Free, Members-Only Webinar: The Philanthropy Revolution – How to Unlock the Giving Power of Your Donor’s Hearts

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In 2022, individuals donated 80% of the $499.33 BILLION contributed to charity. Ready to get a juicy slice of the giving pie? Join this webinar with Sarah B Lange to learn more about the innovative techniques your organization can use -- Donor Psychology, Neural Linguistic Programming, and Relational Philanthropy -- to connect deeply with your

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: Teeth and Money Matter: Providers’ Council Exclusive Members Only Delta Dental Plan

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USI and Delta Dental will be joining the Council to discuss the 2024 renewal plan and new benefit enhancements. Join us on February 15th and enter to win an electric toothbrush from Delta Dental! Intended Audience:  Executive Leaders, Financial Leaders, Human Resources Professionals, Benefit Administrators Register Here!   During the session, we'll: -  Learn more

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Roundtable: Sharing Our Journey

Online via Zoom

Through this roundtable conversation, we are excited to bring together representatives from member organizations to share their stories and best practices on combating racial and social inequities within the work they do everyday. Attendees will leave this session with new ideas, resources and an expanded network of colleagues aligned with a similar goal of creating

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: Introduction to Government Benefits and Special Needs Trusts

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Date and Time: April 9; 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom How can a person with disabilities maintain their eligibility for as many government benefits as possible and also receive lump sum payments from an inheritance or legal settlement? Join Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Inc. (PLAN)  to learn

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Roundtable: Strategies for Diverse Recruitment

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Date and Time: June 13, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom We are excited to bring together Provider member representatives through this quarterly roundtable to share their stories and best practices on combatting racial and social inequities within the work we do every day. Attendees will leave this session with new ideas, resources

Human Resources and Training Leaders Roundtable Calls

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Our free, members-only human resources and training leaders online roundtables provide a chance for collaboration among HR professionals across the human services sector. Originally created to support HR professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, this online roundtable continues to convene once a month and offers a space for HR professionals in human services to network, share

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Roundtable: Boosting Employee Retention through Career Advancement Programs

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Date and Time: September 19; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Many organizations are dedicated to championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in ways that help staff develop and grow. Are there certain tools and strategies to improve BIPOC and Foreign-Born individuals' career pathways that help with retention? Learn from African

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: Crisis Communications for Human Services – Why ‘No Comment’ Doesn’t Cut It

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Date and Time: September 19; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Business leaders in most industries find themselves putting out small fires throughout the company on a daily or weekly basis. At nonprofit human services organizations, where people in complex and challenging jobs are providing face-to-face support to people with significant needs, one

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: The Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) for Health and Human Service Providers

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Date and Time: September 26; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom The Commonwealth’s Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) fosters business relationships between state contractors and minority-, women-, veteran-, disability-, and LGBT-owned businesses. Purchase of service providers on state contracts are required to develop partnerships with certified diverse vendors. To ensure that health and human

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: Empowering the ME in Team

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Date and Time: October 9; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Burnout is a major concern within human services that effects each of us on some level. Conversely, job satisfaction can help to mitigate burnout and to increase motivation within the workplace. While working in human services is not a solitary activity and

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: Powering Up Providers – Receive Funding for Solar Energy

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Date and Time: November 7; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Cost is often one of the most significant barriers for organizations exploring solar energy, especially cash-constrained nonprofits that are already spending as much as 35% of their budget on overhead. Learn how to navigate the various funding opportunities available for your organization

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: The Relias-Guild DSP Survey Project – Leveraging Feedback to Strengthen Supervision

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Date and Time: November 19: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. In 2023-24, The Guild for Human Services collaborated with Relias to replicate their national Direct Support Professional survey and benchmark the data. Join us for this webinar to discuss key findings, the resulting research report, and trends relevant to other providers. This session includes an

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: From DSPs to the CEO – Real-World Applications of AI in Human Services Today

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Date and Time: December 3; 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. "Real-World Applications of AI in Human Services Today" offers a dynamic exploration of how AI can transform human services by enhancing efficiency and improving quality. Participants will gain insights into AI’s potential to streamline tasks, such as documentation, planning, and multilingual communication, allowing professionals to

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: How Technology Can Create Efficiency & Build Trust

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Date and Time: December 12; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join this webinar to delve into the transformative power of transparency in the I/DD sector, underscored by compelling success stories from Massachusetts providers using the Navigating Life app. Discover firsthand how enhanced transparency not only improves trust and accountability among staff, families,

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: Managing a Diverse Team

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Date and Time: February 25; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join this webinar to learn about the critical skills and strategies required to manage diverse teams effectively. Attendees will learn how to leverage the strengths of team diversity, address common challenges and create an inclusive environment that promotes collaboration and innovation. The

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: Let’s Illuminate Human Services – Understanding the Solar Upgrading Nonprofits (SUN) Program😎

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Date and Time: February 28; 10:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Financial Staff, Facilities/Operations, Executive Teams The Providers' Council is excited to partner with Resonant Energy to bring SUN to a cloudy day. The Solar Upgrading Nonprofits (SUN) program will support nonprofit human service providers across Massachusetts as they explore solar as a

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: Unemployment in 2025 and Beyond – Modernization, Fraud and Tax Rate Increases

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Date and Time: March 13; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Human Resources and Financial Leadership Ensure your organization is informed about changing unemployment taxes! Paul Scott, Vice President at UTMC, Providers' Council Endorsed Business Partner, will update members regarding the ongoing modernization of the state unemployment portal that will

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: Mastering Mission-Driven Marketing – Tools & Strategies For Human Services Leaders

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Date and Time: March 20; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Marketing and Communications Staff While marketing traditionally hasn’t been an area of focus in the human services field, in 2025 it’s a function that is now being embraced more than ever. Because effective marketing of your agency actually does

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