Date and Time: April 2; 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Losing new Direct Support Professionals in their first six months on the job is exhausting and frustrating. You wish you could magically raise their pay, but you can't. Plus, so much happens during onboarding, orientation, and training that it's overwhelming for
Date and Time: April 11, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Join the Providers' Council's new, 90-minute workshop sessions! Communication. Engagement. Retention. Nice-to-haves... business buzzwords... Or essential ingredients for organizational effectiveness? If your organization struggles to motivate, retain, and engage employees, this workshop is for you! Discover the simple techniques for dramatically improving workplace culture, positivity,
Date and Time: May 15; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Whether you are responding to a government RFP or developing a case for a foundation or corporation, your proposal will be more compelling if you incorporate the necessary details. In this webinar, we will explore the importance of incorporating the who, what,
Date and Time: May 29; 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom The Providers Council's Endorsed Business Partner, UTMC, will provide a review of best practices to reduce your unemployment costs and protect your agency. With a single claim now costing nearly $31,000, avoiding unwarranted claims is imperative. Paul Scott, Vice President, will also provide
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
Dates and Times: July 24, 31, and August 7, 14, 21 & 28; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attendance at each session is mandatory for a certificate of completion. Start your year right with the Council’s most popular, six-session training series! Being a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles in today’s workplace. Supervisors
Dates and Times: October 23 and 30; November 6, 13, 20, 26; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attendance at each session is mandatory for a certificate of completion. Join the final offering of the Council’s most popular, six-session training series for 2024! Being a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles in today’s workplace.
Rescheduled to January 28; 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Date and Time: January 28; 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join the first training of 2025 from the Providers' Council! Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their own cultural values and norms, as well as learn about those of their colleagues. Concepts such as
Date and Time: March 21; 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom *Please note that this event is hosted by Resonant Energy. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Sanne Wright. Join this informal office hour session to learn more about the Solar Upgrading Nonprofits (SUN) Program! Developed in partnership between
Date and Time: March 27; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join the first DEIB Roundtable of 2025 with the DEIB Committee from Insource Services to better understand the recent executive orders (EOs) and how organizations should respond. Attendees will discuss the impact the EOs have had and how to best serve
Date and Time: April 9; 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom *Note: This training is hosted by Lawyers Clearinghouse. Any questions about the session should be directed to Crispin Birnbaum. This training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.* This criminal
Date and Time: May 8; 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note that this session is hosted by NASW-MA. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to chapter.naswma@socialworkers.org. This session has been approved for 1.5 CEUs for Social Work. Register Here! Presented by: Rosemary Sullivan, PhD, LICSW, Chair and
Date and Time: May 20; 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is hosted by Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Ruby Ferro. DEI efforts are central to many organizations, and now more than ever it is critical for businesses to think
Date and Time: May 21; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is hosted by Conversations for Caring. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Liz Bulkley. Nearly 70,000 newcomers made Massachusetts home between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, the largest population increase in over
Date and Time: May 22; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Human Resources, Supervisors and Managers, Executive Leadership The struggle for transgender/non-binary rights is the nascent civil rights issue of our time. We will share some specific and actionable strategies around supporting gender-expansive staff in this work. Join BAMSI's Diversity,
Date and Time: June 3; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note that this session is hosted by USI Insurance Services. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to EmployeeBenefits@usi.com. Join us for an insightful session exploring how USI’s comprehensive inclusion programs, powered by our strategic partnership with Diversio, is
Date and Time: June 5; 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: All levels of staff including Clinicians and DSPs Join this workshop with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Stacie Watson to learn how to combat the harmful effects of trauma exposure and rebuild psychological safety in direct care settings. Participants
Date and Time: June 9; 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Directors, Leadership Teams, and Board members **Please note that this webinar is hosted by the Connecticut Nonprofit Alliance. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Allison Tichy. Whether it’s shifts in federal policies, funding sources, or
Date and Time: June 11; 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom *Note: This training is hosted by Lawyers Clearinghouse. Any questions about the session should be directed to Crispin Birnbaum. This training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.* This criminal
Date and Time: June 12; 8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this event is hosted by NASW-MA. Any questions should be directed to chapter.naswma@socialworkers.org. This annual virtual conference brings together social workers, advocates, caregivers, and community leaders dedicated to advancing equity, access, and quality of life for older adults and
