Fairfield County's Community Foundation

Safe, Soothed, and Satisfied with Community Mindfulness Project
2024-05-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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.
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Mission in Motion: Crafting a strong brand identity
2024-05-13 09:30 - 10:30
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, we’re helping organizations tell their stories with clarity, passion, and purpose. Together, with our partners Alpha Graphics and Dot Think Design, we’ll explore a range of marketing strategies nonprofits can put into practice to achieve your short term and long-range goals.
These learning opportunities are not just about marketing—they are about sharing and celebrating the vital work being done in our community and inspiring others to join in creating positive change.
Then, we will come together to celebrate the incredible work of our local nonprofits by connecting them with the community and honoring their achievements.
Join any or all of our virtual learning sessions to explore:
May 13th, 9:30 AM: Crafting a strong brand identity
May 30th, 9:30 AM: Developing a winning marketing plan
June 13th, 9:30 AM: Promoting your events & campaigns
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You’re invited to our inaugural sector-wide networking event on June 20th at SONO Sky Bar, where we’ll shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of our nonprofit partners.
We hope to see you and your colleagues on June 20th to celebrate you and the impact you are making for a better world!
SONO SKY BAR
45 S Main St, Norwalk, CT 06854
June 20th, 2024
5:30-8:30PM

Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management - Inclusive Leadership: Cultivating Diverse Teams and Collaborative Cultures
2024-05-08 09:30 - 11:00
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.
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Systems Change: Income & Asset Equity
2024-05-07 12:00 - 13:00
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 staff and our partners to learn more about the state of economic opportunity in Fairfield County and how we are working with our partners to impact systems change and catalyze equitable opportunities.
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Informational Webinar: Greater Bridgeport Grant Opportunity
2024-04-22 12:00 - 13:00
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 be part of a collaborative project evaluation.
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Systems Change: Health Equity
2024-04-16 12:00 - 13:00
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 about the state of health equity in Fairfield County and how we are working with our partners to impact systems change and catalyze equitable opportunities.
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The Fund for Women and Girls - An Evening Together
2024-04-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Greenwich Country Club, 19 Doubling Rd., Greenwich, CT, 06830, United States
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 Initiative and the emme coalition.
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Systems Change: Housing Equity
2024-04-02 12:00 - 13:00
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 housing and are less likely than white people to be able to buy homes.
Join FCCF staff and our partners to learn more about the state of housing in Fairfield County and how we are working with our partners to impact systems change and catalyze equitable opportunities.
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Systems Change: Youth Education Equity
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00
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 education and career development in Fairfield County and how we are working with our partners to impact systems change and catalyze equitable opportunities.
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Equitable Hiring Practices
2024-03-14 09:00 - 10:00
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. Register now for an event that could revolutionize your hiring strategies!
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Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management - Creating Inclusive Boards: Strategies for Diversity and Representation
2024-03-13 09:30 - 11:00
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.
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The Young Vote Documentary Screening
2024-03-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Boys & Girls Club of Stamford, 347 Stillwater Avenue, Stamford, CT, 06902, United States
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 Robinson – Filmmaker
• Benie N’Sumbu – Community Organizer
• Nicole Jones – CT’s State Department of Education
This FREE event will include light bites and important conversation, so register today and tell your friends and neighbors!
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Susan M. Ross Leadership Institute
2024-03-11 08:30 - 2024-03-12 16:30 | Jack Welch Event & Conference Center, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT, 06825, United States
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 of the essential skill of leading. It will focus on topics such as creative problem-solving, team dynamics, and the impact of unconscious behaviors. The program emphasizes communication skills – including style preferences, motivation, and listening – and explores how these skills influence effective leadership.
Rooted in established theories and practices, the program will directly relate to participants’ daily work as leaders. The majority of the program involves hands-on practice and participants are encouraged to bring real challenges to explore collaboratively with their colleagues, with guidance and facilitation from OPG.
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Breakfast service begins at 8AM

