BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fairfield County's Community Foundation - ECPv6.15.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Fairfield County's Community Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fccfoundation.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fairfield County's Community Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180905T111109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T111109Z UID:10000398-1538914500-1538917200@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Behind-the-Scenes Site Tours DESCRIPTION:Explore the artful blend of historic restoration and new construction at our newly reimagined site. Two special tours of the new buildings and grounds will showcase discoveries made during the construction process including historic wallpaper\, an original key for Toby’s Tavern and highlights from the Historical Society’s collection.\nDirector of Education Anna Greco will lead 45-minute tours of the new Library & Archives\, the Gallery for Special Exhibitions\, Gallery for Permanent Collections\, Museum Lobby\, Museum Store and Artists’ Café. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions about the new facility\, its design and construction and its significance to the organization and the community in the preservation of the town’s history. \nTours will start in the Museum Lobby at the front desk. Please reserve online. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/behind-the-scenes-site-tours/ LOCATION:Greenwich Historical Society\, 47 Strickland Road\, Cos Cob\, CT\, 06807\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Rendering-of-the-new-Museum-Lobby-entrance-of-the-Greenwich-Historical-Societys-new-building.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180905T111149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T111149Z UID:10000399-1538827200-1538841600@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Opening Day Party DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the new home of Greenwich history when we open our reimagined campus in grand style with a ribbon cutting and an afternoon of fun free events and activities.\nSee our new museum galleries\, library and archives\, museum store\, and café.\nLive music by popular bluegrass-swing band Too Blue begins at 1:00 pm\, and kids can make scarecrows\, cornhusk dolls\, birdhouses and more throughout the afternoon. Family-friendly tours of Bush-Holley House will take place every 30 minutes.\nIf after all that\, you’ve worked up an appetite\, Dough Girls on the Go will be serving wood-fired pizzas\, and Randy’s Wines of Cos Cob will have beer and wine for sale.\nCome… and party like it’s 1899! URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/opening-day-party/ LOCATION:Greenwich Historical Society\, 47 Strickland Road\, Cos Cob\, CT\, 06807\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Greenwich-Historical-Societys-new-campus-opening-October-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180905T111557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T111557Z UID:10000313-1538677800-1538685000@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Understanding Immigrant Rights: The Role of Communities in Upholding Them DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a panel discussion and Q&A: \nUnderstanding Immigrant Rights:\nThe Role of Communities in Upholding Them \nTHURSDAY\, OCTOBER 4TH\, 2018 \n6:30 – 7:30pm\nCocktails\, Hors D’oeuvres & Silent Auction \n7:30 – 8:30pm\nPanel Discussion and Q&A \nThe Stamford Yacht Club\n97 Ocean Drive West\, Stamford CT \nReserve your seats now. Seating is limited. \nR.S.V.P. by September 27\, 2018 URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/understanding-immigrant-rights-the-role-of-communities-in-upholding-them/ LOCATION:Stamford Yacht Club\, 97 Ocean Drive West\, Stamford\, CT\, 06902\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Building One Community - The Center for Immigrant Opportunity":MAILTO:events@Building1Community.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180930T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180905T110031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T110031Z UID:10000391-1538298000-1538316000@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:SPEF Presents US Day 2018 DESCRIPTION:The Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) presents US Day 2018\, Uniting Stamford for a Stronger Community\, on Sunday\, September 30th\, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\, at Mill River Park in Stamford\, CT. \nThe kick-off event for US Day 2018 is the 6th Annual MarcUS for Change 5K Walk & Run\, which celebrates the memory of Marcus Dixon McInerney\, a Stamford High School graduate who overcame many life challenges to attend West Point Academy before his life ended tragically in 2012. The 5K begins at 9:00 a.m.\, with Stamford cheerleaders\, Project Music and SPEF’s polar bear mascot\, SPEFy\, will be on hand to welcome the participants at the finish line. \nUS Day festivities begin at 10:00 a.m.\, celebrating the empowerment of youth and their families through Stamford’s diverse educational & enrichment opportunities. It also pays tribute to Stamford’s rich\, multicultural heritage. This year\, Stamford’s STEMFest will be included as part of US Day\, featuring interactive science\, technology\, engineering\, arts and mathematical fun! Other free\, family-centered activities include arts & crafts presented by Kids Helping Kids\, musical entertainment by Pop Music Academy\, rides on the Mill River Carousel\, Bouncy House Fun and more! It also features the Mayor’s Multicultural Council’s Children’s Parade and International Dance Festival. Food trucks will be on hand\, along with free popcorn and other treats URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/spef-presents-us-day-2018/ LOCATION:Mill River Park\, 1010 Washington Blvd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FINAL_B_US_Day_Colors_sphere_text8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn Tusa":MAILTO:ltusa@spefct.