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SUMMARY:HR Virtual Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:HSF is pleased to host roundtable forums around topics important to non-profit HR and fiscal management. Roundtables are led by senior leaders from HSF member organizations. \nHSF Roundtable Benefits include: \n\nFacilitated discussions with colleagues across the human service industry on up to date trending topics.\nPresentations from industry experts\nNetworking and sharing of best practices\n\nFor more information on attending the HR roundtable contact Rebecca Coolong at rcoolong@humanserviceforum.org \nThank you to our Annual Sponsors\n\n   \n\n \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hr-virtual-roundtable-2/2024-05-07/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:Employment Law Pt.1- INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS- HSF Supervisory Skills Series- Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:Select single individual sessions from our popular Supervisory Skills Series. This series of workshops is ideal for new supervisors to get the skills and knowledges needed to succeed. A trained supervisory team will improve any organization and lead to higher impact in aiding their communities. \nThe workshop series takes place from 9am to 12:30pm every week for eight weeks on Thursdays starting May 2nd. Attendance is required at every session for certification.  Please make note of the date of the topic you are interested in. \n \nSession Dates and Topics: \nMay 2nd- Lead with Influence– Everyone exerts influence\, intentional or unintentional. A good leader is aware of how they would prefer to positively impact their team and guides their field in that direction. \nMay 9 & 16th- Employment Law 101 and 102- This 2 part workshop presents the most up to date laws requarding employment is crucial for anyone who oversees employees. Mitigate risk\, learn to avoid litigation and retaliation\, and fulfill your legal obligations.  \nMay 23rd- Benefits and Liability- Insurance can be difficult to understand. In this session\, gain a better understanding of what liabilities exist for your organization. Also understand what insurance benefits are available to be to make sure your team is making the most of them. \nMay 30th- Team Building and Conflict Resolution- Build your team up\, making the whole stronger than the sum of their parts. Learn tips and tactics to help drive unity. Be able to address when conflict does happen\, leading back to making your team work in harmony. \nJune 6th- Cyber Security- Protect your information and that of your organization. Learn what steps to take to discourage hackers and scammers.  Learn about the most common forms of attack\, and how those attacks are evolving\, as well as what the attackers are after and why. \nJune 13th- Retention: Rewards & Recognition\, Accountability & Discipline- Help build an understanding within your team of their own progress. Be able to have conversations about great performance\, and areas of improvement. Build a culture that retains their workforce through active development. \nJune 20th- Assessing D.E.I. as a New Supervisor- Where does your organization stand on Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion? Do you understand your organization’s plan and your place in that plan? Learn to build and foster DEI within your team. \nProgram Fees: \nHSF Members: $100 per person per session  Not Yet Members: $200 per person per session \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/individual-sessions-hsf-supervisory-skills-series-spring-2024-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:May 2024 Breakfast- Strategic Planning Needs a Redo
DESCRIPTION:Many people dread the strategic planning process for good reasons. Strategic plans are intended to help organizations improve\, and yet we use very little of what we know about change management and sustainable improvement in the strategic planning process. This results in a less engaging\, more time-consuming\, and less effective process. It doesn’t have to be this way. \nThis session will introduce participants to a more inclusive approach to starting their strategic planning. Jeff Wetherhold is a change management expert who has helped hundreds of teams make and sustain changes to improve client outcomes. Jeff will discuss how the strategic planning process changes when we approach it with a mindset of change management and improvement\, and he will share practical ways to improve existing strategic plans that he finds most organizations ignore. \n \nAbout the Presenter: \n \nJeff Wetherhold\, M.Ed.\, advises mission-driven organizations who need to see change. He is a trainer and coach with 15+ years of experience supporting hundreds of teams in making and sustaining changes to improve client outcomes. Jeff’s work focuses on the disciplines of strategic planning\, motivational interviewing\, and process improvement. \nJeff is a firm believer that it is not enough to walk clients through a change process. They deserve to learn from it\, and to build skills that they can continue to use throughout their careers. \nJeff has supported a broad range of change initiatives in the health care\, education\, community services\, and private sectors over the course of his career.  As the Co-founder and Principal at Ohia Advisors\, Jeff partners with organizations seeking to advance the health and well-being of their staff\, clients\, and communities through process improvement and strategic planning. This includes clients with national\, regional\, and local scopes of service. \nMost recently\, Jeff has founded MI for Health to provide accessible and skills-focused training and coaching in applying Motivational Interviewing to improve conversations about change with patients\, clients\, and staff. \nJeff is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and a faculty member with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement\, where he supports health care facilities in adopting evidence-based safety practices using improvement methods. He is based on Boston\, Massachusetts. \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n       \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHSF Breakfast Sponsors: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/may-2024-breakfast-making-a-strategic-plan/
