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Leader, Mentor, Coach: A Supervisory Skills Workshop

Aon Hewitt 45 Glover Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

Being a supervisor is not easy. It requires not only skills to motivate your staff, but also monitoring and improving their performance. This hands-on workshop will provide a foundation for your success and the success of your staff. The full-day session will be reflective and interactive and will feature skill self-assessments, brief lectures and experiential exercises. [ ... ] Continue reading »

$65

Sustainability and Succession Planning: Everything You Need to Know but Were Afraid to Ask

Leadership transitions are pivotal moments for an organization that can present opportunities for both transformative change and dangerous missteps. Thoughtfully planning for leadership transition, prepares an organization to weather the departure of key leaders, builds organizational capacity AND strengthens leadership throughout the entire organization.  Preparing for a leadership transition, or succession planning, is a key [ ... ] Continue reading »

$50

Board Chair Roundtable

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

The Board Chair Roundtable is a facilitated peer learning network in which board leaders share practical experience and develop a network to draw upon when they have specific challenges. Board Chair Roundtables provide: An enlightening and informal way of connecting with fellow board chairs The sharing of best practices A facilitated discussion format covering topics [ ... ] Continue reading »

Fairfield County’s Giving Day Kick-Off Webinar

Join us on Thursday, November 3rd at 12pm for a FREE webinar to kick-off Fairfield County's Giving Day 2017. Since its inception in 2014, Fairfield County's Giving Day has raised over $3 million for 592 local nonprofits and March 9, 2017 promises to be our region's biggest philanthropic event yet! In the webinar, you'll learn about: Updated eligibility [ ... ] Continue reading »

Managing Your Fundraising Campaign

Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, United States

This training is the first in a three-part series for nonprofits participating in Fairfield County's Giving Day. Your Giving Day efforts will be successful if you have a plan for your Giving Day campaign. In this session, you'll learn: Important steps that will help you create a successful plan and timeline Key essentials to building awareness and [ ... ] Continue reading »

$25

Greater Stamford Nonprofit Legislative Forum

UCONN Stamford 1 University Place, Stamford, CT, United States

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. This year, we will share key findings for Fairfield County from the soon-to-be-released, and nationally recognized, Community Wellbeing Report. Our Greater Stamford Nonprofit Legislative Forum [ ... ] Continue reading »

$15

Greater Bridgeport Nonprofit Legislative Forum

Housatonic Community College 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT, United States

Held in partnership with Housatonic Community College, the annual Greater Bridgeport Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Bridgeport-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators. This year, we will share key findings for Fairfield County from the soon-to-be-released, and nationally recognized, Community Wellbeing Report. Our Greater Bridgeport Nonprofit Legislative Forum will give you the chance [ ... ] Continue reading »

$15

Greater Danbury Nonprofit Legislative Forum

Naugatuck Valley Community College - Danbury Campus 190 Main Street, Danbury, CT, United States

Held in partnership with Naugatuck Valley Community College, the annual Greater Danbury Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Danbury-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators. This year, we will share key findings for Fairfield County from the soon-to-be-released, and nationally recognized, Community Wellbeing Report. Our Greater Danbury Nonprofit Legislative Forum will give you the [ ... ] Continue reading »

$15

Greater Norwalk Nonprofit Legislative Forum

Norwalk Community College 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

Held in partnership with Norwalk Community College, the annual Greater Norwalk Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Norwalk-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators. This year, we will share key findings for Fairfield County from the soon-to-be-released, and nationally recognized, Community Wellbeing Report. Our Greater Norwalk Nonprofit Legislative Forum will give you the [ ... ] Continue reading »

$15

Webinar: Applying for a Competitive Grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation

This webinar will provide an overview of the process for applying for a competitive grant from Fairfield County's Community Foundation. The information session will cover grantmaking priorities, types of grants awarded, grantee eligibility, as well as tips to avoid common pitfalls when completing your request. Click here to register for this free webinar.

Messaging Your Mission

This training is the second in a four-part series for nonprofits participating in Fairfield County's Giving Day. Held in partnership with Bank of America, register for this free webinar focused on using social media in your Giving Day campaign. In this session, you will learn: Key roles and responsibilities to consider when managing social media Defining [ ... ] Continue reading »

Results-Based Accountability: The Basics

Westport Woman's Club 44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT, United States

This workshop introduces participants to 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. You will: Understand the basic concepts and language of RBA Learn how to develop [ ... ] Continue reading »

$15

Year-Round Effective Email Marketing for Nonprofits

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

This training is the third in a four-part series for nonprofits participating in Fairfield County’s Giving Day. Provided by Hearst CT Media's Creative Director, Robert DiGioia According to the 2016 Inbox Report from Fluent, the US is addicted to email. Over 80% Americans check their email at least once per day, 66% check their email more [ ... ] Continue reading »

How To Become Your Donor’s Charity of Choice

Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT, United States

This training is the fourth in a four-part series for nonprofits participating in Fairfield County's Giving Day. Good development work is about building relationships. Yet, recent studies show that the average nonprofit loses 57% of their donors annually. For new donors - the percentage is even higher - 77%. So after you have conducted a successful [ ... ] Continue reading »

$45

Results-Based Accountability: Performance Measures

Westport Woman's Club 44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT, United States

Please join the Community Foundation for this follow-up training on Results-Based Accountability. It is meant for those who have previously attended the “Results-Based Accountability: The Basics” workshop offered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. In this session, you will: Understand how performance measurement relates to program purpose and design Refine and construct “How much?”, “How well?” [ ... ] Continue reading »

$15

Skills for Challenging Times: Preparing for Collaborative Opportunities

Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United States

Skills for Challenging Times:  Preparing for Collaborative Opportunities This training is designed for Executive Directors and Board Members of each participating nonprofit organization.  Attendance in partnership with Board members is highly recommended.  Nonprofits are increasingly realizing that individual organizations alone will not be able to improve community conditions, but instead must work in collaboration with [ ... ] Continue reading »

$45

Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising

Pequot Library 720 Pequot Avenue, Southport, CT, United States

Chuck Loring returns to Connecticut by popular demand to deliver this powerful, full-day workshop focused on best practices in governance and fundraising. We’ll take a close look at board recruitment, structure, operations, and culture to understand the correlation between effective boards and successful fundraising. An ideal opportunity for Board/Staff teams, this course offers insights on [ ... ] Continue reading »

$75

Results-Based Accountability: The Basics and Performance Measures (Two Parts: July 19 & August 2)

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

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. In the first session on July 19th, you will: Understand [ ... ] Continue reading »

$50

Lunch and Learn Series: Maximizing Philanthropic Impact Through Planned Giving

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

Now, more than ever, donors are looking for ways to maximize their philanthropic impact when giving to charity.  Attorney Jennifer Pagnillo of Day Pitney will lead a discussion about ways to satisfy your donors’ objectives in making charitable gifts. Bring your lunch and join us for this informative and interactive discussion that will include: Steps [ ... ] Continue reading »

Board Chair Essentials

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

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. Our Board Chair Essentials [ ... ] Continue reading »

$45

Essential Business Skills Series: A Guide To Delivering Professional Presentations

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

Get comfortable making presentations! Whether it is an internal meeting or external meeting with a new donor, learning to communicate effectively is a key skill for any employee. This workshop will help you be more confident and prepared in delivering any type of presentation. This workshop will cover: The do’s and don’ts of presentations How to [ ... ] Continue reading »

$35

Advanced Supervision: Strengthening Middle Manager Skills

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

As ambiguity in the nonprofit sector can lead to anxiety and challenges dynamics in the field, it is critical that supervisors continue to grow and strengthen their own skills to ensure their staff and organizations can thrive - even in challenging times. This course will explore the following topics: building effective teams, giving and receiving [ ... ] Continue reading »

$65

Board Chair Roundtable

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

The Board Chair Roundtable is a facilitated peer learning network in which board leaders share practical experience and develop a network to draw upon when they have specific challenges. Board Chair Roundtables provide: An enlightening and informal way of connecting with fellow board chairs The sharing of best practices A facilitated discussion format covering topics [ ... ] Continue reading »

$50

Essential Business Skills Series: Effective Project Management

Sacred Heart University 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT, United States

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge you need to manage projects more effectively! This workshop is geared to any staff member who is a part of a project team or responsible for leading a project within their organization. Attendees will learn the basic concepts associated with project management and the five key processes for effective project management. Attendees will also leave [ ... ] Continue reading »

$35

Lunch and Learn Series: Finding Data for Grants

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

Join us for this lively conversation on "Finding Data for Grants" with Mark Abraham, Executive Director of DataHaven. Click here to register. Due to limited seating, we request one representative per organization only.

$10

Giving Day: Put the Crowd in Your Crowdfunding Campaign

Fairfield County's Giving Day will be back on March 1, 2018! Get the scoop on important updates and learn key strategies to run a successful crowdfunding campaign. This webinar will be recorded and posted to FCGives.org. Presented by Fairfield County's Community Foundation and Kimbia, Inc. Part 1 of the Giving Day Training Series. Click here [ ... ] Continue reading »

The Right Time to Rightsize?

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

With the ongoing challenges associated with government budgets and public spending policies at the federal through local levels, many nonprofit organizations are seeing reductions in revenue and delays in payment associated with government funding. Given the limited leverage organizations have over that particular revenue stream - as well as, in many cases, limited funding from [ ... ] Continue reading »

$45

Giving Day: Unlock the Power of Visual Storytelling

Stories compel us to learn, remember, and act - all of the things needed to build support for your nonprofit. This workshop is about telling actionable stories - stories that lead prospective donors, volunteers, and advocates to positive decisions. Learn specific steps you can take to create stories for your Giving Day campaign and beyond, [ ... ] Continue reading »

Essential Business Skills Series: Building Basic Finance Skills

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

You don’t need to be a finance wiz to get comfortable with numbers! This workshop will take the mystery out of financial terms, nonprofit budgets and financial statements. In this interactive session, we’ll walk you through the nonprofit budget process. You’ll learn how to build a basic budget and comprehend key financial terms that all [ ... ] Continue reading »

$35

Giving Day Bootcamp

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

The word is out! Fairfield County's Giving Day will be back on March 1, 2018. If you or your organization is new to Giving Day, join us for a Giving Day Bootcamp, where you will: Learn important steps you need to take to win big on Giving Day Get comfortable accessing the Giving Day platform [ ... ] Continue reading »

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