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180905T110932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T110932Z UID:10000396-1537785000-1537815600@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:CLC's 2nd Annual Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County is excited to hit the links to benefit our children. Join us at Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich – ranked #5 in CT by Golf Digest! We can’t wait to see you there. \nRegistration is now open – save your spot today! URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/clcs-2nd-annual-golf-outing/ LOCATION:Tamarack Country Club\, 55 Locust Rd\, Greenwich\, Connecticut 06831\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06831\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Golf-Webpage-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County":MAILTO:clcevents@clcstamford.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180711T164449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T164920Z UID:10000384-1537459200-1537470000@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Sustainability and Succession Planning DESCRIPTION:This workshop will introduce participants to a comprehensive model and time-frame for assessing and managing Organizational Sustainability and Succession. Participants can expect the following outcomes: \n\nFamiliarity with the Sustainability and Succession planning frame\, with attention to leadership and staff development\nUnderstanding of key trends effecting mission and organizational sustainability\nInitial assessment of participant’s organizational readiness using the “Sustainability Assessment Checklist”\nActionable next steps\n\nAt the conclusion of the workshop all participating organizations will be offered a follow-up phone coaching session to take place within three months of the completion of the workshop\, and will focus on implementing the outcomes of the workshop in their organizational planning processes. \nThis workshop is meant for Executive Directors and their Board Chair (or other appropriate board member). A maximum of 2 attendees per organization is allowed. The fee to participate is $125 per organization\, and includes coaching time up to three months after the workshop. \nThe workshop will be led by Stewart Lanier of TSNE MissionWorks\, a leader in New England in guiding and facilitating nonprofit organizational assessments\, strategic planning\, organizational and executive transitions. \nThis workshop is by invitation only. If you are interested in participating\, please contact kjohnson@fccfoundation.org. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/introduction-to-sustainability-and-succession-planning/ CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180905T111022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T111022Z UID:10000397-1537180200-1537212600@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County’s 25th Annual Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County will hold its 25th Annual Golf Outing on Monday\, September 17\, 2018 at The Country Club of Fairfield. Here is a rare opportunity to play on one of the most beautiful and competitive courses in the region!\nAll proceeds from this event will go directly toward building and providing affordable homeownership opportunities for hard-working families in Coastal Fairfield County. \nSchedule\n10:30 am – registration\, driving range opens\n11:00 am – barbecue luncheon buffet\n12:00 pm – shotgun start – best ball\n5:00 pm – non-golfing guests arrive\, cocktail reception\, dinner buffet\n5:30 pm – golf awards\, brief program \nTypes of tickets: Single player\, Foursome\, or Cocktail Reception ticket only available \nCost: Varies $150+ \nWebsite for more info: www.habitatcfc.org/golfouting2018 URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/habitat-for-humanity-of-coastal-fairfield-countys-25th-annual-golf-outing/ LOCATION:Country Club of Fairfield\, 936 Sasco Hill Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06460\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Habitat-CFC-Golf-Outing-2018.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180717T190305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T190305Z UID:10000386-1537180200-1537212600@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:Habitat CFC will hold its 25th Annual Benefit Golf Outing on Monday\, September 17\, 2018 at The Country Club of Fairfield. Here is a rare opportunity to play on one of the most beautiful and competitive courses in the region! \nAll proceeds from this event will go directly toward building and providing affordable homeownership opportunities for hard-working families in Coastal Fairfield County. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/habitat-for-humanity-of-coastal-fairfield-county-golf-outing/ LOCATION:the Country Club of Fairfield\, 936 Sasco Hill Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Eblast_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180905T110846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T110846Z UID:10000395-1536861600-1536867000@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:87th Annual Meeting Core Values: Downtown Greenwich and Its Architects in the City Beautiful Era DESCRIPTION:Hear all about this milestone year from Executive Director and CEO Debra Mecky and then\nenjoy a lecture by architectural historian Francis Morrone about downtown Greenwich.