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SUMMARY:Free Lawyers Clearinghouse Training: CORI - What Nonprofits Need to Know to Help Their Clients
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: April 9; 10:00-11:30 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \n*Note: This training is hosted by Lawyers Clearinghouse. Any questions about the session should be directed to Crispin Birnbaum.  \nThis training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.* \nThis criminal records training is intended for nonprofits whose staff are involved with counseling or offering services in the community to individuals who may have criminal records. It will address the following: \n\nWhat exactly is a criminal record in Massachusetts? Who has the data? Who gets access to the data?\nHow can a nonprofit help a client reduce the barriers posed by criminal records?\nWhat is the process to seal a CORI? Can I refer my client to free legal resources for sealing?\nWhat rights do individuals with a sealed CORI have when they are applying for a job? Housing?\nWhat is the process to expunge a charge on a CORI? Are there free legal resources?\nWhat are the concerns for an individual with a CORI who has an immigration issue?\n\nRegister Here! \n  \nPresenter: Crispin Birnbaum\, Access to Justice Fellow \n  \nCost: Free!
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-lawyers-clearinghouse-training-cori-what-nonprofits-need-to-know-to-help-their-clients-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Training,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220703
CREATED:20250304T171143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T190807Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Roundtable: DEIB in a Changing Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: March 27; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nJoin 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 their communities moving forward.  \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Supervisors\, Managers\, Leaders in the sector \nRegister Here! \n  \nFacilitated by: DEIB Committee\, Insource Services \nShavon Andrews\, Team Lead and Senior HR Consultant \nShavon is a passionate\, dependable leader on the HR team\, who uses her 20+ years of experience in Human Resources & Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging (DEIB) work to help Insources clients achieve further success. Known for her action-oriented determination to build respectful relationships\, Shavon supports multiple clients with their HR management needs. This includes policy development\, staffing\, HR compliance\, performance management\, employee relations\, benefits program design and administration\, and compensation. She is a frequent trainer and facilitator primarily focused on issues related to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. \nAs a DEIB and racial equity facilitator and thought leader Shavon has experience partnering with government agencies\, organizations\, academic institutions\, businesses\, faith-based initiatives\, and communities seeking to advance their mission by promoting DEIB values for the benefit and development of their workforce and communities served. Shavon prioritizes relationship-building and service to design effective strategies for integrating DEIB principles into organizational practices while ensuring that each process is tailored to every client’s unique brand\, mission and goals. She is certified through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and the Senior Professionals in Human Resources. (SPHR) \nElizabeth Stasiowski\, Team Lead and Finance Associate Director \nAs a Finance Associate Director and Financial Team Lead\, Elizabeth uses her extensive experience to keep clients on track financially\, up-to-date with regulatory requirements and compliance issues and looking forward to create long-term financial stability. Elizabeth is experienced in addressing boards of directors and making financial data accessible to a variety of stakeholders and decision-makers. Her background includes a strong understanding of grant management\, Government Auditing Standards\, OMB Circular A-133 compliance and UFR preparation; and she has developed budgeting and tracking tools and templates. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in romance language (Spanish) from Boston College and a Master of Social Work from Boston University. She has also earned certificates in accounting\, public purchasing and nonprofit management and leadership. \n  \nPricing:  \nMember price: Free\nNon-member price: N/A \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-and-belonging-deib-roundtable-deib-in-a-changing-landscape/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220703
CREATED:20250207T141927Z
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SUMMARY:SUN Program Office Hours (Hosted by Resonant Energy)
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: March 21; 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \n*Please note that this event is hosted by Resonant Energy. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Sanne Wright. \nJoin this informal office hour session to learn more about the Solar Upgrading Nonprofits (SUN) Program! Developed in partnership between Resonant Energy and the Providers’ Council\, the SUN Program supports human service providers across Massachusetts as they explore solar as a means of reducing their operating costs and contributing to a clean environment for their constituents. This program provides organizations free solar feasibility analyses as well as stipends to cover the staff-time invested in this process. Join to learn more about bringing solar to your organization! \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87159277778 \nMeeting ID: 871 5927 7778 \n  \nTo save this session to your calendar\, click the “Add to Calendar” button below and select your preferred calendar.\n\n  \nApply for the SUN Program here!\n  \nPresented by: Resonant Energy \n  \nPricing: Free!
