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SUMMARY:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills\n  \n \nTuesday\, April 21\, 7 a.m – Wednesday\, April 22\, 7 p.m.\nOnline at givelocalccf.org \nJoin us in celebrating the 14th annual Give Local campaign! This 36-hour online campaign unites donors\, businesses\, and local charities to provide much-needed support for our community. Celebrate the causes that matter most to you! Launched in 2013 by Connecticut Community Foundation and presenting sponsor Ion Bank Foundation\, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills has raised over $19.7 million since its inception and has supported nearly 350 local nonprofit organizations. \nThanks to all of our generous sponsors—including presenting sponsors Ion Bank Foundation and Wells Fargo.  \nNonprofits will earn bonus dollars for every donor they secure and will have an opportunity to vie for thousands of dollars in cash prizes! All of this adds to the fun and excitement while raising essential funds for the work of our local nonprofits. \nOur giving day will be open for business beginning on Tuesday\, April 21 at 7:00 a.m. and ending on Wednesday\, April 22 at 7:00 p.m.! Let’s make this year our best Give Local yet!  \nGiveLocalCCF.org \n 
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-2026-event/
LOCATION:An Online Event
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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SUMMARY:Give Local Gear Up 2026
DESCRIPTION:Give Local Gear Up Party\n \n  \nTuesday\, April 14\, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.\nLa Bella Vista\n380 Farmwood Road\nWaterbury\, CT\n\nConnecticut Community Foundation and presenting sponsors ION Bank Foundation and Wells Fargo invite Give Local sponsors\, donors\, participating nonprofit leaders\, ambassadors for a free\, festive celebration to gear up for Give Local! Join us for an inspiring evening to give this year’s Give Local an extra boost! \nThis will be an open-house style event with refreshments\, cash bar\, information booth\, entertainment\, and more. \nThis is an invitation only event – space is limited. \nNonprofit organizations participating in Give Local 2026 are invited to send at most three (3) representatives from your organization. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, April 6. We can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-gear-up-2026/
LOCATION:La Bella Vista\, 380 Farmwood Road\, Waterbury\, 06704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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SUMMARY:Intro to Give Local for New Non-Profit Participants (Mandatory) - March 31
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRequired for all new nonprofit participants in Give Local 2026\, this in-person training provides an overview of the program\, outlines the nonprofit eligibility requirements\, and introduces key tools and resources to help your organization succeed during Give Local. New organizations are required to attend one Intro to Give Local training – offered in March.  Both sessions offer the same content. Participants will also learn why staying current with Foundation communications is essential for success. \nWe look forward to welcoming new organizations! Approval to participate follows completion of the required Intro to Give Local training. Register below: \n\n  \n 
URL:https://conncf.org/event/intro-to-give-local-for-new-non-profit-participants-mandatory-march-31/
LOCATION:Connecticut Community Foundation\, 43 Field Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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SUMMARY:Intro to Give Local for New Non-Profit Participants (Mandatory) - March 12
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRequired for all new nonprofit participants in Give Local 2026\, this in-person training provides an overview of the program\, outlines the nonprofit eligibility requirements\, and introduces key tools and resources to help your organization succeed during Give Local. New organizations are required to attend one Intro to Give Local training – offered in February and March\, 2026.  Both sessions offer the same content. Participants will also learn why staying current with Foundation communications is essential for success. \nWe look forward to welcoming new organizations! Approval to participate follows completion of the required Intro to Give Local training. Register below: \n\n  \n 
URL:https://conncf.org/event/intro-to-give-local-for-new-non-profit-participants-mandatory-march-12/
LOCATION:Connecticut Community Foundation\, 43 Field Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 06702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
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SUMMARY:Give Local - April 29 & 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the 13th annual Give Local campaign! This 36-hour online campaign unites donors\, businesses\, and local charities to provide much-needed support for our community. Celebrate the causes that matter most to you! Launched in 2013 by Connecticut Community Foundation and presenting sponsor Ion Bank Foundation\, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills has raised over $17.2 million since its inception and has supported more than 300 local nonprofit organizations. \nThanks to generous sponsors—including presenting sponsor Ion Bank Foundation—nonprofits will earn bonus dollars for every donor they secure and will have an opportunity to vie for thousands of dollars in cash prizes! All of this adds to the fun and excitement while raising essential funds for the work of our local nonprofits. \nOur giving day will be open for business beginning on Tuesday\, April 29 at 7:00 a.m. and ending on Wednesday\, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.! \nNon-profits must register to participate by April 7\, 2025. Visit givelocalccf.org/register. \nSpecial thanks to our sponsors: Webster Bank and the Southbury Community Trust Fund \n 
URL:https://conncf.org/event/coming-in-2025-give-local/
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T193000
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SUMMARY:Give Local 2025 GEAR UP PARTY!
