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Thursday, March 26 2026

8 AM - 9 AM
Webinar

Presented by CalNonprofits

 

 

This informative webinar offers a comprehensive overview of nonprofit filing and reporting obligations across multiple government agencies. Participants will gain practical guidance to help ensure continued compliance and prevent disruptions to funding and operations. During this webinar, you will learn: 

-Which federal and California agencies require nonprofit filings beyond the IRS 

-How to determine the filing and registration requirements that apply to your organization 

-Where to access required one time and annual forms and official instructions 

-What steps to take if your organization has missed a filing or fallen out of compliance 

Register now to help safeguard your organization’s good standing and long term sustainability.

 

8:30 AM - 11 AM
Webinar

Presented by the Employers Association of the Northeast

Cost: $175

 

This training emphasizes the importance of maintaining a harassment-free workplace, with managers and supervisors taking on additional responsibility to protect their employees from harassment and discrimination. Through real-life examples, you’ll learn to view gray areas through the lens of the law, developing a non-judgmental, constructive approach to workplace relationships. This interactive program not only meets but exceeds the new Connecticut Harassment & Discrimination Prevention Training requirements.

 

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8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Webinar

Presented by the Employers Association of the Northeast

 

This transformative experience equips leaders and employees with proven strategies to boost morale, spark enthusiasm, and drive performance. Through interactive sessions and real-world applications, participants learn how to create a culture where people feel inspired and connected to their work. Whether you’re facing burnout, disengagement, or simply want to elevate your team’s energy, this training delivers lasting impact. Invest in motivation—because when people are engaged, success follows.

 

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1 PM - 1:45 PM
Multi-session training cohort

Presented by Social Current

 

This six-part webinar series will equip staff and leaders at all levels with foundational mindsets, knowledge, and skills to help themselves and their colleagues prioritize well-being at work, manage through uncertainty, and handle conflict with compassion. Through presentations, self-reflection, and interactive discussions, participants will learn about core mindsets and strategies rooted in neuroscience that can help them build a healing-centered organizational culture.

 

Each session will offer key concepts and practical application tools for participants to apply to their daily work and interactions with colleagues.

  • Regulation Strategies for Staying Well at Work: Jan. 22, 1-1:45 p.m. ET
  • Executive Functioning Skills: Feb. 26, 1-1:45 p.m. ET
  • Having Difficult Conversations: March 26, 1-1:45 p.m. ET
  • Healthy Boundaries and Expectations: May 28, 1-1:45 p.m. ET
  • Psychological Safety, Accountability, and Support: July 23, 1-1:45 p.m. ET
  • Self-Compassion: Sept. 24, 1-1:45 p.m. ET

 

Register Here

 

1 PM - 2 PM
Webinar

Presented by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

 

This session is designed for those wanting a practical understanding of today’s student loan landscape—especially as it relates to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and other forgiveness and repayment strategies available to nonprofit employees.

 

Participants will learn how forgiveness programs actually work in practice, common pitfalls that cause borrowers to miss out on benefits, and how income-driven repayment plans intersect with nonprofit careers.

 

Attendees will leave with actionable insights they can apply to their own student loans—and the knowledge to better support staff, colleagues, and future nonprofit leaders navigating the same challenges.

 

Key takeaways include:

•  Overview of PSLF and other forgiveness options relevant to nonprofit employees

•  Common mistakes that delay or derail forgiveness

•  How repayment plans forgiveness outcomes

•  Opportunities to maximize forgiveness

•  Practical guidance nonprofit leaders can share with their teams

 

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2 PM - 3:15 PM
Webinar

Presented by The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Early bird price of $69 ends on February 26, 2026 at midnight ET. 

 

Nonprofits that enjoy strong partnerships with companies often engage corporate employees through volunteer programs, events, and other opportunities. Join us for this 75-minute webinar to hear from two nonprofit professionals who will explain how to run successful employee engagement programs. They’ll demonstrate with real-world examples how to get employees involved in your work, inspire contributions, and develop champions for your cause within companies.

 

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2 PM - 3:15 PM
Webinar

Presented by Candid

 

Join us for a Candid Ask Me Anything session featuring Denise B. Lawrence, a seasoned funding strategist with nearly 40 years of experience in proposal writing, fundraising, and business development. Denise has supported nonprofits and small businesses nationwide in securing federal grants, developing sustainable fundraising systems, and closing revenue gaps through strategic funding pathways. She brings decades of expertise as a consultant, serial entrepreneur, ordained pastor, and longtime fundraising professional, helping organizations move from surviving to thriving.

  

During this conversation, you’ll gain real-world insight into the decision-making process behind hiring a grant writer— whether part-time, project‑based, or contracted— as well as practical steps for nonprofits working with lean staff and limited resources. 

 

Outcomes: 

  • Identify the key indicators that signal when a small-budget nonprofit is ready to hire a grant writer. 
  • Describe the differences between contractor, consultant, and staff‑based grant writing support— and their cost implications. 
  • Evaluate sample scopes of work and pricing models to determine what is realistic for your organization and mission. 
  • Develop a customized action plan for engaging grant-writing support within your organization’s financial constraints.

 

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6 PM - 7:30 PM
Community education program

Presented by Higher Ground International

 

 

Lavonne Lopes Realtor🔥

 

💥You've heard her on The Juice 93.7 FM, Rhode Island's own community Radio Station and now our own esteemed realtor Lavonne Lopes, is coming live and in person in partnership with Higher Ground International to share her expertise by presenting a series of classes on:

 

✨️ Preparing for Home Ownership.

 

Home Ownership Dates (Times 6 to 7:30 p.m.):

  • Feb 26
  • April 23
  • June 25

 

 and

 

✨️ Financial Planning and Credit Repair.

 

Credit Repair Dates (Times 6 to 7:30 p.m.):

  • March 26
  • May 14
  • July 2
6 PM - 8 PM
Fundraiser

Presented by FRIENDS WAY

 

Doors open at 6 p.m. | Show starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets cost $25 each; sponsorships are available! Purchase tickets online below or contact Ryan Loiselle at 508-847-2343. This event is PG-13 and is powered by Funny 4 Funds Comedy Night Fundraisers. All proceeds will fund FRIENDS WAY’s critical programs.

 

Bring your own snacks, cash bar, raffles, wine grab

 

Register Here