 
 September 22 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This inspirational session will re-motivate you to access the energy and promise that brought you into the non-profit sector to begin with.  
Fee: $40; Register each additional guest for free | Code: CU
Trainer: Stacey Battat, Kiwi Publishing
 
 September 23 and September 30 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | James Blackstone Memorial Library; Branford
A two-day series on grantwriting. From searching for potential funders to writing and editing grant proposals, attend this series to learn how to secure grants to fund viable programs or implement new projects.
Members: $250; Nonmembers: $325 | Lunch included | Code: GCP1
Trainer: Diane Gedeon-Martin, The Write Source, LLC
*12.0 CFRE Credits Available
 
 September 24 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | FCCF, Merritt View Building
Executive Directors and their Board Chairs will learn what it takes to create dynamic board meetings.  In addition to learning effective presentation techniques, participants will learn what it takes to improve board meetings. 
Fee: $40 | Code: FDED
Trainer: Ted Ruccock, C-Suite Partners, LLC
 
 September 27 | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Participants will explore the signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma in themselves and their co-workers, develop strategies to recognize the symptoms early in their development, take a self evaluation, and construct a wellness plan for themselves that focuses upon self-care as a protective factor against vicarious trauma and burnout.
Fee: $60 | Code: VT1
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
 
 September 28 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Marlin Center, New Haven
In this seminar, we will look at all stages in the fund-raising cycle from how to make the initial contact to a funder, to how to prepare for and hold successful funder meetings, to developing successful proposals, to stewarding and reporting on a grant.
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70 | Code: BG
Trainer: Kenna Barrett, Yale Law School
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
 
 September 29 | 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Learn how you can protect your endowment and your organization from the madness of the markets, and from another Madoff. This session will focus on the different styles available for investing as well as how to invest in accordance with the fiduciary standards of the Uniform Prudent Investor Act.
Fee: $10; Register each additional guest for free | Code: HEF
Trainer: Jane Sullivan and David W. Sullivan, ChFC; Sullivan Financial, LLC
 

October 

 
 October 1 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This workshop presents information that can enable your organization to be a prime candidate for additional funding by sharing some of the best practices of flourishing non-profits. Come to the workshop seeking solid information and greater inspiration.
Members: $40; Nonmembers: $60. Register each additional guest for $20 | Code: ID
Trainer: Elvin Turner, Turner Consulting and John Motley, MotleyBeup
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
 
 October 4 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This workshop will discuss how to provide the board with meaningful internal financial statements throughout the year while at the same time keeping them informed as to any differences they will see with the audited financial statements at year end.
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70. Register each additional guest for free | Code: TAF
Trainer: Dawn Bryant, Viola Chrabascz, Reynolds & Co. LLP
 
 October 6 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This workshop will help nonprofit marketing and business leaders learn how writing for the web and in social media environments differs from writing for print, how your website should correlate with your social media efforts, how SEO fits in, and much more.
This workshop is for those with experience in social media; it is not an introductory workshop for beginners.
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70 | Code: SMS
Trainer: Suzi Craig and Louisa Handle, Fathom
 
 October 7 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Joint purchasing can be used to decrease the costs of consumable items, durable items, services, and financial/insurance products. This workshop will provide you with an approach to examine your current costs, identify possible partners, select opportunities, identify third party providers that may support your efforts, and review key agreements. 
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70 | Code: MJP
Trainer: Jane Arsenault and Anne Yurasek, FIO Partners
 
 October 12 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This program deals with the importance of thoughtful and constructive evaluations, how to prepare for and conduct them, and the concerns of managers and direct reports.
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70. Register each additional guest for $30 | Code: EPE
Trainer: Wilfred Brewer, Performance-Solutions-Group, Inc.
*This program has been approved for 2.75 General HRCI Credits
 
 October 14 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Marlin Center, New Haven
Participants will examine how the teachings about major donor acquisition, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship can be applied in a world where boards, donors, and colleagues are not as perfect as we may like.
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70 | Code: MGS
Trainer:  Kenna Barrett, Yale Law School
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
 