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/sun-program-office-hours-hosted-by-resonant-energy-2/
CATEGORIES:Free,Provider Member Hosted,Solar Upgrading Nonprofits (SUN) Program,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220703
CREATED:20241018T171440Z
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED - Cross-Cultural Communication
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled to January 28; 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\nDate and Time: January 28; 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nJoin the first training of 2025 from the Providers’ Council! \nParticipants 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 High and Low Context Communication and the LEARN model are presented as tools for improving effective communication across cultural differences. The session includes group discussions about the impacts of personal and organizational culture on work with clients and small group skill practices to apply the tools. \nIntended Audience: All levels of staff \nRegister Here!\n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Discuss their own cultural attitudes towards health\, medical care\, education\, family\, privacy and authority; \n– Identify how their cultural attitudes and beliefs can help or hinder their effectiveness working cross-culturally; \n– Identify personal strengths in cross-cultural communication and actions for development; and \n– Identify and apply strategies for most effectively educating and negotiating behavior change with clients/people from a cultural experience different from their own. \nPresented by: Comma Williams\, Comma Williams Enterprises \n  \nThis program is approved for 3 PDCs through SHRM. \nThe Providers’ Council is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. \nPending approval\, this program is valid for 3 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification\, please visit www.shrmcertification.org. \n  \n  \n  \nPricing:  \nMember price: $100\nNon-member price: $200 \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event.\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/cross-cultural-communication-winter-2025/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T123000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220703
CREATED:20240910T153440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T153626Z
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Supervision Series - Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times: October 23 and 30; November 6\, 13\, 20\, 26; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nAttendance at each session is mandatory for a certificate of completion. \nJoin the final offering of the Council’s most popular\, six-session training series for 2024! \nBeing a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles in today’s workplace. Supervisors convey standards of excellence as the link between leadership and staff. When faced with greater expectations and increasing responsibilities\, supervisors must be able to demonstrate effective management techniques. More than 600 supervisors have completed this popular series\, which combines experienced trainers’ knowledge to address the challenges that supervisors face today. \nRegister Here!\n  \nSessions: \n– Session I: Communication and Leadership \n– Session II: Performance Management \n– Session III: Situational Leadership \n– Session IV: Team Development  \n– Session V: Conflict Management  \n– Session VI: Decision Making \nAttendance at all six sessions is required to receive the certificate of completion. \n  \nPresented by: \n\nJim Ognibene\, Visioneer Consulting (Session I & II)\nComma Williams\, Comma Williams Enterprises (Sessions III & IV)\nGinny Maglio\, Optimum Development (Session V & VI)\n\n  \nPricing \nMember price: $700\nNon-member price: $1\,000 \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 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/certificate-in-supervision-series-fall-2024/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T123000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220703
CREATED:20240513T163609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T163653Z
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Supervision Series - Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times: July 24\, 31\, and August 7\, 14\, 21 & 28; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nAttendance at each session is mandatory for a certificate of completion. \nStart your year right with the Council’s most popular\, six-session training series! \nBeing a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles in today’s workplace. Supervisors convey standards of excellence as the link between leadership and staff. When faced with greater expectations and increasing responsibilities\, supervisors must be able to demonstrate effective management techniques. More than 600 supervisors have completed this popular series\, which combines experienced trainers’ knowledge to address the challenges that supervisors face today. \nRegister Here!\n  \nSessions: \n– Session I: Communication and Leadership \n– Session II: Performance Management \n– Session III: Conflict Management \n– Session IV: Group Planning and Decision-Making \n– Session V: Situational Leadership  \n– Session VI: Team Building \nAttendance at all six sessions is required to receive the certificate of completion. \n  \nPresented by: \n\nJim Ognibene\, Visioneer Consulting (Session I & II)\nGinny Maglio\, Optimum Development (Sessions III & IV)\nComma Williams\, Comma Williams Enterprises (Session V & VI)\n\n  \nPricing \nMember price: $700\nNon-member price: $1\,000 \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 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/certificate-in-supervision-series-summer-2024/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220703
CREATED:20240506T210049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T162642Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Roundtable: Strategies for Diverse Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: June 13\, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nWe 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 and an expanded network of colleagues\, aligned with a similar goal of creating communities of respect\, equity\, inclusion and belonging in the human services sector. \nWhether your organization has strategies in place to embrace diversity or if you are just starting your journey\, join our free\, members-only roundtable and learn about the successes and challenges of the panelists on their path to a more equitable and inclusive culture. \nIntended Audience: Human Resources\, Supervisors\, Managers\, Recruiters\, Leaders in the sector \nRegister Here! \n  \nPanelists: \n– Regina Marshall\, Advocates  \n– Robin McDuffie & Ayla Velez\, Charles River Center  \n– Walt Andrews\, Thrive\, Support and Advocacy  \n– Eric Nguyen \, YW Boston \nPricing:  \nMember price: Free\nNon-member price: N/A \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 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/deib-roundtable/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T113000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20240301T152040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T142602Z
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SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Unemployment - What Your Organization Needs to Know!
