How do you explain the biggest holiday party ever? It is fun for people of every age. And the best part...it raises enough money to pay for 15% of our annual programs and services for people facing cancer at Ann's Place! This three day event has... - 100 Decorated Trees - Tons of Shopping - [ ... ] Continue reading »
Are people bothering to listen to what your nonprofit is saying? The truth is that many nonprofits are sending out lots of communications, but too few people are listening. In this training, you’ll learn how to create digital content that stands out and get people to act. This workshop is part of a four-part series [ ... ] Continue reading »
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. Click here to register.
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. Click here to register.
The cloud is, a system of servers that host information on the Internet. Many use the cloud to store their data in that system. They access their information online instead of storing it on on-site. Cloud is unlocking benefits such as insight, agility and operational efficiency that are enhancing nonprofits’ ability to help those who [ ... ] Continue reading »
The annual Bridgeport Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Bridgeport-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators on issues affecting our region. Click here to Register.
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. Click here to register
This event has been cancelled as of 1/30/2019 Discover forms of media that will boost your nonprofit’s message; how to create a newsworthy “hook;" and how to approach the media with a publicity request. It’s critical to any organization’s success to raise public awareness and maintain community goodwill. Media channels can enable that success, but [ ... ] Continue reading »
Gain the skills to deliver effective and successful speeches for various audiences. Learn to effectively deliver a speech for any stakeholder audience – bosses, employees, managers, customer or vendors. Participants will gain the fundamental tools to speak clearly and persuasively in order to impresses your audience, and help you reach your target goals – with [ ... ] 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. This special day allows anyone to become a philanthropist! When thousands of people come together for the greater good, transformative thinking and actions begin to happen. The Community Foundation joins individuals, families, [ ... ] Continue reading »
It’s critical to any organization’s success to raise public awareness and maintain community goodwill. Media channels can enable that success, but it’s important to manage them properly to best achieve your organization’s goals. Attend this training to discover which forms of media might be best suited for your message, learn how to create a newsworthy [ ... ] Continue reading »
Dinner Dance Auction to benefit clients with mental illness.
Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame presents Generations: A Conversation Between. This event will be an open, educational and inspiring real-time dialogue between women of varying ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds; representing the Baby Boomer, X, Millennial and Z generations. Generations will look past generational stereotypes with a moderated on-stage production featuring notable multi-generational women in conversation [ ... ] Continue reading »
Trends in Local Philanthropy with Karen Brown Interested in hyper local trends in philanthropy? Join Karen Brown of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation to discuss the latest happenings in Fairfield County. Learn more about funder networks, giving circles, the growth in women’s philanthropy and how donor mindsets have changed. Register today!
If you are a nonprofit wanting to better understand your impact or make a compelling case to funders, you need data! Held in partnership with the Connecticut Data Collaborative, the Data Skills Series is designed to increase data literacy and build the data capacity of nonprofit staff. This workshop is suited for organizations and individuals [ ... ] Continue reading »
14th Annual Old Bags Luncheon to raise funds for and awareness of the only Domestic Abuse Services in Greenwich. A sell-out since its inception, the event features live and silent auctions of new, designer and vintage handbags.
Do you sit on a nonprofit board? Are you confused about the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board member? Do you wonder how to make your board meetings more effective and efficient? Do you know how to use agendas, adopt resolutions, and keep minutes? In partnership with Pro Bono Partnership, we’ve put together this [ ... ] Continue reading »
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. In the first session on July 10, you will: Understand [ ... ] Continue reading »
Do you have questions about your data collection process? Do your survey questions need a thorough examination? Are you looking to reimagine your reporting? The Connecticut Data Collaborative is offering Data Clinics, which are 90-minute consultancy meetings where they tackle a specific data issue or challenge your organization is facing. They will review an existing or newly developed survey, examine your [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join CNE for a discussion on Best Practices in Advocacy! Panel speakers include Kate Farrar, Executive Director of CWEALF, Subira Gordon, Executive Director of ConnCAN, Lucas Codognolla, Executive Director for CT Students for a Dream and Alicia Woodsby, Senior Policy Advisor for Partnership for Strong Communities. Panelists will share the strategies their organization implements to [ ... ] Continue reading »
Now, more than ever, donors are looking for ways to maximize their philanthropic impact when giving to charity. Attorney Jennifer Pagnillo of Day Pitney and Mike Rosen of Fairfield County's Community Foundation will lead a discussion about ways to satisfy your donors’ objectives in making charitable gifts. Bring your lunch and join us for this [ ... ] Continue reading »
Come learn about best practices in human resources from FCCF’s Director of Human Resources, Tara Berlingo. The training will focus on an overview of benefits management, compliance and conflict resolution. This will be especially beneficial for making sure bases are covered when there isn’t a dedicated human resources staff person in-house. Don't miss your chance [ ... ] Continue reading »
Forward Fairfield County: A Day of Data-Driven Conversation will offer compelling presentations & discussions about two new studies including the 2019 Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index and research from The Fund for Women & Girls at Fairfield County's Community Foundation. Tickets can be purchased for morning session, afternoon session, or the full day. Register Today! [ ... ] Continue reading »
Increasingly, organizations are adapting to the ever-changing nonprofit landscape by affiliating with other organizations in some capacity. Agencies that are successfully able to collaborate can operate more effectively and cost-efficiently, allowing them to best provide services in our community while allowing them to modify their working relationships as needed. This workshop will discuss the practical [ ... ] Continue reading »
YOU'RE INVITED TO NORDSTROM NIGHT OUT! NORDSTROM AT THE SONO COLLECTION 100 NORTH WATER STREET NORWALK, CT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 7:00-10:00 PM You’re invited to an exclusive opening celebration at your new Nordstrom where you’ll enjoy cocktails and bites, entertainment and an opportunity to shop before we open to the public. Purchase tickets here. Tickets [ ... ] Continue reading »
Come to the 2019 SilverSource Inspiring Lives Benefit Luncheon featuring Joan Lunden. Lunden will discuss the demand for family members to serve as caregivers and share her own journey as a member of the Sandwich Generation providing long-distance caregiving for her mother while parenting her young children. An expert on the subject, Lunden co-authored Chicken [ ... ] Continue reading »
Two dates available: October 25th or 26th It's never been more important for boards and staff to work together effectively to solicit financial support for your organization. Designed for board-staff teams, this practical session addresses the complementary roles board members play in their organization's governance and resource development. For your convenience, the same session will [ ... ] Continue reading »
Two dates available: October 25th or 26th It's never been more important for boards and staff to work together effectively to solicit financial support for your organization. Designed for board-staff teams, this practical session addresses the complementary roles board members play in their organization's governance and resource development. For your convenience, the same session will [ ... ] Continue reading »
Join The Fund for Women & Girls and Center for Nonprofit Excellence for a two day professional development series exploring opportunities and challenges for women in the workforce. One $50 ticket admits you to both the October 29 and October 30 sessions. Register today! 9:30AM to 11:30AM Day one - October 29: What Holds Women [ ... ] Continue reading »
Please join us to celebrate a decade of strengthening Fairfield County's nonprofits and to honor the first class of inductees into the Center for Nonprofit Excellence Hall of Fame. On November 13, 2019 - 6:00 to 9:00PM for Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres. Our Center for Nonprofit Excellence is a dedicated capacity-building and professional development resource [ ... ] Continue reading »
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