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SUMMARY:Board Chair Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Being a board chair can be a rewarding and challenging experience. As board chair\, you are charged with managing the board\, building an effective relationship with your Executive Director\, providing strategic leadership to the organization and more. With all these responsibilities the role can feel overwhelming at times\, but don’t despair. \nOur Board Chair Essentials workshops will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to be a more effective board chair. Attend this workshop and you will: \n\nGain confidence and feel more comfortable in your role as Board Chair\nGet the tools you need to navigate your relationship with the Executive Director and other Board Members\nUnderstand ways to effectively use an Executive Committee\nFeel confident leading effective board meetings\nLearn how to create and monitor board goals\n\nClick here to register. A light dinner will be provided. Please arrive for 4:15 pm. The workshop will start promptly at 4:30 pm. \nDEBRA HERTZ is Managing Director of The Strategy Group\, a strategic advisory firm that works to help strengthen the impact of non-profits and private foundations. The firm works with organizations on issues related to planning\, leadership training\, merger negotiations and integration\, and organizational effectiveness. She brings extensive work serving on and chairing boards.  Most recently\, she served as Chair of the Board of Liberation Programs\, Inc.\, a substance abuse treatment agency serving Fairfield County.  Her other current volunteer work includes serving as chair of the Darien Human Services Commission and on the Board of Directors of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy. In addition to her consulting work and volunteer service\, Debra teaches in the Graduate School of Social Services at Fordham University.  Prior to opening The Strategy Group\,  Debra served as Executive Director of the William Pitt Foundation\, a private foundation that focuses on education for low-income youth. Previously she served in several executive positions at a non-profit agency in Stamford\, CT serving families and women who are homeless\, persons with HIV/AIDS\, and individuals with mental illness. Debra received her Ph.D. and Master of Social Work from Fordham University and her B.A. in International Relational and Latin American Studies from American University.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/board-chair-essentials-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20180711T164449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T164920Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Sustainability and Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will introduce participants to a comprehensive model and time-frame for assessing and managing Organizational Sustainability and Succession. Participants can expect the following outcomes: \n\nFamiliarity with the Sustainability and Succession planning frame\, with attention to leadership and staff development\nUnderstanding of key trends effecting mission and organizational sustainability\nInitial assessment of participant’s organizational readiness using the “Sustainability Assessment Checklist”\nActionable next steps\n\nAt the conclusion of the workshop all participating organizations will be offered a follow-up phone coaching session to take place within three months of the completion of the workshop\, and will focus on implementing the outcomes of the workshop in their organizational planning processes. \nThis workshop is meant for Executive Directors and their Board Chair (or other appropriate board member). A maximum of 2 attendees per organization is allowed. The fee to participate is $125 per organization\, and includes coaching time up to three months after the workshop. \nThe workshop will be led by Stewart Lanier of TSNE MissionWorks\, a leader in New England in guiding and facilitating nonprofit organizational assessments\, strategic planning\, organizational and executive transitions. \nThis workshop is by invitation only. If you are interested in participating\, please contact kjohnson@fccfoundation.org.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/introduction-to-sustainability-and-succession-planning/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20180710T124640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180710T124720Z
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SUMMARY:Data Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Data Bootcamp is a day-long training focused on data analysis and data visualization for nonprofit professionals. Our users are looking for opportunities to learn in a hands-on workshop style and to have supportive instructors close at hand. In the first half of the day\, we will practice data analysis in spreadsheeting format\, including constructing formulas\, creating pivot tables and generating descriptive statistics. In the afternoon\, we will explore data visualization as an analytical tool and for reporting purposes. We will learn ways to enhance basic data viz in Excel and Google Sheets and before exploring other dataviz programs including Tableau. \nLed by the Connecticut Data Collaborative. \nClick here to register. Fee includes lunch.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/data-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20181016T183908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T183908Z
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SUMMARY:Night At The Museum: Bringing Art To Life  Fundraiser For Housatonic Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Night At The Museum: Bringing Art To Life Fundraiser For Housatonic Museum of Art \n 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/night-at-the-museum-bringing-art-to-life-fundraiser-for-housatonic-museum-of-art/
