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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:Give 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 transition from peer to supervisor\, 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  February 4th 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $600 for members\, $1200 for nonmembers. \n \nSeries Topics: \n\nSupervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries- Wednesday February 4th\n\nThis training equips internally promoted leaders with the tools to successfully manage former peers while fostering trust\, accountability\, and healthy team dynamics. Leaders will explore the psychological and practical aspects of  transitioning into authority roles\, develop strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries\, refine their leadership identity\, and enhance their communication and feedback techniques. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nEmployment Law- Wednesday February 11th \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\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- Wednesday February 18th\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- Wednesday February 25th \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 – Wednesday March 4th\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 \n\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wednesday March 11th\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- Thursday March 19th\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\nLeadership Communication- Wednesday March 25th\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  \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-winter-2026/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Supervision
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 \nThis workshop is part of the Supervisory Skills Workshop Series and is presented over Zoom March 11th 9am-12:30pm.  Each workshop is $150 per person for members\, $250 for nonmembers. \n \nOther Series Topics and Dates: \n\nLiability and Benefit- Thursday March 19th\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\nLeadership Communication- Wednesday March 25th\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  \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-winter-2026-2-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:HSF Lunch and Learn: Fundraising Support Through Catchafire
DESCRIPTION:HSF is happy to welcome Sean Rose\, Director for Non Profit Success at Catchafire\, and Andrea Jones\, Manager of Non Profit Success\, as we discuss Catchafire’s new fundraising support and tools over a box lunch by Frigo’s Catering. Catchafire is available to HSF Members thanks to the Beveridge Foundation\, Community Foundation and the Irene & George Davis Foundation. \nAll attendees are asked to bring a laptop if possible. \n$50 for HSF Members \n  \n  \n  \nNeed access to Catchafire?  HSF Member can request a log in HERE \n  \nPRESENTERS: \nSean Rose (he/him) \nDirector of Nonprofit Success\, Catchafire \nwww.linkedin.com/in/seanvrose/\nI am a bridge-builder. My work exists at the intersection between philanthropy\, nonprofits\, and CSR. With a career that spans continents\, time zones\, and cause areas\, I bring deep experience in the philanthropic sector and a passion to continue building a more just and empathetic world. I am a strategic thinker\, a compassionate leader\, and a committed ally. I understand the complexity and urgency of solving social issues and help leaders to imagine new possibilities. \n  \nAndrea Jones (she/her) \nManager of Nonprofit Success\, Catchafire \nWith nearly 15 years of experience in nonprofits of all shapes and sizes\, I’ve had the opportunity to do everything from cold-calling to recruit walk participants to leading national volunteer engagement initiatives. That range of experience has given me a deep appreciation for the many moving parts and dedicated people that make mission-driven work successful. I bring an organized\, thoughtful approach to every room I facilitate. I’m a strategic thinker and a committed ally to nonprofits and those working to make the world a better place. I’m passionate about learning and growth\, and I believe the best training sessions are both educational and genuinely fun.  From the great state of Michigan\, I bring Midwestern warmth and an enthusiasm unknown to mankind (and if given the chance\, I’ll happily talk about Michigan for hours). \nThank you to our Breakfast Sponsors and Annual Sponsors for sponsoring this event. \nBreakfast Sponsors \n  \n       \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-lunch-and-learn-fundraising-support-through-catchafire/
LOCATION:MHA\, 350 Memorial Drive\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,Special Event
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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  \nGet updates on any Roundtables by registering here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3s7thg3 \n  \nIf you have not previously attended\, or are not registered please contact Jeff Tingley for more information. \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-virtual-hr-roundtable-3/2026-04-07/
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:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T125213Z
CREATED:20260330T144624Z
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series: Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Give 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 transition from peer to supervisor\, 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 13th 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $600 for members\, $1200 for nonmembers. \n \nSeries Topics and Dates: \n\nSupervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries- Wednesday May 13th\n\nThis training equips internally promoted leaders with the tools to successfully manage former peers while fostering trust\, accountability\, and healthy team dynamics. Leaders will explore the psychological and practical aspects of  transitioning into authority roles\, develop strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries\, refine their leadership identity\, and enhance their communication and feedback techniques. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nCyber Security- Wednesday May 20th\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\nEmployment Law- Wednesday May 27th\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\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- Wednesday June 3rd\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\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wednesday June 10th\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 Benefits- Wednesday June 17th\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; Hub International \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability – Wednesday June 24th\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 \n\nLeadership Communication- Wednesday July 1st\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  \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n \n\n  \n\n  \n     \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2026/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Supervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries- Individual Session
DESCRIPTION:Sessions from the Supervisory Skills Series individual session registration: \nThis training equips internally promoted leaders with the tools to successfully manage former peers while fostering trust\, accountability\, and healthy team dynamics. Leaders will explore the psychological and practical aspects of  transitioning into authority roles\, develop strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries\, refine their leadership identity\, and enhance their communication and feedback techniques. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \nThis series is presented over Zoom\, 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $150 per person per session for members\, $250 for nonmembers. \n \nSeries Topics and Dates: \n\nCyber Security- Wednesday May 20th\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\nEmployment Law- Wednesday May 27th\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\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- Wednesday June 3rd\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\nCulturally Responsive Supervision- Wednesday June 10th\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 Benefits- Wednesday June 17th\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; Hub International \n\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability – Wednesday June 24th\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 \n\nLeadership Communication- Wednesday July 1st\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  \nSupervisory Skills Series Sponsor: \n \nHSF Annual Sponsors: \n     \n     \n \n\n  \n\n  \n     \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/individual-sessions-supervisory-skills-certificate-series-spring-2026-2/
