Presented by the Organizational Performance Group

Wed, October 14 @ 8:30 am - Thu, October 15 @ 4:30 pm EDT

Tuition: $1700 | Meals and Materials: $200

What you’ll gain from Mastering Meeting Facilitation

• Practical teaching and insights on:
  • The role of a facilitator
  • Structuring and running an effective meeting
  • Team building and boosting engagement
  • Guiding better decision-making
  • Managing meeting dominators
  • Optimizing physical and virtual meeting spaces
  • And more!

• Examples and modeling of best practices, techniques, and essential skills by professional facilitators
• Hands-on facilitation practice, with real-time coaching and feedback from instructors and peers
• Personalized guidance as you design and prepare to lead a meeting of your choosing
• A comprehensive workbook with worksheets, tips, and readings to help you implement everything you’ve learned

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Join us for the second session of our Advocacy Coaching cohort. Led by Nancy Wolanski, where we'll cover the following topics: 

Learning: Virtual state house tour, testifying in committee, when to meet with whom, working in coalition

Goal: Recognize decision-makers, find your friends in the fight, develop legislative strategy. 

Light breakfast is provided! 

Presented by social current.

Strategic planning and training for board members can help bridge varying levels of formal advocacy experience and clarify how advocacy can strengthen the organization’s mission and values. This session will provide human service organizations with practical strategies to strengthen engagement among their board of directors and embed advocacy within their culture.

Participants will gain strategies to discuss advocacy and lobbying restrictions for nonprofits, as well as how to grow sustainable, impactful advocacy efforts. This session will also discuss strategies for assessing the board’s readiness, engaging board members with varying levels of comfort and expertise, and developing opportunities for board participation that align with organizational priorities and capacity. Through collaborative discussions and dedicated resources, this session aims to encourage meaningful and sustained engagement in advocacy efforts.

Takeaways

• Opportunities to incorporate advocacy throughout board members’ terms, including recruitment, orientation, committee involvement, strategic planning, and ongoing development practices
• Opportunities to integrate advocacy responsibilities into board governance and organizational planning
• How to align engagement with organizational capacity, mission, and central concerns
• How to prepare board members to confidently communicate the organization’s mission and policy priorities to policymakers and community stakeholders

Who Should Attend

• Members of the Social Current Grassroots Advocacy Network: Join online
• Executive Directors and Senior Management: Leaders responsible for setting organizational strategy and engaging with policymakers and stakeholders
• Advocacy and Policy Directors: Individuals who develop and implement advocacy strategies and engage in policy analysis and outreach
• Communications and Public Relations Managers: Professionals focused on crafting and disseminating the organization’s message to the public and media
• Program Managers and Coordinators: Staff who oversee program implementation and need to align program goals with advocacy efforts

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Presented by the United Way of RI

Join United Way of Rhode Island for the Dante F. Mollo Award Celebration, an evening honoring the strength, leadership, and lasting impact of Rhode Island's labor movement.

This year’s celebration will recognize Scott Duhamel, Assistant to the General President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades and Secretary-Treasurer of the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council, as the recipient of the Dante F. Mollo Award for his outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to Rhode Island's labor movement and working families.

Guests will enjoy an evening of networking, inspiring stories, and recognition alongside union leaders, business partners, elected officials, and community members who share a commitment to strengthening Rhode Island's workforce.

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the George Nee Labor Solidarity Fund, helping provide financial assistance and support to union members and working families facing unexpected hardship.

Whether you are a union member, community leader, business partner, or supporter of organized labor, we invite you to join us in celebrating those who have dedicated their careers to advancing working people and reaffirming our shared commitment to standing together when workers need us most.

General Admission: FREE

Suggested Donation: $100

There is no cost to attend, but we encourage guests who are able to make a $100 donation in support of the George Nee Labor Solidarity Fund.

Individual Host Committee: $250

Organization Host Committee:$1,000

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Presented by KCRS Empowerment

Write Your Crown is a virtual creative writing experience designed to help youth and young adults discover the power of their voice, strengthen their writing skills, and express themselves with confidence. Through guided writing activities, journaling, storytelling, poetry, creative prompts, and group discussions, participants will have a safe and encouraging space to explore their ideas, experiences, goals, and creativity. No previous writing experience is required. Participants only need an open mind, a willingness to participate, and something to write with!

Program Schedule

Dates: October 5, 2026 – May 31, 2027

2nd & 4th Mondays, with select 5th Monday

6-7pm: 10-15 years old

7-8pm: 16+ years old

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

This session will provide age-appropriate creative writing activities focused on: •Building confidence and self-expression •Journaling and creative writing prompts •Short stories and storytelling •Poetry and spoken-word activities

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