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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T083000
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SUMMARY:Fairfield County’s Giving Day Virtual Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us to kick off Fairfield County’s Giving Day on February 25th. Our morning party will be virtual this year\, and will begin at 8:30 AM. Invite your colleagues\, donors\, friends and all to be part of the event! We’ll be announcing Why I Give video contest prize winners\, and we’ll reveal a new prize category exclusively to event guests – tune in to find out how to win an extra $1\,000 for the causes you care about most! Register Today!
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/fairfield-countys-giving-day-virtual-launch-party-2/
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T235900
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200930T123654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T123703Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfield County's Giving Day
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for our region’s biggest day of philanthropy! Join us online on February 25\, 2021 for this virtual event that supports local causes you care about. Nonprofit registration opens November 5th.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/fairfield-countys-giving-day-4/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20210119T203418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T203427Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation on the Impact of COVID-19 on Women
DESCRIPTION:The Fund for Women & Girls and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence invite you to join us for a conversation on the impact of Covid-19 on women. This webinar will feature the soon to be released report\, “Essential Equity: Women\, Covid-19 and Rebuilding CT\,” which was collaboratively produced by member organizations of the Connecticut Collective for Women and Girls and the Connecticut Data Collaborative. The topics to be explored during the one-hour conversation include: Women in the workplace as essential workers and caregivers The child care crisis (today and in the future) How women owned businesses are faring Moderator: Tricia Hyacinth\, Senior Director of the Fund for Women & Girls Featured Speaker: Erica Philips\, COO\, All Our Kin Featured Speaker: Fran Pastore\, Founder and CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council We will also be joined by a family child care educator who will share her insights on challenges resulting from the pandemic. Register Today!
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/a-conversation-on-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-women/
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20210119T203229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T203229Z
UID:10000360-1611684000-1611687600@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Improving Community Health Through Community Engagement
DESCRIPTION:In our fourth episode\, which will be held on January 26\, 2021\, we will discuss how Community Health workers and physicians at Bridgeport Hospital have used community assessments to provide rapid support to residents in Bridgeport most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about how they collaborated with local social service providers to decrease the amount of COVID related deaths in one corner of Connecticut’s largest city. Register today!
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/improving-community-health-through-community-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20201023T162156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T162212Z
UID:10000357-1605726000-1605729600@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Speak Up\, Speak Out Creating Change in Your High School - Virtual Youth Forum
DESCRIPTION:Hear from your peers who are shaping school communities.\nLearn how to unleash your inner leader and activist.\nShare ideas about how your school can better support student needs. Plus\, engage in a student panel and discussion. \nStudent panelists include: Founder of Period Poverty Organization (Sacred Heart Greenwich\, Greenwich)\, Social justice advocate and creator of Mental Minds Project (The Academy of Information Technology and Engineering\, Stamford)\, and Youth Leader with Bridgeport Youth Power Committee (Bassick High School\, Bridgeport). Panel Moderator: Student Leader and illustrator of I Love My Kinky Hair (The Academy of Information Technology and Engineering\, Stamford). \nTo register: FCCFoundation.org/T25YouthForum \nYou will be provided login information at a later date.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/speak-up-speak-out-creating-change-in-your-high-school/
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20201105T150246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201105T150302Z
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SUMMARY:Systems Change Work in a Time of Crisis
DESCRIPTION:In our third Community Conversations episode\, which will be held on November 17\, 2020\, we will discuss concerns emerging on the grassroots level and tactics being used to make sustainable systems change in this time of crisis. Featured guests include Kenyatta Thompson\, Lead Community Organizer at Katal Center for Health\, Equity and Justice and Matt McDermott\, Lead Organizer at Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (CONECT). Register today!