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 29; 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\n\n\nLocation: Online via Zoom \nThe 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 an update regarding fraudulent claims\, the state’s modernization effort and the two methods of financing unemployment available to nonprofits. \nIntended Audience: Finance\, Human Resources\, Operation Managers \nRegister Here! \n  \nIn this webinar\, you will explore how to: \n\n\n\n\n\n– Attendees will understand the basic regulations concerning unemployment eligibility and liability. \n– Attendees will learn the steps employers can take to avoid unwarranted claims \n– Attendees will learn if their agency is operating under the correct financing method \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPresented by: Paul Scott\, Vice President\, Unemployment Tax Management Corporation (UTMC) \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or call 508.598.9679. \n  \nPricing\nMember price: Free\nNon-member price: N/A \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 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/unemployment-webinar/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20240301T151545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T154524Z
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SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Details Matter: Creating Winning Proposals for Institutional Funders
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: May 15; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. \n\n\nLocation: Online via Zoom \nWhether 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. \nIn this webinar\, we will explore the importance of incorporating the who\, what\, where\, when\, how\, and why. We will also discuss how to best utilize data and graphics to tell your story. Also\, we will share clear and concise writing strategies that will resonate with the grant reviewer. Finally\, we will cover best practices when developing proposals that involve multiple departments of agencies. \nIntended Audience: Administrative\, Program\, Fundraising and Development Staff who may be involved in proposal development. \nRegister Here! \n  \nIn this webinar\, you will explore how to: \n\n– Attendees will learn the importance of including details in their grant and contract proposals. \n– Attendees will be able to identify qualitative and quantitative data sources to incorporate in applications. \n– Attendees will understand clear and concise writing strategies. \n\nPresented by: Alison Gray\, President\, Pear Associates \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or call 508.598.9679. \n  \nPricing\nMember price: Free\nNon-member price: N/A \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 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/details-matter/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T103000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20240125T173454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T142920Z
UID:6135-1712826000-1712831400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Communication Essentials for Employee Engagement & Retention
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: April 11\, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. \nJoin the Providers’ Council’s new\, 90-minute workshop sessions! \nCommunication. 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\, and overall impact. \nIntended Audience: Executives\, Human Resources Professionals\,  Supervision & Management Professionals \nRegister Here! \n  \nDuring this 90 minute workshop\, participants will: \n– More fully understand what employee engagement is and why it matters \n– Discover the links between employee engagement and employee retention \n– Learn specific communication strategies for boosting engagement and retention \n  \nPresented By: Deb Calvert\, President\, People First Productivity Solutions \n  \nPricing: \nMember price: $50\nNon-member price: $150 \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 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 3 weeks prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/communication-essentials/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T143000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20240229T213309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T213309Z
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SUMMARY:How to Reduce New DSP Turnover
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: April 2; 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nLosing 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 everyone to juggle it all. \nIt’s easy to feel stuck when you think about all of that. This practical and hands-on training will help you find simple steps you can take (for free) to keep new staff. \nOne director of HR shared\, “We hired 20 DSPs and kept 18 of them since applying this exercise to every step of our onboarding process!” \nIntended Audience: Executives\, HR Professionals\, Supervisors and anyone who welcomes and onboards new employees at their organization \nRegister Here! \n  \nIn this training\, you will explore how to: \n– Look at the onboarding and training experience through the eyes of a new employee to see what’s driving turnover;– Identify opportunities to help new DSPs feel more confident and less overwhelmed; and– Leave with a simple and practical next step you can take toward keeping new staff. \n  \nPresented by: Scott de Fasselle\, Partner\, Blitz \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or call 508.598.9679. \n  \nPricing\nMember price: $50\nNon-member price: $150 \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 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/reduce-dsp-turnover/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20240213T153910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T141126Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging Roundtable: Sharing Our Journey
DESCRIPTION: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 communities of respect\, equity\, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) within the human services sector. \nWhether you have developed an impactful strategy to embrace diversity or if you are interested in doing so\, we invite you to join us for this free\, members-only roundtable on diversity\, equity and inclusion. The format of the roundtable session is intended to allow for both panelists and attendees to share what they are doing to advance their DEIB efforts.  \nLearn from each other and expand your knowledge of DEIB initiatives and practices\, knowing that every organization is at a different place in their DEIB journey. This representative group of panelists will share the successes (and challenges) in their path forward to a more equitable and inclusive culture. \nRegister Here! \nPanelists: \n\n– Deb Fallon\, Portal to Hope\n– Felica Heywood\, BAMSI\n– France Neff\, Family Independence \n– Guimel DeCarvalho\, Wayside\n– Meredith Graf\, Northeast Arc\n\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-and-belonging-roundtable-sharing-our-journey/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Members Only,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T123000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20240124T192323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T192428Z