LOCATION:Mount Holyoke College Willits-Hallowell Center\, 50 College Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:WORKPLACE EQUITY SERIES 2024
DESCRIPTION:FOR ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO OPENING THEIR EYES\, EARS\, & HEARTS \nThis is a multisession series for organizations ready to take action in creating/enhancing their internal culture of equity.  HSF is bringing a multitude of voices to the table with a variety of engaging speakers. \nWith new topics for 2024 to engage those who have been working on their culture of equity\, as well as being accessible to those just beginning their journey. \n \n  \nSession 1: The Legislative Impact on Equity \nWednesday May 22nd \nPresenter: Tanisha Arena- Arise for Social Justice \nSession 2: Equity in Mental Health \nWednesday May 29th \nPresenter: Ysabel Garcia- Estoy Aqui\, LLC \nSession 3: Examining a Gender Inclusive Workplace \nWednesday June 5th \nPresenter: Think Again Training \nSession 4: The Future of Equity  \nWednesday June 12th \nPresenter: NCCJ \nSession 5: Cohort Plan Creation \nWednesday June 26th  \nPresenters: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nSession 6: CLOSING PANEL- Where Do We Go From Here? \nWednesday July 3rd \nModerators: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nThank You to Our Series Sponsors: \n \nThank you Annual Sponsors: \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/workplace-equity-series-2024/2024-05-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Legislative Impact on Equity- WORKPLACE EQUITY SERIES 2024- INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION
DESCRIPTION:FOR ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO OPENING THEIR EYES\, EARS\, & HEARTS \n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin us  when the eye-opening presenter\, Tanisha Arena\, presents on the legislative impact on equity. \nHow does legislature effect individual communities? Who benefits from the wording of the laws of the way they are enforced? Let’s find out together. \n\n\n\n\nThe Workplace Equity Series\,for organizations ready to take action in creating/enhancing their internal culture of equity\, is now open for individual registration. \nHSF is bringing a multitude of voices to the table with a variety of engaging speakers. \nWith new topics for 2024 to engage those who have been working on their culture of equity\, as well as being accessible to those just beginning their journey. \nMix and Match from the Topics Below: \n \n  \nSession 1: The Legislative Impact on Equity \nWednesday May 22nd \nPresenter: Tanisha Arena- Arise for Social Justice \nSession 2: Equity in Mental Health \nWednesday May 29th \nPresenter: Ysabel Garcia- Estoy Aqui\, LLC \nSession 3: Examining a Gender Inclusive Workplace \nWednesday June 5th \nPresenter: TBA \nSession 4: The Future of Equity  \nWednesday June 12th \nPresenter: NCCJ \nSession 5: Cohort Plan Creation \nWednesday June 26th  \nPresenters: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nSession 6: CLOSING PANEL- Where Do We Go From Here? \nWednesday July 3rd \nModerators: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nThank You to Our Series Sponsors: \n \nThank you Annual Sponsors: \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/workplace-equity-series-2024-individual-registration-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Equity in Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:How do systems of inequality and oppression affect mental health\, and treatment to that health? What can we do to provide a supportive community where all individuals can find solace\, understanding and validation. \nPresenter Ysabel Garcia\, from Estoy Aqui LLC\, has first hand experience\, and uses that along with extensive training and education\, to discuss this large topic. \nREGISTER NOW\n  \nThis session is part of our 2024 Workplace Equity Series. \nSession 3: Examining a Gender Inclusive Workplace \nWednesday June 5th \nPresenter: Think Again Training \nSession 4: The Future of Equity  \nWednesday June 12th \nPresenter: NCCJ \nSession 5: Cohort Plan Creation \nWednesday June 26th  \nPresenters: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nSession 6: CLOSING PANEL- Where Do We Go From Here? \nWednesday July 3rd \nModerators: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nThank You to Our Series Sponsors: \n \n \n \nThank you Annual Sponsors: \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/equity-in-mental-health/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T090000
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SUMMARY:Team Building and Conflict Resolution
DESCRIPTION:Team Building and Conflict Resolution- Build your team up\, making the whole stronger than the sum of their parts. Learn tips and tactics to help drive unity. Be able to address when conflict does happen\, leading back to making your team work in harmony. \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/team-building-and-conflict-resolution/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Examining a Gender Inclusive Workplace