 October 15 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | FCCF, Merritt View Building
This workshop will discuss the nuts and bolts of effective governance placing an emphasis on the results-focused board.
Fee: $40 | Code: FBP
Trainer: Mike Burns, BWB Solutions
 
 October 18 and October 25 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Ideal for Administrative Assistants of any program at any level
This two-day certificate program will provide you with the opportunity to explore and practice a broad range of skills in managing yourself, managing communication with others and changing role expectations,, "managing your manager", and managing change. 
Fee: $240; Lunch included | Code: EA
Trainer: Deanne Shapiro, Life Skills Associates
 
 October 21 and October 28 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | University of Bridgeport, Waterbury
This two-day seminar will leave you with an understanding of the essentials of nonprofit bookkeeping and a Nonprofit Bookkeeping Certificate. Day one will include a thorough review of bookkeeping basics while day two will feature a QuickBooks working session with attendee participation. 
Fee: $240; Lunch included | Code: NB
Trainer: Robert Cappellucci, Integrated Accounting Solutions, LLC
 
 October 22 | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This course will focus on federal regulations regarding the confidentiality practices required in the treatment of both substance abuse and co-occurring disordered clients. Requirements and exemptions will be addressed to include HIV/AIDS status, duty-to-warn issues, and HIPAA requirements.
Fee: $60 | Code: EI2
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
 
 October 26 | 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | WEBINAR
This seminar will help you understand how to integrate the power of social media into your online efforts to truly take advantage of the web for the fulfillment of your organizational goals. Attendees will leave this seminar with the information necessary to start generating qualified leads via the web for achieving their organizational goals.
Fee: $25 for each connection. Have your entire staff attend for one fee!  | Code: ISM
Trainer: Mike Giuffrida and Tracy Fox, ForeSite
 
 October 27 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
USING THE MEDIA TO MAKE SOCIAL CHANGE
Learn 7 media outreach strategies that will help amplify the advocacy goals of your organization, land you in the local papers and on broadcast media, and help establish your organization as the "go to" one for reporters looking for a quote or a story on a given issue. 
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70. Register each additional guest for $30 | Code: SM5
Trainer: Carol Buckheit, Nonprofit MediaWorks
 
 October 29 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This session will help organizations in the nonprofit community to understand and take advantage of rapidly changing technologies and the new communication ecosystem that exists in our connected society.
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70. Register each additional guest for $20 | Code: DA
Trainer: Brian Reich, little m media
 

November

 
 November 1 and November 8 | 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This training will introduce the accountability framework being used by the Connecticut legislature, many state agencies, and local communities and municipalities. It is designed to give participants the opportunity to learn the basics of RBA and have an initial experience in applying RBA in their organization.
Multiple people from each participating organization are highly encouraged to attend.
Fee: $75 for the first registrant. Register each additional guest for $35 | Code: BAT1
Trainer: Barry Goff, The Charter Oak Group, LLC
 
 November 4 | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Marlin Center, New Haven
Assess illicit drugs and alcohol and their interactions with commonly prescribed psychotropic medications. Current approaches to most effectively treat co-occurring disordered patients who are still actively using addictive substances will be discussed.
Fee: $60 | Code: IS2
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
 
 November 5 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Designed to meet the requirements of P.A. 91-85, this is an interactive, dynamic workshop where participants develop skills to respond appropriately when faced with a sexual harassment complaint. 
Member: $50; Nonmember: $60 | Code: SHP7
Trainer: Catherine Blinder
 
 November 9 and November 16 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | WEBINAR
THE NONPROFIT BOARD WEBINAR SERIES
For Board Members and Executive Directors
Fee: $50 for each connection. Have your entire board attend for one fee!  | Code: NB
Trainer: Mike Burns, BWB Solutions
 
November 9 | Session 1: The Nonprofit Board Member’s Job
In this webinar, participants will explore the applied meaning of fiduciary and examine the tasks involved in fulfilling the duties of care, loyalty and obedience during the 3 or so days annually each board member contributes.
November 16 | Session 2: Nonprofit Board Committees
This webinar will examine the most current thinking about committees including whether a nonprofit board really needs committees and if yes, what options exist other than establishing standing (permanent) committees.  Included in the discussion will be types of committees, meeting frequency, committee size, composition and committee relationship with staff and the board.
 