UID:6140-1709110800-1709123400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Certificate in Supervision Series - Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times: February 28\, March 13 and 27\, April 10 and 24\, and May 8; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nAttendance at each session is mandatory for a certificate of completion. \nJoin the Council’s most popular\, six-session training series! \nBeing a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles in today’s workplace. Supervisors convey standards of excellence as the link between leadership and staff. When faced with greater expectations and increasing responsibilities\, supervisors must be able to demonstrate effective management techniques. More than 600 supervisors have completed this popular series\, which combines experienced trainers’ knowledge to address the challenges that supervisors face today. \nIntended Audience: Current and Upcoming Supervisors and Managers \nRegister Here!\n  \nSessions: \n– Session I: Communication and Leadership \n– Session II: Performance Management \n– Session III: Conflict Management \n– Session IV: Group Planning and Decision-Making \n– Session V: Situational Leadership  \n– Session VI: Team Building \nAttendance at all six sessions is required to receive the certificate of completion. \n  \nPresented by: \n\nJim Ognibene\, Visioneer Consulting (Session I & II)\nGinny Maglio\, Optimum Development (Sessions III & IV)\nComma Williams\, Comma Williams Enterprises (Session V & VI)\n\n  \nPricing \nMember price: $700\nNon-member price: $1\,000 \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 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/supervisionseries-spring2024/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T143000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20240119T180306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T180306Z
UID:6132-1707913800-1707921000@providers.org
SUMMARY:Provider Member Hosted Webinar: The Challenges of Counseling and Working with Opioid Users
DESCRIPTION:This Webinar is hosted by Conversations for Caring\, provided by Silver Otter Strategies\, a subsidiary of Greater Lynn Senior Services. \nThe challenges of working with clients living with Opioid Use Disorder are complex for substance use counselors and providers of all kinds. Society often judges the users\, and providers struggle to understand how best to work with Opioid-use clients. In this course we’ll very briefly examine the effectiveness of current medication options for Opioid Use Disorder. We’ll cover the importance of being part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and explore how to address a harm-reduction versus abstinence-based model as well as the use of naloxone. \n1.5 CE Credits offered: NASW / LICSW / LDAC / LMHC / Nursing\n*Certificates issued immediately upon course completion \nRegister Here! \nPresented By: \n\n– Dr. Malcolm Horn\, Malcolm Horn is the Director of Mental Health Services at Rimrock Foundation\, a private\, nonprofit treatment center for Substance Use Disorders\, Eating Disorders\, and Gambling Disorder.\n\nPricing:  \n\n– Individual Enrollment: $25\n– Discounted rates are available for multi-seat enrollments
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/provider-member-hosted-webinar-the-challenges-of-counseling-and-working-with-opioid-users/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Provider Member Hosted,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T113000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20231130T212019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T130224Z
UID:6077-1706608800-1706614200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: The Philanthropy Revolution - How to Unlock the Giving Power of Your Donor's Hearts
DESCRIPTION: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 donors to maximize their giving. \nRegister Here! \n  \nLearning Objectives:  \n– Learn about Donor Psychology\, Neural Linguistic Programming and Relational Philanthropy and why they’re important. \n– Understand how to apply these techniques to your fundraising efforts with individuals to maximize giving. \n– Discover what motivates individuals to give. \n  \nPresented by: \n– Sarah B. Lange\, Principal & Founder\, New Era for Non Profits \n  \nPricing: \nMember price: Free \nNon-member price: N/A \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 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/the-philanthropy-revolution/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Members Only,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T123000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20231219T183814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T130551Z
UID:6083-1705482000-1705494600@providers.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Certificate in Supervision Series - Winter 2024
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times: January 17\, 24\, 31\, and February 7\, 14 and 21; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nAttendance at each session is mandatory for a certificate of completion. \nStart your year right with the Council’s most popular\, six-session training series! \nBeing a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles in today’s workplace. Supervisors convey standards of excellence as the link between leadership and staff. When faced with greater expectations and increasing responsibilities\, supervisors must be able to demonstrate effective management techniques. More than 600 supervisors have completed this popular series\, which combines experienced trainers’ knowledge to address the challenges that supervisors face today. \nRegister Here!\n  \nSessions: \n– Session I: Communication and Leadership \n– Session II: Performance Management \n– Session III: Conflict Management \n– Session IV: Group Planning and Decision-Making \n– Session V: Situational Leadership  \n– Session VI: Team Building \nAttendance at all six sessions is required to receive the certificate of completion. \n  \nPresented by: \n\nJim Ognibene\, Visioneer Consulting (Session I & II)\nGinny Maglio\, Optimum Development (Sessions III & IV)\nComma Williams\, Comma Williams Enterprises (Session V & VI)\n\n  \nPricing \nMember price: $700\nNon-member price: $1\,000 \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 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/supervisionseries-winter2024/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20231107T142802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T171210Z
UID:6023-1701943200-1701946800@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: The Human Element of Cybersecurity - Training and Educating Nonprofit Staff