DESCRIPTION:We spend so much time at work\, we want our staff to feel comfortable to bring their authentic selves to this space. But is your workplace a safe environment for marginalize identities\, including trans and nonbinary workers. \nJoin us as presenters from Think Again Training discuss gender in nuanced ways\, and how to normalize gender diversity. \n \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n  \nThis session is part of our 2024 Workplace Equity Series. \nSession 4: The Future of Equity  \nWednesday June 12th \nPresenter: NCCJ \nSession 5: Cohort Plan Creation \nWednesday June 26th  \nPresenters: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nSession 6: CLOSING PANEL- Where Do We Go From Here? \nWednesday July 3rd \nModerators: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nThank You to Our Series Sponsors: \n \n  \n \nThank you Annual Sponsors: \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/examining-a-gender-inclusive-workplace/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Future of Equity 
DESCRIPTION:Join us as presenters from the NCCJ (The National Conference for Community and Justice) discuss what they have learned by working with high school students in their teen programs. What lessons that older generations struggled to learn\, do they already know? What is their ideal equitable future? And\, importantly\, what can we do now to prepare to turn the future over to them?\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n  \nThis session is part of our 2024 Workplace Equity Series. \nSession 5: Cohort Plan Creation \nWednesday June 26th  \nPresenters: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nSession 6: CLOSING PANEL- Where Do We Go From Here? \nWednesday July 3rd \nModerators: Janine Fondon and Lucie Lewis \nThank You to Our Series Sponsors: \n \n  \n \nThank you Annual Sponsors: \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/the-future-of-equity/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Catchafire Hour
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nThis month we are focused on saving members money.  Help us help you\, we are trying to reach the 1 MILLION DOLLARS IN SAVINGS for our members through Catchafire use.  How much of the million in savings is for your agency?   YOU DECIDE! \nSenior staff of HSF members are invited to have Coffee and this month Catchafire with Becca.  This is a chance to get together to talk about ways to take advantage of free savings with Catchafire.  Becca will be available to help start any projects you may be thinking of.  Future sessions may have speakers on relevant topics. This is a member only event. Coffee  will be provided but feel free to bring your own food and drink!  This will be a hybrid event this month. \n  \nWhen\nThursday June 27\, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM EST\n\n\nProgram Fee \nHSF Members only: $15.00\n  \nWhere\nHSF offices locates at\nNortheast Center for Youth and Families Building\n203 East Street\nEasthampton\, MA\n\nAnnual Sponsors:\n\n   \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/56694/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:How to Use Free Tools to Boost Your Non-Profits’s Online Visibility
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 20th 9am -10am \nFree for HSF Members \nMost non-profit leaders agree that having a strong online presence is crucial for their organizations to engage with supporters\, attract donors\, and raise awareness for their cause. However\, challenges such as limited budgets\, broad target audiences\, and reliance on volunteers sometimes make marketing seem like an insurmountable mountain to climb.\nThis workshop is tailored to address these challenges and provide you with a practical framework and launchpad to help you leverage free tools to boost your non-profit’s visibility. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nKey Components of Online Visibility Understand the essential elements of a strong online presence\, including website optimization\, social media engagement\, search engine optimization\, and content marketing.\nTop Free Tools for Digital Marketing We will then go through some of the top free tools online to help you nail the above-mentioned components of online visibility.\nHow to ask the right questions No need to be confused by marketing jargon. We’ll talk about the main things you need to know when you’re bringing in someone to help with your digital marketing and how to ask the right questions so you can keep your finger on the pulse. (This year\, all non-profits in Western Mass can get volunteer help with their digital marketing at no cost through the Catchafire program so this is a great place to start).\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nGain valuable insights and practical tips from a digital marketing expert who has worked with many non-profits.\nGet clarity. Know what you need to focus on to get results.\nLearn how to find free tools\, leverage specials for non-profits\n\n \nPresenter: \nThe workshop will be presented by Fungai Tichawangana\, founder of Artist Dynamix\, a digital marketing agency based in Amherst MA. Fungai has built an impressive career at the intersection of journalism and digital marketing\, focusing on how creatives and non-profits can best leverage the power of the Internet. In 2015\, he was awarded a Nieman Fellowship at Harvard. Since moving to Western Massachusetts in 2018\, he has done work for The Community Foundation of Western MA\, The ArtsHub of Western MA\, and the WriteAngles Conference\, among others. \n  \n  \nThank you to our Training Sponsors \n \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/how-to-use-free-tools-to-boost-your-non-profitss-online-visibility/
LOCATION:Online Event\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lead With Influence
