What do sponsorships look like without events? Actually, they can look very good – both for your organization and your sponsors. Over the past few years, we have been learning how [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us for a youth-led panel discussion on mental health! The pandemic has increased anxiety and mental health stress for everyone, especially teens. Now that school is out, summer has [ ... ] Continue reading »
Please join the Community Foundation for a two-part virtual workshop series (7/21 and 7/28) on Results-Based Accountability (RBA). It is open to nonprofits seeking to learn a powerful and practical [ ... ] Continue reading »
August 17, 2021 - 10AM to 12PM Join us for a workshop that will provide you with the skills you need to improve the quality of your survey data. Attendees [ ... ] Continue reading »
August 25, 2021 - 1PM to 3PM Who Should Register? This workshop is intended for Executive Directors, Senior Human Resources Staff, or Board Chairs. How do we continue to maintain [ ... ] Continue reading »
Would your organization like to strengthen its capacity to improve the laws and policies impacting your clients as effectively as possible? Join Fairfield County’s Community Foundation and your nonprofit colleagues [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join The Alliance for an informational session about the 2021 Connecticut Compensation Survey that will open to nonprofits in October of 2021. We will walk through how to access the survey, the information you will need to gather to take the survey, and talk about timelines for report publication. We will also answer any questions [ ... ] Continue reading »
Learn everything you need to know about Fairfield County's Giving Day, including how to register your organization for the big event and the features available to make your organization as successful as possible. We’ll conclude by answering any of your Fairfield County's Giving Day questions and highlighting the resources available to make getting ready for [ ... ] Continue reading »
At this pivotal time, many of us feel compelled to take action and create change to best serve our clients and our communities. What can your organization do to achieve those changes, as it relates to the laws and rules relating to nonprofits and advocacy, under IRS and state rules? In this webinar, we explain [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join the Fairfield County's Giving Day team to learn about obtaining and sustaining supporter engagement, virtually! We'll talk about how you can rally your ambassadors and develop key social media strategies to broaden your organization's reach. We'll also cover a few best practices for hosting live streams or virtual events during the giving day. Register [ ... ] Continue reading »
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 [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join the Fairfield County's Giving Day team to learn about how to acknowledge and delight your donors to make them feel like the hero they are! Learn how to create a strategy to build stronger relationships and how you can utilize your Giving Day data to measure engagement to create effective messaging in through your [ ... ] Continue reading »
Fairfield County's Giving Day is coming up on February 24th! The Lightful team have planned a special bonus session to help participating nonprofits prepare - we'll be doing a short presentation about social media best practices with plenty of actionable tips and tricks, and the rest of the session will be a Q&A for you [ ... ] Continue reading »
Powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, this dynamic 24-hour fundraising event unites our community around local causes that are closest to your hearts. As the region’s biggest day of philanthropy, Fairfield County’s Giving Day brings people together to make a difference for local nonprofits that deliver vital services to our neighborhoods. Over the last 8 [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us on Friday, April 22, 2022 at noon for our Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon, featuring keynote speaker Anita Hill! In-person seating at the Greenwich Hyatt is now sold out, but you can still join us virtually on our live stream. Through Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls, individuals and [ ... ] Continue reading »
Led by Laura Freebairn-Smith, Partner at Organizational Performance Group (OPG) Workshop description: For many, the last two years have been challenging to say the least. Crises abound, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, climate change, income inequality…the list goes on. And yet, as we recover, there is an opportunity to bounce forward rather than bounce back – [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join Fairfield County's Giving Day Virtual Nonprofit Debrief to learn about this year’s topline results and proven strategies for success. We’ll invite participating nonprofits to swap success stories and share suggestions with FCCF's Giving Day team to make our next Giving Day even better! Don't miss this opportunity to share your feedback with the FCCF [ ... ] Continue reading »
Looking for opportunities to support your Board Chair while they manage and strategically lead your organization? If so, invite your Chair to join our workshop on June 7 - with Debra Hertz, Managing Director of the Strategy Group. Attending this workshop will help your Board Chair: Gain confidence and feel more comfortable in their role [ ... ] Continue reading »
Led by Laura Freebairn-Smith, Partner at Organizational Performance Group (OPG) Workshop description: The most successful leaders have many things in common – strategic thinking, self-awareness, and transparency, to name a few qualities. However, the idea of an abundance leadership mentality - or people who believe in seeing the world as resource sufficient and view power as shareable [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us for a virtual conversation with philanthropists from across the state of Connecticut who have identified a need and are “giving gifts of time, talent, and treasure to make life better for others.” Presented in Partnership with Fairfield County's Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and The Prosperity Foundation.
Join us to meet the new CNE manager and CNE Advisory Board Chair. Learn about upcoming programs, share ideas, and ask any questions you may have. Register Now
The 1st in an 8-part series hosted in collaboration with the United Way of Western Connecticut. This session focuses on marketing. Register Now
A truncated Results Based Accountability Training walking organizations through the basics of RBA. Register Now
For Professional Advisors Tax attorney L. Paul Hood will share his personal and professional knowledge on estate planning for blended families. Presented in partnership with the Valley Community Foundation, The [ ... ] Continue reading »
Led by Tai Dixon Darden, this webinar will help organizations to learn one of the essential soft skills needed to advance DEI within their organizations. Part of our Equity Institute Programming. Register Now
Looking for opportunities to support your Board Chair while they manage and strategically lead your organization? If so, invite your Chair to join our workshop on October 4th with Debra [ ... ] Continue reading »
The 2nd in an 8-part series hosted in collaboration with the United Way of Western Connecticut. This session focuses on grassroots advocacy. Register Now
Grassroots organizations are often the closest to our communities and make a large impact despite having smaller or no full-time staff, tight budgets, and fewer resources. We know how hard you work and Fairfield County's Community Foundation wants to provide an opportunity for grassroots organizations to learn, connect, and support each other. Join us for [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us for a night of food, fun, and networking intended to provide nonprofit leaders of color with an opportunity to connect and support each other in a welcoming and celebratory environment. $10 tickets include two drink tickets and fantastic appetizers. All revenue will go toward a door prize benefiting one organization represented by attendees. [ ... ] Continue reading »
This new and timely training explores the impacts of gender and racial bias on youth, families, organizations and communities. It considers dominant narratives and disparities for youth at the intersections [ ... ] Continue reading »
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