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SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Unemployment 101 - What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know!
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: August 6; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Financial Leaders & Human Resources Staff \nLearning Track: Finance & Sustainability \nJoin our Endorsed Business Partner\, Unemployment Tax Management Corporation (UTMC)\, for a valuable update on unemployment tax! \nThis presentation will educate members regarding best practices and ways to reduce unemployment costs for your organization. With state tax rates rising again in 2027 and a single claim costing over $33\,000\, understanding the unemployment system and options available to members is more imperative than ever. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Understand who is and is not eligible for unemployment benefits and steps employers can take to reduce organizational costs. \n– Understand which of the two financing options available to only nonprofits is best. \n– Understand the issue and challenges of the current UI system in Massachusetts. \n  \nPresented by: \nPaul Scott\, Vice President\, Unemployment Tax Management Corporation (UTMC) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-unemployment-101-what-every-nonprofit-needs-to-know/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance & Sustainability,Free,Members Only,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260501T194614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T194614Z
UID:9968-1782813600-1782817200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: A Free Government Benefits Screener for Your Staff and the People You Serve
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: June 30; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Executive Leadership\, Administrative & Financial Staff \nLearning Track: Innovation & Technology in Human Services \nBenefits USA is a free online tool that screens for 20+ government benefit programs and shows users what they likely qualify for with clear next steps to apply. It takes about 3 minutes\, works on any phone\, and requires no login or account. Results cover SNAP\, MassHealth\, LIHEAP\, EITC\, and more. Human services organizations can use it two ways: HR teams can share it with staff who may qualify for benefits themselves\, and frontline teams can utilize it to support the people they serve. In this webinar\, we’ll demo the tool live and walk through how to roll it out across your organization for both audiences. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Understand the scope of government benefits available in Massachusetts and why eligible individuals often miss out \n– Use the Benefits USA screener to identify government programs that staff and clients may qualify for \n– Learn low-effort ways to integrate the screener into HR communications and client-facing workflows \n  \nPresented by: \nJacob Posner\, Dartmouth College \n  \nCost:  \nFree \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-a-free-government-benefits-screener-for-your-staff-and-the-people-you-serve/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Innovation & Technology in Human Services,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260520T191441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T191441Z
UID:10062-1782219600-1782223200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Roundtable: Celebrating Pride Month and Supporting the Trans and Nonbinary Communities
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: June 23; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: All levels of staff including Executive Leadership\, Human Resources\, Supervisors & Managers\, Direct Care \nLearning Track: Equity\, Justice & Culturally Responsive Practice \nCelebrate Pride Month with the Providers’ Council! \nJoin our quarterly DEIB Roundtable for a facilitated discussion on the history of Pride Month and how best to support the trans and nonbinary communities during uncertain times. The session will highlight important events and figures that helped shape LGBTQ+ history and offer attendees insights on how they can be an ally and resource for staff\, clients and their community.  \nRegister Here! \n  \nCost: \nFree \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging-deib-roundtable-celebrating-pride-month-and-supporting-the-trans-and-nonbinary-communities/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Equity,Free,Justice & Culturally Responsive Practice,Members Only,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260330T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T170207Z
UID:9793-1782208800-1782212400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Stay Interviews as a Workforce Development Practice
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: June 23; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Supervisors & Managers\, Leadership \nLearning Track: Workforce Development & Staff Engagement \nStay interviews are one of the most underused\, and most human of workforce development and dialogic practices. When done well\, they strengthen trust\, reduce burnout\, support retention\, and give leaders real-time insight into what helps people stay and succeed. \nThis session introduces stay interviews not as a performance or HR compliance tool\, but as a relational leadership practice that supports workforce stability\, especially in mission-driven\, behavioral health\, and public service organizations. \nStay interviews are a simple\, low-cost workforce development practice that helps organizations and the workforce within those organizations. This session introduces stay interviews as a practical management habit\, not an HR program or performance tool\, one that leaders can use immediately. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Define stay interviews through a trauma-informed and workforce sustainability lens\, including how psychological safety and relational leadership support retention \n– Recognize how listening-centered supervisory practices influence burnout\, belonging\, and workforce equity within behavioral health and public service settings \n– Develop a practical plan for implementing stay interviews in supervision or team-based settings to strengthen trust\, early intervention\, and organizational culture \n  \nPresented by: \nChristie Rice\, Community Workforce Development Liaison\, William James College \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-stay-interviews-as-a-workforce-development-practice/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar,Workforce Development & Staff Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260526T193729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T193822Z
