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

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

 

Winter Catalog

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

March

 Mar 11 and Mar 18 | 9:00am | University of Bridgeport - Waterbury Campus
GRANTWRITING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
A two-day series that will teach you all you need to know about grants, including how to search for potential funders and writing winning proposals.
Trainer: Diane Gedeon-Martin, The Write Source, LLC
Members: $250, Nonmembers: $325 - Lunch Included
 

 Mar 12 | 9:00am | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
MARKETING & PR ON A SHOESTRING

Explore the relationship between marketing communications and organizational capacity, strategies for improving your organizations message and brand, and real things you can do TODAY (at no cost) to market your nonprofit organization and further its mission.
Trainer: Hannah Brazee Gregory, Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Shoestring Creative Group
Members: $50, Nonmembers: $70

 

 Mar 15 | 9:00am | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
VICARIOUS TRAUMA & ITS IMPACT ON SERVICE PROVIDERS

Participants will explore the signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma in themselves and their co-workers and construct a wellness plan for themselves that focuses upon self-care as a protective factor against vicarious trauma and burnout.
Trainer: Mary-K O'Sullivan
Fee: $60

 

 Mar 19 | 9:00am | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION IN THE WORKPLACE
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.
Trainer: Charlotte Kinlock
Members: $50, Nonmembers: $60

 

 Mar 25 | 9:00am | Marlin Center, New Haven
WORKING WITH 403(b) VENDORS: COORDINATION & CONSOLIDATION

This presentation will address the issues confronted by 403(b) Plan sponsors and vendors under the new 403(b) plan regulations. The expert panel of speakers will address the rules of exchange and transfer, how these rules impact the plan and participants, and the new role employers play in participant communications and education.

Trainer: George Kasper, Pullman & Comley, LLC  
Fee: $25
 

Spring Catalog

For complete workshop and presenter details, download our NEW Spring Catalog!

April

 April 13, May 5 and June 3 | 9am – 12pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
SOCIAL MEDIA CERTIFICATE SERIES

Become your organization's Social Media Champ through this certificate program. You will learn about engaging in the Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn communities and build a Marketing & PR plan for your organization that aligns social media efforts with your marketing and outreach initiatives.
April 6 – Meet & Greet for participants at Fathom in Hartford.
Trainer: Suzi Craig, Fathom
Fee: $225
 
 ESSENTIALS OF FUNDRAISING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Join us for a high-caliber, basic skills program that offers introductory-level, half-day workshops on fundraising theory and practice taught by locally trained faculty. All of the workshops are designed to help new and established nonprofit organizations raise money more effectively and efficiently.
* Attend all 5 workshops to obtain a certificate or you may register for individual trainings.
Fee: $75 for each training or register for all 5 days for only $300! (see registration instructions)
 
 DAY 1: April 28 | 9 am –12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Focus on information and skills needed to establish an integrated fundraising program. Identify potential funding sources and learn how different types of fundraising fit into the “larger picture.”                               
Trainer: Ned Hogan, Cathedral High School
Fee: $75
 
 DAY 2: May 4 | 9 am – 12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Discover core constituencies and turn them into continuous annual donors. Knowing the range of techniques available will help you design a plan and develop strategies to move donors on the path of lifetime commitment to your organization.                              
Trainer: Rebecca Bryan, R Bryan Associates
Fee: $75
 
 DAY 3: May 11 | 9 am – 12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This course will instruct participants in how to fund their unique activities and impart effective grantwriting and reporting skills. Learn how to identify foundations willing to fund your organization’s projects and needs.
Trainer: Diane Gedeon-Martin, The Write Source, LLC
Fee: $75
 
 DAY 4: May 18 | 9 am – 12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Learn to work with and energize volunteers to help your organization raise money more efficiently. Explore ways to recruit the best board and volunteer fundraisers as well as evaluate your current team.                                                      
Trainer: John Brooks, Columbus House
Fee: $75
 
 DAY 5: May 25 | 9 am – 12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Engage donors at a deeper level so their annual giving reaches maximum financial capacity. Establish a framework for developing a successful major gifts program that will include the necessary attitudes, skills, insight and knowledge.                                        
Trainer: Abbie von Schlegell, a. von schlegell & co.
Fee: $75
 
 April 14 | 9 am – 3:30 pm | Marlin Center, New Haven
Patient resistance and aggression can result from both internal and external factors. Counselor assessment and knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention strategies are key to maintaining a safe and effective treatment environment.
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
Fee: $60
 
 April 16 | 9 am – 12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This workshop focuses on teams versus groups, their importance, and the need for and how to build high performing ones. Participants will leave with the tools to build and lead high performing teams.
Trainer: Kenya Rutland, KJR Consulting
Fee: $50 for the first registrant. Register each additional guest for $20
 