LOCATION:Housatonic Museum of Art 900 Lafayette Blvd\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 900 Lafayette Blvd\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
CATEGORIES:County Wide Fundraising Events,Foundation Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Housatonic Museum of Art":MAILTO:rzella@housatonic.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20180618T003414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180628T151935Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Series: Part 1 - Nonprofit Website 3.0
DESCRIPTION:This class will show you how to get the most out of the investments you’ve already made in current websites… And if you are thinking about a new or upgraded website\, this class is an absolute must. \nIn Nonprofit Website 3.0\, you will learn: \n\nThe essential principles of creating a third-generation website (websites 3.0)\nThe three critical homepage mistakes nonprofits are making\nWhy nonprofit websites are terrible for driving online donations — and what you can do about it.\nHow mobile has transformed basic elements of web design\nGetting “sticky” site traffic so that online visitors become donors\, clients and advocates\nHow to get a Google AdWords Grant to work hard bringing the right clients\, donors and advocates to your webpage.\nWhat to look for in a web designers/developer …. and to manage them now and over time.\n\nThis workshop is part of a four-part series intended to support nonprofits participating in Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2019. Attendees are welcome to sign up for individual workshops or the entire series here. A certificate in Nonprofit Digital Marketing will be awarded to people attending the entire series. Accredited 12 CFRE credits for Certified Fundraising Executive continuing education units. \nClick here to register. Held in partnership with the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/digital-marketing-series-part-1-nonprofit-website-3-0/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Breslin":MAILTO:kbreslin@ctnonprofitalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20180614T172706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T121302Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Data for Grants
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this interactive conversation on “Finding Data for Grants” with Mark Abraham\, Executive Director of DataHaven. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/finding-data-for-grants/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20180618T003616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T174929Z
UID:10000376-1542272400-1542283200@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Series: Part 2 - Powerful Social Networking
DESCRIPTION:Social networks are powerhouses of change and they were not invented by Facebook\, Twitter or LinkedIn!  Humankind naturally creates social networks. Nonprofits have long used the power of social networking for advocacy\, community building and fundraising. The digital age is providing new and quick ways to widely build and activate human networks. \nIn Powerful Social Networking\, you will learn: \n\nThe essential\, unchanging rules of social networks – online and offline\nHow to select the social network platforms – Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, etc. -best for your nonprofit\nSecrets to going viral with crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising\nFive things you can do immediately to become a more effective social networker\nAnd much more…\n\nThis workshop is part of a four-part series intended to support nonprofits participating in Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2019. Attendees are welcome to sign up for individual workshops or the entire series here. A certificate in Nonprofit Digital Marketing will be awarded to people attending the entire series. Accredited 12 CFRE credits for Certified Fundraising Executive continuing education units. \nClick here to register. Held in partnership with the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/digital-marketing-series-part-2-powerful-social-networking/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Breslin":MAILTO:kbreslin@ctnonprofitalliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20180618T003747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T175038Z
UID:10000378-1544086800-1544097600@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Series: Part 3 - The ABC's of Digital Copywriting and Content Creation
DESCRIPTION:Are people bothering to listen to what your nonprofit is saying? The truth is that many nonprofits are sending out lots of communications\, but too few people are listening. In this training\, you’ll learn how to create digital content that stands out and get people to act. \nThis workshop is part of a four-part series intended to support nonprofits participating in Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2019. Attendees are welcome to sign up for individual workshops or the entire series here. A certificate in Nonprofit Digital Marketing will be awarded to people attending the entire series. Accredited 12 CFRE credits for Certified Fundraising Executive continuing education units. \nClick here to register. Held in partnership with the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/digital-marketing-series-part-3-the-abcs-of-digital-copywriting-and-content-creation/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Breslin":MAILTO:kbreslin@ctnonprofitalliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20180614T172735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T121118Z
