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Join us for our Fall Workshop Series
We are pleased to continue our popular workshop series, expressly for nonprofit executive directors and board leaders. Please share the dates below with your board members now, and mark your calendars. Invitations will be sent to executive directors five to six weeks prior to each session. Join your colleagues in Greater Hartford for useful information, networking and a free meal!
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Wednesday, September 12, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Strategic Thinking and Decision Making in Uncertain Times
Presenter: Emil Angelica, Community Consulting Group
In today's rapidly changing environment, nonprofit leaders need to balance the evolving needs of customers/clients, new and different demands for securing resources, and alternative service and program responses. This workshop will explore methods to think about change, frame the elements of an uncertain future, develop alternative scenarios, and get the board and staff on the same page in a way that facilitates decision making and accountability.
*For executive directors and board members
Thursday, October 11, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Building an Effective Board Chair/CEO Partnership
(Please note that this is an evening session - a light supper will be provided from 5:00 to 5:30)
Presenter: Chuck Loring, BoardSource
As the top leadership team for the organization, the board chair and CEO share responsibility not only for board effectiveness and efficiency, but for ensuring the long-term health, viability, and success of the organization. A strong, effective partnership will allow the pair to provide effective leadership in advancing the organization's mission, and will make serving in these roles more productive and enjoyable.
*Executive directors are required to attend along with their board chair (or board chair-elect).
Tuesday, November 13, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
How Connecticut's Changing Economics and Demographics Affect Nonprofits
Presenter: Orlando Rodriguez, Connecticut Voices for Children
Attendees will learn how trends in Connecticut's economic and demographic landscape are likely to affect income, job prospects, educational attainment and overall quality of life. Following the presentation will be a discussion of the opportunities and challenges these trends present for nonprofits.
*For executive directors and board members
Tuesday, December 11, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Building a Diverse and Inclusive Organization
(note longer workshop time)
Presenter: Karen Gaskins-Jones, JLH Associates
This session will explore how to create a culture of diversity and inclusion in your organization through policies, practices and good leadership. The executive director is invited to attend along with a staff person who will be a key leader in helping to build a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
*For executive directors and a "diversity champion"
**In order to participate in this session, your organization must have a minimum of 10 staff (part or full time). |
