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 [ ... ] Continue reading »
Seeking Connecticut’s Most Innovative Organizations Social Venture Partners Connecticut invites organizations who share the mission of closing the opportunity gap to submit a Letter of Interest for investment. Cross sector initiatives [ ... ] Continue reading »
Being a supervisor is not easy. It requires not only skills to motivate your staff, but also monitoring and improving their performance. This hands-on workshop will provide a foundation for [ ... ] Continue reading »
In this one of a kind program, middle school girls will learn how to become leaders in all areas of their lives through thought-provoking presentations, workshops, and exciting team building activities. Athletic activities will include: Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Rock Climbing, and Trampoline Dodgeball Girls should wear comfortable clothing including sweatpants and sneakers. Click here to [ ... ] Continue reading »
Leadership transitions are pivotal moments for an organization that can present opportunities for both transformative change and dangerous missteps. Thoughtfully planning for leadership transition, prepares an organization to weather the departure of key leaders, builds organizational capacity AND strengthens leadership throughout the entire organization. Preparing for a leadership transition, or succession planning, is a key [ ... ] Continue reading »
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 »
Join us on Thursday, November 3rd at 12pm for a FREE webinar to kick-off Fairfield County's Giving Day 2017. Since its inception in 2014, Fairfield County's Giving Day has raised over $3 million for 592 local nonprofits and March 9, 2017 promises to be our region's biggest philanthropic event yet! In the webinar, you'll learn about: Updated eligibility [ ... ] Continue reading »
This training is the first in a three-part series for nonprofits participating in Fairfield County's Giving Day. Your Giving Day efforts will be successful if you have a plan for [ ... ] Continue reading »
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. [ ... ] Continue reading »
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. This year, we will [ ... ] Continue reading »
Held in partnership with Naugatuck Valley Community College, the annual Greater Danbury Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Danbury-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators. This year, we [ ... ] Continue reading »
Held in partnership with Norwalk Community College, the annual Greater Norwalk Nonprofit Legislative Forum is an opportunity for Norwalk-area nonprofits to directly connect with their state legislators. This year, we [ ... ] Continue reading »
This webinar will provide an overview of the process for applying for a competitive grant from Fairfield County's Community Foundation. The information session will cover grantmaking priorities, types of grants [ ... ] Continue reading »
This training is the second in a four-part series for nonprofits participating in Fairfield County's Giving Day. Held in partnership with Bank of America, register for this free webinar focused [ ... ] Continue reading »
This workshop introduces participants to 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 [ ... ] Continue reading »
This training is the third in a four-part series for nonprofits participating in Fairfield County’s Giving Day. Provided by Hearst CT Media's Creative Director, Robert DiGioia According to the 2016 [ ... ] Continue reading »
How are public school students faring in your town compared to the rest of the state and Fairfield County? Are Fairfield County young adults prepared for success in the workplace? [ ... ] Continue reading »
Celebrating Women's Achievements in their professional careers. Bra'va, n. fem - a shout of approval for a woman's performance. Established in 1977, YWCA Greenwich BRAVA Awards recognize outstanding women achievers [ ... ] Continue reading »
This training is the fourth in a four-part series for nonprofits participating in Fairfield County's Giving Day. Good development work is about building relationships. Yet, recent studies show that the average nonprofit loses 57% of their donors annually. For new donors - the percentage is even higher - 77%. So after you have conducted a successful [ ... ] Continue reading »
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 $3 million to 592 local nonprofits. We invite you to join us, and thousands more on March 9, 2017 for an [ ... ] Continue reading »
Please join the Community Foundation for this follow-up training on Results-Based Accountability. It is meant for those who have previously attended the “Results-Based Accountability: The Basics” workshop offered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. In this session, you will: Understand how performance measurement relates to program purpose and design Refine and construct “How much?”, “How well?” [ ... ] Continue reading »
Skills for Challenging Times: Preparing for Collaborative Opportunities This training is designed for Executive Directors and Board Members of each participating nonprofit organization. Attendance in partnership with Board members is highly recommended. Nonprofits are increasingly realizing that individual organizations alone will not be able to improve community conditions, but instead must work in collaboration with [ ... ] Continue reading »
How are public school students faring in your town compared to the rest of the state and Fairfield County? Are Fairfield County young adults prepared for success in the workplace? What will our communities look like in 10 years? Join us to learn the answers to these questions and much more as we reflect on [ ... ] Continue reading »
When you support a girl to find her voice and claim her strength, you are helping to shape the future for our next generation. When you support a woman to reach her full potential and sustain her family, you are making our community stronger. Join our annual Fund for Women and Girls Annual Luncheon and [ ... ] Continue reading »
How are public school students faring in your town compared to the rest of the state and Fairfield County? Are Fairfield County young adults prepared for success in the workplace? What will our communities look like in 10 years? Join us to learn the answers to these questions and much more as we reflect on [ ... ] Continue reading »
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 »
The theme and time for July's 25on25 webinar is TBD. Check back soon!
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. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, this webinar will include an interview with featured guest, Margaret Watt, Executive Director of the Southwest Regional Mental Health Board. We'll also share [ ... ] 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 19th, you will: Understand [ ... ] 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 will lead a discussion about ways to satisfy your donors’ objectives in making charitable gifts. Bring your lunch and join us for this informative and interactive discussion that will include: Steps [ ... ] Continue reading »
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