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SUMMARY:Greater Norwalk Nonprofit Legislative Forum
DESCRIPTION:The annual Greater Norwalk Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Norwalk-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators on issues affecting our region. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/greater-norwalk-nonprofit-legislative-forum-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20180614T172758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T121210Z
UID:10000372-1544778000-1544785200@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Greater Stamford Nonprofit Legislative Forum
DESCRIPTION:Held in partnership with the University of Connecticut Stamford Campus\, the annual Greater Stamford Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Stamford-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/greater-stamford-nonprofit-legislative-forum-3/
LOCATION:UCONN Stamford\, 1 University Place\, Stamford\, CT\, 06901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20180618T003931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T142535Z
UID:10000380-1545296400-1545307200@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Series: Part 4 - Optimizing Your Digital Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:The cloud is\, a system of servers that host information on the Internet. Many use the cloud to store their data in that system. They access their information online instead of storing it on on-site. Cloud is unlocking benefits such as insight\, agility and operational efficiency that are enhancing nonprofits’ ability to help those who need it most. Attend this training\, and learn how to best make the cloud work for you. \nThis workshop is part of a four-part series intended to support nonprofits participating in Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2019. Attendees are welcome to sign up for individual workshops or the entire series here. A certificate in Nonprofit Digital Marketing will be awarded to people attending the entire series. Accredited 12 CFRE credits for Certified Fundraising Executive continuing education units. \nClick here to register. Held in partnership with the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/digital-marketing-series-part-4-optimizing-your-digital-toolbox/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Breslin":MAILTO:kbreslin@ctnonprofitalliance.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20181113T165427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T151211Z
UID:10000324-1546938000-1546945200@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:GREATER BRIDGEPORT LEGISLATIVE FORUM
DESCRIPTION:The annual Bridgeport Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Bridgeport-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators on issues affecting our region. \nClick here to Register. \n 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/bridgeport-legislative-forum/
LOCATION:The Beacon Hall Events Center\, Housatonic Community College\, 900 Lafayette Blvd.\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20181113T165831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181120T152608Z
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SUMMARY:GREATER DANBURY LEGISLATIVE FORUM
DESCRIPTION:The annual Greater Danbury Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Danbury-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators on issues affecting our region. \nClick here to register
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/greater-danbury-legislative-forum/
LOCATION:White Hall\, Western Connecticut University\, 181 White St\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190104T134650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T024105Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: DIGITAL MARKETING SERIES: PART 5 –  HARNESS THE POWER OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & MASS MEDIA TO RAISE AWARENESS OF YOUR MISSION
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled as of 1/30/2019 \nDiscover forms of media that will boost your nonprofit’s message; how to create a newsworthy “hook;” and how to approach the media with a publicity request. \nIt’s critical to any organization’s success to raise public awareness and maintain community goodwill. Media channels can enable that success\, but it’s important to manage them properly to best achieve your organization’s goals. Attend this training to discover which forms of media might be best suited for your message\, learn how to create a newsworthy “hook\,” and how to approach the media with a publicity request. \nIn this workshop you will learn: \n\nHow to pitch a news story or feature to an Editor\nWhat is considered “newsworthy” to the media\nWhich types of channels (ie. Radio\, broadcast\, print\, social media) might be best for your organization.\n\nClick here to register. Held in partnership with the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/digital-marketing-series-part-5-harness-the-power-of-public-relations-mass-media-to-raise-awareness-of-your-mission/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190104T135011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T142216Z
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SUMMARY:DIGITAL MARKETING SERIES PART 6 - PUBLIC SPEAKING AND MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS
DESCRIPTION:Gain the skills to deliver effective and successful speeches for various audiences. \nLearn to effectively deliver a speech for any stakeholder audience – bosses\, employees\, managers\, customer or vendors. Participants will gain the fundamental tools to speak clearly and persuasively in order to impresses your audience\, and help you reach your target goals – with or without technological aides \nWe will address: \n\nManaging Speaker Anxiety\nTypes of Presentations\nKnowing Your Audience and Setting\nPreparation Skill\nControlling Verbal and Nonverbal Messages\nUse of visual aides\, including Power Point\, Internet and Video clips\n\nClick here to register. Held in partnership with the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/digital-marketing-series-part-6-public-speaking-and-multimedia-presentations/