UID:10172-1781704800-1781708400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Enhance Your Benefits with an ICHRA
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: June 17; 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Human Resources\, Financial and Operations Staff \nLearning Track: Finance and Sustainability \nJoin us to continue the conversation around exploring ICHRA for your organization. \nMembers of Providers’ Council face tight budgets and rising healthcare costs. \nAt the same time\, employees expect benefits that are flexible\, affordable\, and personalized. That’s why the Providers’ Council and USI Insurance are partnering to bring a new type of health benefit (“ICHRAs”) to mission-driven organizations across Massachusetts. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear directly from industry leaders on how this innovative model empowers human services organizations to offer employees real choice in their health coverage while keeping costs under control. You’ll also learn how USI’s broad insurance portfolio simplifies administration\, ensure compliance\, and strengthen recruitment and retention. \nThis isn’t theory—it’s a blueprint for action. You’ll walk away knowing how to: \n– Control healthcare spend with predictable budgets\n– Empower staff with plans tailored to their needs\n– How to act immediately \nIf you are interested in expanding your health benefits throughout 2026 and beyond\, join us to learn how an ICHRA can help human services organizations better support the people who care for our communities. \nRegister Here! \n  \nPresented by: \nJoe Lawler\, Senior Vice President\, USI Insurance Services \nMark Steiner\, Executive Sales Consultant\, USI Insurance Services \nJennifer Stone\, Senior Account Manager\, Employee Benefits\, USI Insurance Services \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-enhance-your-benefits-with-an-ichra/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance & Sustainability,Free,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260416T122937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T122937Z
UID:9876-1779973200-1779976800@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Navigating Workforce Training Grants for Nonprofit Workforce Development & Capacity Building in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 28; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Administration & Finance\, Executive Leadership \nLearning Track: Workforce Development & Staff Engagement \nThis session equips nonprofit leaders\, program managers\, and workforce development professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully access and leverage workforce training grants in Massachusetts. Participants will gain a clear understanding of key funding sources such as Workforce Training Fund Programs (WTFP)\, and how to align them with organizational goals for workforce development and capacity building. \nThe session will demystify the grant application process\, highlight common pitfalls\, and provide practical strategies for designing competitive proposals that demonstrate impact\, equity\, and sustainability. By the end of the session\, participants will be better prepared to secure funding that strengthens their workforce and advances their mission. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Develop a strategic approach to aligning workforce development and capacity-building initiatives with grant priorities and funding criteria. \n– Apply best practices to prepare a competitive grant application\, including articulating outcomes\, measuring impact\, and demonstrating organizational readiness. \n– Identify key Massachusetts workforce training grant opportunities and determine eligibility requirements relevant to nonprofit organizations. \n  \n  \nPresented by: \nAdriana Vaccaro\, CEO\, Culture Redesigned \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-navigating-workforce-training-grants-for-nonprofit-workforce-development-capacity-building-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar,Workforce Development & Staff Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260403T135049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T164535Z
UID:9799-1779368400-1779372000@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Fraud Detection and Prevention Tips for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 21; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Direct Care Staff  \nLearning Track: Direct Practice\, Client Engagement & Clinical Topics \nCaregivers work with communities that are highly targeted by scammers such as people with disabilities and older adults. According to Scamwatch\, people with disabilities are roughly 1.5 to 2 times more likely to experience fraud\, compared to those without disabilities. \nJoin the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the Providers’ Council for a webinar focusing on how caregivers can recognize red flags and scam tactics\, and help clients if they become victims of fraud. \nRegister Here! \n  \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n– Common scams\, tactics\, and red flags targeting people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations.\n– Tools and tips to keep clients safe.\n– How and where to report scams. \n  \nPresented by: \nDavid Martin\, Deputy Undersecretary and Assistant General Counsel\, Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation \nRobin Putnam\, Events & Outreach Manager\, Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation \nBrie Bristol\, Deputy Director of Communications\, Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-fraud-detection-and-prevention-tips-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Client Engagement & Clinical Topics,Free,Members Only,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260417T134539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134539Z