 November 10 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Green Street Arts Center, Middletown
Learn from the pros how to make your event, show or expo worthy of BIG sponsors in new and creative ways. Discover how you can use the power of the latest marketing techniques to add more value for your sponsors and get them to participate as strategic partners.
Fee: $50. Register each additional guest for $20 | Code: FEE1
Trainer: Amy Scott, Wild Apple Design Group LLC and Sally Rider, Rider Productions
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
 
 November 12 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | University of Bridgeport
This workshop will include many ideas and proven strategies for executing cost effective marketing plans. We will review guides for shaping effective marketing plans, the use of social media, storytelling, no-cost branding opportunities, link sharing and other guerilla marketing techniques. 
Fee: $40 | Code: FCEM
Trainer: John Garcia, LatinoJustice PRLDEF
 
 November 15 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Marlin Center, New Haven
It is essential to go the extra mile to make your proposal special. In this workshop, attendees will learn the basics of tailoring your requests to meet funders’ needs and practice revising some real-life grant proposals.  
Members: $50; Nonmembers: $70 | Code: CGP
Trainer: Judith Margolin, Consultant on Foundations and Grants
*3.0 CFRE Credits Available
 
 November 17 | 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Marlin Center, New Haven
This course will examine group treatment approaches and the skills needed to conduct effective group facilitation. It will outline both the development and maintenance of counseling groups and review the social and relational factors that enhance the group process. Participants will learn how to match groups to patients taking into account the stages of change and patient motivation. 
Fee: $60 | Code: ACD1
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan

 

Directions

Connecticut Association of Nonprofits (CT Nonprofits)
90 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT 06114 | 860-525-5080

I-91 North: Take exit 27. Exit ramps merge, stay in center lane and take a left at first light onto Brainard Rd. CT Nonprofits' offices are on the right at 90 Brainard Rd., immediately before McDonald’s.

I-91 South: Take exit 27 (please note that exits from this direction are not in descending order - exit 29, exit 27, exit 28). Stay in center lane. At end of exit ramp (at light) take a left onto Airport Rd. At next light (over hill,) take a right at light onto Brainard Road. CT Nonprofits' offices are on the left at 90 Brainard Rd., immediately after McDonald’s.

I-84 East: Take I-91 South and follow I-91 South directions listed above.

Rt. 2 West: To Rt. 3. towards Wethersfield. After bridge, take Exit 5D and follow signs to 91 North. Follow directions for 91-North (see above).

I-84 West: Take exit 57 (a left exit onto a short extension highway) for Rt. 15 & I-91 South. Stay to the left. Take exit 87. At the fork bear left toward Brainard/Airport Rds. Exit ramp merges, stay in center lane and take a left at first light onto Brainard Rd. CT Nonprofits' offices are on the right at 90 Brainard Rd., immediately before McDonald’s.

Parking available: CT Nonprofits is located on the second floor.

Public Allies / CT Nonprofits New Haven Satellite Office
Marlin Center, 85 Willow Street, Building A, Suite 2-3, New Haven, CT 06511 | 203-764-2031

Coming from Hartford: Take 91 South to exit 6, Willow St. Take a Right off the exit onto Willow St.

Coming from Bridgeport: Take 95 North toward New Haven. Stay on left side of the highway, and follow signs to get onto 91 North. Take 91 North to exit 6, Willow St. (exit is on your left).

From Willow Street: Take a right onto Mitchell Dr. You will see a parking lot on your right, please turn in here and park in the East Rock Magnet School parking lot. Walk up the sidewalk of Willow St. (away from the highway), and turn right into the archway mid-way up the street and labeled the Marlin Building. Look to your left and you will see glass doors and a sign that says, Building A. Go through those doors and the elevator is on your right, take that to the 2nd floor. Take a left out the elevator and go down the stairs; you’ll see #3 on a door down the hallway across from the restrooms.

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