\nMorrone will talk about the golden age of suburban America when development was focused\ntightly on town centers and often resulted in high streets of exceptional charm. Focusing on the\ndistinctive structures that shaped our downtown landscape\, Morrone will talk about some of\nthe architects who contributed to our unique and expansive downtown in the years between\n1900 and 1925. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/87th-annual-meeting-core-values-downtown-greenwich-and-its-architects-in-the-city-beautiful-era/ LOCATION:Belle Haven Club\, 100 Harbor Drive Greenwich\, GREENWICH\, CT\, 06830\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1916-former-Greenwich-Post-Office.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180524T124858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T121022Z UID:10000367-1536769800-1536778800@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Board Chair Essentials DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur Board Chair Essentials workshops will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to be a more effective board chair. Attend this workshop and you will: \n\nGain confidence and feel more comfortable in your role as Board Chair\nGet the tools you need to navigate your relationship with the Executive Director and other Board Members\nUnderstand ways to effectively use an Executive Committee\nFeel confident leading effective board meetings\nLearn how to create and monitor board goals\n\nClick here to register. A light dinner will be provided. Please arrive for 4:15 pm. The workshop will start promptly at 4:30 pm. \nDEBRA HERTZ is Managing Director of The Strategy Group\, a strategic advisory firm that works to help strengthen the impact of non-profits and private foundations. The firm works with organizations on issues related to planning\, leadership training\, merger negotiations and integration\, and organizational effectiveness. She brings extensive work serving on and chairing boards.  Most recently\, she served as Chair of the Board of Liberation Programs\, Inc.\, a substance abuse treatment agency serving Fairfield County.  Her other current volunteer work includes serving as chair of the Darien Human Services Commission and on the Board of Directors of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy. In addition to her consulting work and volunteer service\, Debra teaches in the Graduate School of Social Services at Fordham University.  Prior to opening The Strategy Group\,  Debra served as Executive Director of the William Pitt Foundation\, a private foundation that focuses on education for low-income youth. Previously she served in several executive positions at a non-profit agency in Stamford\, CT serving families and women who are homeless\, persons with HIV/AIDS\, and individuals with mental illness. Debra received her Ph.D. and Master of Social Work from Fordham University and her B.A. in International Relational and Latin American Studies from American University. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/board-chair-essentials-3/ LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180717T190432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T190432Z UID:10000390-1536577200-1536602400@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Ann Olsen Golf Classic DESCRIPTION:Join us for A Great Game of Golf at Ridgewood Country Club\nThis is a fantastic day of golf and delicious food at one of Danbury’s premier golf clubs. Take a group of clients or friends out for a day of networking while supporting a great cause. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/ann-olsen-golf-classic/ LOCATION:CT\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1-winners.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ann's Place":MAILTO:jack@annsplace.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180910T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180905T110422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T110422Z UID:10000393-1536570000-1536602400@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Family & Children's Agency's 2018 Golf & Tennis Classic DESCRIPTION:The 23rd annual Golf & Tennis Classic begins with lunch on the grill and is followed by a round of golf at one of the premier private clubs in Fairfield County\, Brooklawn Country Club. The majestic club features an 18-hole bent grass course with slight hills and water hazards at several holes. After golf\, relax in the clubhouse or on the veranda and enjoy conversation with fellow players as cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres are served. A raffle and brief awards ceremony will top off the day. \nGolf:\nRegistration & Warm-Up: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nLunch: 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.\nShotgut Start: 12:30 p.m.\nCocktails\, Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres\, and Awards Presentation: 5 p.m. \nTennis:\nRegistration & Light Breakfast: 9 a.m.\nPlay Begins: 9:30 a.m.\nLunch\, Raffle\, and Awards Presentation: 12 p.m. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/family-childrens-agencys-2018-golf-tennis-classic/ LOCATION:Brooklawn Country Club\, 500 Algonquin Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06825\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Golf-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Family &%3B Children's Agency":MAILTO:Development@fcagency.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180905T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180905T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180906T113131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T113131Z UID:10000319-1536134400-1536166800@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:CLC Gala DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! Details coming soon. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/clc-gala-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T131000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180611T173550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T122140Z UID:10000368-1531917000-1531919400@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:FCCF Community Conversations: Innovative Philanthropy to Close the Opportunity Gap DESCRIPTION:Join Fairfield County’s Community Foundation as we continue our “Community Conversations” webinar series on July 18\, 2018 with Tia Hodges\, Program Officer at Citi Foundation. \nOur July webinar explores the bold and innovative approach that the Citi Foundation has taken in their “Pathways to Progress” initiative to empower urban youth around the globe. \nClick here to register. \nView prior webinars in this series here. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/fccf-community-conversations-innovative-philanthropy-to-close-the-opportunity-gap/ CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="Brynne Bartiromo":MAILTO:bbartiromo@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180717T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180717T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180426T130003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180709T120755Z UID:10000361-1531819800-1531830600@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Results-Based Accountability: The Basics and Performance Measures (Two Parts: July 17 & August 7) 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. \nIn the first session on July 17\, 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 August 7\, 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\nBy registering\, you are committing to attend two 3-hour sessions on 7/17/18 and 8/7/18 (9:30am-12:30pm). Click here to register. Included in the fee will be three months of unlimited access to a recorded version of the webinar. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/results-based-accountability-basics-performance-measures-two-parts-july-17-august-7/ LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180531T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20171213T165423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180522T132903Z UID:10000350-1527757200-1527769800@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Fairfield County's Advocacy Day DESCRIPTION:Held in partnership with Grace Farms Foundation. Nonprofit staff and board members are invited to join us for Fairfield County’s Advocacy Day to boost your advocacy skills and build your network with other nonprofit leaders! \nClick here to register.\nKeynote Presentation: \n\nFrances Kunreuther – Building Movement Project\n\nPanel: \n\nAnka Badurina – Building One Community\nMaddie Granato – CT Women’s Education and Legal Fund\nLaura McCargar – Perrin Family Foundation\nVal Ramos – Everyday Democracy\n\nBreakout Sessions: \n\nWorkshop 1: The Nuts & Bolts of Lobbying! – Liz Brown\, E.C. Brown Consulting\nWorkshop 2: Incorporating Human Voice and Data for Great Storytelling – Mackenzie Rigg\, CT Mirror\nWorkshop 3: Building A Bigger Tent: Exploring and Securing New Partnerships – Krishna Patel\, Grace Farms Foundation\nWorkshop 4: Power\, Purpose\, and Influence: Essential Ingredients for an Effective Advocacy Campaign  – Jeff Shaw\, CT Community Nonprofit Alliance\n\n \nThis conference costs $35 and includes breakfast. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of attending the conference. Attendees are invited to extend their stay for lunch and networking in the Commons for an additional $15 – limited seating available. \nClick here to register. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/fairfield-countys-advocacy-day/ LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/advocacy-day1-Recovered.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RJ Mercede":MAILTO:rmercede@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180516T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20171004T123839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T123933Z UID:10000345-1526459400-1526484600@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Purposeful Boards\, Powerful Fundraising DESCRIPTION: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. \nAn ideal opportunity for Board/Staff teams\, this course offers insights on how to bring about a change in the culture and practices of your nonprofit board in ways that leverage the power of your board in your strategic fundraising efforts. \nA popular BoardSource workshop\, this intensive program covers: \n\nNonprofit trends that impact governance and fundraising\nThe principles of effective governance\nHow to build a board and create a governance model for your organization\nThe stages of board evolution\nHelping your board articulate the community value of your organization\nWhy successful fundraising is not about asking for money\n\nFee: $80 – includes breakfast and lunch \nClick here to register. \nAbout the Presenter: \nChuck V. Loring\, MBA\, CFRE\, is the senior partner of the Fort Lauderdale and Indianapolis-based firm of Loring\, Sternberg\, & Associates\, which provides fundraising and governance consulting services to nonprofits. Chuck is also a senior governance consultant for BoardSource\, offering expertise in board development and other governance issues to nonprofit boards across the country. \nChuck is a past president of the Indiana chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals\, is a Certified Fund Raising Executive\, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of California\, Santa Barbara (UCSB) and an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. He is a former president of the University of California Alumni Association and a former trustee of the UCSB Foundation. \nChuck has helped hundreds of local and regional nonprofits across the country improve their governance\, including such prominent charities as Special Olympics\, Boys and Girls Clubs of America\, Girl Scouts USA\, The Alzheimer’s Association\, Easter Seals\, Planned Parenthood\, Feeding America\, and The Smithsonian National Museum of The American Indian. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/purposeful-boards-powerful-fundraising-2/ LOCATION:Pequot Library\, 720 Pequot Avenue\, Southport\, CT\, 06890\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="RJ Mercede":MAILTO:rmercede@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180403T135635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T135635Z UID:10000359-1524571200-1524573000@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:FCCF Community Conversations: Closing CT's Opportunity Gap DESCRIPTION:Join Fairfield County’s Community Foundation as we continue our “Community Conversations” webinar series on April 24\, 2018 with Jim Horan\, CEO of CT Association for Human Services. \nOur April webinar explores what has been effective in Connecticut to close the opportunity gap and what we need to do moving forward. We’ll also share more about the ways in which FCCF is working with partners to build strong communities across Fairfield County. \nClick here to register. \nView prior webinars in this series here. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/fccf-community-conversations-closing-cts-opportunity-gap/ CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="RJ Mercede":MAILTO:rmercede@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180420T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20171004T125139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T125139Z UID:10000346-1524225600-1524231000@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Series: What's Next for Community Philanthropy? DESCRIPTION:Join us for this lively conversation on “What’s Next for Community Philanthropy” with Karen Brown\, Vice President of Innovation and Strategic Learning at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. \nIn 2014\, The Monitor Institute published What’s Next for Community Philanthropy\, a tool kit to highlight six critical trends that will change the evolving community and philanthropic landscape in coming years. Fairfield County’s Community Foundation used this primer with our own Board of Directors and staff. Attend this workshop and you will: \n\nObtain a sneak peak into how community philanthropy organizations – such as community foundations and United Ways across the U.S. – are proactively responding to large-scale trends\nBrainstorm with fellow nonprofit leaders how you can use this primer to benefit your own organization\nGet a hard copy of the primer for use with your staff and board members\n\nClick here to register. Due to limited seating\, we request one representative per organization only. \nKAREN BROWN: Karen joined the Community Foundation in 1998. She is responsible for keeping us abreast of trends and best practices in the community foundation sector\, and promoting learning\, innovation and thought leadership. \nShe is a board member of Social Venture Partners Connecticut\, the Support Center for Nonprofit Management\, and serves on the program committee for the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy\, the steering committee for the Fairfield County Collaborative Fund for Affordable Housing\, and the Connecticut committee of the Regional Plan Association. \nKaren graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University\, and holds a master’s degree in public and nonprofit administration from the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University. She co-founded the Wagner Alumni in Philanthropy Network. She received the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy’s Martha S. Newman Award for sustained and exemplary staff performance at a Connecticut foundation. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/lunch-learn-series-whats-next-community-philanthropy/ LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="RJ Mercede":MAILTO:rmercede@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20171219T195506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T161010Z UID:10000352-1522926000-1522936800@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:2018 The Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon DESCRIPTION:2018 LUNCHEON\nAPRIL 5\, 2018\nGREENWICH HYATT\nTICKETS ON SALE: JANUARY 2\, 2018\n2018 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: BILLIE JEAN KING \nThis highly-anticipated annual event attracts more than 700 enthusiastic friends and supporters from Connecticut and beyond. They celebrate making an important difference for thousands of women and girls throughout Fairfield County\, learn about the Fund’s work\, and hear from women who have benefited from their support. Keynote speakers have included the late Dr. Maya Angelou\, Geena Davis\, Dr. Madeleine Albright\, Soledad O’Brien\, Gloria Steinem\, Abby Wambach and Andrea Jung. \nFor more information about our Annual Luncheon\, email fwgevents@fccfoundation.org \nThank you for your generosity! Over $400\,000 was raised at the 2017 Fund for Women & Girls Luncheon. Net proceeds support the Family Economic Security Program (FESP). URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/2018-fund-women-girls-annual-luncheon/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Greenwich\, 1800 E Putnam Avenue\, Old Greenwich\, CT\, 06870\, United States CATEGORIES:County Wide Fundraising Events,Foundation Events,Fund for Women & Girls ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2018_04_05_FWG_LU_Event_Banner.