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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

Feb 15, 2022 - Feb 15, 2022

The Great Give 2022: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (RECORDED)

Jan 26, 2022

The Great Give 2022: Matches and Challenges (RECORDED)

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Jan 25, 2022 - Jan 25, 2022

Nuts & Bolts of Grantmaking 2022 (RECORDED)

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Jan 14, 2022

Grantseeker Information Webinar (RECORDED)

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Jan 11, 2022

How to Support Your Clients’ Giving: Current Trends in Affluent Philanthropy

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Nov 10, 2021 - Nov 10, 2021

A Legacy with Impact: Applying a Social & Racial Justice Framework to Estate Planning

Nov 08, 2021 - Nov 08, 2021

Childhood Poverty Reduction Community Conversation

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Oct 28, 2021 - Oct 28, 2021

Navigating the Road toward Equity in Your Organization (RECORDED)

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Oct 19, 2021 - Oct 21, 2021

The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations

Oct 07, 2021 - Nov 04, 2021

AFP Principles of Fundraising Certificate Program (series)