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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In this tumultuous funding environment, how can you make sure that your organization is on firm financial footing?

Julie Owens, Executive Director of Social Enterprise Greenhouse will be walking through how you can better understanding your current financial picture, and how to thoughtfully pivot when circumstances or opportunities change.

At Citizens, we know that when our nonprofit partners have the resources and support they need, communities thrive and we all flourish. To that end, we are proud to offer a virtual conversation series, CITIZENS HELPS YOU, designed specifically with our nonprofit partners in mind.

This series brings together our network of nonprofit leaders to connect, collaborate, and gain access to expert insights, practical strategies, and valuable resources that can help you maximize your impact, enhance organizational capacity, and navigate today’s challenges with confidence.

Nonprofits are navigating growing challenges, from funding uncertainty and workforce pressures to increasing demand for services. Building resilience means being prepared to adapt, respond, and continue delivering on your mission when it matters most.

In support of those efforts, we are excited to host our next session of "Citizens Helps You:", a conversation series designed to provide you with valuable information, expert insights, and resources to enhance your impact and ensure your organization flourishes.

During this session, Citizens Head of Enterprise Resilience Bob Fucito will share practical strategies to help organizations prepare for and navigate disruption. Through actionable insights and real-world examples, attendees will learn how to strengthen operations, support their teams, improve cyber preparedness, and develop simple continuity plans that help sustain mission delivery through times of change. You'll leave with practical steps your organization can implement right away, regardless of size or resources

Register here to attend this session on October 15^th from 11 AM – Noon EST. If you have questions for the speaker, feel free to submit them ahead of time via this form. As always, we welcome input from our attendees and will provide plenty of time for questions and discussion during the session.

All sessions are held virtually via Microsoft Teams and you can register here. We also want to hear from you - future topics will be shaped by what you tell us would be most valuable. To ensure we are delivering the most beneficial, high impact sessions, let us know what topics you’d like to hear from subject matter experts on.

Presented by the Chornicle of Philanthropy

Early Bird Discount Rate of $69 ends September 17, 2026 at midnight

Older generations are expected to pass down as much as $18 million to their loved ones and charities over the next several years, so now is a prime time to talk with donors about planned gifts. Plus, deferred giving can appeal to supporters who are nervous about donating in a year of economic uncertainty. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to secure your nonprofit’s future: Join our webinar to learn from experts how to highlight legacy gifts in ways that are sensitive, helpful to donors, and set your nonprofit apart from the pack. 

Can’t attend live? Register now and access the full recording on demand after the webinar. An email with a link to the recording will be sent to you the day after the event.

This webinar is worth 1.25 CFRE credits.

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Presented by RI Environmental Education Association

Location TBD (in Westerly area)

Join green crabber Captain Jason Jarvis and Mary Parks of GreenCrab.org for a conversation on green crab’s ecological impact, culinary efforts, and an interactive shucking demonstration and tasting. This workshop will also highlight in-classroom activities developed through GreenCrab.org’s Crab Class program and pathways for classrooms to engage in community science data-collection efforts.

European green crab is an invasive species that impacts valuable fisheries and vulnerable ecosystems in the Ocean State. After being introduced by European traders over 200 years ago via ballast water, their populations skyrocketed in the late 20th century due to climate change. Today, green crabs are one of the most common crab species in the Northwest Atlantic with growing populations in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the West Coast of the US and Canada.

Fortunately, green crab is also a delicious and versatile seafood with a rich culinary history in its native and invasive range. In Venice, green crabs are sold as soft-shells and for their bright orange roe (eggs). In Tunisia, France, and Portugal, green crabs are a staple ingredient in stocks for soups, couscous, and sauces. In Massachusetts and Rhode Island, invasive green crabs have been used as a substitute for rice paddy crab dishes such as Khmer kdam prai and Vietnamese bún riêu since the early 2000s.

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Presented by Jill Pfitzenmayer, Nonprofit Consultant, participants will learn best practices when it comes to serving on a nonprofit board of directors. This virtual workshop will tackle topics pertaining to board service, and will touch on the basic responsibilities every nonprofit board member should know.

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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