Our esteemed Fairfield County panel of private foundation board representatives explains to the AFP membership and guests what they look for when deciding which nonprofits they wish to partner with and fund.

Do you have a strategic plan? If so, are your fundraising efforts in concert and alignment with the plan? If not, are you struggling to get buy-in for creating a strategic plan at your organization? Join us as we discuss how to create and leverage your strategic plan to motivate your staff team, engage your Board, and inspire your donors to make more meaningful long-term investments in your organization.

The CFRE Refresher Course is a one-day, intensive program intended to provide an overview of the six knowledge domains of the CFRE Exam. The course is a combination of a high-level review, self-exploration of knowledge and peer exchange of best practices – facilitated by a knowledgable fundraising practitioner using a caselet approach.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Hosted at Dry Dock Bar & Grille 215 Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06851  Please Join us for this Octoberfest-Meets-Happy-Hour Event! Enjoy a perfect fall evening to connect with friends in the…

This event follows a 33-year history of Association of Fundraising Professionals chapters in Connecticut honoring individuals and organizations to have done much to enhance our communities and our connections to those around us. Last year’s awards banquet was sold out at nearly 250 participants. Participants had the opportunity to meet with their peers and enjoy the opportunity to discuss ideas, which we believe is one of the greatest assets of this event. Together we learn and move forward, better able to succeed at the important work that we do on behalf of all our communities.