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T235900
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190208T150922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T150922Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfield County's Giving Day
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, this dynamic 24-hour fundraising event unites our community around local causes that are closest to your hearts. \nThis special day allows anyone to become a philanthropist! When thousands of people come together for the greater good\, transformative thinking and actions begin to happen. The Community Foundation joins individuals\, families\, nonprofits and companies – like lead sponsor Bank of America. \nIt is a 24-hour online giving marathon designed to amplify the amazing work of our nonprofit community\, boost staff and volunteer skills that can be used beyond Giving Day\, and encourage important giving to your missions. Join us and celebrate the power of giving in Fairfield County- 24 hours to give where you live! \nVisit: FCGives.org to learn more
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/fairfield-countys-giving-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190221T215623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T215623Z
UID:10000403-1552467600-1552478400@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:HARNESS THE POWER OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & MASS MEDIA TO RAISE AWARENESS OF YOUR MISSION
DESCRIPTION:It’s critical to any organization’s success to raise public awareness and maintain community goodwill. Media channels can enable that success\, but it’s important to manage them properly to best achieve your organization’s goals. Attend this training to discover which forms of media might be best suited for your message\, learn how to create a newsworthy “hook\,” and how to approach the media with a publicity request. \nIn this workshop you will learn: \n\nHow to pitch a news story or feature to an Editor\nWhat is considered “newsworthy” to the media\nWhich types of channels (ie. Radio\, broadcast\, print\, social media) might be best for your organization.\n\nLearn more & register here! \nPresenter Information: \nFrances Trelease\, MBA\, Boomer Den
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/harness-the-power-of-public-relations-mass-media-to-raise-awareness-of-your-mission/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T230000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190314T192235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190315T171800Z
UID:10000404-1556616600-1556665200@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:TRENDS IN LOCAL PHILANTHROPY
DESCRIPTION:Trends in Local Philanthropy with Karen Brown \nInterested in hyper local trends in philanthropy? Join Karen Brown of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation to discuss the latest happenings in Fairfield County. Learn more about funder networks\, giving circles\, the growth in women’s philanthropy and how donor mindsets have changed. \nRegister today! 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/cne-training-trends-in-local-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20171030T110651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T192745Z
UID:10000347-1556874000-1556884800@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Data Skills Series
DESCRIPTION:If you are a nonprofit wanting to better understand your impact or make a compelling case to funders\, you need data! Held in partnership with the Connecticut Data Collaborative\, the Data Skills Series is designed to increase data literacy and build the data capacity of nonprofit staff. This workshop is suited for organizations and individuals who are using data and want to improve their data collection\, analysis and reporting processes. \nThis three-part series will take place on the following dates: May 3\, May 17 and May 31. \nThis workshop series will cover: \n\nData Collection – understand the basic concepts and language of data\, and the different methods of data collection\nData Analysis – evaluate common analytical techniques and common data analysis tools\, including spreadsheeting\, visualization and database programs\nData Reporting – convey the main findings of your data project and outline a communications plan\n\nCost: $150 per organization; $200 for two attendees (maximum of two participants per organization). \nClick here to register. \nPresented by the Connecticut Data Collaborative.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/data-skills-series/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190315T164050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T134804Z
UID:10000405-1558431000-1558438200@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:EFFECTIVE BOARDS AND BOARD MEETINGS: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
DESCRIPTION:Do you sit on a nonprofit board? Are you confused about the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board member? Do you wonder how to make your board meetings more effective and efficient? Do you know how to use agendas\, adopt resolutions\, and keep minutes? \nIn partnership with Pro Bono Partnership\, we’ve put together this in-person workshop to answer some of our clients’ most frequently asked questions. Join us to hear the answers – and bring your own questions! \nRegister today!  \nTOPICS WILL INCLUDE\n\nBoard roles and responsibilities\nStructuring your board to ensure your nonprofit is meeting its legal and fiduciary obligations\nBoard-related corporate documents – agendas\, minutes\, resolutions\nUsing committees\nThe role of staff in board meetings\nPractical ideas for running an efficient and effective board meeting\n\nSPEAKER\nMaurice K. Segall\, Esq.\, New York and Fairfield County\, CT\, Program Director\, Pro Bono Partnership