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield County's Community Foundation%2C Fund for Women and Girls":MAILTO:events@theFWG.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180302 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20170725T131500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T131539Z UID:10000283-1519862400-1519948799@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Fairfield County's Giving Day DESCRIPTION:With our returning champion sponsor\, Bank of America\, we are committed to uplifting our nonprofit community and empowering every individual to make a difference. Since 2014\, donors from Fairfield County and beyond have given over $4.5 million to 667 local nonprofits. We invite you to join us\, and thousands more on March 1\, 2018 for an incredible 24 hours to give where you live. Together we thrive! URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/fairfield-countys-giving-day/ CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,County Wide Fundraising Events,Foundation Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2018_3_1_GD_LOGO.png ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield County's Community Foundation":MAILTO:fcgives@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180117T184017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T153727Z UID:10000354-1518715800-1518724800@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Film Screening & Discussion: Battle of the Sexes DESCRIPTION:Join us for film screening & discussion of 2017 film Battle of the Sexes\, the true story of the 1973 most watched televised sports events of all time\, reaching 90 million viewers around the world. The tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-champ Bobby Riggs (Steve Carollo) served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis court\, sparking discussions about gender equality\, ongoing women’s movement and the sexual revolution. \nFilm is rated PG13 for some sexual content and partial nudity \nDoors open at 5:30 pm. The film will begin at 6 pm and will be followed by an interactive discussion. \nClick here to register. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/film-screening-discussion-battle-sexes/ LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States CATEGORIES:Foundation Events,Fund for Women & Girls ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield County's Community Foundation%2C Fund for Women and Girls":MAILTO:events@theFWG.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180213T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20171106T153250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171115T162010Z UID:10000349-1518514200-1518525000@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Budgeting: A Strategic\, Team-Based Approach DESCRIPTION:What does excellence in financial management look like? How can your organization set the stage for sustainable operations? Join us for a highly interactive workshop where you’ll learn what financial planning is really about\, how to build and communicate the different types of budgets you need to operate\, and more! \nTeams strongly encouraged to attend. Click here to register. \nPresenter: Andrea Mills\, Fiscal Management Associates \nWe are very grateful to our host\, Grace Farms Foundation. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/budgeting-strategic-team-based-approach/ LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="RJ Mercede":MAILTO:rmercede@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180201T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180201T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20170929T121713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T151344Z UID:10000341-1517477400-1517481000@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Giving Day Bootcamp DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nLearn important steps you need to take to win big on Giving Day\nGet comfortable accessing the Giving Day platform\nHave access to the Community Foundation staff to get your questions answered\n\nThis bootcamp is offered free-of-charge to nonprofits participating in Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2018. Please register your nonprofit at FCGives.org before signing up for this bootcamp. Registration goes live on November 1\, 2018. \nClick here to register. \nThis is a repeat of the December 1\, 2017 Bootcamp. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/giving-day-bootcamp/ LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="RJ Mercede":MAILTO:rmercede@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20180117T184052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180117T184052Z UID:10000356-1516901400-1516910400@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Pizza\, Popcorn and Paid Leave DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sneak peek screening & discussion of ZERO WEEKS\, a documentary exploring America’s paid leave crisis\, at the Fairfield County’s Community Foundation on Thursday\, January 25. \nDoors open at 5:30 pm for pizza & networking! The film will begin at 6 pm and will be followed by an interactive discussion. \nBrought to you by the Campaign for Paid Family Leave and Fairfield County’s Community Foundation! \nCHILDCARE PROVIDED! \nRSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/ZeroWeeksNorwalk \n***SNOW DATE IS THURSDAY\, 2/1!*** URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/pizza-popcorn-paid-leave/ LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States CATEGORIES:Foundation Events,Fund for Women & Girls ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fccfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Untitled3.