UID:9878-1778763600-1778767200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: From Candidate to Committed Employee - Building Engagement from Hiring Through Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 14; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Administration & Finance \nLearning Track: Workforce Development & Staff Engagement\, Finance & Sustainability \nCulture and engagement start well before day one. This webinar explores how early hiring touchpoints—such as job postings\, recruiter interactions\, and your Applicant Tracking System (ATS)—shape trust\, belonging\, and long‑term engagement. Participants will also examine how intentional onboarding reinforces culture and sets employees up for success. Through practical examples\, the session highlights how a thoughtful ATS strategy and strong manager involvement help move candidates from initial interest to fully engaged contributors. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Understand the business value of an ATS and how a strategic approach improves consistency\, efficiency\, and the candidate experience. \n– Recognize how early systems\, messaging\, and behaviors influence trust\, commitment\, and engagement. \n– Apply practical strategies to better connect recruiting\, onboarding\, and culture‑building efforts. \n  \nPresented by: \nLily Rancatore\, Performance Specialist\, Insperity \nMartha Vera\, Manager\, Talent Acquisition Services\, Insperity \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-from-candidate-to-committed-employee-building-engagement-from-hiring-through-onboarding/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar,Workforce Development & Staff Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260409T121856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T122037Z
UID:9832-1776949200-1776952800@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: The Wild West of AI - Taming the Tech with Modern Guardrails
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: April 23; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Supervisors & Managers\, Human Resources \nLearning Track: Innovation & Technology in Human Services \nThis 60-minute webinar is designed specifically for nonprofit leaders who are navigating the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence within their organizations. While many nonprofits are experimenting with AI\, few have established the necessary governance to scale its use safely and effectively. \nThis session bridges that gap by addressing two critical needs: establishing robust compliance guardrails and demonstrating practical\, high-impact AI tools that drive immediate organizational value. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to secure their data and real-world examples of AI saving time and resources. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Conduct an internal audit of current AI tool usage\n– Review existing software licensing tiers for security compliance\n– Begin the process of drafting a formal organizational AI policy \n  \nPresented by: \nKatie Terino\, Chief Operating Officer\, House of Possibilities \nScott Pralinsky\, Chief Operating Officer\, House of Possibilities \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-the-wild-west-of-ai-taming-the-tech-with-modern-guardrails/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Innovation & Technology in Human Services,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260116T200020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T200251Z
UID:9381-1773741600-1773745200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Spotting Financial Risks in Nonprofits - A Guide to Red Flags and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: March 17; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Finance & Operations Staff\, Administrative Staff\, Executive Leadership \nLearning Track: Finance & Sustainability \nNonprofit organizations often face unique financial challenges that require careful oversight and analysis. In this session\, participants will learn how to identify red flags in nonprofit financial management\, including financial statements\, audits\, and policies\, that may indicate underlying risks. By exploring scenarios\, attendees will gain the skills to proactively address financial concerns\, ensure compliance\, and promote organizational sustainability. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Identify common financial and operational red flags in nonprofits \n– Apply a framework of questions to understand red flags and mitigate risk \n– Understand how to proactively address financial concerns and ensure compliance  \n  \nPresented by: \nSandra Magri\, Director\, Your Part-Time Controller \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost:  \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-spotting-financial-risks-in-nonprofits-a-guide-to-red-flags-and-best-practices/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance & Sustainability,Free,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260205T170526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T132911Z
UID:9456-1773320400-1773324000@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Great Leaders Eat Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: March 12; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Supervisors & Managers\, Human Resources\, Executive Leaders \nLearning Track: Leadership & Organizational Development \nToo many leaders wear burnout like a badge of honor. They skip meals\, power through exhaustion\, and set a relentless pace for themselves and their teams. But what if the key to better performance\, retention\, and culture isn’t doing more\, but doing differently? \nIn this engaging and thought-provoking session\, Colleen DelVecchio challenges the hustle-at-all-costs mindset and explores how intentional leadership can be the antidote to team burnout. With a mix of humor\, research\, and real-life stories\, she makes the case that great leadership starts with lunch—literally. \nAttendees will walk away with a renewed commitment to leading in a way that energizes rather than depletes. \nBecause when leaders take the time to eat lunch\, they give everyone permission to thrive. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will: \n– Have a clear understanding of the root causes of burnout in modern teams \n– Understand the critical role leaders play in setting the tone for well-being \n– Be able to apply practical strategies to model boundaries\, balance\, and sustainability \n  \nPresented by: \nColleen DelVecchio\, Chief Maximizer\, Maxady \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/webinar-great-leaders-eat-lunch/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Leadership & Organizational Development,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260212T170443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T170443Z
UID:9537-1772722800-1772726400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Ready to Transform Your Health Benefits? Explore an ICHRA!
