HSC Workshop Series
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Upcoming Sessions
Workshops are currently on hiatus until spring. Check back with us in January or join our mailing list by emailing registration@hsctc.org
Strategies for Success Series – Fall 2025
Strategies for Success is a 4-part interactive workshop series designed for nonprofit professionals interested in weaving leading practices to their work. This series provides practical approaches to apply these principles effectively, benefiting individuals, organizations and the communities they serve.
Our Fall 2025 series will focus on Human-Centered Leadership and is designed for everyone in the organization. From direct service providers, managers, boards and beyond, this training series focuses on recognizing and leveraging your unique strengths. With a human-centered approach, it guides you to deepen self-awareness, enhance your ability to support others, build strong team trust, and confidently lead change. Each session empowers you to bring your best to everyday challenges and grow from your existing capabilities.
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Sexual Harassment Prevention in the Workplace
with Kristi Taylor
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
10:oo am – 11:30am
In-person at the Tompkins County Public Library, Borg Warner Room
FREE to local area nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers
Pre-registration is required.
Sexual Harassment is an all too prevalent issue within our workplaces. While prohibited, many individuals within the human service sector identify unwanted behaviors from co-workers, volunteers, or those we serve which make it difficult to continue their work. Employers have a legal responsibility to provide education, policy, and appropriate responses to prevent or address sexual harassment.
Participants will:
- Understand how NYS defines sexual harassment and prohibited behaviors
- Learn from real life examples of sexual harassment relevant to non-profits
- Understand their employee rights and reporting options
- Be introduced to the concept of a culture of respect.
This training meets the standards outlined by NYS for annual Sexual Harassment Prevention Training but will not include content on conducting Sexual Harassment Investigations.
About the Presenter:
Kristi is the Director of Leadership Development & Consulting Services at the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County. Kristi brings over 15 years of professional experience working in the non-profit community with a specific focus in domestic violence and sexual assault victim service organizations. During her work, she has had the opportunity to advocate for survivors as they sought safety and healing through formal systems as well as during psycho-educational and peer support groups. Additionally, Kristi provides empowerment based self defense courses to those who live and identify as women, girls, and the LGBTQ+ community. Kristi is a skilled and knowledgeable trainer on the topics of abuse, trauma, and prevention strategies; who is passionate about improving community responses and safety for all. By bringing together her various work experiences and insights, Kristi provides high quality, knowledgeable, empathetic, and engaging learning environments for participants.
This event is in person only and will not be recorded.
Masks are optional at in person events.
Nonprofit Budget Basics and Financial Scenario Planning
with Duane Shoen
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
In-person at the Tompkins County Public Library, Borg Warner Room
$35 – pre-registration is required
This workshop is for staff and board members with any responsibility to read and understand financial statements and make decisions based on financial reporting. The workshop will raise your level of financial awareness and help you understand how to use financial information to make decisions for your organization.
In this interactive session, you will:
- Understand financial reports including balance sheets and income statements
- Learn how to develop and monitor both organization-wide and program budgets (including variance analysis)
- Learn how to compare the budget to actual financial performance – and how to use the information for management and planning
- Learn how to report budget and financial information in a clear, understandable way to boards of directors and program staff to promote organization understanding and buy-in
- Practice realistic financial scenario planning with tools to help understand funding shifts, staffing changes and other organizational needs
About the Presenter
Duane Shoen is a Partner with Insero Advisors, LLC and Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP with over 30 years of experience in taxation and financial reporting. Duane’s areas of specialization include auditing and accounting for not-for-profit organizations and government entities and includes consulting with these organizations concerning policies and procedures, internal control issues, and compliance matters.
This event is in-person only and will not be recorded.
All registration sales are final.
Masks are optional at in-person events.
Workshop Policies
Cancellation Policy
All registration purchases are final – we are unable to refund fees or transfer fees to another workshop for missed sessions.
At times a workshop may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other issues. If this occurs, we will post the cancellation on our website, email all registered participants, and refund any prepaid fees.
Registration & Payment
Payment is expected at time of registration. If you are unable to register online please email registration@hsctc.org.
Registration ends 48 hours prior to the beginning of an event. We are unable to accommodate late registrations or walk-ins.
Reduced Rate Registrations
A reduced rate registration may be available to agencies whose not-for-profit board and staff members cannot attend without one. Availability is limited per session. To request a reduced rate registration, email registration@hsctc.org in advance of the registration deadline.
Accommodations
The Human Services Coalition wishes to make its workshops accessible to everyone. Please let us know how we can help.
For the comfort of everyone, HSC workshops are fragrance free. We appreciate your cooperation.
Past Topics
Fundraising 101 with Brittany Campese
Board Bootcamp with Cindy Wilcox
The Conflict Solution Kit for Managers with Sierra DeSalvia
Emotional Intelligence with Amy Kohut
Peer to Supervisor with Munna Rubaii
Strategies for Success Series:
- Leading with Awareness with Luca Maurer
- Coaching for Managers with Amy Kohut
- Psychological Safety with Shasta Savage
- Leading Change with Clarity with Christa Downey
Communicating Data Effectively with Mary Carney
Collecting Data: Measuring What Matters with Mary Carney
Leadership Toolbox Series:
- From Conflict to Collaboration with Erica Marx
- Tough Conversations Made Easy with Munna Rubaii
- Program Sustainability & Strategy with Heidi Holtz
- Effective Delegation for Supervisors with Amy Kohut
Strategies for Success Series:
- Trauma Stewardship for Helping Professionals with Maureen Kelly
- Mediation for Managers with Sierra DeSalvia
- Trauma Informed Teams with Luca Maurer
- Supportive Practices for Change Management with Judy Rowe
New Manager and Emerging Leader Series:
- Peer to Supervisor: A Successful Transition with Munna Rubaii
- Effective Communication: Tools & Skills for Managers with Kim Wunner
- Conflict Management: Moving from Opponent to Partner with Amy Kohut
- Productive Team Building for Leaders with Christa Downey
Connect to Your Why with Kim Wunner
Strategies for Successful State Policy Advocacy with Alexandra Dufresne and students from the State Policy Advocacy Clinic at Brooks School of Public Policy, Cornell University.
Creating Trauma-Informed Organizations for Leaders with Shasta Savage, MSW, CPC
Creating an LGBTQ Inclusive Workplace with Luca Maurer
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