In Community: A Conversation with Uché Blackstock, MD
2024-02-29 18:00 - 20:30 | The Wall Street Theater, 71 Wall Street, NORWALK, CT, 06854, United States
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 with Connecticut Public’s Lucy Nalpathanchil, Dr. Blackstock will share insights from her memoir, exploring why profound racial health inequities still exist in this country today and how understanding the history of medical racism is critical to finding sustainable, systems-level solutions.
6:00 pm – Reception
7:00 pm – Program
General admission is $20; patron-level tickets are $50. You may also choose the “pay what you can” option for this important conversation.
Get a free book on us! The first 150 paid ticketholders to attend this event in Norwalk will receive a copy of “LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine.”
Questions? Contact us at info@FCCFoundation.org or call 203.750.3200
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Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management - Civic Responsibility in a Changing World
2024-02-14 09:30 - 11:00
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 courses covering new topics or diving deeper into topics initially covered. Sessions are free and open to any interested nonprofits.
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Making Sense of Numbers: Analyzing Quantitative Data
2024-02-06 10:00 - 15:30 | Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, 40 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06854, United States
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 answer data questions as an approach to data analysis. We will cover how to work with quantitative data and give you the tools to analyze it confidently. Join us and take your data analysis skills to the next level!
In this workshop, you will use your laptop to analyze data and learn how to:
• Use questions to decide what kind of analysis to conduct.
• Identify the types of data you have and what you can do with each.
• Use Excel to conduct analyses and create simple charts to visualize your data.
Lunch will be served.
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Fueling Community: Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee
2024-02-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee, 77 Pine Street, New Canaan, CT, 06840, United States
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 as partners, supporters, and community members dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Nonprofit partners and community members welcome!
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Effective Program Management: Developing Systems and Processes for Nonprofit Success
2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:30
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 Practice in the context of nonprofit organizations, focusing on the development and implementation of efficient systems and processes. Gain insights into the best practices and standards that govern successful program management in the nonprofit sector, and explore strategies for continually assessing and refining organizational processes, and Delve into the methods of measuring program outcomes and impact.
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Last Day to Apply to Equitable Community of Practice Inaugural Cohort
2024-01-19
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 small group of White individuals who are committed to integrating equity and belonging principles into their everyday leadership. Over the course of the year, participants will engage in one-on-one coaching and facilitated group discussions facilitated by Abby Anderson of The Justice Walk. This will allow participants time for self-assessment, goal setting, and skill development while co-creating a community to hold space for exploring ideas, giving and receiving feedback, practicing new tools, considering shared challenges, and celebrating progress.
To apply to be part of the small cohort, please submit an application by January 19th, 2024.
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Spring Grants Spotlight with FCCF’s Community Impact Team
2024-01-11 09:30 - 10:30
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 funding opportunities including General Operating Support, Program, and Capacity Building grants in Housing, Economic Opportunity, Youth Education and Careers, Advocacy, and more. Don’t miss this chance to learn more and unlock the potential for meaningful change at your organization.
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Soup to Nuts: Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management - Unlocking Online Giving: Maximizing Your Digital Fundraising Potential
2024-01-10 09:30 - 11:00
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 courses covering new topics or diving deeper into topics initially covered. Sessions are free and open to any interested nonprofits.
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Fueling Community: Molten Java
2024-01-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Molten Java, 213 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT, 06810, United States

Soup to Nuts, Nonprofit Management Fundamentals - Data-Driven Decision Making: Harnessing Insights for Strategic Growth
2023-12-13 09:30 - 11:00
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 courses covering new topics or diving deeper into topics initially covered. Sessions are free and open to any interested nonprofits.
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Fueling Community: Plaskos Café
2023-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Plaskos Cafe, 670 Daniels Farm Rd, Trumbull, CT, 06611, United States

Black Maternal Health Initiative Kickoff
2023-11-13 09:30 - 11:00 | M&T Bank, 850 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, United States
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 join us in advancing maternal health equity in our community. Together, we have the power to bring about meaningful change.
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Leaders of Color Networking Night – Hub & Spoke
2023-11-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Hub and Spoke, 3001 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06605, United States
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 Color Networking Nights! Kick off your holiday season a bit early and join us for food and drinks. This event promises to be an evening of meaningful connections, inspiring conversations, and a celebration of the work you’re doing in our community.
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Soup to Nuts, Nonprofit Management Fundamentals - The Art of Effective Advocacy and Systems Change
2023-11-08 09:30 - 11:00
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 courses covering new topics or diving deeper into topics initially covered. Sessions are free and open to any interested nonprofits.
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Fueling Community: Gresier Coffee and Market
2023-11-03 11:00 - 23:00 | Gresier Coffee and Market, 299 Center Road, Easton, CT, United States
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 as partners, supporters, and community members dedicated to making a positive difference in our community. Nonprofit partners and community members welcome! Register below or just stop by!
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Share What Matters: Become a Data Storyteller
2023-10-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, 40 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06854, United States
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 to get your team on board with an idea, convince people to support a cause, or just want your presentations to stand out, knowing how to create a data story can make all the difference. However, transforming numbers into a cohesive story can be difficult and leave audiences with more questions than answers. This workshop offers a process to create clear and memorable data stories that guide readers toward action
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Promoting Your Mission: Effective Advocacy & Lobbying for Nonprofits and Government Agencies
2023-10-27 09:00 - 16:00 | UConn Hartford Campus, Hartford Times Building, 10 S Prospect St, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
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 advocacy and lobbying, laws and other regulations that constrain particular activities, and how the three levels of government (municipal/local, state, and federal) can be approached. With Jason Jakubowski (President & CEO, CT Foodshare), Sarah Croucher (Assistant Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, UConn), and Michael Bzdyra (Sr. Lobbyist, FOCUS Government Affairs)
Register through FCCF by October 15th to attend for free! A $200 dollar savings for you and your organization.
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