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: March 5; 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Human Resources\, Financial and Operations Staff \nLearning Track: Finance and Sustainability \nAs we move through the new year\, join us to continue the conversation around exploring ICHRA for your organization.  \nMembers of Providers’ Council face tight budgets and rising healthcare costs. \nAt the same time\, employees expect benefits that are flexible\, affordable\, and personalized. That’s why the Providers’ Council\, USI Insurance\, and Venteur are partnering to bring a new type of health benefit (“ICHRAs”) to mission-driven organizations across Massachusetts. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear directly from industry leaders on how this innovative model empowers human services organizations to offer employees real choice in their health coverage while keeping costs under control. You’ll also learn how USI’s broad insurance portfolio and Venteur’s AI-powered platform work together to simplify administration\, ensure compliance\, and strengthen recruitment and retention. \nThis isn’t theory—it’s a blueprint for action. You’ll walk away knowing how to: \n– Control healthcare spend with predictable budgets\n– Empower staff with plans tailored to their needs\n– How to act immediately \nIf you are interested in expanding your health benefits in 2026\, join us to learn how an ICHRA can help human services organizations better support the people who care for our communities. \nRegister Here! \n  \nPresented by: \nJoe Lawler\, Senior Vice President\, USI Insurance Services \nMark Steiner\, Executive Sales Consultant\, USI Insurance Services \nJennifer Stone\, Senior Account Manager\, Employee Benefits\, USI Insurance Services \nAshley McQuade\, Broker Partnerships Manager\, Venteur Health \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-ready-to-transform-your-health-benefits-explore-an-ichra/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Finance & Sustainability,Free,Members Only,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260105T183404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170657Z
UID:9304-1771495200-1771498800@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: From Burnout to Belonging - Rebuilding the Workforce Experience in Human Services
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: February 19; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Supervisors and Managers\, Executive Leadership \nLearning Track: Workforce Development & Staff Engagement \nThe human services workforce is exhausted. Widespread burnout\, constant turnover\, and overwhelming workloads have created a crisis in care and culture. But what if the answer isn’t just hiring more people but reimagining the employee experience? \nIn this powerful and timely session\, we’ll explore how leaders can shift from survival mode to building thriving\, connected\, purpose-driven teams. Learn how to foster a workplace culture that promotes psychological safety\, engagement\, and retention\, even in the face of resource limitations. Through research\, case studies\, and actionable strategies\, participants will leave equipped to rebuild the human side of human services. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Identify key organizational and environmental drivers of burnout in human services settings that contribute to employee disengagement and turnover. \n– Describe the relationship between psychological safety\, belonging\, and workforce outcomes\, including employee engagement\, retention\, and quality of care. \n– Apply a structured Belonging Blueprint to assess organizational culture and determine at least one actionable strategy to improve connection\, trust\, and employee experience. \n  \nPresented by: \nPam Thornton\, Director\, Strategic HR Services\, Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-from-burnout-to-belonging-rebuilding-the-workforce-experience-in-human-services/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar,Workforce Development & Staff Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20260113T162228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T172917Z
UID:9361-1769691600-1769695200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Does Mentorship = Leadership?
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: January 29; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Supervisors & Managers\, Emerging & Established Leaders\, Staff interested in mentorship \nLearning Tracks: Leadership & Organizational Development\, Workforce Development & Staff Engagement \nJoin us to celebrate National Mentoring Month! \nThis facilitated conversation with Roman Music Therapy Services will focus on the impact of relationship-building on leadership growth. Some of the most transformative inflection points in a leader’s journey can be spurred on by a single conversation or traced back to one meaningful connection. What we traditionally call “mentorship” can take many forms – grabbing a coffee with a peer\, sitting down for a weekly check-in with a supervisor\, or even an informal water-cooler chat about future plans. Throughout our lives\, we are all mentors and mentees – often at the same time! \nIn this session\, Roman Music Therapy Services encourages attendees to reflect on the formal or informal “mentorship” relationships that helped drive them forward. Attendees will discuss how to maximize these connections when they arise\, and will consider their power as everyday leaders who can drive change for others. \nRegister Here! \n  \nPresented by: \nJennifer Ray\, Chief Operating Officer\, Roman Music Therapy Services \nMichaela Di Palmo\, MHA\, MT-BC\, Board Certified Music Therapist\, Roman Music Therapy Services \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-does-mentorship-leadership/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Leadership & Organizational Development,Members Only,Webinar,Workforce Development & Staff Engagement
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20251106T203935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T172835Z