DESCRIPTION:Whether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \nThis session is part of our Supervisory Skills Series\, available for individual registration. About the Series: \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \n \nOTHER SESSIONS IN THE SERIES: \n\nEmployment Law- 9/24\n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- 10/1\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- 10/8\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nLiability and Benefits- 10/15\n\nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nCyber Security- 10/22\n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nLeadership Communication- 10/29\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability-11/5\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n          \n     \n    
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/lead-with-influence-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:SUPERVISORY SKILLS CERTIFICATE SERIES
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for 2024-2025. \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \nRegister an individual who is eligible for a certificate\, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most. \nThis series is presented virtually over Zoom. \n \nSERIES TOPICS: \n\nLead with Influence- 9/10\n\nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nEmployment Law- 9/24\n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- 10/1\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- 10/8\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nLiability and Benefits- 10/15\n\nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nCyber Security- 10/22\n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nLeadership Communication- 10/29\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability-11/5\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n          \n     \n    
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-3/
LOCATION:NCYF Building; 203 East St\, Easthampton\, 203 East St\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:HSF Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:This session will now be held remotely\, please contact Becca at rcoolong@humanserviceforum.org if you haven’t received your link. \n  \nSenior staff of HSF members are invited to “Breakfast with Becca”. This is a chance to get together to talk about current challenges and successes. Future sessions may have speakers on relevant topics. This is a member only event. Coffee and bagels will be provided but feel free to bring your own food and drink! \n  \n \nProgram Fee \nHSF Members only: $15.00\n  \nWhere\nHSF offices locates at\nNortheast Center for Youth and Families Building\n203 East Street\nEasthampton\, MA\n\nAnnual Sponsors:\n\n   \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-coffee-hour-6/
LOCATION:NCYF Building; 203 East St\, Easthampton\, 203 East St\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Community Calendar,HSF Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T123000
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SUMMARY:Working with a Temp Agency
DESCRIPTION:HSF proudly presents our new Recruitment and Retention Series. This series designed for HR Professionals and Executive level Managers takes a deep dive in six topics to help find and keep the right people for your organization.\nFrom understand why you gravitate towards some people\, to understanding your “why” so you can instill it in others\, we take a deep dive with a diverse team of experts. \nThe most requested topics for workshops are ones centered around recruitment and retention.  You asked\, we listened! \nSelect individual sessions or save by selecting the full series.  Select an agency spot\, and send a different person to each training. \n \nSeries dates and Topics (detailed descriptions being added as they come in):  \n\nWorking with a Temp Agency- On 10/23\n\nThis presentation aims to introduce the Human Service Industry to the benefits of working with staffing agencies. It will cover key benefits such as reduced administrative burden\, access to a wider talent pool\, and cost-effective staffing strategies tailored to the unique needs of the human services sector. By leveraging the expertise of staffing agencies\, Human Service Organizations can improve their operational efficiency\, enhance service delivery\, and ultimately make a greater impact in their communities. \nPresented by Mark Ellis- Arbor Associates \n\nHR Communications and Challenges- On 10/30\n\nPresenter Jay Talbot- Guidewire \n\nUnderstanding and Separating Bias- on 11/6\n\nDo you wonder why are naturally drawn to some people and gloss over others? When meeting others you may notice you instantly are favorable to some people and cautious around others. Does that change as you get to know them?  During this session we will explore the reasons for this\, and draw attention how this might affect interviewing\, hiring\, or creating a work environment\, and use this knowledge to do what is best for your organization. \nPresented by Matanor Shucker (this session is Virtual Only) \n\nJob Descriptions\, Evals\, and Expectations Through an Equity Lens- on 11/13\n\nObjectives \n\nRecognize systems that exist which are directly responsible for invisible barriers\nExplore their personal bias and articulate its contributions to conflict and non-productivity in the workplace.\nDemonstrate cultural awareness and competence.\nIdentify language and terms that are harmful and offensive.\n\nLearning Outcomes \n\n\n\nEvaluate an organization’s hierarchy and how those structures do not add to building equity and belonging.\nUnderstand Affirmative Action on a deeper level.\nGain a greater understanding of your cultural values\, biases\, and behaviors and how they impact your interactions amidst diversity.\nExplore how language and communication influence whom you attract to your business.\nExpand knowledge of policy and systems that innately keep some folks out.\n\n\n\nPresented by Traci Talbert- African American Female Presenter Award Association \n\nCreating a Program of Employee Wellness and Support- on 11/20\n\nPresented by Val Francis and Nicole Polite \n\nCelebrating the Why- On 12/4\n\nWant to know why your work is really important? This workshop will help you dig deep into your organization’s story. We’ll talk about how understanding your mission and values can light a fire within you. Discover how a clear sense of purpose can attract the right people\, inspire innovation\, and build lasting connections. Learn the art of storytelling to share your passion with the world and make a real difference. \nPresented by Becca Coolong- Human Service Forum \n9am- 12:30pm all session \n$600 HSF Members \n$1200 Not Yet Members \n  \nHSF Training Sponsors \n \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsfs-recruitment-and-retention-series-3/