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/systems-change-work-in-a-time-of-crisis/
CATEGORIES:County Wide Fundraising Events,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200827T185651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201021T172901Z
UID:10000351-1601978400-1601982000@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices in Strategic Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Many nonprofit organizations are increasingly engaging in strategic partnerships to help provide higher-quality programs and services\, leverage funding\, broaden or strengthen impact\, and improve administrative efficiency. Whatever the reason for a strategic partnership\, nonprofit organizations should: 1) understand how to identify potential partners; 2) determine what type of partnership is most appropriate; 3) understand how to create equity and foster authenticity throughout the process while conducting an internal power analysis and intentional power balancing. This webinar will examine the recently formed partnership between The Fund for Women & Girls and Optimus Health Care\, Inc. \n\nRegister Today! \nYou will be provided login information at a later date. 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/best-practices-in-strategic-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200917T160255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T160323Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Policy Briefing: Absentee Voting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a virtual discussion with Connecticut Secretary of State\, Denise Merrill. We will discuss why COVID-19 prompted access to absentee voting for all Connecticut voters; lessons learned from the absentee process in the primaries; how absentee voting will be implemented in the November Presidential election; and where we go from here in terms of absentee voting in Connecticut. Register Today! \n 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/covid-19-policy-briefing-absentee-voting/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200817T183013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T183013Z
UID:10000449-1600779600-1600783200@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Business Continuity with FCCF's Vice President of Operations\, Elaine Mintz
DESCRIPTION:Business Continuity planning is all the talk these days. As the COVID crisis unfolded\, we have all had to shift how and for some\, where we work\, to prevent the spread of the disease. If your organization had a Business Continuity plan in place\, that shift was likely easier and more systematic. It’s never too late\, to put a formal plan in place. Join our conversation and learn: \n– What the key components of a Business Continuity Plan are \n– How to develop a Business Continuity Plan \n– How to implement a plan \n– Challenges and obstacles that you may face when developing a plan \nRegister today!\nYou will be provided login information at a later date. 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/business-continuity-with-fccfs-vice-president-of-operations-elaine-mintz/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200817T182745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200817T182745Z
UID:10000448-1599742800-1599746400@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Managing Work Remotely
DESCRIPTION:Have you suddenly found yourself managing teams of staff members working remotely\, or in a blended environment with some on-site and others remote? Are some staff carrying too much of the load while others are not working hard enough? In this 1 hour virtual workshop we will cover key methods for supervising remote or blended teams. We will cover a method commonly used by major tech corporations such as Google as well as national nonprofit organizations: Objectives and Key Results. We will also cover how to shift performance management systems to complement the OKR approach to supervision and how to engage and build strong teams in a remote environment. Register today! You will be sent login information at a later date. 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/managing-work-remotely/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200702T141531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T141531Z
UID:10000446-1594895400-1594900800@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County's Giving Day Nonprofit Debrief via virtual webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Fairfield County’s Giving Day Virtual Debrief to hear nonprofit participants share success stories and suggestions for FCCF’s next Giving Day. We will be discussing proven strategies for making the most of peer to peer fundraising\, corporate partnerships\, the Why I Give Video Contest and how volunteer run organizations implement their campaigns. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your feedback with the FCCF Giving Day Team! Register today!  \nYou will be provided login information at a later date.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/fairfield-countys-giving-day-nonprofit-debrief-via-virtual-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200702T141410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T141410Z
UID:10000445-1594724400-1594728000@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Human Resources 201 via Virtual Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Performance Management from FCCF’s Director of Human Resources\, Tara Berlingo. This training will focus on the Performance management process. Topics will include: Implementing a strong performance management system either within word/excel or with software\, setting realistic and achievable expectations that allow for informal feedback to employees at any time\, and how to properly deliver positive or negative feedback. We will also look at how to give a review in a virtual environment. Don’t miss your chance to attend this special workshop. Register today! \nAfter your ticket transaction is completed\, you will automatically receive an email from our ticket processing system. The subject will read: Your ‪Fairfield County’s Community Foundation receipt. The body of the email will state the total cost of your registration. \nEffective February 1\, 2020\, all Fairfield County’s Community Foundation events and Center for Nonprofit Excellence workshop ticket sales are final. Tickets may be transferred by the purchaser to another person up to 24 hours prior to the event start time\, however\, no refunds will be made. For transfer request please contact us at info@fccfoundation.org or 203.750.3200.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/human-resources-201-via-virtual-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200616T102654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T102654Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar to introduce our Immigrant Success Fund (ISF) Grant Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) is proud to announce the inaugural grant cycle for the new Immigrant Success Fund. We are referring to ISF’s first grant cycle as “responsive grants.” The ISF responsive grant cycle will be open for applications on/around July 1\, 2020\, and will focus on three categories of grants: (1) critical needs; (2) capacity building; and (3) collaborative action plans. \nIn order to provide potential applicants with more information and answer any questions\, FCCF will provide an ISF responsive grants webinar on Wednesday\, June 24\, 2020. \nRegister today!  \nYou will receive login information at a later date. \nFor questions feel free to email Rebecca Cordero at rcordero@fccfoundation.org or\nLuis Guzman at lguzman@fccfoundation.org.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/webinar-to-introduce-our-immigrant-success-fund-isf-grant-cycle/
