Join us at Norwalk’s historic Wall Street Theatre for the first event in our "In Community" speaker series, sponsored by the Community Foundation's Equity Lab and CT Public. This October [ ... ] 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 »
This in-person workshop is intended as a one-day introduction to provide nonprofits or public sector leaders with tools for effective non-partisan advocacy and lobbying. It will cover the difference between [ ... ] 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 »
Your presence and contribution are invaluable as we embark on this multi-year initiative with community partners committed to improving Black maternal health disparities in Fairfield County. We hope you will [ ... ] 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 third 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 »
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 fourth 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 »
Gain insight into this year’s Spring Grant Cycle opportunities directly from our Community Impact team before the LOI opens for submission on January 15th. Dive into an array of impactful [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s first Equitable Leadership Community of Practice supporting White Leaders working in, for, and with Communities of Color. This inaugural cohort is intended to support a [ ... ] Continue reading »
Led by Mitan Consulting, this virtual workshop is designed to empower nonprofit leaders and teams with the tools and knowledge necessary for effective program management. The session establishes Standards 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 »
Do you work with quantitative data regularly but wish you had more confidence in analyzing it? During this hands-on workshop led by CT Data, you'll learn how to ask and [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us for the fifth 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 »
Join us for the second event in our “In Community” speaker series, sponsored by the Community Foundation’s Equity Lab and Connecticut Public. This February 29 event will feature Uché Blackstock, MD, Founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity and author of LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine (Viking, 2024). In a conversation [ ... ] Continue reading »
This March, the Susan M. Ross Leadership Institute returns to a new location with facilitation by the esteemed Organizational Performance Group (OPG) of Woodbridge. The focus of the institute is on emphasizing the vital role of people in organizational success. Tailored for Executive Directors and Senior Leadership, this two-day program will provide an immersive exploration [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us for an evening screening of the powerful, award-winning 2022 documentary, The Young Vote. The Community Foundation is excited to offer this FREE event in partnership with Bridgeport Prospers, Norwalk ACTS, and Stamford Cradle to Career. Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas is scheduled to open the event. After the screening, a panel discussion will be held with: • Diane [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us for the sixth 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 courses covering new topics or diving deeper into topics initially covered. Sessions are free and open to any interested nonprofits. Register Now
Discover the keys to building a vibrant, inclusive workforce! Don't miss our exclusive virtual webinar led by Tara Berlingo, FCCF’s Vice President of People & Culture. Gain invaluable insights into equitable hiring practices that empower you to attract a diverse range of top-tier candidates. Learn how fostering representation within your organization leads to unparalleled success. [ ... ] Continue reading »
When we empower youth to graduate with a high school degree and obtain post-secondary education and/or employment, we create the foundation for a county where all residents have an equitable opportunity to thrive. But systemic and structural barriers stand in the way. Join FCCF staff and our partners to learn more about the state of youth [ ... ] Continue reading »
In a thriving community, everyone can access and maintain a safe, affordable home in a neighborhood where they want to live. Unfortunately, too many people in Fairfield County are unable to secure this basic need. Affordable housing shortages have a bigger impact on Black and Latino people, who spend larger shares of their paychecks on [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us for our 26th annual celebration to illuminate the change you’ve sparked! Come together for cocktails and conversation, hear stories of the lives you’ve touched and be inspired by our keynote speaker, legendary broadcast journalist Jane Pauley. Proceeds will benefit The Fund for Women & Girls Programs – including the new Black Maternal Health [ ... ] Continue reading »
A thriving community is one where everyone can be healthy. But in Fairfield County, your race, ZIP code, and income affect your ability to access high quality physical and mental health services from providers who understand your culture and take it into account in your care. Join FCCF staff and our partners to learn more [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us on Zoom to learn more about a 3-year renewable grant opportunity focused on arts innovation for systems change in Greater Bridgeport. With a total funding pool of $1 million, this initiative will support up to three (3) collaborative projects based in the Greater Bridgeport Area. Each project will receive funding over three years, and [ ... ] Continue reading »
In a thriving community, everyone has an opportunity to make a living wage and save for the future. Fairfield County has the second-highest rate of income inequality of all U.S. metropolitan areas. Black and Latino households in our community have significantly lower incomes, more debt, and own less real estate than white households. Join FCCF [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us for the seventh 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 courses covering new topics or diving deeper into topics initially covered. Sessions are free and open to any interested nonprofits. Register Now
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