DESCRIPTION:This expert-led webinar will dive into the crucial elements of nonprofit cybersecurity. Discover the unique challenges and regulations facing nonprofits\, gain insights into the impact of human behavior on cybersecurity\, and learn practical strategies for maintaining security and fostering a cybersecurity culture within your nonprofit. Leave the webinar equipped with a list of cybersecurity resources designed specifically for nonprofits\, empowering you to strengthen your organization’s defenses against cyber threats. \nRegister Here! \n  \nLearning Objectives:  \n– Understand the Nonprofit Cybersecurity Landscape \n– Know the Nonprofit Compliance Regulations \n– Take a Look at The Human Factor in Cybersecurity \n– Learn about the Best Practices for Security \n– Talk about Building a Cybersecurity Culture at Your Organization \n  \nPresented by: \n– Steve Wojcik\, Senior Partner\, Prosper Solutions \nModerator Bio: Steve Wojcik is the visionary Founder and Senior Partner of Prosper Solutions\, a leading IT (Information Technology) Services company established in 2001. With a deep affinity for technology and two decades of experience in IT entrepreneurship and leadership\, he has propelled the company to prominence as a trusted partner for nonprofit organizations and Boston businesses. In his spare time\, he can be found supporting his community\, spending time with his family or enjoying outdoor activities with his dogs.   \n  \n– Alyssa Parenteau\, Senior Security Analyst\, Field Effect \nExpert Bio: With 17 years at Canada’s Communications Security Establishment (CSE)\, Alyssa began as an analyst specializing in penetration testing and threat actor characterization. She later became an advisor\, helping critical infrastructure partners improve their cybersecurity. In 2018\, she moved to Linchpin Labs (acquired by L3Harris)\, where she facilitated communication between developers and defense clients. In 2021\, Alyssa joined Field Effect to apply her 20+ years of cybersecurity experience to help organizations navigate this evolving landscape. \n  \nPricing: \nMember price: Free \nNon-member price: N/A \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 if you do not receive a confirmation email.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/cybersecurity-webinar/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Members Only,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20231116T142401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T164803Z
UID:6054-1701770400-1701774000@providers.org
SUMMARY:Power Of The Network: Know Your Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Providers’ Council’s staff will review the Council’s mission to promote a healthy\, productive and diverse human services sector through its programming: \nJoin us for this free webinar to explore all the benefits your Providers’ Council membership has to offer!   \nLearn about our public policy initiatives and The Caring Force\, robust educational and professional development programming\, valuable cost-saving opportunities\, an extensive network of fellow human service providers and how your membership provides many opportunities to help your nonprofit thrive. \nRegister Today! \n  \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: 
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/power-of-the-network-know-your-benefits/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T120000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20231017T133139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T211628Z
UID:5975-1700046000-1700049600@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Solar For Nonprofits: Sharing Solar with Discovery Museum
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is hosted by Providers’ Council Associate Member\, Resonant Energy. \nJoin us for a webinar discussing the solar energy options available to nonprofit organizations\, including the new policies available under the Inflation Reduction Act. We’ll discuss the state of solar for nonprofits and Discovery Museum’s unique solar system that is allowing them to share the benefits of solar energy with other nonprofit organizations and reduce their operating costs. \nRegister Here! \n  \n\nPresented by: \nMadeleine Barr – VP of Outreach and Sales\, Resonant Energy \nNeil Gordon – CEO\, Discovery Museum
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/solar-webinar/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T093000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20231103T143407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T143407Z
UID:6015-1699948800-1699954200@providers.org
SUMMARY:HRW November Roundtable - PFML\, Parental Leave\, Pay Transparency\, Politics\, and Other Pressing Personnel Predicaments
DESCRIPTION:Join Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP for a fast-paced review of important recent developments in employment law including: \n1. Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Updates \n2. Parental Leave \n3. Pay Transparency \n4. Political Speech and the Workplace \n5. Practical Pressing Personnel Predicaments Presented by: \nRegister Here! \n\nThis webinar is hosted by Providers’ Council Associate Member\, Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/hrw-november-roundtable-pfml-parental-leave-pay-transparency-politics-and-other-pressing-personnel-predicaments/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Associate Member Webinar,Free,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T123000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20230913T172320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T172320Z
UID:5876-1697706000-1697718600@providers.org
SUMMARY:Creating and Supporting Harmonious Relationships
DESCRIPTION:We have all encountered both inspiring and challenging relationships with co-workers\, business associates and other parties with whom we need to work. Through a self-discovery process\, gain a better understanding of the emotional and physical forces you may be experiencing. Develop personal strategies that minimize stress\, promote productive workplace outcomes and enhance workplace satisfaction through an emphasis on effective communication\, relationship building and resolving conflict considering intergenerational and cultural differences. \nRegister Here! \n\n  \n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n– Identify seven concepts of building effective work teams; \n– Explore emotional and physical responses to work; \n– Explore different communication and conflict management methods and be able to use them to create a personal action plan; and \n– Understand how to work effectively with team members of different personality types\, backgrounds\, and cultural experiences. \n\n\n  \nPresented by: \n\n\nChristine Singer\, M. Ed; President\, Your Personal Best: Workshops for Success: \nChristine Singer has more than 35 years of leadership experience in non-profit management\, organizational development and workforce development. She is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) in Massachusetts. Christine holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Child Development from Connecticut College. She assists businesses in strategic plan development\, board governance and program consultation. \n\n\n  \nPricing \nMember price: $75\nNon-member price: $200 \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 if you do not receive a confirmation email.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/creating-harmonious-relationships/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20230828T133748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T133748Z