 April 19 | 9 am – 11:30 am | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
From agenda setting and facilitation skills to team building and action planning, this workshop will build on your meeting management skills and experience while expanding your ability to impact key organizational outcomes.
Trainer: David O’Brien, WorkChoice Solutions, LLC
Members: $40; Nonmembers: $60
 
 April 20 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This session includes a discussion on Privacy & Cyber Liability, the amount of risk you incur by storing & transmitting client or employee information, and how you can protect yourself from liability. We will also discuss the ins & outs of nonprofit insurance and why it's critical to the health of your nonprofit.
Trainer: Jennifer McEwen, Beardsley Brown & Bassett
Fee: $10
 
 April 23 | 9 am –12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This course will discuss children who employ oppositional and defiant behaviors to attempt to catch the adults in their lives in relationship traps. The trainer will discuss the 7 relationship traps of the ODC and how to avoid them as well as developing pro-active strategies.
Trainer: Walt Piszchala, Piszchala Associates, LLC
Fee: $50
 
 April 23 | 9 am –12 pm | James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford
In this workshop we will cover the sites (Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn), using Social Media to screen new hires, the new role for Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements, policy statements, and tracking activity.
Trainer: David Lewis, OperationsInc
Fee: $25
 
 April 26 | 9 am – 12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Executive Directors and boards must ensure that their organizations are prepared to respond to changing environments in addition to competing for limited resources. The trainer will discuss the current “case” for strategic planning especially when faced with the economic challenges of the day.
Trainer: Mike Burns, BWB Solutions
Fee: $50 for the first registrant. Register each additional guest for $20
 
 April 27 | 3 pm – 4:30 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This workshop offers participants breathing and visualization techniques that can be used to reduce anxiety; relieve headaches; lower blood pressure; improve circulation; and clear lungs, throat, nose & ears.
Trainer: Shoshanna N. Silverberg, M.A.H.T., R.Y.T., Holistic Educator & Consultant
Fee: $20
 
 April 29 | 9 am – 12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Learn to SpeedRead people – the ability to quickly understand what makes others tick, and be able to SpeedREACH them – communicate with them on their level, and increase your ability to influence, inspire and persuade.
Trainer: Polly Merritt Maglio, SpeedReading People, LLC
Member: $40; Nonmember: $60
 
 April 30 | 9 am – 12 pm | Black Rock Library, Bridgeport
Your budget is the foundation of your organization. In this economy, ensuring financial health can be a challenge. Are you meeting your mission and strategic goals while balancing your financial obligations?
Trainer: Paul Ballasy, CPA, J.H. Cohn LLP
Fee: $35
 

May

 
 May 3 | 9 am – 3:30 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Explore the successful implementation of psycho-educational groups in the treatment and prevention sectors and review the critical components of adult learning theory, effective group design, appropriate content selection and presentation skill development.
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
Fee: $60
 
 May 6 | 9 am – 12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This workshop will teach you how to record and recognize what is unique to a not-for-profit’s financial statements as well as the value of this information to the organization and board, not just your auditors!
Trainer: Dawn Bryant, Viola, Chrabascz, Reynolds & Co. LLP
Fee: $40 for the first registrant. Register each additional guest for $20
 
 May 7 | 9 am – 12 pm | Merritt View Building, Norwalk
Designed as an introductory course, you will be given a theoretical perspective as to why outcome measurement matters and how you can consider designing or choosing models that work for your organization.
Trainer: Rebecca Bryan, R Bryan Associates
Fee: $35
 
 May 12 | 9 am – 3:30 pm | Marlin Center, New Haven
One of the greatest challenges and anxiety-producing events for counselors is the presence of suicidality and self-harmful behavior in their clients. This course will look at the clinical dynamics of these behaviors.
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
Fee: $60
 
 May 13 and May 20 | 9am – 12:30pm | University of Bridgeport, Waterbury
This training will introduce the accountability framework being used by the Connecticut legislature, many state agencies, and local communities and municipalities. 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.
Trainer: Barry Goff and Ronald Schack, The Charter Oak Group, LLC
Fee: $75 for the first registrant. Register each additional guest for $20
 
 May 14 | 9 am –12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY BY MEASURING THE INTANGIBLES
Learn the impact of measuring, with the aim of strengthening, critical areas of Leadership, Communication, Teamwork and Morale.
Trainer: Susan Lesser, Susan Lesser Group
Members: $40, Nonmembers: $60
 
 May 17 | 9 am –12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This workshop will present the succession planning concept and a cost- and time-efficient method for implementing it in the nonprofit organization.
Trainer: Dr. Richard J. Scaldini, Spearpoint Strategy Advisors, LLC
Fee: $50 for the first registrant. Register each additional guest for $20
 
