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Events will take place online unless otherwise indicated.

Upcoming Events

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Featured Events

Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month 2026: Black Health Is Black Wealth Across Connecticut

Aug 20, 2026

Join us for an inspiring discussion on the power of philanthropy to strengthen Black communities through mental wellness, maternal health and collective care. Presented in Partnership with Connecticut Community Foundation, Fairfield County's Community Foundation and Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.

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Donor Briefings

Civic Health: Why It Matters

Aug 26, 2026

Join us for a timely panel discussion on the state of the nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofit Workshops

Board Chair Roundtable (monthly)

Aug 28, 2026 - Dec 04, 2026

Share experiences and compare challenges with other seated and rising nonprofit Board Chairs in a virtual facilitated conversation.

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Nonprofit Workshops

Development Director Roundtable (Third Quarter Session)

Sep 04, 2026

Share experiences and compare challenges with other Development Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.

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Nonprofit Workshops

Executive Director Roundtable (monthly)

Sep 11, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026

Share experiences and compare challenges with other Executive Directors in a virtual facilitated conversation.

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Featured Events

The Groundwater Approach: A Racial Equity Workshop

Sep 23, 2026

An online workshop to build a practical understanding of structural racism presented by the Racial Equity Institute.

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Nonprofit Workshops

Chief Financial Officer Roundtable (Fourth Quarter Session)

Nov 06, 2026

Share experiences, network and brainstorm solutions to current challenges with other Chief Financial Officers in a virtual facilitated conversation.

Past Events

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Aug 11, 2026

Artificial Intelligence 101: The Refresher Course

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Jul 24, 2026

Ambassador Training: Better Word of Mouth Marketing

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Jul 23, 2026

Professional Advisors Networking Reception 2026

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May 13, 2026

Succession Planning for Leadership Continuity

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May 13, 2026

VCF 2026 Annual Reception

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May 02, 2026

Girls R.I.S.E. Symposium 2026

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Apr 30, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026

Digital Transformation for Nonprofits

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Apr 30, 2026

Experience ¡Taíno Vive! at the Peabody Museum with the Progreso Latino Fund

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Apr 28, 2026

Research Meets Practice: Advisors, Clients & DAFs

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Mar 26, 2026

Civic Health: Why It Matters