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/effective-boards-and-board-meetings-your-questions-answered/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20171031T131419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190506T185742Z
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SUMMARY:Results-Based Accountability: The Basics and Performance Measures (Two Parts: July 10 & July 24)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Community Foundation for a two-part workshop on Results-Based Accountability (RBA). It is open to nonprofit organizations seeking to learn a powerful and practical way to measure impact\, manage performance\, and tell their story to strengthen their organization\, increase sustainability and improve community well-being. \nIn the first session on July 10\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the basic concepts and language of RBA\nLearn how to develop performance measures to evaluate your organization’s success and impact\nUnderstand why it’s important to relate your program to community-wide results\nLearn how and where RBA is being used in Connecticut\n\nIn the second session on July 24\, you will: \n\nUnderstand how performance measurement relates to program purpose and design\nRefine and construct “How much?”\, “How well?” and “Better Off”? performance measures\nGet feedback from your peers\nGet your questions answered\n\nBy registering\, you are committing to attend two 3-hour sessions on 7/10 & 7/24 (9:30am-12:30pm). Click here to register.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/results-based-accountability-basics-performance-measures-two-parts-january-31-february-14/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190603T180257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T180257Z
UID:10000406-1563786000-1563814800@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Data Clinics with the CT Data Collaborative
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about your data collection process? Do your survey questions need a thorough examination? Are you looking to reimagine your reporting?  \nThe Connecticut Data Collaborative is offering Data Clinics\, which are 90-minute consultancy meetings where they tackle a specific data issue or challenge your organization is facing. They will review an existing or newly developed survey\, examine your current data reports\, or think about the data operations in your organization to improve how you capture the impact of your work.  \nAs part of your registration please also complete this form by June 28th. \nApplicants will be selected by first week of July and notified of their time slot.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/data-clinics-with-the-ct-data-collaborative/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190703T170953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T133300Z
UID:10000408-1564567200-1564574400@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices in Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Join CNE for a discussion on Best Practices in Advocacy! Panel speakers include Kate Farrar\, Executive Director of CWEALF\, Subira Gordon\, Executive Director of ConnCAN\, Lucas Codognolla\, Executive Director for CT Students for a Dream and Alicia Woodsby\, Senior Policy Advisor for Partnership for Strong Communities. Panelists will share the strategies their organization implements to accomplish their advocacy goals followed by discussion and Q&A. Come learn about their recent challenges and wins in advancing their legislative agendas.\n\nDon’t miss your chance to attend this session – Register Today!
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/best-practices-in-advocacy/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20180430T173238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T115457Z
UID:10000366-1566475200-1566480600@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Maximizing Philanthropic Impact Through Planned Giving
DESCRIPTION:Now\, more than ever\, donors are looking for ways to maximize their philanthropic impact when giving to charity.  Attorney Jennifer Pagnillo of Day Pitney and Mike Rosen of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation will lead a discussion about ways to satisfy your donors’ objectives in making charitable gifts. \nBring your lunch and join us for this informative and interactive discussion that will include: \n\nSteps for embarking on a planned giving program\nStructuring sample bequest language\nConsidering a gift acceptance policy\nWhat to expect if you are receiving bequests\nMaximizing the value of lifetime gifts and bequests\n\nRegister here. 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/maximizing-philanthropic-impact-planned-giving/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190830T144227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T144337Z
UID:10000419-1568282400-1568289600@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Human Resources Best Practices Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about best practices in human resources from FCCF’s Director of Human Resources\, Tara Berlingo. The training will focus on an overview of benefits management\, compliance and conflict resolution. This will be especially beneficial for making sure bases are covered when there isn’t a dedicated human resources staff person in-house.\n\nDon’t miss your chance to attend this special workshop. Register Today!\n\n\nFeatured Speaker\nTara Berlingo\nDirector\, Human Resources\nFairfield County’s Community Foundation