LOCATION:NCYF Building; 203 East St\, Easthampton\, 203 East St\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:HSF BREAKFAST: Ethical Uses of A.I.: Asking the Hard Questions
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday November 12th 7:30am- 10:00pm \nWillits Hallowell Center\, South Hadley \nHSF is happy to welcome Ankit Virimani\, international expert in the field of ethical uses of generative AI.  Ankit will be giving a brief keynote discussing advances in AI technology for use in the non-profit field and on the issues and challenges being discussed on a broad scale. You are being invited to join in a conversation to presenting him with the hard challenging questions that are your personal hesitations/stumbling blocks/fears to see if we can address them together. \nJoin us for breakfast\, insightful conversation\, and networking. Email jtingley@humanserviceforum.org for diet restrictions or other accommodations. \n$45 for HSF Members     $65 for Not Yet Members \n \n\nThank you to Our Breakfast Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n \n\n  \n  \nThank You to Our Annual Sponsors\n  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-breakfast-ethical-uses-of-a-i-asking-the-hard-questions/
LOCATION:Mount Holyoke College Willits-Hallowell Center\, 50 College Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Winter 2025
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for 2025. \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \nRegister an individual who is eligible for a certificate\, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most. \nThis series is presented virtually over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting Thursday January 23rd  9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $600 for members\, $1200 for nonmembers. \n  \n \nSERIES TOPICS: \n\nLead with Influence- 1/23/25\n\nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nEmployment Law1 1/30/25\n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nLeadership Communication 2/6/25\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision 2/13/25\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nLiability and Benefit 2/20/25\n\nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution 2/2 7/25\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nCyber Security 3/6/27\n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability 3/13/27\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n          \n     \n    
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-winter-2025/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Lead With Influence- Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Winter 2025- Choose Your Training
DESCRIPTION:January 23rd 9am- 12:30pm \nPresented Over Zoom \nHSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for 2025. \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \nLead with Influence-  \nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n  \n \nOTHER TOPICS IN SERIES: \n\nEmployment Law1 1/30/25\n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nLeadership Communication 2/6/25\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision 2/13/25\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nLiability and Benefit 2/20/25\n\nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution 2/2 7/25\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nCyber Security 3/6/27\n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability 3/13/27\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n          \n     \n    
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/choose-your-training-supervisory-skills-certificate-series-winter-2025-8/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:HSF Legislative Reception
DESCRIPTION: Zoom breakout rooms\, \n All registrants will be assigned to a breakout room with one of their legislators.\n\nRegistration closed\n \n For staff\, board\, constituents/clients\, family members\, and volunteers of member agencies of the Human Service Forum.\n\nJoin your colleagues\, clients and community members as we engage with our state legislators at the annual HSF Legislative Reception.\n\n\nThis unique event allows you to share a table\, zoom style\,  with one of the western Massachusetts Representatives or Senators and speak directly with them on topics that are important to you.\n\n\nYou and your concerns matter – raise your voice and your issue – Legislators want and need to hear from you.\n\n\nDon’t sit this one out – engage your voice and you can impact policy decisions!\n\n\nShare your story – let your representative know what policies and laws actually look like in action\, in our families and our communities.\n\nFind Your Legislator\n\n\n\nDue to the virtual format of this event all registrants emails will be required when registering.  These emails will receive a zoom registration link 2 weeks before the event.   In order to maintain the safest virtual environment once  the  zoom registration is filled out each person will receive an individual log in link.\n\nWhen\nFriday January 31\, 2025\n\n7:30am – 8:00am\nZoom log in and networking time\n\n8:00am- 10:15AM\nLegislator Welcome and Break Out Rooms\n\nCost is $20.00 per person\nPre-registration is required**\n\n\n   \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-legislative-reception/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Ethical Uses of A.I.: Asking the Hard Questions
