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Board Chair Essentials

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

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. Our Board Chair Essentials [ ... ] Continue reading »

$45

September 25on25 Webinar

Webinar

The theme and time for September's 25on25 webinar is TBD. Check back soon!

FREE

Essential Business Skills Series: A Guide To Delivering Professional Presentations

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

Get comfortable making presentations! Whether it is an internal meeting or external meeting with a new donor, learning to communicate effectively is a key skill for any employee. This workshop will help you be more confident and prepared in delivering any type of presentation. This workshop will cover: The do’s and don’ts of presentations How to [ ... ] Continue reading »

$35

Advanced Supervision: Strengthening Middle Manager Skills

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

As ambiguity in the nonprofit sector can lead to anxiety and challenges dynamics in the field, it is critical that supervisors continue to grow and strengthen their own skills to ensure their staff and organizations can thrive - even in challenging times. This course will explore the following topics: building effective teams, giving and receiving [ ... ] Continue reading »

$65

FCCF’s Fund for Women & Girls and Women’s Campaign School at Yale present: The Basics of Political Life

YWCA Greenwich 259 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT, United States

Are you a woman thinking about running for public office? Or working on a political campaign? Are you unsure of next steps? Then this one-day training is for you! You will learn the most effective techniques to successfully launch your political life. Topics of the Day Making the Decision to Run A discussion of the aspects of your [ ... ] Continue reading »

$25

Board Chair Roundtable

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

The Board Chair Roundtable is a facilitated peer learning network in which board leaders share practical experience and develop a network to draw upon when they have specific challenges. Board Chair Roundtables provide: An enlightening and informal way of connecting with fellow board chairs The sharing of best practices A facilitated discussion format covering topics [ ... ] Continue reading »

$50

Essential Business Skills Series: Effective Project Management

Sacred Heart University 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT, United States

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge you need to manage projects more effectively! This workshop is geared to any staff member who is a part of a project team or responsible for leading a project within their organization. Attendees will learn the basic concepts associated with project management and the five key processes for effective project management. Attendees will also leave [ ... ] Continue reading »

$35

October 25 on 25 Webinar: Latest update on nonprofit compensation & benefits

Webinar

In celebration of FCCF's 25th anniversary, we are hosting a series of specially-themed webinars to spark discussions and launch us into the next 25 years. Our October webinar will explore the recently released Valuing Our Nonprofit Workforce report, a comprehensive study of nonprofit compensation and benefits, by TSNE MissionWorks. We will be joined by Rodney [ ... ] Continue reading »

FREE

Lunch and Learn Series: Finding Data for Grants

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

Join us for this lively conversation on "Finding Data for Grants" with Mark Abraham, Executive Director of DataHaven. Click here to register. Due to limited seating, we request one representative per organization only.

$10

Giving Day: Put the Crowd in Your Crowdfunding Campaign

Fairfield County's Giving Day will be back on March 1, 2018! Get the scoop on important updates and learn key strategies to run a successful crowdfunding campaign. This webinar will be recorded and posted to FCGives.org. Presented by Fairfield County's Community Foundation and Kimbia, Inc. Part 1 of the Giving Day Training Series. Click here [ ... ] Continue reading »

The Right Time to Rightsize?

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

With the ongoing challenges associated with government budgets and public spending policies at the federal through local levels, many nonprofit organizations are seeing reductions in revenue and delays in payment associated with government funding. Given the limited leverage organizations have over that particular revenue stream - as well as, in many cases, limited funding from [ ... ] Continue reading »

$45

Giving Day: Unlock the Power of Visual Storytelling

Stories compel us to learn, remember, and act - all of the things needed to build support for your nonprofit. This workshop is about telling actionable stories - stories that lead prospective donors, volunteers, and advocates to positive decisions. Learn specific steps you can take to create stories for your Giving Day campaign and beyond, [ ... ] Continue reading »