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200603T131932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T170523Z
UID:10000442-1591695000-1591698600@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:LinkedIn Marketing Techniques for Nonprofit Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Over 690+ million people are LinkedIn all around the world; this session will train attendees to optimize the predominant social networking platform among business-minded nonprofit professionals. You will learn best practices to express “why you do what you do” when you re-work your personal profile page\, how to locate and network with donors\, prospective board members\, potential givers\, referrers and others to further reflect your persona and the organization’s brand. This seminar is designed for those seeking pragmatic techniques\, recognizing that we are all at varying experience levels with LinkedIn. Marc W. Halpert\, a nationally-ranked LinkedIn coach and trainer\, wrote “You\, Us\, Them: LinkedIn Marketing Concepts for Nonprofit Professionals Who Really Want to Make a Difference\, the only book aimed at the nonprofit/NGO/association sectors. \nRegister Today! \n 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/linkedin-marketing-techniques-for-nonprofit-professionals-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200506T185819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200506T185819Z
UID:10000441-1590490800-1590494400@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:10 Things To Do To Prevent Online Donation Fraud
DESCRIPTION:Online donations are designed to be easy for donors to use. Unfortunately\, they can be easy targets for thieves too\, seeking a testing place for stolen credit card data to make false donations\, hundreds of them in a flash. On holiday weekends and in times of crisis\, there is an upswing in nonprofits being attacked online. When you discover your donation site has been compromised\, you feel vulnerable\, lacking full control\, and worst of all\, must explain to your management and Board why this happened. Marc W. Halpert\, an e-payments expert working nationally\, provides insight with his 19 years’ experience and his specialty in online donations\, with 10 practical steps to help mitigate these risks. \nYou will be provided login information at a later date. \nRegister today! \n 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/10-things-to-do-to-prevent-online-donation-fraud/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200506T185615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200506T185615Z
UID:10000440-1589454000-1589457600@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Fundraising Now: Reach Out and (Virtually) Touch Someone!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on our upcoming interactive Zoom webinar addressing how fellow nonprofit organizations are navigating the COVID-19 crisis\, and advice for continuing fundraising success during these unprecedented circumstances. \nHear from seasoned professional fundraisers Jamie Renwick\, of Jamie Renwick Advisors; and Liz Duffy\, of Greenwich Country Day School. They will share strategies being implemented to pivot short and long-term fundraising plans in light of COVID-19. \nYou will be provided login information at a later date.\nRegister today!
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/fundraising-now-reach-out-and-virtually-touch-someone/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200421T122403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T122403Z
UID:10000438-1587657600-1587661200@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Emergency Fundraising Teleconference Featuring the Connecticut Council of Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:This conversation is being brought to you by FCCF’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence and our co-sponsor Near and Fair Aid. \nPlease join us on our upcoming teleconference to address emergency fundraising in response to the COVID-19 crisis. \nFeatured speakers include Karla Fortunato\, President of the Connecticut Council on Philanthropy\, who will provide recommendations for nonprofits fundraising for COVID-19 relief efforts. \nYou’ll also hear from FCCF’s Mike Rosen\, Chief Revenue and Business Development Officer and Karen Brown\, Vice President of Development and Philanthropic Services\, who will share more about FCCF’s fundraising efforts for its Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund and emerging trends in how local philanthropy has responded to this crisis. You will be provided login information at a later date. \nRegister today! \nAnd visit FCCF’s COVID-19 Nonprofit Resources webpage for other support information.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/emergency-fundraising-teleconference-featuring-the-connecticut-council-of-philanthropy/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200415T121622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T121622Z
UID:10000437-1587034800-1587038400@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act presentation  featuring Pro Bono Partnership
DESCRIPTION:April 16\, 2020\n11:00am – 12:00pm \nThis conversation is being brought to you by FCCF’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence and our co-sponsor Near and Fair Aid. \nPlease join us on our upcoming presentation to address the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)\, put in place in response to the Covid-19 crisis. \nOur featured speakers are Maurice Segall\, Pro Bono Partnership’s New York and Fairfield County Program Director; and Jennifer Grudnowski\, Pro Bono Partnership’s Senior Staff Attorney. \nThey will provide an overview of the new federal sick leave laws\, the difference between furloughs and reduction in force (RIFs)\, related tax credit information\, and unemployment benefits. \nYou will be provided login information at a later date. \nRegister for this webinar here!
