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Our Immigrant Neighbors Report
Insights from the 2022 Fairfield County Immigration Research Survey in English and Spanish.
Published June 2023
Executive Summary: Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2023
Get a summary of the findings presented in the Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2023.
Published March 2023
Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2023
Explore core community indicators to see how Fairfield County ranks on measures of wellbeing, equity and quality of life.
Published March 2023
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY 2022 IMPACT REPORT
See our 2022 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2022
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY 2021 RESULTS REPORT
See our 2021 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2021
ESSENTIAL EQUITY: Women, Covid-19 and Rebuilding CT
This report documents the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on women and girls, and particularly on women and girls of color
Published January 2021
Resource Guide for Women, Girls, and Fairfield County Communities
The FWG Resource Guide is an inventory of Fairfield County based organizations working to improve the quality of life and expand opportunities for women, girls and the broader community. The guide is a helpful tool for parents, teachers, caregivers, nonprofits or individuals in need of services.
Published December 2020
UNITING OUR COMMUNITY: FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY
As the region’s biggest day of philanthropy, Fairfield County’s Giving Day, powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, brings people together to make a difference for local causes.
Published August 2020
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY: A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2020
See our 2020 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published June 2020
2019 Community Well Being Index Report
Data on the interrelationship between quality of life, health and the economic competitiveness of Fairfield County and its individual towns and neighborhoods.
Published September 2019
Career Connections White Paper
An evaluation of the Career Connections Program at Norwalk Community College.
Published May 2019
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY: A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2019
See our 2019 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2019
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY: A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2018
See our 2018 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2019
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY: A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017
See our 2017 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2017
CO-CREATION: Viewing Partnerships Through A New Lens 2016
This case study commissioned through the Connecticut Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, examines an emerging model of funder collaboration built on cross-sector partnerships.
Published October 2016
Community Well-Being Report 2016
Data on the interrelationship between quality of life, health and the economic competitiveness of Fairfield County and its individual towns and neighborhoods.
Published October 2016
Fairfield County’s Giving Day: A Report to the Community 2016
See our 2016 Giving Day Results and Nonprofit findings.
Published June 2016
Giving Day 2015 Community Report
See our 2015 Giving Day Results and Nonprofit findings.
Published May 2015
Healthy Minds Healthy Communities
It’s time to break the taboo surrounding mental illness, with action steps
Published January 2014
Hunger Lives Here
A look at food insecurity in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Published January 2014
Back to Work
A summary of lessons learned from the Platform of Employment program
Published January 2013
State of Social Enterprise in Fairfield County
Analysis of the Social Venture Partners, Connecticut Social Enterprise Landscape Survey
Published January 2013
The Economic Impact of the Recession and Fairfield County
The impact of the recession on Fairfield County residents and the nonprofits that support them.
Published January 2009
Women and Girls
ESSENTIAL EQUITY: Women, Covid-19 and Rebuilding CT
This report documents the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on women and girls, and particularly on women and girls of color
Published January 2021
Resource Guide for Women, Girls, and Fairfield County Communities
The FWG Resource Guide is an inventory of Fairfield County based organizations working to improve the quality of life and expand opportunities for women, girls and the broader community. The guide is a helpful tool for parents, teachers, caregivers, nonprofits or individuals in need of services.
Published December 2020
2019 FWG Research Recommendations
Recommendations for Closing the Opportunity Gap for Women & Girls.
Published September 2019
2019 FWG Landscape Analysis
A landscape analysis of Fairfield County organizations Supporting Women & Girls.
Published September 2019
2019 FWG Status Report
The FCCF’s status report on Women and Girls in Fairfield County.
Published September 2019
Family Economic Security Program White Paper 2016
This white paper reviews the research behind the Fund for Women & Girls’ Family Economic Security Program, design of the program, the results of the pilot and highlights of current efforts.
Published October 2016
The Full Circle of Women and Girls in Fairfield County
A status report on issues and opportunities for girls and women
Published January 2013
The Full Circle of Women and Girls: Executive Summary
Key findings and data from the full research report
Published January 2013
The Power of Investing in Girls
Lessons from the field: a guide for nonprofit organizations and donors
Published January 2009
Holding Up Half the Sky
A report on the status of women and girls in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Published January 2007
Nonprofit Reports
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY 2022 IMPACT REPORT
See our 2022 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2022
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY 2021 RESULTS REPORT
See our 2021 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2021
UNITING OUR COMMUNITY: FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY
As the region’s biggest day of philanthropy, Fairfield County’s Giving Day, powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, brings people together to make a difference for local causes.
Published August 2020
The Nonprofit Technology Paradox
Greater efficiency saves money, but requires investing in oneself
Published January 2014
Trends in Nonprofit Mergers and Collaborations in Fairfield County
A summary of 2012 survey results.
