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Research & Publications

Learn more about the Fairfield County Community Foundation, community issues and needs and effective philanthropy from the following downloadable publications and articles.


Annual Report 2011

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The State of Board Governance


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Nonprofit boards are the backbone of charitable organizations. Today, more than ever, there is increasing pressure on nonprofit boards to operate effectively. How are nonprofit boards in Fairfield County stepping up to the challenge?

 

 

School Leadership Matters


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Learn about the impending leadership void in our urban schools and the Foundation initiative working to train future school leaders to transform urban education.

Winner: 2011 Wilmer Shields Rich Award for Excellence in Communications

 

The Power of Investing in Girls

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Learn how the Fairfield County Community Foundation's Fund for Women and Girls is improving the lives of girls through effective programs and support services. Find out how you can make a difference.



 

Government Funding


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In these trying times, many nonprofits rely on their partnership with local, state and federal governments for reliable, consistent funding. Yet challenges such as reduced funding, delayed payments and more are having an impact on the nonprofits' ability to provide services.

 

Holding Up Half The Sky

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This report on the status of women and girls in Fairfield County reveals troubling statistics and challenges facing women and girls. Discover how you can help provide affordable housing, access to education and other support.

Annual Report 2009



View the 2009 annual report.

Annual Report 2010



View the 2010 annual report.

 

Developing School Principals

View the Annenberg Institue journal article on the Urban School Leaders Fellowship
Find out how Fairfield County's urban schools are facing tremendous challenges and what we are doing to address the achievement gap.

 

 

Economic Impact Report


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What you'll find inside:
      - How the recession has impacted
         Fairfield County residents
      - What nonprofits are doing to
         address the growing need
      - Recommendations for donors,
         governments and nonprofits




 

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