UID:9127-1769076000-1769079600@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Revolutionizing ROI & Service Delivery with Navigating Life - A Case Study with NuPath\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: January 22; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Finance & Operations Teams\, Human Resources \nLearning Track: Innovation & Technology in Human Services \nJoin the Navigating Life App for a free webinar hosted by the Providers’ Council and featuring one of Navigating Life’s longest-running partners\, NuPath Inc. As a non-profit provider of Adult I/DD services in MA\, NuPath has successfully integrated the Navigating Life platform into their service model to optimize daily operations\, shift organizational culture\, and build trust across their entire community. \nDiscover firsthand how this intentional digital strategy has led to significant outcomes\, including a 14% increase in revenue and a 57% increase in community time for people supported. For providers seeking stronger family engagement\, empowered teams\, and more connected communities\, this is your opportunity to learn how a partner provider used this first-of-its-kind tech to revolutionize their services. \nRegister Here! \n  \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n– Understand how a provider was able to launch a new service line using technology\, leading to significant increases in both revenue and community time for people supported.\n– Explore strategies for leveraging instant access to program information to simplify communication and mitigate risk across a service organization.\n– Learn methods for building stronger family trust by using instant pictorial data to showcase continuity of care and service delivery in action. \n  \nPresented by: \nVeronica St. Cyr\, Director of Strategic Partnerships\, Navigating Life \nGreg Morris\, Sr. VP of Administrative Operations\, NuPath\, Inc. \nRoger Mumper\, Mobile Technology Manager\, NuPath\, Inc. \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/webinar-revolutionizing-roi-service-delivery-with-navigating-life-a-case-study-with-nupath-inc/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Innovation & Technology in Human Services,Members Only,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20251124T133234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T133234Z
UID:9192-1768309200-1768312800@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Leading Through Language - How to Have Conversations That Matter  
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: January 13; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: All levels of staff including Supervisors and Managers\, Human Resources\, and Executive Leaders \nIn leadership\, the conversations you avoid are often the ones that matter most. This session introduces leaders to the foundational principles of Generative Listening and the mindset required to navigate challenging conversations with clarity\, confidence\, and intention. Participants will learn the underlying dynamics that shape high-stakes communication\, how to create the conditions for meaningful dialogue\, and practical techniques to strengthen relationships\, improve performance\, and lead with greater impact. This condensed workshop provides powerful tools that leaders can apply immediately in their teams\, organizations\, and everyday interactions. \nRegister Here! \n  \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n– Define a “critical conversation” and identify the conversations they may be avoiding. \n– Apply Generative Listening Practices to improve clarity\, presence\, and connection. \n– Use key leadership concepts to initiate clearer\, more effective communication. \n  \n  \nPresented by: \nStefani Calvano-Schwartz\, Facilitator\, Be Generative \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-leading-through-language-how-to-have-conversations-that-matter/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20251114T135331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T135331Z
UID:9169-1765458000-1765461600@providers.org
SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Roundtable: Building a Culture of Inclusion and Celebrating Small Wins
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: December 11; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Human Resources\, Supervisors and Managers \nJoin the Council’s final DEIB Roundtable of 2025 to reflect on a challenging year in the DEIB space and celebrate small wins. \nCertified Coach and DEIB Practitioner Ciara Gogan of Uplift Inclusion joins the Council to facilitate a discussion around incorporating DEIB into your organization’s mission and culture moving forward. By embedding values of diversity\, equity\, inclusion and belonging into everything we do\, we will be better equipped to meet the moment as the landscape around DEIB continues to change. \nRegister Here! \n  \nPresented by: \n \nCiara Gogan\, Certified Coach and DEIB Practitioner\, Uplift Inclusion \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging-deib-roundtable-building-a-culture-of-inclusion-and-celebrating-small-wins/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20250815T141510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T134037Z
UID:8569-1764853200-1764856800@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Tobacco/Nicotine Use & Its Impact on Behavioral Health Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: December 4; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Behavioral Health Staff including DSPs and Clinicians\, Human Resources \nTobacco/nicotine use in the U.S. is at an all-time low\, but still extraordinarily high among individuals with substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Let’s talk about why! This session will address the role of smoking and vaping in treatment and how nicotine impacts recovery. Join us to learn about the latest products\, keep the conversation going\, and explore ways to integrate this into treatment in a way that meets people where they are. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Identify 4 research-based reasons for addressing and treating tobacco/nicotine dependence in behavioral health treatment program.\n– Describe a motivational interviewing approach and identify pharmacological\, cognitive\, and behavioral strategies for the treatment of tobacco/nicotine dependence.\n– Review concrete steps programs/clinicians can take to increase integration of tobacco/nicotine education and treatment. \n  \nPresented by: \nKristina Fenn Silver\, Director of Tobacco Education & Treatment Services\, Institute for Health and Recovery \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-tobacco-nicotine-use-its-impact-on-behavioral-health-treatment/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20251001T191033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T191033Z
