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The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Working Together to Build a Stronger Community
The following workshops are open to nonprofits providing services in the 20-town region of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, including the five towns served by its partner in philanthropy, the Valley Community Foundation.

Build Your Skills

Telling Your Story to Funders, Part I: Reporting, Narratives and Photos

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)

In the first of this two-part series focusing on the basics of visual storytelling, explore the elements funders may look for when evaluating grant success and impact, including how to effectively communicate to funders and donors, the basic elements of a compelling story and tips on getting better photos to illustrate mission and impact.
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Disaster Preparedness with The American Red Cross
Thursday, September 13, 2018

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)
The Red Cross, through its Ready Rating program, trains organizations to become better prepared to respond to and successfully withstand a disaster and other emergencies. Learn how to conduct a hazard vulnerability assessment, develop an emergency response plan and more. Prepared organizations minimize disruption, enhance productivity and gain trust from employees and their community.
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Chuck Loring

Purposeful Boards, Powerful Fundraising

Thursday, September 20, 2018
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)
With
 Chuck Loring, MBA, CRFE
It's never been more important for boards and staff to work together effectively to solicit financial support for your organization. Designed for board-staff teams, this practical session addresses the complementary roles board members play in their organization's governance and resource development.
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Grant Writing 101

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)

For professional and volunteer grant writers with little to moderate experience. Examine the standard elements included in many grant applications. Learn tips and techniques for writing compelling narratives and presenting necessary financial information.
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Developer Director Roundtable
Thursday, October 4, 2018

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Sit down with other Development Directors to share experiences and compare challenges in a facilitated conversation directed by participants’ questions and concerns. Possible topics include new trends, data management, tax law implications, Board/ED involvement, planned giving and more.
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Visual Storytelling

Telling Your Story to Funders, Part II: Video and Infographics
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 9:30 a.m.)
In the second of this two-part series focusing on the basics of visual storytelling, explore the elements of what makes a compelling story and how to use videos and infographics to illustrate mission and impact.
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Understanding Nonprofit Finances 101
Thursday, October 25, 2018

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)
With Amber Tucker, CPA, Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina
Learn the basics of how to understand budgets, profit and loss statements and the fundamentals of cash flow. For Board and staff members with limited experience with nonprofit financial statements.
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Program Staff Roundtable
Thursday, November 1, 2018

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Sit down with other Program staff to share experiences and compare challenges in a facilitated conversation directed by participants’ questions and concerns. Possible topics include supervising staff, working with your supervisor, client-staff boundaries. understanding budgets and more.
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Open Street Project

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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC Award $1.7 Million to Upgrade Under-Resourced Community Sporting Spaces in 20 Cities and Towns

LISC and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced grant recipients from the second round of the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative. Twenty communities across the country will use $1.7 million in grants to fund renovation of facilities for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, and volleyball.

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Home-based child care providers are a lifeline for working families, yet they often face challenges with housing and financial stability. A new Q&A with LISC experts dives into their struggles, critical needs, and a pilot program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help them thrive.

Living Resiliently: In the Wake of Hurricane Helene, LISC’s Sam Ruark Reflects

LISC’s new director of green initiatives is helping lead a groundbreaking effort to decarbonize the nation’s affordable housing and help low-income communities build resiliency in the face of the harmful impacts of climate change. Here, after personally weathering Hurricane Helene in the intentional “ecovillage” where he lives in North Carolina, Ruark paints a picture of what’s at stake, and how the planet and people can heal together.

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