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/human-resources-best-practices-workshop/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190830T144736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190830T144736Z
UID:10000421-1569312000-1569342600@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Forward Fairfield County: A Day of Data-Driven Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Forward Fairfield County: A Day of Data-Driven Conversation will offer compelling presentations & discussions about two new studies including the 2019 Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index and research from The Fund for Women & Girls at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. Tickets can be purchased for morning session\, afternoon session\, or the full day. Register Today!  \n\nMORNING SESSION: 2019 Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index\n8:00 AM to 12:30 PM\nOur morning session will feature keynote speaker\, Jacqueline Rabe Thomas of The CT Mirror\, addressing the role of data in achieving community impact. We’ll also host facilitated interactive conversations to explore the ways data and the 2019 Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index\, which helps us better understand the complex issues impacting the people and places of our county\, can inform community impact efforts throughout the region. By focusing on the interrelationship between quality of life indicators\, education\, health\, and economic competitiveness\, we can better appreciate successes\, identify challenges\, and achieve cross-sector solutions. This session includes breakfast. Register Today!  \nMorning Keynote:\n\nJacqueline Rabe Thomas\nEducation and Children’s Issues reporter\nThe CT Mirror\n\nJacqueline won two first prizes from the national Education Writers Association for her work in 2012 – one in beat reporting for her overall education coverage\, and the other in investigative reporting on a series of stories revealing questionable monetary and personnel actions taken by the Board of Regents for Higher Education. In 2016\, she was a finalist in the EWA competition for single-topic coverage for her reporting on how schools are funded in Connecticut. \n\nAFTERNOON SESSION: 2019 Research from The Fund for Women & Girls\n12:30 PM to 4:30 PM\nIn our afternoon session\, you’ll hear from keynote speaker\, Ted Bunch of A Call to Men\, on his internationally recognized work advancing gender equity utilizing an inclusive approach and how local organizations are responding to the needs and challenges Fairfield County women and girls face. The afternoon’s conversations will include key highlights from our newly commissioned research\, Count Her In: A Status Report on Women and Girls in Fairfield County and Count Them In: A Landscape Analysis of Fairfield County Organizations Supporting Women and Girls. Attendees will leave with specific strategies and action steps to inform their work and advance all aspects of women and girls’ lives. This session includes lunch. Register Today!  \nAfternoon Keynote:\n\nTed Bunch\nChief Development Officer\nA CALL TO MEN \nTed Bunch is an educator\, activist and lecturer working to end all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls. Bunch is Chief Development Officer of A Call to Men and is internationally recognized for his efforts to prevent violence against women while promoting a healthy\, respectful manhood. He is a leading voice on male socialization\, the intersection of masculinity and violence against women\, and healthy\, respectful manhood. \nEvent Location:\nThe Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s\n2748 Boston Post Road\nDarien CT\, 06820
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/forward-fairfield-county-a-day-of-data-driven-conversation/
LOCATION:The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s\, 2748 Boston Post Road\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190911T154015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190911T154015Z
UID:10000425-1569402000-1569412800@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:MERGERS\, PARTNERSHIPS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
DESCRIPTION:Increasingly\, organizations are adapting to the ever-changing nonprofit landscape by affiliating with other organizations in some capacity. Agencies that are successfully able to collaborate can operate more effectively and cost-efficiently\, allowing them to best provide services in our community while allowing them to modify their working relationships as needed. This workshop will discuss the practical and legal considerations for strategic collaborations among nonprofits. Click here to register!  \nTOPICS WILL INCLUDE\n\nAn organization’s motivations for collaborating with other agencies\nFactors to consider in determine why and how to collaborate\nDifferent forms of collaboration such as MOUs\, shared services agreements\, partnering on programs\, joint ventures\, asset transfers\, mergers\, and consolidations\nWhen and how to involve outside expertise such as consultants and attorneys\nQuestions and challenges\n\nSPEAKERS\nMaurice Segall\, Esq.\, Director of Fairfield County and NY Program\, Pro Bono Partnership\nJames Greifzu\, Esq.\, Counsel\, Wiggin and Dana\nAnne Yurasek\, Principal\, Fio Partners \nLOCATION\nFairfield County’s Community Foundation\n40 Richards Avenue\nNorwalk\, CT 06854
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/mergers-partnerships-and-strategic-alliances/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190604T201333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T201449Z