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Fund for Women &%3B Girls":MAILTO:aquesada@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20170711T132811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T143346Z UID:10000279-1516266000-1516273200@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Greater Danbury Nonprofit Legislative Forum DESCRIPTION:The annual Greater Danbury Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Danbury-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators on issues affecting our region. \nConfirmed legislators include Senator Toni Boucher\, Representative Adam Dunsby\, Representative Michael Ferguson\, Representative Mitch Bolinsky\, Representative William Duff\, Representative J.P. Sredzinski\, and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton. \nClick here to register. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/greater-danbury-nonprofit-legislative-forum-2/ LOCATION:Family & Children’s Aid\, 80 West Street\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="RJ Mercede":MAILTO:rmercede@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20170711T132752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T143215Z UID:10000277-1516093200-1516100400@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Greater Bridgeport Nonprofit Legislative Forum DESCRIPTION: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 on issues affecting our region. \nConfirmed legislators include Senator Ed Gomes\, Representative Steven Stafstrom\, Representative Brenda Kupchick\, Representative Laura Devlin\, and Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey. \nClick here to register. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/greater-bridgeport-nonprofit-legislative-forum-2/ LOCATION:Housatonic Community College\, 900 Lafayette Boulevard\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="RJ Mercede":MAILTO:rmercede@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180111T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20171002T123649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T123649Z UID:10000344-1515672000-1515675600@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Social Media for Nonprofits: Giving Day and Beyond DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nKey roles and responsibilities to consider when managing social media\nSocial media tips for organizations with limited resources\nTips for creating engaging content\nTips and tools for measuring success on social media\nGuidance on how and when to leverage new social media platforms and features\n\nClick here to register. Part 4 of the Giving Day training series. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/social-media-nonprofits-giving-day-beyond/ CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="RJ Mercede":MAILTO:rmercede@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180110T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20170926T154951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T141606Z UID:10000339-1515585600-1515591000@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Series: Advancing Your Mission Through Local Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Join us for this lively conversation on “Advancing Your Mission Through Local Advocacy” with Jeff Shaw\, Director of Public Policy at the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance. \nAt this lunch and learn\, you will: \n\nLearn the latest trending public policy issues impacting the ability of the nonprofit sector to advance their mission\nUnderstand the power of nonprofit advocacy and collaborations in defeating harmful public policy\nAdd more tools to your toolbox – know how\, when\, and where to engage local legislators\n\nClick here to register. \nJEFF SHAW: Jeffrey Shaw is the Director of Public Policy for The Alliance. Jeff has over twelve years’ experience in government relations and public policy development\, providing expertise on the state budget\, bonding\, nonprofit trends\, economic impact\, public health and federal legislation. Prior to joining The Alliance in October 2012\, Jeff served as Senior Legislative Aide & Team Leader at the Connecticut General Assembly\, specializing in health policy and judicial reform. He has been active in the Council of State Governments Innovations Review and Health Policy Committees\, and was recognized with the Virgil Puskarich State and Regional Leadership Award at the 2012 Council of State Governments\, Eastern Regional Conference (CSG/ERC). The Council of State Governments develops regional policy solutions with all three branches of governments in the states\, Canadian provinces\, and U.S. territories. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/lunch-learn-series-advancing-mission-local-advocacy/ LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="RJ Mercede":MAILTO:rmercede@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T225350 CREATED:20170620T152915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T143414Z UID:10000276-1513242000-1513249200@fccfoundation.org SUMMARY:Greater Stamford Nonprofit Legislative Forum DESCRIPTION: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. \nConfirmed legislators include Senator Scott Frantz\, Representative Caroline Simmons\, Representative Fred Camillo\, Representative William Tong\, and Stamford Mayor David Martin. \nClick here to register. URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/greater-stamford-nonprofit-legislative-forum-2/ LOCATION:UCONN Stamford\, 1 University Place\, Stamford\, CT\, 06901\, United States CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events ORGANIZER;CN="RJ Mercede":MAILTO:rmercede@fccfoundation.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR