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 [ ... ] 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 [ ... ] Continue reading »
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 [ ... ] 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
FUEL YOUR NONPROFIT MARKETING WITH LEARNING & NETWORKING. Sponsored by Alpha Graphics & Dot Think Design At the heart of every nonprofit is a powerful story waiting to be shared, [ ... ] Continue reading »
Sharing embodied practices that support our sense of safety, build resilience through thoughtful and accessible self-care, and share the science behind the negativity bias and how to shift into gratitude. [ ... ] Continue reading »
Come and be a part of something special at our next Leaders of Color Networking Night event! We're thrilled to gather with you to celebrate the launch of our Greater [ ... ] Continue reading »
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence is excited to launch our new ASCEND series, for entry and midlevel career nonprofit professionals aspiring to step into management and leadership positions. This three-hour [ ... ] Continue reading »
May 3rd Fueling Community event has been rescheduled for May 24th due to I-95 closures. Join Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Staff and Leadership at coffee shops around Fairfield County. Get [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us for a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones. She will discuss her career covering racial injustice and the enduring legacy of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade on our culture, our politics, our economy, and our institutions. In addition, we will delve into her powerful recent New York Times Magazine piece, The ‘Colorblindness’ [ ... ] Continue reading »
FUEL YOUR NONPROFIT MARKETING WITH LEARNING & NETWORKING. Sponsored by Alpha Graphics & Dot Think Design At the heart of every nonprofit is a powerful story waiting to be shared, [ ... ] Continue reading »
FUEL YOUR NONPROFIT MARKETING WITH LEARNING & NETWORKING. Sponsored by Alpha Graphics & Dot Think Design At the heart of every nonprofit is a powerful story waiting to be shared, [ ... ] 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 »
Your invited to our inaugural sector-wide networking event, where we'll shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of our nonprofit partners. We hope to see you and your colleagues on [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to gain insights into our Fall 2024 Grant Cycle for FY25. Meet with our trusted program officers, get all your questions answered, and prepare [ ... ] Continue reading »
Designed for Nonprofit leadership, staff or volunteers from organizations planning voter engagement activities. In collaboration with Nonprofit Vote, the leading provider of nonpartisan resources to help nonprofits integrate voter engagement [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join us for the next meet-up of Fueling Community at Queen B. Coffee in Ridgefield, CT! Connect with fellow nonprofit professionals and community members over coffee and treats provided by [ ... ] Continue reading »
🌟 AI for Small Business Event: August 15th, 2024, 1:00-3:00pm Join us at Grace Farms in New Canaan, CT for a focused session on leveraging AI for small businesses serving [ ... ] Continue reading »
Data Storytelling with CT Data Monday, August 26th 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Virtual) Data stories have the potential to effectively communicate data and prompt action, but often, they leave [ ... ] Continue reading »
Friday, September 6th, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (In-person) We’re thrilled to announce that Fueling Communities is back for its second Fall season! This time, we’re focusing on our county’s [ ... ] Continue reading »
ASCEND with Winston Strategic Partners: Time & Project Management: Tools to Influence Others Thursday September 19th, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM (In-person) This is the second workshop in our ASCEND [ ... ] Continue reading »
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation in partnership with United Church of Rowayton invite the community to an evening of learning and discussion on wellbeing in Fairfield County. Join us for an interactive presentation using data and stories to explore our region's greatest strengths, challenges, and opportunities. Together, we can create a Fairfield County where every individual [ ... ] Continue reading »
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