Free, Members-Only Webinar: Growing Through Mentorship

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: January 21; 1:00-2:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom January is National Mentoring Month! Mentorship is one of the most valuable tools to drive career advancement and foster connection across the human services sector. Hear about creating an in-house mentorship program from human service providers at various stages in the development process. The panel

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: Embodied Trauma Care

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: January 23; 10a.m. - 11a.m. Location: Online via Zoom In over 20 years of work, JRI's Center for Trauma and Embodiment has developed innovative, body-centered practices to address severe psychological trauma in people of all ages. JRI's research is recognized internationally as having set the standard for quality embodied trauma care. In this

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Community Webinar: From Suffrage to Selma – Celebrating Black Women’s Fight for Equality with Johnnie Hamilton-Mason

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: January 23; 6:30 to 8:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by Bridgewater State University. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Carol Bonner. This workshop celebrates the rich heritage of independence and leadership among Black women, emphasizing their unique contributions to the fight for

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Community Webinar: The Effects of Outdoor Involvement on Well-being

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: January 23; 7:30 to 9:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by NASW. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to chapter.naswma@socialworkers.org. This session is approved for 1.5 CEUs for Social Work. Register Here!   Presented by: Maureen Clark, PhD, LICSW, Associate Professor, BSW Program Director,

$10

RESCHEDULED – Cross-Cultural Communication

Online via Zoom

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

$100

SOLD OUT: Certificate in Supervision Series – Winter 2025

Online via Zoom

Dates and Times: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 5; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Attendance at each session is mandatory for a certificate of completion. Join the first offering of the Council’s most popular, six-session training series! Being a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles

$700

Success as a New Supervisor – Winter 2025

Dates and Times: February 4 and 10; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: - Session I: Providers' Council Training Center  (100 Crossing Blvd., Suite 100, Framingham, MA 01702) - Session II: Online via Zoom Attendance at both sessions is mandatory for a certificate of completion. Strong leaders take initiative, think strategically, empower others and set

$200

Free Lawyers Clearinghouse Training: CORI – What Nonprofits Need to Know to Help Their Clients

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: February 5; 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

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Up-leveling Your Recruitment Game: Effectively Creating Board Recruitment Programs, Processes and Strategies for Organizational Success

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: February 11; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership and Board Members Join the first session of the Council's Building Strong Boards Series, focused on building the most effective board to ensure success and prosperity at your organization! In today’s dynamic nonprofit environment, effective board recruitment is critical to

$50

Boosting Retention & Engagement with Leadership Development

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: February 20; 1:00-2:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership, Human Resources and Middle Management Bar none, the #1 way to boost employee engagement and retention is by developing leaders. This 90-minute workshop introduces the evidence-based, behavioral framework for leadership development that makes a genuine difference. You can measure that

$50

Community Webinar: The Impact of the 2024 Presidential Elections on Social Work and Social Justice

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: February 24; 6:30 to 8:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by Bridgewater State University. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Carol Bonner. The recent 2024 presidential elections have proven to be a pivotal moment in American history, issues such as the economy, healthcare,

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Free, Members-Only Webinar: Managing a Diverse Team

Online via Zoom

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

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Info Session: Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: February 25; 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join the Providers’ Council and Suffolk University to learn more about the Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management Program! Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to hear from representatives from the Moakley Center at Suffolk University, as well as a current student. There

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Community Webinar: Addressing Race-based Stress and Trauma – Innovations in Motivational Interviewing

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: February 26; 1:00-2:30pm Location: Online via Zoom Please note this event is hosted by Conversations for Caring. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Dr. Christina Lee. This webinar will introduce an adapted version of Motivational Interviewing tailored to address low rates of engagement in mental health and substance use

$25

Info Session: The Leadership Initiative

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: February 27; 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: All levels of staff Join this event to learn more about the Providers' Council's cross-agency mentorship program, The Leadership Initiative! Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Council staff about the framework and timeline of the upcoming program as

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Associate Member Workshop: Approaches to Working with Trans and Nonbinary Adults – Overview and Case Discussion

Bridgewater State University

Date and Time: February 28; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: In-person at Bridgewater State University. Cost: $60 for all attendees. Note that this event is hosted by the Bridgewater State University. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Carol Masshardt, LICSW at cmasshardt@bridgew.edu. Three (3) Continuing Education Credits in Social Work will be awarded.

$60

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

Online via Zoom

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

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National Council Partner Workshop: Crisis Communications for Nonprofits

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: March 4; 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note that this session is hosted by the Tennessee Nonprofit Network. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Kate Moss. Keeping Calm in a Crisis – Preparation and Messaging Strategies to Carry You Through a Crisis In 2025, nonprofits are navigating

$25

Maximizing Impact: Tools for Boards and CEOs to Lead with Purpose

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: March 4; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership and Board Members Effective governance is the cornerstone of a thriving non-profit. This workshop will equip board leaders and CEOs with the knowledge and tools to conduct a comprehensive governance assessment, maximizing your board's impact. We'll explore best practices, key

$50

2025 Legislative Agenda Webinar

Online via Zoom

Date and Time: March 10; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: All levels of staff including Direct Support Professionals, Supervisors, Managers, Leadership Join The Caring Force to walk through our legislative priorities for 2025, A student loan repayment program for human services workers and A livable wage for private, community-based nonprofit

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