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SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Roundtable: Staying Committed to the Mission When Policies Change
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: September 22; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Human Resources\, and Policy Staff \nLearning Track: Equity\, Justice & Culturally Responsive Practice \nJoin the Providers’ Council’s quarterly DEIB Roundtable for a discussion of federal policy updates. We will be joined by our national partner\, the National Council of Nonprofits\, who will provide an federal overview of recent executive actions and policies that have implications on work in the DEIB space. Members are invited to share how they have embedded DEIB into their organizational culture throughout changing climates. This session will not provide legal advice. \nThe link below will sign you up to receive updates on upcoming DEIB Roundtables. Ahead of the meeting\, you will be prompted to register to receive the direct meeting link.  \nRegister Here! \n  \nFacilitated by: \nHolly Ambuehl\, Senior Policy Analyst\, National Council of Nonprofits \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/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging-deib-roundtable-staying-committed-to-the-mission-when-policies-change/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Equity,Free,Justice & Culturally Responsive Practice,Members Only,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T110000
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SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Swipe Right on AI - Embrace the Potential\, Manage the Risk and Governance
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: September 24; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Finance & Operations Staff\, Human Resources \nLearning Track: Innovation & Technology in Human Services \nAI is reshaping how human services organizations operate\, but new opportunities surface data privacy\, bias\, and compliance risk for service delivery\, operations\, and decision-making. This interactive session offers a practical way to understand AI’s potential and apply clear guardrails. Participants explore relevant use cases\, common pitfalls\, and right-sized governance that supports innovation. Attendees leave with a framework to evaluate AI opportunities\, manage risk\, and establish governance aligned with organizational mission\, values\, and stakeholder trust. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Identify high-impact AI opportunities within nonprofit and human services settings while understanding associated risks. \n– Recognize key AI risk categories (e.g.\, data privacy\, bias\, security\, compliance) and their implications for mission-driven organizations. \n– Apply a practical governance framework to guide responsible AI adoption\, including policies\, oversight structures\, and accountability mechanisms. \n  \nPresented by: \nVassilis Kontoglis\, Partner\, AI Digital Transformation & Security\, AAFCPAs \nRyan Wolff\, Senior AI & Strategic Innovation Consultant\, AAFCPAs \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-swipe-right-on-ai-embrace-the-potential-manage-the-risk-and-governance/
CATEGORIES:Free,Innovation & Technology in Human Services,Members Only,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T193711Z
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SUMMARY:Metro Boston Rally
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the first-ever Metro Boston Rally at the Work Inc. headquarters as workers\, providers\, and advocates from across the region come together to celebrate the human services sector and elevate our shared priorities. This gathering will spotlight the voices of frontline staff\, highlight workforce challenges\, and amplify calls for livable wages\, sustainable funding\, and policies that strengthen care for our communities. Be part of this historic moment to show the power of the human services workforce! \nThank you to Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD)\, Bay Cove Human Services\, Casa Esperanza\, Children’s Services of Roxbury\, Communities for People\, COMPASS\, Family Independence\, JRI\, Morgan Memorial Goodwill\, North Suffolk Community Services\, Roxbury Youthworks\, Sojourner House\, The Home for Little Wanderers\, TILL Inc.\, Victory Programs\, and WORK Inc. for sponsoring this rally. \nClick here to RSVP\nWant to join as a sponsoring agency? Email Isabella A. Lee at ilee@providers.org
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/metro-boston-rally/
LOCATION:WORK Inc.\, 25 Beach St\, Dorchester\, Massachusetts\, 02122
CATEGORIES:Find Caring Force Rallies and Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T090000
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SUMMARY:Success as a New Supervisor - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dates and Times: September 29 and October 6; 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nLocation:\n– Session I: Providers’ Council Training Center (100 Crossing Blvd.\, Suite 100\, Framingham\, MA 01702)\n– Session II: Online via Zoom\nAttendance at both sessions is mandatory for a certificate of completion. \nIntended Audience: New and Upcoming Supervisors and Managers \nLearning Track: Workforce Development & Staff Engagement \nStrong leaders take initiative\, think strategically\, empower others and set and carry out a vision. The supervisor\, in particular\, plays a key role in the success of any organization. Attendees will explore and define many of the competencies required of those who serve in the role of supervisor. This training is for current and newly promoted supervisors but is also helpful to those considering stepping up to a supervisory position. \nThis is a two-day\, hybrid training. Both sessions will be from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nRegister Here! \n  \nIn this training\, participants will: \n· Learn what skills are required of today’s leaders; \n· Learn how leadership is different from management; \n· Practice the core skills needed for new supervisors; and \n· Understand how to increase staff engagement and competence. \n  \nPresented by: \nAbout Jim Ognibene\, M.Ed: \nJim is a People Enabler\, Workshop Leader\, Career Coach\, Facilitator\, Learning Catalyst\, and Consultant. His passion is helping both individuals and organizations set and reach personal and professional goals. Jim has been deeply immersed in the field of Organizational and Talent Development for over two decades. He and his team have designed leadership development\, team building\, change management and team building facilitations while Jim has personally delivered over 1\,300 professional development workshops. Jim loves being a part of the Providers’ Council community. He enjoys being in a training room (actual or virtual) with so many kind\, thoughtful caregivers. Jim says\, “Leading workshops with Providers’ Council members and friends is rewarding knowing I am enabling those who are enabling others; that is a good feeling.” Jim has one goal\, to help you be your best! Jim has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration\, Marketing from George Mason University\, Virginia and a Master of Education in Instructional Design from the University of Massachusetts\, Boston. \n  \nPricing \nMember price: $200\nNon-member price: $400 \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. \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/success-as-a-new-supervisor-fall-2026/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Day I - In-Person,Day II - Virtual,Training,Workforce Development & Staff Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T130000
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SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: When Everything Feels Urgent - Rethinking Work and Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: September 29; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Human Resources Staff \nLearning Track: Leadership & Organizational Development \nHuman service organizations often operate in a constant state of urgency\, but the challenge is not just workload—it is how work is structured and how decisions are made. This session explores how unclear roles\, inefficient workflows\, and concentrated decision-making create strain and slow progress. Participants will gain practical strategies to clarify responsibilities\, improve how work flows\, and distribute decision-making more effectively\, leading to stronger alignment\, increased capacity\, and more sustainable service delivery. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Identify how unclear roles\, inefficient workflows\, and concentrated decision-making contribute to urgency and strain within their organization. \n– Assess where work and decision-making are misaligned in their current structure using a practical reflection framework. \n– Apply at least one strategy to clarify responsibilities\, improve workflow\, or distribute decision-making more effectively within their team or organization. \n  \nPresented by: \nJennifer Ray\, Chief Operating Officer\, 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-when-everything-feels-urgent-rethinking-work-and-decisions/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Free,Leadership & Organizational Development,Members Only,Webinar
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