UID:8932-1763632800-1763636400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Power of the Network - Know Your Providers' Council Member Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: November 20; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nJoin the Providers’ Council’s staff to review and discuss the Council’s mission\, benefits and programming! \nLearn about our public policy initiatives and The Caring Force\, robust educational and professional development programming\, valuable cost-saving opportunities\, extensive network of fellow human service providers and how your membership provides many opportunities to help your nonprofit thrive. \nRegister Here! \nTopics include: \n– The Academy for Learning and Exchange (ALEX);\n– Providers eAcademy;\n– Endorsed Business Partners;\n– Public policy initiatives and The Caring Force; and\n– Ways to stay connected. \nRegister today and tell us what you want to know about your Council benefits. \n  \n\nPresented by: \nProviders’ Council Staff \n  \n\nPricing \nFree for members! \nIf you are not a Provider member but are curious to learn more about the opportunity\, please email education@providers.org if you would like to attend this session. \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/power-of-the-network-know-your-providers-council-member-benefits/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20250926T175058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T175058Z
UID:8916-1763470800-1763474400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Maximizing Mission Impact - Building Your Blueprint for Board Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: November 18; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership and Board Members \nA high-performing board isn’t just nice to have\, it’s one of your most important assets in delivering impact. This webinar is for non-profit leaders and board members ready to move from routine governance to powerful\, mission-focused leadership. We’ll guide you through some steps for evaluating your board’s potential and designing a concrete plan to build a team of strategic leaders who will future-proof your organization and maximize your impact and the difference you can make for the communities you serve. \nJoin us as we take a deep dive into three areas of a five-part framework\, including Board Operations\, Development\, and Future Proofing. \nRegister Here! \n  \nPresented by: \n \nToral Cowieson\, Consultant\, Curtis Strategy \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: Free for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-maximizing-mission-impact-building-your-blueprint-for-board-excellence/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20251024T165449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T165538Z
UID:9049-1763114400-1763118000@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Discover Cost-Savings with ICHRA
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: November 14; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Human Resources\, Financial and Operations Staff \n \nJoin us to continue the conversation around exploring ICHRA for your organization! \nMembers of Providers’ Council face tight budgets and rising healthcare costs. \nAt the same time\, employees expect benefits that are flexible\, affordable\, and personalized. That’s why the Providers’ Council\, USI Insurance\, and Venteur are partnering to bring a new type of health benefit (“ICHRAs”) to mission-driven organizations across Massachusetts. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear directly from industry leaders on how this innovative model empowers human services organizations to offer employees real choice in their health coverage while keeping costs under control. You’ll also learn how USI’s broad insurance portfolio and Venteur’s AI-powered platform work together to simplify administration\, ensure compliance\, and strengthen recruitment and retention. \nThis isn’t theory—it’s a blueprint for action. You’ll walk away knowing how to: \n– Control healthcare spend with predictable budgets\n– Empower staff with plans tailored to their needs\n– How to act immediately \nIf you are interested in expanding your health benefits in 2026\, join us to learn how an ICHRA can help human services organizations better support the people who care for our communities. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n–  Learn how current health benefits are hurting the double and triple bottom line\n–  Understand why nonprofits and for-profits want to adopting ICHRAs to improve workforce retention\n–  Gain insight on what exclusive coverage options Venteur and USI provide to Providers’ Council members\n–  Explore practical steps to assess if ICHRA is right for your organization  \n  \nPresented by: \nJoe Lawler\, USI Insurance Services \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-discover-cost-savings-with-ichra/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20250903T135556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T122758Z
UID:8646-1762434000-1762437600@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: How a PEO Can Help Your Organization (And What Is a PEO Anyway?)
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: November 6; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Human Resources\, Finance and Operations Staff \nPartnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) helps nonprofits streamline HR operations\, reduce administrative burdens\, and focus on their mission. A key aspect of this relationship is that employee wages are reported under the PEO’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)\, not the nonprofit’s own. This shift can reduce liability\, simplify compliance\, and grant access to the PEO’s specialized HR expertise. \nPEOs manage critical HR functions like payroll processing\, benefits administration\, employee onboarding\, compliance management\, and navigating complex employment laws—freeing up internal resources. Nonprofits also benefit from the PEO’s group purchasing power\, which can unlock access to better benefits at more affordable rates. \nThrough a co-employment model\, the nonprofit retains control over daily operations and strategic direction\, while the PEO assumes certain legal and administrative responsibilities\, reducing the nonprofit’s exposure to employment-related risks. By offloading these HR tasks\, nonprofits can stay compliant\, improve efficiency\, and focus on their core programs and long-term goals. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will: \n– Understand what a PEO is and the advantages of using a PEO \n– Be able to demystify common myths around PEOs  \n– Understand that not all PEOs are the same and gain insight on what type of PEO would be most useful for their organization \n  \nPresented by: \nKen Meyers\, Business Performance Advisor\, Insperity \nSamantha Dhaliwal\, Business Performance Advisor\, Insperity \n  \nCost: \nFree for members: \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-how-a-peo-can-help-your-organization-and-what-is-a-peo-anyway/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20250721T124106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T135735Z