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: 40 Years of Community Connection
DESCRIPTION:HSF has 40 years of history to celebrate — and we didn’t get here alone. Let’s celebrate together! What better way to bring our community together than with one of our Signature Breakfasts? \nJoin HSF as we wrap up our 40th Anniversary celebration with a Signature Breakfast. Together\, we’ll look back on HSF’s history\, reflect on the connections we’ve built\, and look ahead to the future — all over a delicious breakfast buffet. \n$50 for HSF Members
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/hsf-signature-breakfast-40-years-of-community-connection/
LOCATION:The Boathouse\, 1 Alvord St\, South Hadley\, MA\, 01075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breakfast,Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T100000
DTSTAMP:20260630T133808Z
CREATED:20260630T133808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T133808Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Posting: Sustainable Social Media and Outreach Strategies for Community Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Many organizations consistently post on social media\, send newsletters\, and promote events\, yet still struggle with low attendance\, poor online engagement\, and outreach fatigue. During periods of burnout\, staffing shortages\, and funding cuts\, communication efforts can easily become reactive\, inconsistent\, or disconnected from the communities organizations hope to reach. \nThis workshop explores practical social media and communication strategies that help organizations increase visibility\, strengthen trust\, and improve participation without relying on constant content production or overextending staff and volunteers. Participants will examine common outreach mistakes\, audience engagement patterns\, messaging strategies\, and low-cost promotional approaches that support more sustainable community engagement. \nObjectives\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify common communication barriers that reduce community participation during periods of burnout\, low staffing\, and funding cuts\nAnalyze how messaging\, timing\, accessibility\, and audience targeting influence attendance\, trust\, and participation\nExplore low-capacity social media and outreach strategies that support sustainable engagement without relying on constant content production\n\nThis workshop is no cost to HSF Members\n \nBio \nYsabel Garcia is a communications strategist and public health professional leading outreach campaigns\, engagement strategies\, and public-facing communications for nonprofits\, advocacy organizations\, and public health initiatives. She has coordinated multi-channel social media campaigns that generated thousands of views for public education campaigns\, increased attendance at large-scale community events\, and engaged audiences across the United States and internationally. Her work also includes independently building a mental health communications and education platform that gained national and international recognition\, including an invitation to the White House. \nOver the last decade\, she has facilitated trainings on cultural humility\, mental health\, and leadership development\, including serving as a trainer for the Human Service Forum’s Supervisory Skills Certificate Training Program. \nYsabel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology and a Master’s degree in Public Health\, grounding her work in human behavior\, systems thinking\, and social context. \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/beyond-posting-sustainable-social-media-and-outreach-strategies-for-community-engagement/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T100000
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SUMMARY:Catchafire Day
DESCRIPTION:HSF Members have saved almost $2\,000\,000 by using pro bono support and services through CATCHAFIRE. Will your project push us over? \nIf you work at a HSF member organization\, YOU have access to Catchafire (not just the senior leaders).  Not sure how to use it? Join us as HSF Executive Director Becca Cooolong walks through how easy it is to use this time and money saving resource. for everyone!\nFollowing the informational hour Becca will give technical assistance to start or move forward your projects. \nSupport for Catchafire is thanks to The Beveridge Foundation\, Community Foundation of Western Mass\, and the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation. \n \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors:
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/catchafire-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T103000
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CREATED:20260708T142750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T174604Z
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SUMMARY:Supervisory Skills Certificate Series- Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Give 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 cybersecurity to finding common purpose in a team and how to transition from peer to supervisor\, 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  September 24th\, 9am-12:30pm all session.  Full series is $1500 for members\, $3000 for nonmembers. \nReimbursement available through the Commonwealth Corporation Express Fund (more information below). Are you an HSF member and NOT eligible for the grant?  Please use promo code HSF50 for a special 50% off discount.  Additional discounts available for groups of 4 or more attendees. Email Jeff Tingley \nSeries Dates and Topics \n\nSupervising Former Peers and Establishing Healthy Boundaries- Thursday September 24th\n\nThis training equips internally promoted leaders with the tools to successfully manage former peers while fostering trust\, accountability\, and healthy team dynamics. Leaders will explore the psychological and practical aspects of  transitioning into authority roles\, develop strategies for setting and enforcing boundaries\, refine their leadership identity\, and enhance their communication and feedback techniques. \nPresented by Will Weche; Willful Change LLC \n\nEmployment Law- Thursday October 1st\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- Tuesday October 6th\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\nRetention: Rewards and Accountability – Thursday October 15th\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 \n\nCyber Security- Wednesday February 25th \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\nResource Sharing and Catchafire Overview- Thursday October 29th\n\nLet’s continue to fight the narrative of resource scarcity in nonprofits.  Join us as we will highlight some of the most useful free resources for nonprofits we’ve discovered\, and we invite you to share the tools and supports that have been most valuable to you. Let’s learn from one another and keep building stronger connections! We will also take a look at Catchafire- a worldwide network of professionals volunteering to lend their expertise to nonprofit organizations pro bono\, that our member organizations have access to through HSF. \nPresented by Becca Coolong and Jeff Tingley; Human Service Forum \n\nTeam Building and Conflict Resolution- Thursday November 5th\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\nLeadership Communication- Thursday November 12th\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  \nExpress Program Reimbursement Program \nApplications need to be in 21 days before the first date of the series (by September 3rd).  After the series ends you will be able to request the reimbursement from Commonwealth Corporation. \nThe Supervisory Skills Series is listed under course ID # C-15680 \nApplication and more details HERE \nHSF Series Sponsor \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHSF Annual Sponsors \n 
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/supervisory-skills-certificate-series-fall-2026/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Event,HSF Member Event,HSF Non Member Event,Workshop
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