UID:5785-1695128400-1695132000@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Using the Zero Suicide Framework
DESCRIPTION:Join the Providers’ Council and JRI for a free webinar on the Zero Suicide Framework to learn more during National Suicide Prevention Month. \nIn this presentation\, colleagues from JRI will share their experience using the Zero Suicide Framework to bring attention\, focus\, and action to suicide prevention on an organizational level.  Zero Suicide will be introduced along with examples from JRI’s experience using the framework and roadmap.  \nRegister Here! \n  \nIn this webinar\, participants will leave with an enhanced understanding of: \n– Suicide Prevention \n– The Zero Suicide Framework \n– Ways to support Suicide Prevention in September and beyond \nPresented by:  \nStephanie Sladen \nSladen is a LICSW is Executive Director of Children’s Friend and Family Services\, A Division of JRI and a Vice President for JRI’s Community Based Services Division.  She has been a social worker for over 25 years providing direct care and leadership through community based and outpatient services.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/zero-suicide/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20230822T150954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T152833Z
UID:5783-1694080800-1694084400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar:  Expect More From Your Staffing Partner
DESCRIPTION:Staffing agencies should do more than simply provide relief personnel; they should also provide you with critical “decision support” data. Knowledge is power. Agencies should be providing you with detailed quarterly analytics about your staffing usage with them so you can best manage your team\, maximize your resources\, and minimize your costs. Join the Providers’ Council and Arbor Associates for an informative webinar on how to get the most of your staffing agency partnerships. \nRegister Here! \n  \nIn this webinar\, participants will: \n– Watch a cost calculator demonstrate in real-time\, how an agency’s “cost stack” compares with yours when it comes to DSP wage and variable rates and why you can actually save money by using an agency. \n– See how when provided with the right analytics\, you’ll be better able to manage your team\, maximize your resources\, and minimize your agency’s costs. \n– View actual graphs and charts that clients were provided that allowed them to make fundamental changes to their staffing strategy that resulted in less burnout\, and reduced costs.  \n  \nIntended Audiences: \nExecutives | Financial Leaders | Human Resource Professionals | Recruiters \n  \nPresented By: Elliot Levine\, Arbor Associates \nElliot Levine is the Sr. Manager of Partnerships at Arbor Associates. He started out his career as a Direct Service Professional in a residential treatment center but spent the majority of his career as a technology executive. He has also consulted and has experience running workshops in financial analytics for IBM and other technology firms.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/staffing-partner-webinar/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20230802T205735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T205834Z
UID:5720-1693389600-1693393200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Learn About the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Uniform Financial Statement (UFR)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Providers’ Council and AAFCPAs for an informative webinar on the preparation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Uniform Financial Statement (UFR). This session will expand your knowledge of the UFR and help you navigate and mitigate common reporting errors in the filing. \nRegister Here!\n  \nIn this webinar\, leaders in AAFCPAs’ Human & Social Services practice will cover the following key objectives: \n\nMastering the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Uniform Financial Statement (UFR): Gain an understanding of its structure and requirements. We will explore Schedule B program definitions and types\, specific program requirements\, and how to properly report contributions in various programs. Additionally\, you will gain insights into obsolete UFR lines and sections\, ensuring your financial statements are accurate and up-to-date.\nAvoiding UFR Common Errors:  Gain valuable insights into specific line item usage\, correlation of client revenue lines with program statistics\, handling COVID funding impacts\, capital budget assets\, FTEs\, blue flags\, salary limits\, allocation of administration expenses\, required supplemental schedules\, VendorWeb data\, Federal Funds Listing – contract numbers\, MMARS and object codes\, and much more.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to stay informed about the latest updates\, best practices\, and common errors to avoid in the preparation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Uniform Financial Statement. Register now to secure your spot for this essential webinar! \n  \nPresented by: \nThomas Perruna\, MPAc \nThomas provides assurance\, tax\, and consulting solutions to sophisticated nonprofits\, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)\, Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and their affordable housing limited partnership projects\, as well as multi-service human & social services providers. He is a member of AAFCPAs’ Healthcare and Affordable Housing Executive Committees. \nThomas has extensive experience leading financial statement audits in accordance with Uniform Guidance/Single Audit and Government Auditing Standards\, as well as those with Massachusetts Uniform Financial Report (UFR) reporting requirements. Clients value Thomas’ insight on key issues that may arise in a government audit engagement\, such as: required elements of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards\, considerations when assessing and evaluating internal controls over compliance\, cost allocation methodologies\, and more. In addition\, he provides advice on tax credit-based financing\, including New Markets tax credits (NMTCs)\, and Low-Income Housing tax credits (LIHTCs) used widely in the affordable housing industry. \n  \nKatie Belanger\, CPA \nKatie provides audit\, tax\, and consulting solutions to sophisticated nonprofit organizations\, including multi-service human & social service providers\, residential and day treatment agencies\, early education and care (EEC) agencies\, and independent schools. She has extensive experience auditing nonprofit organizations in accordance with Uniform Guidance/Single Audit and Government Auditing Standards as well as those with Uniform Financial Statement filing requirements. \nShe provides best practice recommendations on operational and internal control systems and processes to help clients mitigate fraud risks and gain operational efficiencies. She advises clients on compliance with federal and state grant requirements and optimizing cost allocation methodologies and reimbursements for the best financial results. Katie coordinates with AAFCPAs’ multidisciplinary team\, including in-house Tax Consulting Attorneys and healthcare reimbursement consultants\, as needed to bring the very best appropriate talent to our clients.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/uniform-financial-statement-ufr/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Members Only,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T123000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20230804T201037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T194650Z
UID:5735-1692867600-1692880200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Delegating Effectively for Employee Development
DESCRIPTION:Delegation is beneficial to both the manager and employee. When effective delegation occurs\, the manager is able to focus on strategic tasks\, and the employee is learning and developing new skills. Effective delegation requires identifying the appropriate task and the team member fit for an assignment\, a discussion that is thorough and sets an individual up for a successful learning outcome\, and feedback throughout the assignment to support the individual and adjust the assignment as needed. \nIn this session\, Virginia Maglio of Optimum Development will address all the requirements to set an individual up for a successful outcome when they take on a new assignment. \nRegister Here! \n  \nIn this session participants will: \n– Determine the need for and value of delegation and its benefits to the manager and employee’s development. \n– Use a delegation model to determine and build a delegation assignment. \n– Communicate clearly and concisely and consider individual needs during a delegation discussion. \n– Describe techniques to help an employee manage an assignment and achieve success. \n– Deliver specific and constructive feedback on progress. \n– Share action plan for effective delegation. \n  \nPresented By: \nVirginia Maglio\, Optimum Development \n \nVirginia Maglio provides learning and development consulting in a variety of areas. She ensures individuals have the skills and knowledge that support the overall goals of the business. By exploring an organization’s strategy\, vision\, mission\, and culture she builds the optimum learning solution. Virginia has experience in the areas of leadership and professional skills development. She has developed and facilitated a variety of programs to meet leadership skills at all levels. Her engaging and interactive style provides a positive learning experience at every level of an organization. Virginia received a bachelor’s degree in Education from Bridgewater State University\, and a master’s degree in Training & Development from Lesley University. \n  \n  \n  \nPricing \nMember price: $75\nNon-member price: $200 \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 if you do not receive a confirmation email.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/delegating-effectively-for-employee-development/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20230718T143735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T203409Z
UID:5682-1691499600-1691503200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Navigating Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave - A Guide for Employers
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave provides employees with paid leave for a variety of personal reasons and offers job-protected leave and wage replacement benefits to support employees during a time when they are unable to work. \nPlease join the virtual conversation with Insource Services to learn about tools that employers should have in place and how to manage these situations in the workplace. \nRegister Here!\n  \nIn this session\, Insource HR experts will review: \n– What employers should have in place \n– Tips for managing and tracking leave requests \n– Details on claims filing \n– Specific considerations for the use of accrued time off\, maintaining group disability policies and handbook updates to consider\, and \n– What\, when\, and how should you communicate to your employees \n  \nPresented  by: \nDavid Harrington\nDavid is an experienced Human Resources professional with a background in recruiting\, training\, and mentoring talent in retail sales\, distribution\, production\, banking\, law firm management\, and higher education administration. \nAs an HR Consultant\, David works as part of the HR team to support clients on employment matters and keeps them updated on compliance issues and regulatory changes affecting their personnel policies and procedures. David also has experience facilitating DEI conversations and trainings. \nOutside of work\, David loves spending time with his family and enjoying the great outdoors\, whether it’s water skiing\, jet skiing\, kayaking\, and skiing. \nDavid has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources from Southern New Hampshire University\, Manchester\, NH. \n  \nJessica Sullivan\nAt Insource\, Jessica works as part of the HR team to coordinate the implementation of services\, policies\, and programs that assist our clients. She also stays on top of compliance issues and advises and updates clients on changes to personnel policies and procedures. \nWith experience in higher education\, startups\, and insurance\, Jessica uses her passion for helping people and her strong communication skills to guide clients through tricky employee relations situations. \nIn her free time\, you’ll find Jessica at sporting events with her children or enjoying nature. \nJessica has a BA in English Literature from St. Anselm College\, Manchester\, NH. \nTina Harris \n  Tina is an approachable and skilled member of the HR team\, known for instilling trust and helping clients determine the solution that best meets their business needs. \nAs a Senior HR Consultant\, Tina serves as the primary Human Resources resource for several clients in various industries. Working as part of the service delivery team\, she provides HR services on all employment matters including routine and complex employee relations/performance issues\, policy creation\, and leadership mentoring. \nWhen not at Insource\, Tina enjoys spending time dining out (or in) with friends and family and enjoying a quick weekend getaway. \nTina has a Bachelor of Science in Marketing\, graduating cum laude from Franklin Pierce University\, NH.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/navigating-pfml/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Members Only,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20230523T172527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T174010Z
UID:5605-1688032800-1688036400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: The Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) for Health and Human Service Providers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo ensure that health and human service contractors achieve this goal\, the Commonwealth’s contracts for Purchase of Service (POS) require providers to submit an “SDP Plan Form for Purchase of Service” with their Uniform Financial Report (UFR). \nRegister Here!\n  \nPresented by the SDO in partnership with the Providers’ Council\, the webinar will cover: \n· Recent changes with the SDO \n· Updates on the Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) for POS providers \n· SDP reporting requirements for providers \n· How to identify SDP partners for your organization \n· Minority and Women Nonprofit Organization certifications available from the SDO \n  \nPresented by: \nKatherine Thomas\, Supplier Diversity Office \nIf you have questions about the Supplier Diversity Program for POS\, please contact Katherine Thomas\, SDO Training Director\, at Katherine.L.Thomas@mass.gov