UID:8487-1761224400-1761228000@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Incompass Levels-Up with a Modern ERP System
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: October 23; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Teams\, Finance & Operations Teams \nHuman services organizations often face inefficiencies in process and complex reporting due to disconnected systems. This session explores how Incompass Human Services partnered with AAFCPAs to streamline operations through strategic system integration. Presenters will share real-world insights on aligning billing\, EMR\, and accounting systems to automate manual processes\, and improve compliance\, transparency\, and decision-making. \nRegister Here! \n  \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n– Identify common process and compliance challenges caused by disconnected systems in human services organizations.\n– Evaluate strategies for integrating billing\, EMR\, and accounting systems to automate processes\, and improve data accuracy\, reporting\, and decision-making.\n– Apply best practices for implementing internal controls and automated workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce risk. \n  \nPresented by: \nRobyn Leet\, Partner\, Business Process Assessments & Attestations\, AAFCPAs;\nKatie Belanger\, CPA\, Partner\, AAFCPAs;\nAdam Shuster\, CPA\, CIA\, MBA\, Chief Financial Officer\, Incompass Human Services \n  \n  \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-incompass-levels-up-with-a-modern-erp-system/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20250811T193120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T160555Z
UID:8560-1760608800-1760612400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Privacy in Practice - Real-World Data Security for Human Services
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: October 16; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Teams\, Human Resources\, Technology and Operations Staff \nHuman services and non-profit organizations handle sensitive data every day\, and digital threats are on the rise. This session delivers key concepts and best practices related to Data Protection and Information Security. It explores practical tactics for human services organizations looking to safeguard their organizational information amid changing landscapes and emerging technologies. Participants from technical and non-technical backgrounds investigate ways to understand their risk\, implement mitigation measures (both administrative and technical)\, and commit to robust privacy protections. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will: \n– Distinguish standard data protection practices\, identify how these practices map to their existing operations\, and evaluate areas for improvement; \n– Utilize practical security techniques for access control or to identify and respond to common threats or security incidents; and \n– Advocate for relevant security awareness and training in their organizations. \n  \n  \nPresented by: \nJean-Pierre LeJacq\, Co-Founder & CTO\, Salus \n  \nCost: Free for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-privacy-in-practice-real-world-data-security-for-human-services/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20250715T175518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T175518Z
UID:8484-1758189600-1758193200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: When Your Organization Is Tested by Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: September 18; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Public Relations Staff \nToo many human services organizations realize that they are not prepared for a crisis at the worst possible moment: when they are in one. Many challenges can occur within human services agencies\, from cybercrime to abuse and neglect to serious regulatory issues. This session will equip participants with the skills needed to prepare for and manage crises\, including managing communications with those you serve\, their families\, the broader community\, the media\, and the public. \nRegister Here! \n  \n\nDuring this session\, participants will: \n\n\n\nUnderstand the key steps for preparing your organization for a crisis.\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to identify a crisis before it happens – and how to prevent it.\n\n\n\n\nLearn how the news media and social media can impact and exacerbate a crisis and how to manage them in that instance.\n\n\n  \nPresented by: \nDavid Ball\, President & Founder\, Ball Consulting Group \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-when-your-organization-is-tested-by-crisis/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20250902T143150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T152912Z
UID:8635-1758016800-1758020400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Roundtable: Supporting Staff Amid Federal Immigration Policy Changes
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: September 16; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Human Resources\, Supervisors and Managers \nAgainst a backdrop of constantly changing federal immigration policies\, it can be challenging to identify the support staff need. Trust is at the heart of employee engagement and it is more important now than ever to ensure staff feel supported at work\, particularly those affected by policy changes.  \nOmolewa Fagboore of Open Sky Community Services joins the Providers’ Council to share best practices around building psychological safety for staff who may be affected by changing immigration policies. Join this session to share your own experiences and learn from other Provider members on how best to build trust among staff. \nThis session will not provide legal advice on federal immigration policy changes. Please see the bottom of this page for resources related to immigration policy. \nRegister Here! \n  \nFacilitated by: \n \nOmolewa Fagboore\, Career Pipeline Program Director\, Open Sky Community Services \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested. \n  \nResources:\nImmigrant Legal Resource Center \n– Know Your Rights Red Cards \nMass. Office for Refugees and Immigrants \n– Guidance for Employers Regarding Immigration and Work Authorization \n– Additional Resource List \nPlease contact education@providers.org with any additional questions. \n 
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/deib-roundtable-supporting-staff-amid-federal-immigration-policy-changes/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20250715T195129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T201008Z
