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 story to strengthen their organization, increase sustainability and improve community well-being. You will: Understand the basic concepts and language of RBA Learn how to develop [ ... ] 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 [ ... ] Continue reading »

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 »

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 to provide employment or educational opportunities to disadvantaged families are also supported. The success of our investments is fueled by connecting the pooled brain power, time and [ ... ] 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 your success and the success of your staff. The full-day session will be reflective and interactive and will feature skill self-assessments, brief lectures and experiential exercises. [ ... ] 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 your Giving Day campaign. In this session, you'll learn: Important steps that will help you create a successful plan and timeline Key essentials to building awareness and [ ... ] 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. This year, we will share key findings for Fairfield County from the soon-to-be-released, and nationally recognized, Community Wellbeing Report. Our Greater Stamford Nonprofit Legislative Forum [ ... ] 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 awarded, grantee eligibility, as well as tips to avoid common pitfalls when completing your request. Click here to register for this free webinar.

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 Inbox Report from Fluent, the US is addicted to email. Over 80% Americans check their email at least once per day, 66% check their email more [ ... ] 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 »

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 »