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Hartford Public Library (HPL) 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.

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 their missions.

 

Previous HPL and Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Nonprofit Support Program workshop recordings are available HERE.

HPL's FREE Nonprofit Programs

Workshops are offered through a partnership between the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation and HPL.

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

 

Intro to Data: Build Your Data Literacy 

 
Thursday, April 23
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Zoom
Register HERE.
 
About this FREE Virtual Workshop
 
Data literacy is essential for making informed decisions. This workshop has been designed to help you build your confidence in working with data by breaking down need-to-know concepts, challenging common assumptions, and giving an overview of the entire data life cycle. Whether you are new to data or looking to strengthen your skills, this session will provide the framework and strategies you need for your data work.
 
By the end of this workshop, you will:
  • Understand the importance of data literacy.
  • Gain confidence using data for their personal and professional lives.
  • Challenge common misconceptions of data work.
  • Discover ethical principles you can use to ensure you use data for good.
  • Learn about the data life cycle and how to approach data work systematically.
  • This workshop was created for participants at every skill level.

This workshop is ideal for all skill levels, whether you're new to data or looking to strengthen your skills.
 
Presenter: Jackie Vancour, Data Specialist

Governance and Operations During a Time of Uncertainty 

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 
Zoom
Register HERE.
 
About this FREE Virtual Workshop
 
During this webinar, we will briefly review the current political landscape and its effect on nonprofits. We will focus on what nonprofits can proactively do to build strength in the face of these external pressures, with an emphasis on board governance and human resources and operations.
 
Topics will include: the basics of board compliance, including proper financial oversight; employment law compliance, including personnel matters; and issues to consider when planning for an uncertain future. 
 
Presenters: Sara Taylor, Senior Staff Attorney, Pro Bono Partnership, Inc. and Jen Fournier, Owner & Principal Consultant, Racebook Consulting, LLC.