Research Reports
Community Issues
Executive Summary: Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2023
Get a summary of the findings presented in the Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2023.
Published March 2023
Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2023
Explore core community indicators to see how Fairfield County ranks on measures of wellbeing, equity and quality of life.
Published March 2023
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY 2022 IMPACT REPORT
See our 2022 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2022
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY 2021 RESULTS REPORT
See our 2021 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2021
ESSENTIAL EQUITY: Women, Covid-19 and Rebuilding CT
This report documents the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on women and girls, and particularly on women and girls of color
Published January 2021
Resource Guide for Women, Girls, and Fairfield County Communities
The FWG Resource Guide is an inventory of Fairfield County based organizations working to improve the quality of life and expand opportunities for women, girls and the broader community. The guide is a helpful tool for parents, teachers, caregivers, nonprofits or individuals in need of services.
Published December 2020
UNITING OUR COMMUNITY: FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY
As the region’s biggest day of philanthropy, Fairfield County’s Giving Day, powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, brings people together to make a difference for local causes.
Published August 2020
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY: A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2020
See our 2020 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published June 2020
2019 Community Well Being Index Report
Data on the interrelationship between quality of life, health and the economic competitiveness of Fairfield County and its individual towns and neighborhoods.
Published September 2019
Career Connections White Paper
An evaluation of the Career Connections Program at Norwalk Community College.
Published May 2019
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY: A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2019
See our 2019 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2019
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY: A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2018
See our 2018 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2019
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY: A REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY 2017
See our 2017 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2017
CO-CREATION: Viewing Partnerships Through A New Lens 2016
This case study commissioned through the Connecticut Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, examines an emerging model of funder collaboration built on cross-sector partnerships.
Published October 2016
Community Well-Being Report 2016
Data on the interrelationship between quality of life, health and the economic competitiveness of Fairfield County and its individual towns and neighborhoods.
Published October 2016
Fairfield County’s Giving Day: A Report to the Community 2016
See our 2016 Giving Day Results and Nonprofit findings.
Published June 2016
Giving Day 2015 Community Report
See our 2015 Giving Day Results and Nonprofit findings.
Published May 2015
Healthy Minds Healthy Communities
It’s time to break the taboo surrounding mental illness, with action steps
Published January 2014
Hunger Lives Here
A look at food insecurity in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Published January 2014
Back to Work
A summary of lessons learned from the Platform of Employment program
Published January 2013
State of Social Enterprise in Fairfield County
Analysis of the Social Venture Partners, Connecticut Social Enterprise Landscape Survey
Published January 2013
The Economic Impact of the Recession and Fairfield County
The impact of the recession on Fairfield County residents and the nonprofits that support them.
Published January 2009
Women and Girls
ESSENTIAL EQUITY: Women, Covid-19 and Rebuilding CT
This report documents the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on women and girls, and particularly on women and girls of color
Published January 2021
Resource Guide for Women, Girls, and Fairfield County Communities
The FWG Resource Guide is an inventory of Fairfield County based organizations working to improve the quality of life and expand opportunities for women, girls and the broader community. The guide is a helpful tool for parents, teachers, caregivers, nonprofits or individuals in need of services.
Published December 2020
2019 FWG Research Recommendations
Recommendations for Closing the Opportunity Gap for Women & Girls.
Published September 2019
2019 FWG Landscape Analysis
A landscape analysis of Fairfield County organizations Supporting Women & Girls.
Published September 2019
2019 FWG Status Report
The FCCF’s status report on Women and Girls in Fairfield County.
Published September 2019
Family Economic Security Program White Paper 2016
This white paper reviews the research behind the Fund for Women & Girls’ Family Economic Security Program, design of the program, the results of the pilot and highlights of current efforts.
Published October 2016
The Full Circle of Women and Girls in Fairfield County
A status report on issues and opportunities for girls and women
Published January 2013
The Full Circle of Women and Girls: Executive Summary
Key findings and data from the full research report
Published January 2013
The Power of Investing in Girls
Lessons from the field: a guide for nonprofit organizations and donors
Published January 2009
Holding Up Half the Sky
A report on the status of women and girls in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Published January 2007
Nonprofit Topics
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY 2022 IMPACT REPORT
See our 2022 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2022
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY 2021 RESULTS REPORT
See our 2021 Giving Day results and nonprofit findings.
Published May 2021
UNITING OUR COMMUNITY: FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GIVING DAY
As the region’s biggest day of philanthropy, Fairfield County’s Giving Day, powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, brings people together to make a difference for local causes.
Published August 2020
The Nonprofit Technology Paradox
Greater efficiency saves money, but requires investing in oneself
Published January 2014
Trends in Nonprofit Mergers and Collaborations in Fairfield County
A summary of 2012 survey results.
Published January 2013
The State of Board Governance in Fairfield County
A summary of 2012 survey results
Published January 2012
Trying Times
Government funding changes and their impact on nonprofit services in Fairfield County.
Published January 2011
