The Alliance offers professional development through webinars, virtual and in-person workshops, multi-session training cohorts, self-paced online offerings, peer learning opportunities, and conferences.

Our external training calendar also includes professional development opportunities offered by local, regional and national partners and other capacity building providers. 

Webinars and Workshops

Each month, the Alliance offers a variety of webinars and workshops on best practices in nonprofit fundraising and operations as well as training on Alliance technology platforms that can help you increase your reach and impact.

Check out our upcoming trainings

 

Training Cohorts

Members can participate in multi-session training cohorts on topics such as Introduction to Fund Development, Nonprofit Accounting, Introduction to Grantwriting, Storytelling with Data, etc.  

Some cohorts are offered in collaboration with other partners, including Skills for Rhode Island’s Future, and Social Enterprise Greenhouse.

Learn about upcoming Training Cohorts through the Alliance newsletter and our events calendar.

 

Executive Director Learning Circle (EDLC) and Deputy Director Learning Circle (DDLC)

These year-long cohort programs provide not only the opportunity to learn about important topics related to nonprofit leadership in a small group setting, but also to build your professional support network. Applications for EDLC open in September and the cohort starts in January.  DDLC applications open in April and the cohort starts in June.  Both programs include a mini-grant to implement an organizational project started in the program.

Learn more about EDLC and DDLC

 

Executive Director Network

All Alliance member executive directors are invited to participate in the Executive Director Network (EDN).  EDN provides two programs -- the Nexus Cohort Program and Horizons quarterly gatherings.  Nexus is a cohort program of six sessions of content learning and peer problem solving.  Horizons quarterly gatherings are open to all member ED's and include content and collaboration opportunities.  

For more information on the Executive Director Network, please email alliance@unitedwayri.org.

 

Alliance Academy

The Alliance Academy is an online, self-paced professional development platform where Alliance members can access certification and professional courses at a discount. Ranging from Nonprofit Management or Grantwriting certificate programs, to marketing, management, financial management, human resources, and cybersecurity, the Alliance Academy offerings are perfect for nonprofit staff who need a flexible schedule.  Most of the courses also offer continuing education credits from credentialing organizations such as SHRM, PMI, and CFRE.

Members of the Alliance receive a discount on Alliance Academy courses.

You don't need to be an Alliance member (or even work for a nonprofit) to take Alliance Academy courses.

Learn about courses and register

 

Alliance Academy Scholarships Available for Staff of Providence Nonprofits

Through funding provided by the City of Providence, for a limited time, employees of Providence-based nonprofits can apply for scholarship funding to take up to 3 Alliance Academy courses for free.  Learn more and apply

 

Tuition Discounts

If you're interested in further professional education, check out the Alliance tuition discounts to universities like Roger Williams University College, Johnson & Wales University and Clark University.

 

Share Your Knowledge and Expertise

We know that Rhode Island nonprofits are filled with talented, knowledgeable staff who have both professional and personal expertise.    

Do you have knowledge you’d like to share?  Does your nonprofit organization offer trainings for other community-based organizations?

Let us know – we may be able to work with you to offer a session to Alliance members.

Prefer to be in a more interactive, peer learning session?  Join one of our Anchor Groups or Learning Community Forums to become a part of an ongoing learning community.  If your organization has trainings or services to share, let other members know in the Alliance Marketplace Forum.

Share knowledge or offer trainings