Hartford Public Library offers unique resources and engaging learning opportunities for nonprofits aimed at capacity building and fundraising.

The Library maintains a core collection of continuously updated materials in multiple formats that address the specific needs of local nonprofit, grassroots and faith-based organizations.

Hartford Public Library is also a proud member of Candid's network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers providing database access and support to local nonprofits.

Our nonprofit workshops are conducted by expert consultants in their fields, local leaders, and attorneys and many are tailored to the specific needs of nonprofit managers, staff, board members and other key stakeholders.

We provide tools, resources and information that will help nonprofit organizations fulfill the missions of their organizations.

VIRTUAL NONPROFIT WORKSHIP SERIES: SPRING 2023

BOARD MEMBER BOOTCAMP   
Wednesday, March 1st, 12 pm – 1:30 pm
Presenter: Mae Maloney, Leadership Greater Hartford
Newly appointed nonprofit board members or serving board members that have never received formal board training will learn about the ten basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards as well as the duties of individual board members, relationship between board and staff, and common issues facing nonprofit boards.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfuCqqzkpH9YQTKspba-XDHZp3CoXxJp3

NONPROFIT FUNDAMENTALS 
Part 1: Tuesday, March 28th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcuysqDsiG9AeLKu3g35e1NwBmsuL_cfl
Part 2: Thursday, March 30th, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odeirqjsjGt2gnRRaeLVshXPBhKWHhP2A
Presenter: Roosevelt Smith, Roosevelt Smith Consulting
Who said starting and running a nonprofit would be easy? Because it is not. Join this two part 2-hour interactive virtual workshop to learn the basics of building, managing, and sustaining a nonprofit organization during this time. Workshop topics will include mission focus, fundraising and development, board governance, and performance measurement.

FILING, REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONPROFITS
Tuesday, April 18th, 12 pm – 1:30 pm
Presenter: Sara Taylor, Staff Attorney, CT Program, Pro Bono Partnership
Do you know what reports your nonprofit organization must provide to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? To the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS)?  Are you familiar with your organization's obligations under the Connecticut Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act?  Would you know what to do if someone requested a copy of your organization's IRS filings?  This program will answer these questions and more, advising the directors, officers and/or executive directors of nonprofits about these – and other – ongoing compliance requirements.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdu6gqT4vEtTl1b1Z85OQQm18tTaD6-hu

FUNDRAISING FUNDAMENTALS
Wednesday, May 24th, 12 pm – 1:30 pm
Presenter: Shari Pinsky Adams, Shari Adams Consulting
Nonprofit development professionals, executive directors, and board members new to fundraising will explore the various revenue sources available to nonprofits to fund their mission driven work.  We’ll also learn about the importance of approaching fundraising as a team and the role that each member of the team – executive director, board, and staff – plays in successful fund development.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcufuurrDosGNzlmJI7NxdY5XZP6Gv_3C7u

BOARD MEMBER BOOTCAMP  
Wednesday, June 7, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Presenter: Mae Maloney, Leadership Greater Hartford
Newly appointed nonprofit board members or serving board members that have never received formal board training will learn about the ten basic responsibilities of nonprofit boards as well as the duties of individual board members, relationship between board and staff, and common issues facing nonprofit boards.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoduysrDgqGtECDiKcq7aIjU8JC8Wmcyg0
 

REVIEW OF IMPORTANT WAGE PAYMENT AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES FOR CONNECTICUT NONPROFITS
Wednesday, June 21, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Presenters: Abby M. Warren, Esq. and Kayla N. West, Esq. of Robinson+Cole  

Please join Abby M. Warren and Kayla N. West for a discussion of applicable laws impacting wage payment issues for Connecticut employers within the nonprofit industry.  Many nonprofit organizations are faced with the challenge of remaining up-to-date and compliant with new laws and mitigating legal risks while focusing on their mission and the communities and stakeholders that they serve.  In this webinar, the presenters will discuss the current trends and risks related to a range of issues including payment of minimum wage and overtime, classification of workers as employees versus independent contractors, exempt and non-exempt status, intern and volunteer designations, among other issues.  The presenters will also discuss the common pitfalls and risk areas for non-profit organizations and practical ways to mitigate such risks.  Attendees are encouraged to participate and ask questions in this webinar.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ofu2oqDIpE9NLcPqoBHNBGtdibL2x58wg

All workshops are offered at no cost to participants through a partnership between the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and Hartford Public Library.

If you have any questions, please email nonprofitslearn@hplct.org

Nonprofit Resources in the Greater Hartford Area