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday February 26th @9am \nPresented over Zoom \nHSF is happy to welcome Ankit Virimani\, international expert in the field of ethical uses of generative AI. Ankit will be giving a brief keynote discussing advances in AI technology for use in the non-profit field and on the issues and challenges being discussed on a broad scale. You are being invited to join in a conversation to presenting him with the hard challenging questions that are your personal hesitations/stumbling blocks/fears to see if we can address them together. \n(This workshop is a reschedule of HSF’s November Breakfast speaker.  All registrants of that Breakfast are auto-registered for this workshop.) \n \nHSF Members: $25 \nNot Yet Members: $50 \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/ethical-uses-of-a-i-asking-the-hard-questions/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:HSF Signature Breakfast- The Future of Funding
DESCRIPTION:Meet with representatives from organizations that fund projects from non-profits. Here what they look for in applications and what their priorities are when choosing where to allocate their resources. A question and answer session follows.\nBreakfast included. \n$45 HSF Members     $65 Not Yet Members \n  \nConfirmed Panel Speakers: \nMegan Burke- Community Foundation of Western Mass  \nWard  Caswell- The Beveridge Family Foundation \nMegan Moynihan- United Way Pioneer Valley \nKiley O’Meara- The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation \nVanessa Pabón-Hernandez- Women’s Fund \nMargaret Tantillo- O’Dell Women’s Center \n \nHSF Breakfast Sponsors: \n \nKyle.K.Sullivan@bbrown.com\n\n \n \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-signature-breakfast/
LOCATION:Mount Holyoke College Willits-Hallowell Center\, 50 College Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event
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SUMMARY:Start Telling Your Story with Your Candid Profile
DESCRIPTION:Learn how updating your nonprofit’s Candid profile on GuideStar will grow your organization’s online identity and choose what tens of millions of potential donors see about your organization. \nDuring this introductory session\, you will learn what your nonprofit’s Candid profile is and how you can earn Seals of Transparency associated with that profile to tell your story\, including sharing information about the work you do and the impact it makes. We will also talk about how to collect demographic data for your organization and the benefits of earning a Gold Seal of transparency. \nWORKSHOP OUTCOMES \n\nPlan next steps for telling your organization’s story via its Nonprofit Profile.\nDescribe how the information in your Nonprofit Profile informs potential donors and funders and powers 200+ charitable sites.\nExplain how earning Seals of Transparency creates opportunities for your organization to be found\, grow trust\, and share your impact.\n\n \nThis event is at no cost to HSF Members.  However\, if you register and then can not go\, please let us know. \nABOUT YOUR PRESENTERS \nTRACY KAUFMAN \nTracy is an Educational Programming Manager at Candid\, leading workshops related to nonprofit sustainability\, management\, fundraising\, and other essential issues relevant to philanthropy and the social sector. Her trainings primarily serve nonprofit professionals\, but also audiences comprised of funders\, artists\, students\, and academics. As one of Candid’s training experts\, webinar instructors\, and a frequent public speaker\, she has spoken at numerous conferences\, including at the United Nations\, and has represented Candid on numerous panel discussions. In addition\, Tracy provides training and support to Candid Community partners – libraries\, nonprofit resource centers and other institutions – and provides philanthropy and fundraising information services to individuals and local organizations. Her relationship with Candid began in 2007\, when she began working as a librarian for Foundation Center\, one of Candid’s two legacy organizations. Previously\, Tracy held positions with the Association of American Publishers and New York Public Library.  Tracy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University\, and studied Library and Information Science at the Pratt Institute. \nAbout Candid \nCandid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Every year\, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from\, where it goes\, and why it matters. Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Candid combined GuideStar’s tools on nonprofits and Foundation Center’s tools on foundations with new resources to offer more comprehensive\, real-time information about the social sector. Find out more at candid.org and on LinkedIn and Instagram.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/start-telling-your-story-with-your-candid-profile/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260521T005746