UID:10000407-1570734000-1570744800@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Nordstrom Night Out
DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED TO NORDSTROM NIGHT OUT! \nNORDSTROM AT THE SONO COLLECTION\n100 NORTH WATER STREET\nNORWALK\, CT\n\nTHURSDAY\, OCTOBER 10 7:00-10:00 PM\n\nYou’re invited to an exclusive opening celebration at your new Nordstrom where you’ll enjoy cocktails and bites\, entertainment and an opportunity to shop before we open to the public.\nPurchase tickets here.  \nTickets are $100 each\, with 100% of all sales benefiting Fairfield County’s Community Foundation & Domestic Violence Crisis Center.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/nordstrom-night-out/
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190711T131711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T115505Z
UID:10000412-1571992200-1572019200@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Purposeful Boards\, Powerful Fundraising - Oct 25
DESCRIPTION:Two dates available: October 25th or 26th \nIt’s never been more important for boards and staff to work together effectively to solicit financial support for your organization. Designed for board-staff teams\, this practical session addresses the complementary roles board members play in their organization’s governance and resource development. \nFor your convenience\, the same session will be offered on two different dates: October 25\, 2019 & October 26\, 2019. \nThe day will begin with a close look at board recruitment\, structure\, operations\, and culture\, knowing that weak boards don’t raise funds effectively. The second part of the session focuses on how to involve board members in effective fundraising. \nTo maximize the benefit of this session we are requiring a minimum of 3 participates from each organization and must include the Executive Director and at least one Board member in attendance. Additional Board and staff participants are strongly encouraged to attend. Having staff and Board members from the same organization attend as teams of four or more will enhance the experience. \nDon’t miss your chance to attend this popular session – Sign up today!\nRegister for October 25th.\nRegister for October 26th.\n\nLocation: Brownson Country Club\, 15 Soundview Ave\, Shelton\, CT \nPresenter: Chuck V. Loring\, MBA\, CFRE is a Senior Governance Associate for BoardSource and senior partner of Loring\, Sternberg & Associates\, based in Fort Lauderdale and Indianapolis\, which provides governance consulting services to nonprofits. Chuck has helped hundreds of local and regional nonprofits across the country strengthen their boards and improve governance practices\, and advanced the missions of world-renowned organizations such as Special Olympics\, Second Harvest Food Banks\, Boys and Girls Clubs of America\, The Susan G. Komen Foundation\, and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Chuck also conducts training programs for funding organizations\, including a host of community foundations across the country.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/purposeful-boards-powerful-fundraising-3/
LOCATION:Brownson Country Club\, 15 Soundview Ave\, Shelton\, CT \, 15 Soundview Ave\, Shelton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074542
CREATED:20190807T191929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T115531Z
UID:10000417-1572078600-1572105600@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Purposeful Boards\, Powerful Fundraising - Oct 26
DESCRIPTION:Two dates available: October 25th or 26th \nIt’s never been more important for boards and staff to work together effectively to solicit financial support for your organization. Designed for board-staff teams\, this practical session addresses the complementary roles board members play in their organization’s governance and resource development. \nFor your convenience\, the same session will be offered on two different dates: October 25\, 2019 & October 26\, 2019. \nThe day will begin with a close look at board recruitment\, structure\, operations\, and culture\, knowing that weak boards don’t raise funds effectively. The second part of the session focuses on how to involve board members in effective fundraising. \nTo maximize the benefit of this session we are requiring a minimum of 3 participates from each organization and must include the Executive Director and at least one Board member in attendance. Additional Board and staff participants are strongly encouraged to attend. Having staff and Board members from the same organization attend as teams of four or more will enhance the experience. \nDon’t miss your chance to attend this popular session – Sign up today!\nRegister for October 25th.\nRegister for October 26th.\n\nLocation: Brownson Country Club\, 15 Soundview Ave\, Shelton\, CT \nPresenter: Chuck V. Loring\, MBA\, CFRE is a Senior Governance Associate for BoardSource and senior partner of Loring\, Sternberg & Associates\, based in Fort Lauderdale and Indianapolis\, which provides governance consulting services to nonprofits. Chuck has helped hundreds of local and regional nonprofits across the country strengthen their boards and improve governance practices\, and advanced the missions of world-renowned organizations such as Special Olympics\, Second Harvest Food Banks\, Boys and Girls Clubs of America\, The Susan G. Komen Foundation\, and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Chuck also conducts training programs for funding organizations\, including a host of community foundations across the country.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/purposeful-boards-powerful-fundraising-oct-26/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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