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/sdo-webinar/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Members Only,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T200014Z
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SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Juneteenth in Action
DESCRIPTION:On June 19th\, we observe the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. A day marked with celebration and rejoicing\, it is also a time for reflection and growth. We invite people of all backgrounds and abilities to join us in honoring this important day by coming together to celebrate our differences\, our similarities\, our cultures and each other. \nDuring this training\, attendees will learn about ways that organizations and individuals can celebrate Juneteenth through action and service. We will learn about racial trauma and how workplaces can become trauma-informed; strategies for anti-racist organizational change; and how to respond to resistance with a racial justice lens.  We’ll also celebrate our own cultures\, share and learn from one another to leave attendees feeling uplifted and inspired. \nRegister Here!\n  \nIn this training\, you will: \n– Learn how to be a contributing ally to the racial justice movement; \n– Understand whiteness as a technology; \n– Identify action steps you and your organization can take to promote racial equity; \n– Celebrate the different cultures of your fellow attendees and the Juneteenth holiday. \n  \nPresented by: \nShaplaie Brooks\, Executive Director\, Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth and Owner/Operator\, Beyond DEI\, LLC. \nAbout the presenter: Shaplaie Brooks\, owner/operator of Beyond DEI\, LLC and has trained\, provided technical assistance and strategic planning to the boards and staff of many nonprofit organizations. Shaplaie is also the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth. The Commission is tasked with providing annual recommendations to nineteen state entities to address the inequities in policy and service provision to LGBTQ youth. Previous to this position\, she served as the BUILD Program Director (a program of Roxbury Youthworks\, Inc.) \nShaplaie has a wealth of experience working with children and families\, including over 10 years in the child welfare system serving multiple states. She assisted in writing the Law Enforcement Guidelines for the BPD\, and has trained the DA’s office\, DCF and other state agencies. She has also served as advisor to the Dorchester District Courts. \nShaplaie is a fervent advocate of serving the marginalized within the marginalized\, and has worked with cisgender boys\, transgender\, and nonbinary youth who were at high risk and or victims of CSEC(Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children). In 2021\, Shaplaie Brooks collaborated with the Commission on a report exposing pervasive threats to safety\, wellbeing\, and permanency faced by LGBTQ youth in the child welfare system and providing critical recommendations to the Department of Children and Families. Shaplaie is also one of the founders of a youth coalition to address the concerns within the child welfare system in Massachusetts. \n  \nPricing \nMember price: Free\nNon-member price: N/A \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 if you do not receive a confirmation email.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/juneteenth-in-action-2023/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Members Only,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T123000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20230309T220201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T143137Z
UID:5449-1685523600-1685536200@providers.org
SUMMARY:Certificate in Supervision Series - Spring 2023 (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times: April 26 and May 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, and 31\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nJoin the Council’s most popular\, six-session training series before it sells out! \nBeing a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles in today’s workplace. Supervisors convey standards of excellence as the link between leadership and staff. When faced with greater expectations and increasing responsibilities\, supervisors must be able to demonstrate effective management techniques. More than 600 supervisors have completed this popular series\, which combines experienced trainers’ knowledge to address the challenges that supervisors face today. \nSessions: \n– Session I: Communication and Leadership \n– Session II: Performance Management \n– Session III: Situational Leadership  \n– Session IV: Conflict Management \n– Session V: Group Planning and Decision-Making \n– Session VI: Team Building \nAttendance at all six sessions is required to receive the certificate of completion. \nThis training is sold out\, please email Nina Walat to be notified when the next training is scheduled.\n  \nPresented by: \n\nJim Ognibene\, Visioneer Consulting (Session I & II)\nComma Williams\, Comma Williams Enterprises (Session III & IV)\nGinny Maglio\, Optimum Development (Sessions V & VI)\n\n  \nPricing \nMember price: $700\nNon-member price: $1\,000 \n  \nCancellation Policy: Reimbursement only for cancellations received at least 5 business days before the event. \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 if you do not receive a confirmation email.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/supervisionseries-spring2023/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T220704
CREATED:20230414T154337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T200753Z
UID:5512-1684414800-1684418400@providers.org
SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Assessing your Nonprofit Finance Department
DESCRIPTION:Join CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) to learn how to assess your nonprofit finance department. \nRegister Here! \n  \nIn this webinar\, participants will: \n– Assess your organization’s finance department. \n– Identify common symptoms of an unhealthy finance department. \n– Develop solutions to address identified symptoms. \n  \nPresented by: \nCLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) \n  \nPricing \nMember price: FREE\nNon-member price: N/A \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Walat at nwalat@providers.org or 508.598.9679 if you do not receive a confirmation email.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-assessing-your-nonprofit-finance-department/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Members Only,Virtual
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