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for Spring. \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \nRegister an individual who is eligible for a certificate\, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most. \nThis series is presented over Zoom. Series runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  May 7th 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $600 for members\, $1200 for nonmembers. \n \nSeries Dates and Topics: \n\nLeadership Communication Wed May 7th 2025\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nEmployment Law Wed May 14th 2025\n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nCyber Security Wed May 21st 2025\n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution Wed May 28th 2025\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nLiability and Benefit- Thurs June 5th 2025\n\nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wed June 11th 2025\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nLead with Influence- Wed June 18th 2025\n\nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability Wed June 25th 2025\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2025/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260521T005746
CREATED:20250415T174446Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership Communication
DESCRIPTION:HSF’s most popular workshop series is returning for Spring. \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \nRegister an individual who is eligible for a certificate\, or a space for your agency to send someone different to each session depending on who the topic will benefit most. \nThis series is presented over Zoom and runs 8 consecutive weeks starting  May 7th 9am-12:30pm all session. \n \nSeries Dates and Topics: \n\nLeadership Communication Wed May 7th 2025\n\nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nEmployment Law Wed May 14th 2025\n\nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \n\nCyber Security Wed May 21st 2025\n\nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution Wed May 28th 2025\n\nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \n\nLiability and Benefit- Thurs June 5th 2025\n\nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wed June 11th 2025\n\nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \n\nLead with Influence- Wed June 18th 2025\n\nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability Wed June 25th 2025\n\nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks; Diana Brooks Associates \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/choose-your-training-supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2025-8/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T005746
CREATED:20250522T163739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T130754Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast: 40 Years of HSF Begins NOW!
DESCRIPTION:Join HSF as we kick off our 40th anniversary with a special networking breakfast!Enjoy coffee and a breakfast buffet while we celebrate our community and reflect on the impact we’ve made together. Executive Director Becca Coolong will say a few words on HSF’s Past\, Present\, and where we are going next! Thank you for being part of our journey! \n  \n*if you would like to leave a statement or testimonial to be included\, please email Jeff at jtingley@humanserviceforum.org. \n  \n$50 Members \n  \nHSF Breakfast Sponsors: \n \nKyle.K.Sullivan@bbrown.com\n\n \n \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/breakfast-40-years-of-hsf-begins-now/
LOCATION:450 Memorial Banquets\, 450 Memorial Drive\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T103000
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SUMMARY:Catchafire  Day
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatchafire Day and Information Session\n\n\n\n\n\nHSF is glad to announce The Beveridge Foundation\, Community Foundation of Western Mass\, and the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation are continuing to support HSF members access to Catchafire. HSF members have accessed support and services valued at over $1\,434\,483.00 FOR FREE! HSF Executive Director Becca Cooolong will update you on how little time it really takes. This is not just a resource for senior leaders\, it is a resource for everyone!\nFollowing the informational hour Becca will give technical assistance to start or move forward your projects. \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30 am Informational\n9:30am -10:30am Questions and Hands On Assistance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \nThank you to our Annual Sponsors \n \n   \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/catchafire-relaunch-day/
LOCATION:Northeast Center for Youth & Families Conference Room\, 203 East Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T103000
DTSTAMP:20260521T005746
CREATED:20250820T112210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T112210Z
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SUMMARY:HSF Virtual HR Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Open to HSF Members. Join us for a monthly discussion with fellow HR professionals from human service organizations. Connect with others doing similar work\, share challenges\, and explore solutions. We are stronger together. \n  \nIf you have not attended previously\, please contact jtingley@humanserviceforum.org for more information.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-virtual-hr-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T103000
DTSTAMP:20260521T005746
CREATED:20250820T112326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T112327Z
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SUMMARY:HSF I.T. Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:A benefit for HSF members. IT professionals in Human Services — you are not alone! Join peers in a monthly roundtable discussion to connect with others who understand your work\, crowdsource solutions\, and share challenges. We are stronger together. \n  \nEmail Jeff Tingley for more information. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-i-t-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T123000
DTSTAMP:20260521T005746
CREATED:20250916T182826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T161706Z
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SUMMARY:Retention: Rewards & Accountability- Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Fall 2025- Choose Your Training
