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SUMMARY:Greater Stamford Nonprofit Legislative Forum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/greater-stamford-nonprofit-legislative-forum-3/
LOCATION:UCONN Stamford\, 1 University Place\, Stamford\, CT\, 06901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T090000
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SUMMARY:Greater Norwalk Nonprofit Legislative Forum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/greater-norwalk-nonprofit-legislative-forum-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T120000
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SUMMARY:Finding Data for Grants
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this interactive conversation on “Finding Data for Grants” with Mark Abraham\, Executive Director of DataHaven. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/finding-data-for-grants/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T083840
CREATED:20180710T124640Z
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SUMMARY:Data Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Data Bootcamp is a day-long training focused on data analysis and data visualization for nonprofit professionals. Our users are looking for opportunities to learn in a hands-on workshop style and to have supportive instructors close at hand. In the first half of the day\, we will practice data analysis in spreadsheeting format\, including constructing formulas\, creating pivot tables and generating descriptive statistics. In the afternoon\, we will explore data visualization as an analytical tool and for reporting purposes. We will learn ways to enhance basic data viz in Excel and Google Sheets and before exploring other dataviz programs including Tableau. \nLed by the Connecticut Data Collaborative. \nClick here to register. Fee includes lunch.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/data-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T083840
CREATED:20180711T164449Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Sustainability and Succession Planning
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will introduce participants to a comprehensive model and time-frame for assessing and managing Organizational Sustainability and Succession. Participants can expect the following outcomes: \n\nFamiliarity with the Sustainability and Succession planning frame\, with attention to leadership and staff development\nUnderstanding of key trends effecting mission and organizational sustainability\nInitial assessment of participant’s organizational readiness using the “Sustainability Assessment Checklist”\nActionable next steps\n\nAt the conclusion of the workshop all participating organizations will be offered a follow-up phone coaching session to take place within three months of the completion of the workshop\, and will focus on implementing the outcomes of the workshop in their organizational planning processes. \nThis workshop is meant for Executive Directors and their Board Chair (or other appropriate board member). A maximum of 2 attendees per organization is allowed. The fee to participate is $125 per organization\, and includes coaching time up to three months after the workshop. \nThe workshop will be led by Stewart Lanier of TSNE MissionWorks\, a leader in New England in guiding and facilitating nonprofit organizational assessments\, strategic planning\, organizational and executive transitions. \nThis workshop is by invitation only. If you are interested in participating\, please contact kjohnson@fccfoundation.org.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/introduction-to-sustainability-and-succession-planning/
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T190000
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SUMMARY:Board Chair Essentials
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur Board Chair Essentials workshops will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to be a more effective board chair. Attend this workshop and you will: \n\nGain confidence and feel more comfortable in your role as Board Chair\nGet the tools you need to navigate your relationship with the Executive Director and other Board Members\nUnderstand ways to effectively use an Executive Committee\nFeel confident leading effective board meetings\nLearn how to create and monitor board goals\n\nClick here to register. A light dinner will be provided. Please arrive for 4:15 pm. The workshop will start promptly at 4:30 pm. \nDEBRA HERTZ is Managing Director of The Strategy Group\, a strategic advisory firm that works to help strengthen the impact of non-profits and private foundations. The firm works with organizations on issues related to planning\, leadership training\, merger negotiations and integration\, and organizational effectiveness. She brings extensive work serving on and chairing boards.  Most recently\, she served as Chair of the Board of Liberation Programs\, Inc.\, a substance abuse treatment agency serving Fairfield County.  Her other current volunteer work includes serving as chair of the Darien Human Services Commission and on the Board of Directors of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy. In addition to her consulting work and volunteer service\, Debra teaches in the Graduate School of Social Services at Fordham University.  Prior to opening The Strategy Group\,  Debra served as Executive Director of the William Pitt Foundation\, a private foundation that focuses on education for low-income youth. Previously she served in several executive positions at a non-profit agency in Stamford\, CT serving families and women who are homeless\, persons with HIV/AIDS\, and individuals with mental illness. Debra received her Ph.D. and Master of Social Work from Fordham University and her B.A. in International Relational and Latin American Studies from American University.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/board-chair-essentials-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180717T093000
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SUMMARY:Results-Based Accountability: The Basics and Performance Measures (Two Parts: July 17 & August 7)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn the first session on July 17\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the basic concepts and language of RBA\nLearn how to develop performance measures to evaluate your organization’s success and impact\nUnderstand why it’s important to relate your program to community-wide results\nLearn how and where RBA is being used in Connecticut\n\nIn the second session on August 7\, you will: \n\nUnderstand how performance measurement relates to program purpose and design\nRefine and construct “How much?”\, “How well?” and “Better Off”? performance measures\nGet feedback from your peers\nGet your questions answered\n\nBy registering\, you are committing to attend two 3-hour sessions on 7/17/18 and 8/7/18 (9:30am-12:30pm). Click here to register. Included in the fee will be three months of unlimited access to a recorded version of the webinar.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/results-based-accountability-basics-performance-measures-two-parts-july-17-august-7/
LOCATION:Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\, 40 Richards Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Center for Nonprofit Excellence,Foundation Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Khalilah Johnson":MAILTO:kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
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