UID:8485-1757509200-1757512800@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Fundraising Across the Generations
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: September 10; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Financial and Operations Staff \nBoomers will carry philanthropy until 2035. Then what?! We’ve got less than a decade to replace these donors\, who tend to give bigger gifts and donate on a more frequent basis. We need to start building our donor pipeline now\, which means cultivating new relationships with donors from Gen X\, Millennials/Gen Y\, and Gen Z. This webinar will help you effectively build a “farm team” for the future. \nRegister Here! \n  \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n– Identify the characteristics of each generation. \n– Understand how each generation approaches philanthropy. \n– Gain actionable strategies for effective engagement. \n  \nPresented by: \nSarah B. Lange\, CEO\, Sarah B Lange \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-fundraising-across-the-generations/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20250822T142326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T131447Z
UID:8582-1756990800-1756994400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Build a Better Benefits System - Exploring ICHRA
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: September 4; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Human Resources\, Financial and Operations Staff \n \nMembers of Providers’ Council face tight budgets and rising healthcare costs. \nAt the same time\, employees expect benefits that are flexible\, affordable\, and personalized. That’s why the Providers’ Council\, USI Insurance\, and Venteur are partnering to bring a new type of health benefit (“ICHRAs”) to mission-driven organizations across Massachusetts. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear directly from industry leaders on how this innovative model empowers human services organizations to offer employees real choice in their health coverage while keeping costs under control. You’ll also learn how USI’s broad insurance portfolio and Venteur’s AI-powered platform work together to simplify administration\, ensure compliance\, and strengthen recruitment and retention. \nThis isn’t theory—it’s a blueprint for action. You’ll walk away knowing how to: \n– Control healthcare spend with predictable budgets\n– Empower staff with plans tailored to their needs\n– How to act immediately \nJoin us to see how new benefits can help human services organizations better support the people who care for our communities. \nRegister Here! \n  \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n– Learn how current health benefits are hurting the double and triple bottom line\n– Understand why nonprofits and for-profits want to adopting ICHRAs to improve workforce retention\n– Gain insight on what exclusive coverage options Venteur and USI provide to Providers’ Council members\n– Explore practical steps to assess if ICHRA is right for your organization  \n  \nPresented by: \nBill Yelenak\, President & CEO\, Providers’ Council \nJoe Lawler\, Senior Vice President\, USI Insurance Services \nAshley McQuade\, Broker Partnerships Manager\, Venteur Insurance Services \n  \nCost:  \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-build-a-better-benefits-system-exploring-ichra/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20250714T142043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T175550Z
UID:8482-1755597600-1755601200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Navigating the Unfolding Legal Landscape for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: August 19; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Human Resources\, Legal & Financial Staff \nThe second Trump administration’s executive orders\, cancelled grants\, and threats to revoke exemptions have created a confusing environment for nonprofit leaders\, who cannot always keep track of the ways the administration is interpreting and administering nonprofit law. Congress has also passed legislation that has an effect on nonprofits. This webinar will bring nonprofit leaders up to date and suggest ways to navigate the unfolding legal landscape. Participants will engage with realistic scenarios\, brainstorm possible solutions\, and recognize they probably have the tools to address these new challenges. \nClosed captioning will be provided at this event.  \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will: \n\n\nHave up-to-date information on the Trump administration’s approach to nonprofit law—executive orders\, certification statements\, threats to revoke exemption\, and other measures with legal implications.\n\n\nConsider general strategies they can use to address the legal challenges that their organizations could face in a changing political environment.\n\n\nRealize that attention to mission\, finances\, and paperwork will almost always keep them on the right side of the law.\n\n\n  \nPresented by: \nBetsy Schmidt\, Professor of Practice\, UMass Amherst School of Public Policy \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-navigating-the-unfolding-legal-landscape-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T150251
CREATED:20250509T174951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T175352Z
UID:7898-1750759200-1750762800@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Navigating Grief in Human Services
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: June 24; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: All levels of staff including Clinicians and DSPs \nComplicated grief affects us all. It comes in many forms from loss of relationships to loss of people\, pets\, jobs\, and plans for living environments. We have grief at work\, in our personal lives\, and in the world around us. How can we best address this grief\, be supportive\, while continuing to provide good services to our clients? This webinar will talk about how grief affects us and how to care for ourselves and staff. \nRegister Here! \n  \nDuring this session\, participants will: \n– Identify Complicated Grief in their lives\n– Identify support system and how to understand when to ask for support for their grief\n– Making a plan for Self Care and managing grief \n  \nPresented by: \nLindsey Monahan\, End of Life Doula/Grief Specialist\, Senior Clinician\, The Sovner Center\, Bridgewell \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email.\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-navigating-grief-in-human-services/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Webinar
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