DESCRIPTION:Single sessions of HSF’s Supervisory Skills Series are now available for registration. \nGive new supervisors the skills they need to succeed.  If you are planning on promoting\, or have just promoted someone to a supervisory position help them hit the ground running with this 8 week course.  With HSF’s strong team of seasoned presenters covering a wide range of knowledge from different points of view\, we cover theory\, soft skills\, and hard facts.  Conversation topics range from harassment law and insurance liability to finding common purpose in a team and how to show faith in those who work for you\, and much much more. \nRetention: Rewards and Accountability Wed October 1st 2025 \nPeople don’t leave jobs; they leave bad supervisors. This session puts a focus on how a supervisor can strengthen and grow those who report to them\, creating an environment where employees want to stay.  Covering how to multiple the strengths of your team\, how to discipline in a way that productive\, and how to praise\, we will learn how to create a work environment centered on retention. \nPresented by Diana Brooks \nThis series is presented over Zoom. 9am-12:30pm all session. Each Session  is $150 for members\, $250 for nonmembers. \n \nOther Series Dates and Topics: \nTo sign up for more than one topic click HERE \nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution Thurs October 9th 2025 \nThrough discussions that will include team activities and individual reflection\, forge a shared understanding of team-building and the essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation that facilitate the development of strong\, cohesive\, effective teams. Make your team stronger than the sum of their parts\, drive unity\, and be able to address conflict when it does happen. \nPresented by Dr. Lucie Lewis and Janine Fondon \nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wed October 15th 2025 \nJoin us as we take a deep look at the many aspects that make up our identities and how they impact our leadership\,  our organizations and the people we serve.  Improve our skills in having conversations about our differences in a way that encourages learning and growth while building intersectional resilience.  We will strengthen our ability to have important dialogues\, navigate predictable tensions and avoid pitfalls that lead to disconnection. This session helps supervisors cultivate trusting\, creative and connected diverse working relationships. \nPresented by Regi Wingo and JAC Patriss; Growing a New Heart \nLiability and Benefit- Wed October 22nd 2025 \nGain a better understanding of Insurance\, and how it affects you\, your team and your organizations. Understand what coverage you have\, and might need\, in a variety of situations from daily operations to special fundraising events.  Learn the various forms of benefits available to understand what you have and be able to help explain to your team what their options are. \nPresented by Ben Garvey and Val Francis; Hub International \nEmployment Law Wed October 29th 2025 \nAvoid missteps that can lead to expensive and time-consuming litigation.  Learn from practicing attorneys on the wording of the law\, along with how that wording is actually applied. Covering a wide range of subjects to clear up misconceptions and acknowledging pitfalls\, this session is packed with useful information that every organization needs. \nPresented by Skoler-Abbott \nCyber Security Wed November 5th 2025 \nWith the threat of cyber attacks continuing to rise\, with an increased focus on social engineering\, no one can afford to hide their heads in the sand and pretend that everything is ok.  With a focus on practical\, simple\, daily steps that one can take\, this session seeks to minimize risk to you\, your organization\, and your clients. \nPresented by Chris Wisneski; Whittlesey \nLead with Influence- Wed November 12th 2025 \nWhether they mean to or not\, each person exerts influence over others.  With this session learn 10 steps a person could take to add intentionality to that and influence people like a leader. Create a sphere of impact that leaves a lasting positing impression on those you work closely with\, leading to them influencing others positively as well. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \nLeadership Communication Wed November 19th 2025 \nThis session looks at the building blocks of communicating clear messages to others.  In a core aspect of leadership that is often taken for granted\, those who excel at communicating often excel in supervision.  Learn to avoid noise and interference\, and how to properly process feedback to fine tune your messages for clearer understanding. \nPresented by Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n\n     \n\n    \n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-fall-2025-choose-your-training-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T100000
DTSTAMP:20260521T005746
CREATED:20250827T152711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T175345Z
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SUMMARY:HSF Signature Breakfast: Banking in Non Profit Sector & Addressing Current Challenges
DESCRIPTION:HSF welcomes our community partner\, Liberty Bank\, to talk about topics related to Banking in Non Profit Sector & Addressing Current Challenges at our next signature breakfast.  Join us for networking\, conversation\, and a thought provoking presentation over coffee and breakfast. \n$50 HSF Members  $75 Not Yet Members \n \nHSF Breakfast Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-signature-breakfast-banking-in-non-profit-sector-addressing-current-challenges/
LOCATION:Mount Holyoke College Willits-Hallowell Center\, 50 College Street\, South Hadley\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event
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