Essential Business Skills Series: Building Basic Finance Skills

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

You don’t need to be a finance wiz to get comfortable with numbers! This workshop will take the mystery out of financial terms, nonprofit budgets and financial statements. In this interactive session, we’ll walk you through the nonprofit budget process. You’ll learn how to build a basic budget and comprehend key financial terms that all [ ... ] Continue reading »

$35

Giving Day Bootcamp

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

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: Learn important steps you need to take to win big on Giving Day Get comfortable accessing the Giving Day platform [ ... ] Continue reading »

Giving Day: Intelligent Marketing and Branding

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

Maintaining and growing your brand's identity is crucial for every nonprofit, especially in uncertain times. Learn important tips to stand out from the crowd, including: Efficient and cost-effective uses of mailings Creative ways to cultivate and maintain donors Part 3 of the Giving Day Training Series. Presented by David Stowe, Dot Generation of Connecticut. Click [ ... ] Continue reading »

Greater Norwalk Nonprofit Legislative Forum

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

The annual Greater Norwalk Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Norwalk-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators on issues affecting our region. Confirmed legislators include Senator Toni Boucher, Senator Bob Duff, Representative Gail Lavielle, Representative Fred Wilms, Representative Terrie Wood, and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling. Click here to register.

$15

Greater Stamford Nonprofit Legislative Forum

UCONN Stamford 1 University Place, Stamford, CT, United States

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. Confirmed legislators include Senator Scott Frantz, Representative Caroline Simmons, Representative Fred Camillo, Representative William Tong, and Stamford Mayor David Martin. Click here to register.

$15

Lunch and Learn Series: Advancing Your Mission Through Local Advocacy

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

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. At this lunch and learn, you will: Learn the latest trending public policy issues impacting the ability of the nonprofit sector to advance their mission Understand the power of [ ... ] Continue reading »

$10

Social Media for Nonprofits: Giving Day and Beyond

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: Key roles and responsibilities to consider when managing social media Social media tips for organizations with limited resources Tips for creating engaging content Tips and tools for measuring [ ... ] Continue reading »

Greater Bridgeport Nonprofit Legislative Forum

Housatonic Community College 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT, United States

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. Confirmed legislators include Senator Ed Gomes, Representative Steven Stafstrom, Representative Brenda Kupchick, Representative Laura Devlin, and Representative Cristin McCarthy Vahey. Click here to register.

$15

Greater Danbury Nonprofit Legislative Forum

Family & Children's Aid 80 West Street, Danbury, CT, United States

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. Confirmed 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. Click here to register.

$15

Pizza, Popcorn and Paid Leave

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

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. Doors open at 5:30 pm for pizza & networking! The film will begin at 6 pm and will be followed by an interactive discussion. Brought to [ ... ] Continue reading »

Free

Giving Day Bootcamp

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

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: Learn important steps you need to take to win big on Giving Day Get comfortable accessing the Giving Day platform [ ... ] Continue reading »

Budgeting: A Strategic, Team-Based Approach

Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New Canaan, CT, United States

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! Teams strongly encouraged to attend. [ ... ] Continue reading »

$45

Film Screening & Discussion: Battle of the Sexes

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

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 [ ... ] Continue reading »

Free

Fairfield County’s Giving Day

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 [ ... ] Continue reading »

2018 The Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon

Hyatt Regency Greenwich 1800 E Putnam Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT, United States

2018 LUNCHEON APRIL 5, 2018 GREENWICH HYATT TICKETS ON SALE: JANUARY 2, 2018 2018 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: BILLIE JEAN KING This 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, [ ... ] Continue reading »

Lunch and Learn Series: What’s Next for Community Philanthropy?

Fairfield County's Community Foundation 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT, United States

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. In 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 [ ... ] Continue reading »

$10

FCCF Community Conversations: Closing CT’s Opportunity Gap

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. Our 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 [ ... ] Continue reading »

Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising

Pequot Library 720 Pequot Avenue, Southport, CT, United States

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. An ideal opportunity for Board/Staff teams, this course offers insights on [ ... ] Continue reading »

$80

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