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/families-first-coronavirus-response-act-and-emergency-family-and-medical-leave-act-presentation-featuring-pro-bono-partnership/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200406T190904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T132308Z
UID:10000436-1586440800-1586444400@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Understanding Federal and State   Support for Nonprofits during the  Covid-19 Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 9\, 2020\n2:00PM – 3:00PM \nPlease join us on a teleconference featuring United States Congressman Jim Himes; Deputy Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development\, Glendowlyn Thames; and Chair of the Governor’s Office’s Emergency Management Recovery/Immediate Needs Subgroup\, Lisa Tepper Bates. \nThis conversation is being brought to you by FCCF’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence and our co-sponsor\, Near and Far Aid.  \nOur esteemed guests will share information on the ways your organization can take advantage of the federal and state supports available to sustain nonprofits and employees through this crisis. \nThis event is sold out. \n  \n 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/understanding-federal-and-state-support-for-nonprofits-during-the-covid-19-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200331T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200123T200907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T200250Z
UID:10000435-1585648800-1585657800@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Human Resources 201 via Virtual Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You will be provided with login information at a later date. Learn about Performance Management from FCCF’s Director of Human Resources\, Tara Berlingo. This training will focus on the Performance management process. Topics will include: Implementing a strong performance management system either within word/excel or with software\, setting realistic\, achievable expectations that allow for informal feedback to employees at any time and how to properly deliver positive or negative feedback. \nFeatured Speaker Tara Berlingo Director\, Human Resources Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. __________________________________________________________________________________________\nQuestions? Contact us at DMarchione@FCCFoundation.org \nAfter your ticket transaction is completed\, you will automatically receive an email from our ticket processing system. The subject will read: Your ‪Fairfield County’s Community Foundation receipt. The body of the email will state the total cost of your registration. \nEffective February 1\, 2020 all Fairfield County’s Community Foundation events and Center for Nonprofit Excellence workshop ticket sales are final. Tickets may be transferred by the purchaser to another person up to 24 hours prior to the event start time\, however no refunds will be made. For transfer request please contact us at info@fccfoundation.org or 203.750.3200.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/human-resources-201/
LOCATION:CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200106T210948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T124018Z
UID:10000434-1585216800-1585222200@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Giving Day Nonprofit Debrief via Virtual Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/giving-day-debrief/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20200106T210657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200106T210823Z
UID:10000433-1580821200-1580824800@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Giving Day Training on Peer to Peer Fundraising
DESCRIPTION: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 by enabling them to share their personal stories with their own networks. Learn how P2P fundraising can expand your reach\, introducing new donors and additional donations to your organization. Register today!
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/giving-day-training-on-peer-to-peer-fundraising/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20191210T174715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T203813Z
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SUMMARY:RBA 101: Part I - The Basics & RBA 101B: Part II - Performance Measures
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. \nBy registering\, you are committing to attend two 3-hour sessions on Jan 14 & Jan 28 (9:30am-12:30pm). Click here to register. \nIn the first session on January 14\, 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 January 28\, 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\n 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/rba-101-part-i-the-basics-rba-101b-part-ii-performance-measures/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20191106T164715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T141451Z
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SUMMARY:The World of Nonprofits…..The New Normal
DESCRIPTION:This event is sold out.\nThe conference is co-sponsored by the Center for Nonprofits in the Welch College of Business and Technology\, the Master of Public Administration Program at SHU and Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. \nJoin other nonprofit leaders for an informative discussion how to move your organization forward in a time of difficult management and financial challenges. This conference will focus on solutions rather than restating problems. External factors such as financial pullback by the state\, overall reduction in giving\, increased demand for services\, and greater scrutiny and demand for performance metrics by funders have created a “new normal.” \nThe result is that NPOs must rethink how they operate. What is required? \n\nRethinking the organization’s purpose\, operating methods and scope of services\nMore collaboration\, forming partnerships\nMerging with “competitors” or complementary organizations\nAdoption of business solutions/applications/measurement tools\nGetting beyond survival; more strategic thinking\nDeveloping a new generation of NFP leadership\nChanging the dialogue about the role of the nonprofit sector.\n\nCan we identify the “disruptive” influences that can change how NPOs operate? Some larger organizations have embraced “social enterprise” which speaks to the intersection of business and socially responsible organizations. Are these principles applicable to smaller/medium size nonprofits? This conference will help answer these questions in addition to hearing from one of the NPOs space’s most entertaining and professional speakers. \nKeynote Speaker: Vu Le\nVu Le (“voo lay”) is a writer\, speaker\, vegan\, Pisces\, and nonprofit leader who has spent over 13 years as an executive director. He is experienced in nonprofit management\, capacity building\, leadership development\, fundraising\, and funding dynamics\, all done with a lens of equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and social justice. \nVu’s passion to make the world better\, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test\, drove him into the field of nonprofit work\, where he learned that we should take the work seriously\, but not ourselves. There’s tons of humor in the nonprofit world\, and someone needs to document it. He is going to do that\, with the hope that one day\, a TV producer will see how cool and interesting our field is and make a show about nonprofit work\, featuring attractive actors attending strategic planning meetings and filing 990 tax forms. \nKnown for his no-BS approach\, irreverent sense of humor\, and love of unicorns\, Vu has been featured in dozens\, if not hundreds\, of his own blog posts at NonprofitAF.com. He was named as “Writer with an Attitude” by the Chronicle of Philanthropy\, and was selected as one of the Power and Influence 50 in 2019 by the Nonprofit Times.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/the-world-of-nonprofits-the-new-normal/
LOCATION:Great River Golf Club\, Milford\, CT
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20191110T185704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T174044Z
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SUMMARY:Black Friday/Saturday Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Pequot Library’s cozy Book Sale: Come to relax\, browse\, and buy. Plenty of free parking! \nDates & Hours:\nFriday\, November 29\, 2019\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nSaturday\, November 30\, 2019\, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nAdmission is free and all items are priced as marked. All Sale proceeds support Pequot Library’s annual programs for adults and children\, serving thousands of participants a year. \nVolunteers:\nBecome a Book Sale Volunteer by emailing us: booksales@pequotlibrary.org \nItems available:\n10\,000 items: books and media\nMany new items; most others are gently used — ideal for gifting\nMost books chosen for their suitability for holiday gift-giving\nHundreds of new CDs and DVDs\, in original wrap or gently used \nBook Sale Categories and Specialty Items Include:\nArt\, Cookbooks\, Military History\, CDs/DVDs\, Fiction\, Photography\, Children\, Gift Books\, Signed Books\, Christmas/Holiday\, Leather-bound and Slip-cased Books\, Themed Books\, Comics\, Magazines\, and so much more!
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/black-friday-saturday-book-sale/
LOCATION:Pequot Library\, 720 Pequot Avenue\, Southport\, CT\, 06890\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pequot Library":MAILTO:heitmann@pequotlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T131500
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20191118T220156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T151734Z
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SUMMARY:To be rescheduled: Finding Your Next: How to Make a Successful Career Transition
DESCRIPTION:A Lunch and Learn sponsored by Social Venture Partners CT with Marti Fischer – to be rescheduled.  \n— \nMarti Fischer is a New York City based consultant\, executive coach\, blogger and speaker who specializes in taking the ‘scary’ out of career transitions and transforming managers into leaders. Since 2006\, Marti has guided individuals through career transitions\, in positioning their skills\, getting or crafting the jobs they want and excelling as leaders. Within organizations\, she has worked with interns to CEO’s to board members\, helping them successfully manage interpersonal communications and develop leadership skills. She offers individual coaching\, staff and board trainings and retreats to create workplaces where everyone feels valued and heard. Marti came to this work after 15+ years of leading teams in the advertising and television industries. She is the founder of Marti Fischer Group\, an executive coaching and consulting firm\, and a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College. When not with clients\, Marti’s been writing and is excited about her new book\, Breaking In: The Intern’s Guide to Getting In\, Fitting In\, Standing Out and Being Remembered. The book prepares students to be successful during their transition from student to professional. When not working\, she’s traveling\, skiing\, trying to hit a golf ball\, or prowling around the Met. Marti lives in Harlem with her family. She can be reached through her website www.martifischergroup.com.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/finding-your-next-how-to-make-a-successful-career-transition/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20191023T182224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T160058Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Caribe's Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Larry LaConte\, Johnny Vazzano & Brookside Package Store host \nBridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders 7th Annual Wine & Beer Tasting \nTickets: $50 Includes Hors d’oeuvres \, wine glass and a raffle ticket \n21+ Only Event \nFor more Information contact: \nRuth Ortega (203)913-0073 or rortega@bcyl.org \nElizabeth Figueroa (203)913-0073 or EFigueroa@bcyl.org \n(Brookside Package Store 4555 Main St Bridgeport will be accepting Wine & Beer orders during the event)
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/2019-caribes-wine-beer-tasting-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Vazzano’s Four Seasons\, 337 Kenyon St\, Stratford\, CT\, 06615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders":MAILTO:rortega@bcyl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20191001T190252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191112T195334Z
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SUMMARY:Center for Nonprofit Excellence - Cheers to 10 Years!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to celebrate a decade of strengthening Fairfield County’s nonprofits and to honor the first class of inductees into the Center for Nonprofit Excellence Hall of Fame. On November 13\, 2019 – 6:00 to 9:00PM for Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres. \nOur Center for Nonprofit Excellence is a dedicated capacity-building and professional development resource for our region’s nonprofit sector. \nWe’ll be honoring our Center For Nonprofit Excellence Hall of Fame Inaugural Class:\nBank of America • The Carver Foundation of Norwalk\, Inc. • Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants • Harvard Business School Community Partners • JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Dan Levinson • Newman’s Own Foundation • Pro Bono Partnership • The Center for Nonprofits at Sacred Heart University • SoundWaters \n To purchase tickets\, please contact Danielle Marchione\, Manager of The Center for Nonprofit Excellence at DMarchione@FCCFoundation.org \nAfter your ticket transaction is completed\, you will automatically receive an email from our ticket processing system. The subject will read: Your ‪Fairfield County’s Community Foundation receipt. The body of the email will state the total cost of your registration.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/center-for-nonprofit-excellence-cheers-to-10-years/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191029T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20190927T130820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T133314Z
UID:10000426-1572341400-1572348600@fccfoundation.org
SUMMARY:Professional Development Series For Women (October 29th & October 30th)
DESCRIPTION:Join The Fund for Women & Girls and Center for Nonprofit Excellence for a two day professional development series exploring opportunities and challenges for women in the workforce. One $50 ticket admits you to both the October 29 and October 30 sessions. Register today!  \n9:30AM to 11:30AM\n \nDay one – October 29: What Holds Women Back\nResearch shows that women have natural strengths as well as challenges as leaders. This workshop highlights the traps women need to avoid to optimize their leadership potential. Self limiting beliefs and behaviors are examined as participants challenge and support each other to identify strategies to overcome these obstacles. \nAs a result of this workshop\, attendees will: \n\nLearn what impedes women’s’ progress in organizations.\nBrainstorm steps to overcome obstacles.\nBuild a community by sharing struggles and strategies with other women.\nCultivate a powerful presence with strategies to advance your career.\n\nRegister today!  \nDay two – October 30: Cultivating a Powerful Presence: Strategies to Advance Your Career\nWomen often feel their voices are not heard and as a result organizations don’t get the benefit of diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. By identifying attributes of successful leaders\, participants crystalize the vision they have of themselves as an influential and impactful leader and identify actions that will advance their careers. \nAs a result of this workshop\, attendees will: \n\nLearn what characteristics are key to successful leadership and explore the challenges women face.\nReflect on and own their strengths and begin to articulate their vision as a leader now and in the future.\nCommit to actions that communicate greater levels of confidence and clarity.\nPresent your leadership brand with confidence.\n\nRegister today!  \nTraining led by:\nELLEN KEITHLINE BYRNE\, PhD \nCo-Founder of her new standard: The Playbook for Women Leaders \nEllen is an executive coach\, social scientist and leader who develops people to be mindful\, courageous and innovative so they can thrive in their roles. She believes with guidance\, individuals and teams become more aware of how their thoughts\, feelings and behaviors influence their outcomes. Ellen holds a doctorate in Organizational Development and Change and has over 18 years of experience working both on a global learning and development team\, and as a consultant servicing Fortune 500 companies like Xerox\, JP Morgan Chase\, MasterCard\, Marsh & McLennan\, and Nationwide\, smaller firms\, and non-profits including Save the Children. Ellen is a contributing author to Harvard Business Review\, Forbes and Mindful.org.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/professional-development-series-for-women/
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164434
CREATED:20190807T191929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T115531Z
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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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