Published January 2013
The State of Board Governance in Fairfield County
A summary of 2012 survey results
Published January 2012
Trying Times
Government funding changes and their impact on nonprofit services in Fairfield County.
Published January 2011
Annual Reports
2022 Year in Review
We are partnering with the community to create a Fairfield County where every person has an equitable opportunity to thrive. Download the 2022 Year in Review (4.2mb PDF) to learn more about your impact.
Published November 2022
2021 Year in Review
We’re coming together in new ways to build a stronger community. Download the 2021 Year in Review (PDF 3.6mb), our new annual report, to find out how.
Published November 2021
2020 Year in Review
During an unprecedented year, donors, nonprofits, and partners came together to meet community needs. Download the 2020 Year in Review (7.9mb PDF) to read about the extraordinary generosity you showed.
Published October 2020
2019 Year in Review
Download our 2019 Year in Review (PDF 5mb) for a look at our progress in closing the opportunity gap in Fairfield County in 2019.
Published November 2019
2018 Year in Review
Download our 2018 Year in Review (PDF 1.7mb) for a look at how your philanthropic support is closing the opportunity gap in Fairfield County.
Published October 2018
2017 Year in Review
Download our 2017 Year in Review (PDF 1mb) for a look at how you’ve helped to build positive change in Fairfield County for fiscal year 2017.
Published October 2017
2016 Year in Review
Download our 2016 Year in Review (PDF 772kb) for a look at some of the powerful ways you’ve given back in Fairfield County for fiscal year 2016.
Published November 2016
2015 Year in Review
Download our 2015 Year in Review (PDF 573kb) for a look at some of the ways you’ve given back to Fairfield County.
Published January 2016
2014 Action Report
Download Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s 2014 Action Report (PDF 1.4mb).
Published December 2014
2013 Action Report
Download our 2013 Action Report (PDF 3mb) for a look at how your philanthropic support is closing the opportunity gap in Fairfield County.
Published December 2013
2012 Action Report
Download the Fairfield County’s Community Foundation 2012 Action Report (PDF 4mb).
Published December 2012
Newsletters
Your Community Update 2023
FCCF’s 2023 Spring Newsletter
Published May 2023
Your Community Update 2022
FCCF’s 2022 Spring Newsletter
Published May 2022
YOUR COMMUNITY UPDATE 2021
FCCF’s 2021 Spring Newsletter
Published June 2021
Your Community Update 2020
FCCF’s 2020 Spring Newsletter
Published May 2020
Your Community Update 2019
FCCF’s Spring 2019 Newsletter.
Published May 2019
Your Community Update 2018
FCCF’s Spring 2018 Newsletter.
Published May 2018
SUMMER 2018 CNE NEWSLETTER
An update from our Center for Nonprofit Excellence on current happenings and upcoming events.
Published May 2018
Future Society Newsletter – Spring 2017
An update from the Future Society, including new members, recent gifts, and how to join.
Published May 2017
Your Community Update 2017
FCCF’s Spring 2017 Newsletter.
Published May 2017
January 2017 CNE Newsletter
An update from our Center for Nonprofit Excellence on current happenings and upcoming events.
Published January 2017
Summer 2016 CNE Newsletter
CNE’s Summer 2016 newsletter.
Published July 2016
Your Community Update Spring 2016
The Foundation’s spring 2016 newsletter
Published April 2016
January 2016 CNE Newsletter
An update from our Center for Nonprofit Excellence on current happenings and upcoming events.
Published March 2016
July 2015 CNE Newsletter
An update from our Center for Nonprofit Excellence on current happenings and upcoming events
Published July 2015
Your Spring 2015 Community Update
The Foundation’s spring 2015 newsletter
Published May 2015
Your 2014 Community Update
The Foundation’s summer 2014 newsletter
Published February 2015
White Papers
Career Connections White Paper
An evaluation of the Career Connections Program at Norwalk Community College.
Published May 2019
Family Economic Security Program White Paper 2016
This white paper reviews the research behind the Fund for Women & Girls’ Family Economic Security Program, design of the program, the results of the pilot and highlights of current efforts.
Published October 2016
Executive Leadership Program
A powerful model for peer-to-peer nonprofit executive professional development
Published March 2015
Partner Publications
CO-CREATION: Viewing Partnerships Through A New Lens 2016
This case study commissioned through the Connecticut Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, examines an emerging model of funder collaboration built on cross-sector partnerships.
Published October 2016
Youth Opportunity in Fairfield County
This is the Youth Opportunity in Fairfield County report produced by our partner Connecticut Voices for Children.
Published August 2015
Long Island Sound Report Card
A report on the current state of the water quality in Long Island Sound provided by our partners
Published June 2015
