Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Join us Thursday, December 8th from 12:30 – 1:00 PM for an in-person peer-to-peer lunch and learn led by Rob Fried, founder of Band Central. We will be meeting at Fairfield County’s Community Foundations’ Offices at 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854. This program is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. ABOUT ROB [ ... ] Continue reading »

FCCF's Center for Nonprofit Excellence, in partnership with Organizational Performance Group (OPG), is offering this special free-of-cost training to help strengthen and uplift our nonprofit leaders of color. Join us on December 13th from 9am – 11am virtually and explore how the Abundance Leadership™ model can help you to surmount obstacles, build commitment and enthusiasm [ ... ] Continue reading »

The 4th in an 8-part series hosted in collaboration with the United Way of Western Connecticut. This session focuses on grant writing. Register Now

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising leverages your most passionate supporters to fundraise on behalf of your organization. This training will provide the tools you need to recruit and empower champions for your cause [ ... ] Continue reading »

The 5th in an 8-part series hosted in collaboration with the United Way of Western Connecticut. This session focuses on data management and evaluation. Register Now

Learn what to expect from this year's legislative session from Kate Robinson of Gallo and Robinson. Presentation will include information on this year’s long session, the budget process, and anticipated [ ... ] Continue reading »

Join us February 23, 2023, for the 10th and final 24-hour online annual giving marathon. Generously supported by champion sponsor Bank of America, Giving Day 2023 will bring donors together throughout [ ... ] Continue reading »

The 6th in an 8-part series hosted in collaboration with the United Way of Western Connecticut. Led by Debra Hertz, this session will focus on the role of Board members.

Led by Diane Winston, founder of Winston Strategic Partners, this half-day in-person workshop will provide Leaders of Color with tips and tools to communicate more effectively. Register Now

Mindful Listening + Speaking: Deep listening to understand the needs and interests of the communities we serve is an essential skill for nonprofits. Join Community Mindfulness Project for a morning workshop of Mindful Listening + Speaking. This highly interactive workshop combines the principles of mindfulness and non-violent communication. Attendees build the skills, trust and confidence needed to [ ... ] Continue reading »

Join us virtually on Tuesday, April 11th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM to learn more about the new and exciting CNE offerings created to support your ongoing fundraising efforts. Opportunities include: • Learning about a free and flexible online fundraising platform that will allow your donors to give online year- round. • A fundraising [ ... ] Continue reading »

The 7th in an 8-part series hosted in collaboration with the United Way of Western Connecticut. Led by Debra Hertz, this session will focus on the role of Board members. Register Now

Virtual workshop presented by Probono Partnership. Learn more about the common legal issues nonprofits face and how Probono Partnership can help. Includes information on 501©3 registration, governance, fundraising, and employment. Register Now

Presented by Pullman & Comley LLC, learn the ins and outs of Connecticut’s tax exception laws to maximize your benefit and put more funding back into mission-related work. Register Now

The final installment in an 8-part series hosted in collaboration with the United Way of Western Connecticut. Jenn Kyro with Westminster School and Charitable Gift Planners will cover virtual engagement, planned giving, and major gifts. With additional time for questions. Register Now

Inspired by Brigg’s commitment to and passion for Board service, this program will cover effective fundraising, collaboration, and conflict resolution. A light breakfast will be served from 8:30-9:00 AM with opening remarks from Mendi Blue Paca, Fairfield County's Community Foundation's President & CEO. The workshop will follow from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, led by Jamie Renwick Advisors with 24 [ ... ] Continue reading »

Three sessions: Aug 2, Aug 23, & Sept 27 at 7:00 PM Join FCCF and Community Mindfulness Project online as we explore the book, Peak Mind, by Dr. Amishi Jha and its pledge to help you “find your focus and own your attention by investing just 12 minutes a day." Dr. Amishi Jha was a [ ... ] Continue reading »

Join CNE Manager, Rebecca Cordero, online for a brief RBA refresher helping you and your team to set strong, realistic measures that demonstrate your impact to funders, donors, and other [ ... ] Continue reading »

This 90-min virtual workshop will focus on what area nonprofits are doing/can do to move from talking about equity to implementing equity in their policies and practices. Attendees will be [ ... ] Continue reading »

Join us online for the kickoff of our second Soup to Nuts series, hosted in collaboration with the United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut. This year we’ll offer seven [ ... ] Continue reading »

Join FCCF staff online to learn about our recent research focused on Fairfield County’s Immigrant Community with findings published in Our Immigrant Neighbors an addendum to our Community Wellbeing Index. [ ... ] Continue reading »

In today’s data-driven world, the ability to tell captivating stories with your data isn’t just a plus, it’s a must-have skill that turns numbers into action. Whether you are trying [ ... ] Continue reading »

Join Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Staff and Leadership at coffee shops around Fairfield County.  Get to know the organization, learn about our work, meet some of our staff, and connect [ ... ] Continue reading »

Join us for the second session of our Soup to Nuts series, hosted in collaboration with the United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut. This year we’ll offer seven training [ ... ] Continue reading »

We believe that by coming together, we can amplify our collective impact and further the causes we hold dear. To that end, we are excited to continue our Leaders of [ ... ] Continue reading »

Join Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Staff and Leadership at coffee shops around Fairfield County.  Get to know the organization, learn about our work, meet some of our staff, and connect [ ... ] Continue reading »