Center for Nonprofit Excellence

Next in Line: Succession Planning for Board Members  October 22nd, 4:30-6:30 PM (Hybrid)    *Suggested that a Board Member and Executive Director from each organization participating attend.   Debra Hertz of The [ ... ] Continue reading »

Data Visualization – CT Data October 30th, 9:30 – 3:00 PM (In Person)  During this hands-on workshop, we will focus on the principles of data visualization and apply them with [ ... ] Continue reading »

Fueling Communities – Stamford, Modern Love Coffee  Friday, November 1st, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (In-person)   We’re thrilled to announce that Fueling Communities is back for its second Fall season! [ ... ] Continue reading »

Fairfield County’s Community Foundation on Systems Change: A Panel Discussion   November 11th, 1:00-3:00 PM (Virtual)  Join FCCF Program Officers and partners as they delve into the nuances of systems change [ ... ] Continue reading »

Create Better Surveys – CT Data   November 12th, 12:00 – 2:30 (Virtual)   Survey data can help you gather important information about your programs, clients, and services. However, there is a [ ... ] Continue reading »

RESCHEUDLED - Tuesday, December 3rd, 9:30 AM - 1:00PM (In-person)  In this workshop, participants are introduced to 12 proven strategies that ensure more productive and efficient meeting outcomes. These include [ ... ] Continue reading »

Fueling Communities – Danbury, Mothership Coffee and Bakery   Friday, December 6th, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (In-person)   We’re thrilled to announce that Fueling Communities is back for its second Fall [ ... ] Continue reading »

Join us for Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management, a free 8-part virtual series presented in collaboration with United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut. Sessions are held on [ ... ] Continue reading »

February 20, 10:00 -11:00 AM (Virtual)    The Development Community of Practice is a collaborative space for nonprofit professionals to connect, learn, and grow together. Through shared experiences and peer support, [ ... ] Continue reading »

February 26, 10:00 -11:00 AM (Virtual)    The Program Professionals Community of Practice is a collaborative space for program directors, planners, staff, and support professionals to connect, learn, and grow together. [ ... ] Continue reading »

February 27, 10:00 -11:00 AM (Virtual)    The New Executive Directors Community of Practice is a supportive network for nonprofit leaders in their first three years of service. This space offers [ ... ] Continue reading »

March 7th, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (In-Person) Join us for this month’s Fueling Community gathering at Neat Coffee in Darien! Connect with fellow nonprofit professionals, share ideas, and expand [ ... ] Continue reading »

March 11, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Virtual)    Foundations of Partnership is a three-part series designed to help participants build a collaborative mindset, embrace new partnerships, and develop the soft [ ... ] Continue reading »

March 13, 9:30 - 11:00 AM (Virtual) Join us for Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management, a free 8-part virtual series presented in collaboration with United Way of Coastal and [ ... ] Continue reading »

April 4, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (In-Person) Join us for this month’s Fueling Community gathering at Frenchies Coffee Bar in Stratford! Connect with fellow nonprofit professionals, share ideas, and [ ... ] Continue reading »

April 10, 10:00 - 11:30 AM (Virtual) Join Abby Anderson of The Justice Walk for a deep and thoughtful conversation about equity within your organization. Gain valuable insights and actionable tips [ ... ] Continue reading »

April 15, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Virtual) Foundations of Partnership is a three-part series designed to help participants build a collaborative mindset, embrace new partnerships, and develop the soft [ ... ] Continue reading »

May 8, 9:00 - 11:30 AM (Virtual) Join us for Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management, a free 8-part virtual series presented in collaboration with United Way of Coastal [ ... ] Continue reading »

May 14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Virtual) Foundations of Partnership is a three-part series designed to help participants build a collaborative mindset, embrace new partnerships, and develop the soft [ ... ] Continue reading »

May 30, 10:30 AM - 12:30 AM (Virtual) Join Kristiana Smith for an interactive virtual convening designed to help you reconnect with your creative side. Take a step away from [ ... ] Continue reading »

June 12, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Virtual) Join us for the last Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management in this year’s series, presented in collaboration with United Way [ ... ] Continue reading »

June 18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Celebrate and unwind with us at a special networking evening. No presentations—just good company, local wines, delicious snacks, and the peaceful backdrop of [ ... ] Continue reading »

September 5, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (In-Person) Join us in Monroe to connect with fellow nonprofit professionals, share ideas, and expand your network in a welcoming and collaborative atmosphere. [ ... ] Continue reading »

Brewing Community is a fresh twist on our popular Fueling Community coffee meetups only this time, we’re raising a glass after hours. Now held quarterly, these casual happy hour gatherings [ ... ] Continue reading »

For our January session, join us as we welcome Mariana Serrano for Reimagining Fundraising: From Transactional Giving to Transformative. This session will explore how nonprofits can move beyond transactional giving [ ... ] Continue reading »

Join us at Elicit Brewing in Fairfield for an evening of hops and hang outs. Let’s reconnect over our work in the new year and decompress after a few weeks [ ... ] Continue reading »

Designed for those newer to advocacy or looking to scale early efforts, this webinar—led by Nonprofit VOTE—will provide an introduction to voter engagement. Participants will learn why engaging voters is [ ... ] Continue reading »

Join us at HMTX for this practical session designed for nonprofit leaders who want to better understand their organization’s cyber risks—without needing a technical background. Participants will learn the basics [ ... ] Continue reading »