 May 19 | 11 am –12 pm | FREE WEBINAR
This webinar will cover the FLSA, defining “Exempt” and “Non-Exempt,” common classification mistakes, ways to correct, and what to do when you get an Audit Notice.
Trainer: David Lewis, OperationsInc
FREE Webinar
 
 May 19 | 9 am – 3:30 pm | Marlin Center, New Haven
Examine the changing role of the counselor in the addiction and co-occurring disorders fields. Navigating these expanded roles and responsibilities while maintaining the highest level of ethics and ethical decision making will be addressed.
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
Fee: $60
 
 May 21 | 9 am – 12 pm | Black Rock Library, Bridgeport
This workshop will provide nonprofit executives and program managers the fundamentals to understanding the parts and steps to develop a business plan. 
Trainer: Mike Burns, BWB Solutions
Fee: $40
 
 May 26 | 9 am –12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
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.
Trainers: Amy Scott, Wild Apple Design Group LLC and Sally Rider, Rider Productions
Members: $40, Nonmembers: $60
 
 May 27 | 9 am – 3:30 pm | Marlin Center, New Haven
WORKING WITH HIGH STRESS FAMILY SYSTEMS TO ASSIST IN THE CLIENT'S RECOVERY PROCESS
Effective psycho-educational and therapeutic interventions to assist in breaking self-defeating cycles that prohibit growth and the possibility of sobriety in the addicted family members will be explained.
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
Fee: $60
 
 May 28 | 9 am –12 pm | 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.
Trainer: Catherine Blinder
Members: $50, Nonmembers: $60
 

June

 
 June 2 | 9 am – 12 pm | Marlin Center, New Haven
In this workshop, you will learn how to be a smart marketer, using marketing communication tools that demonstrate brand value.
Trainer: Ira W. Yellen, First Experience Communications
Members: $40, Nonmembers: $60
 
 June 4 | 9 am – 3:30 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Current approaches to most effectively treat co-occurring disordered patients who are still actively using addictive substances will be discussed.
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
Fee: $60
 
 June 7 | 9 am –12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
You will learn the framework for understanding today’s technology driven environment & how best to harness the right digital tools to communicate your organization’s mission, vision and purpose.
Attendees will receive a free copy of Brian Reich’s book, Media Rules!: Mastering Today’s Technology to Connect With and Keep Your Audience.
Trainer: Brian Reich, little m media
Fee: $60
 
 June 9 and June 16 | 9 am – 4 pm | Marlin Center, New Haven
A two session Certificate in Supervision for new and experienced supervisors. The program will address issues such as dealing with employees’ different work values; problems in employee attitude, behavior and job performance; as well as preparing new supervisors for their new role.
Trainer: Deanne Shapiro, Life Skills Associates
Fee: $240; Lunch will be included
 
 June 10 | 9 am – 12 pm | Marlin Center, New Haven
Participants will gain a solid foundation of skills and techniques which will positively affect the customer’s perception of your business and its employees, as well as conflict resolution tools that will help you deal with difficult customers.
Trainer: Kenya Rutland, KJR Consulting
Members: $40; Nonmembers: $60
 
 June 14 | 9 am – 3:30 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This training will center upon how to assist clients in developing the skills necessary to make more positive and self-empowering choices in their recovery.
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
Fee: $60
 
 June 15 | 9 am –12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This training will cover the basics of email marketing, why it works so well, and how to use it in your business planning and strategy to achieve specific goals.
Trainer: April Woodcock, Touching Clients
Members: $40, Nonmembers: $60
 
 June 18 | 9 am –12 pm | Fairfield Museum & History Center, Fairfield
Erase the complexity and confusion often associated with federal grants. Rather than relying on corporate or foundation giving, it may be time to seek out potential federal grants.
Trainer: Diane Gedeon-Martin, The Write Source, LLC
Fee: $35
 
 June 22 | 9 am – 3:30 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
This training will focus upon the major lifespan development issues and phases as well as their impact on both the presentation of the illness and most effective intervention methods.
Trainer: Mary-K O’Sullivan
Fee: $60
 
 June 25 | 9 am –12 pm | 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.
Trainer: Catherine Blinder
Members: $50, Nonmembers: $60
 
 June 28 | 9 am –12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Learn to write simply, clearly, and with power so you can always get your point across. Get acquainted with the basic kinds of writing used by fundraisers including proposals to individuals and grantmakers, gift acknowledgments, and direct mail appeals.
Trainer: Diane Gedeon-Martin, The Write Source, LLC
Member: $40; Nonmember: $60
 
 June 29 | 9 am –12 pm | CT Nonprofits, Hartford
Learn how to create and enhance your spreadsheets with more advanced formatting techniques, implement time-savers like templates and filters, present your data more powerfully with charts, and much more.
Trainer: Ian Rankine, Bristol Public Library
Fee: $50

 

 

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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