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Community Foundation and presenting sponsor ION Bank Foundation invite you to join us on April 24 at 5:30 pm to a free\, festive celebration to gear up for Give Local!  \nWe’ll gather at The Grand Oak Villa in Watertown from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.  \nJoin our sponsors\, donors\, participating nonprofit leaders\, and Give Local Ambassadors for an inspiring evening to give this year’s Give Local an extra boost!  \nThis will be an open-house style event with refreshments\, cash bar\, information booth\, entertainment\, and more. The program begins at 6:30 pm featuring emcee James Higgins\, Connecticut Community Foundation Trustee and President and CEO of Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union.  \nSpace is limited – nonprofit organizations participating in Give Local 2025 are invited to send at most two (2) leaders from your organization.  \nPlease RSVP by April 17. We can’t wait to see you! \nRegister here to join us. 
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-2025-gear-up-party/
LOCATION:The Grand Oak Villa\, 550 Sylvan Lake Road\, Watertown\, CT\, 06779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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SUMMARY:Give Local 2025: Workshop for Non-Profits at SERC in Waterbury
DESCRIPTION:Led by Connecticut Community Foundation’s Give Local team\, these hands-on workshops will guide participating non-profit organizations through building a giving day profile\, demonstrate platform features\, and address any specific questions you may have. Please come with your questions and get ready to actively spruce up your organization’s Give Local profile during this session! \n\nTo attend the workshops\, you must register for both the 2025 Give Local campaign and the workshop itself. \nIf you haven’t yet registered for Give Local\, visit givelocalccf.org/register. \n\nFor in-person sessions\, please be sure to bring your laptop.  \nRegister today for this in-person workshop at SERC\, 175 Union St. in Waterbury.  \n\n\n 
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-2025-workshop-for-non-profits/
LOCATION:175 Union Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, 175 Union Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T193000
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SUMMARY:Give Local 2025: Workshop for Non-Profits on ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:Led by Connecticut Community Foundation’s Give Local team\, these hands-on workshops will guide participating non-profit organizations through building a giving day profile\, demonstrate platform features\, and address any specific questions you may have. Please come with your questions and get ready to actively spruce up your organization’s Give Local profile during this session! \n\nTo attend the workshops\, you must register for both the 2025 Give Local campaign and the workshop itself. \nIf you haven’t yet registered for Give Local\, visit givelocalccf.org/register.  \nRegister today for this workshop which will be held on ZOOM on March 10\, 2025. \n\n 
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-2025-workshop-for-non-profits-at-woodbury-library/
LOCATION:Woodbury Public Library\, 269 Main St S\, Woodbury\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260612T213733
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SUMMARY:Give Local 2025: Workshop for Non-Profits at Woodbury Library
DESCRIPTION:Led by Connecticut Community Foundation’s Give Local team\, these hands-on workshops will guide participating non-profit organizations through building a giving day profile\, demonstrate platform features\, and address any specific questions you may have. Please come with your questions and get ready to actively spruce up your organization’s Give Local profile during this session! \n\nTo attend the workshops\, you must register for both the 2025 Give Local campaign and the workshop itself. \nIf you haven’t yet registered for Give Local\, visit givelocalccf.org/register. \n\nFor in-person sessions\, please be sure to bring your laptop.  \nRegister today for this in-person workshop at the Woodbury Public Library on February 28. \n\n\n 
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-2025-workshop-for-non-profits-at-woodbury-library-2/
LOCATION:Woodbury Public Library\, 269 Main St S\, Woodbury\, CT\, 06798\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210412T150000
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SUMMARY:Final Steps to Success: What to Expect During and After the Live Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nFinal Steps to Success: What to Expect During and After the Live Event\nApril 12 | 2:00PM Via Zoom \nThis session will review last minute tips and best practices to create a smooth giving day experience. We’ll review key profile elements\, highlight some communications action items\, and spend some time talking about where to find and what to do with donor information. We’ll also update you on our timeline for getting your Give Local earnings into your hands. \n  \nNonprofits — Give Local Registration is now open! \nGive Local The registration deadline for all nonprofits in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills is April 7th. Register Today! https://www.givelocalccf.org/ 
URL:https://conncf.org/event/final-steps-to-success-what-to-expect-during-and-after-the-live-event/
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T110000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Peer to Peer
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Peer to Peer\nMarch 9 | 10:00AM Via Zoom \nDo you have a few key supporters that want to do more for your Give Local campaign? Invite them to become a Peer to Peer (P2P) fundraiser to officially fundraise on behalf of your organization! Organizations that used P2P fundraisers raised on average $4\,000 more than non-users during Give Local 2020! This training will explain how to set up a winning P2P campaign for your organization. \n  \nNonprofits — Give Local Registration is now open! \nGive Local Registration is now open to all nonprofits in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills! REGISTER TODAY (registration deadline is April 7): https://www.givelocalccf.org/ Additionally\, the first Give Local training session “Give Local Basics” is coming up soon\, so take advantage of the opportunity and sign up today: https://www.givelocalccf.org/info/trainings
URL:https://conncf.org/event/the-power-of-peer-to-peer/
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T213733
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T173514Z
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SUMMARY:Maximize your Impact with Matches and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Maximize your Impact with Matches and Challenges\nFebruary 18 | 11:00AM Via Zoom \nOrganizations that utilized matching and challenge gifts during Give Local 2020 raised an average of $15\,000 more! Learn what these gifts are\, how they are incorporated on your organization’s giving day profile and how to talk with potential donors about them to spur additional gifts during the campaign. \n  \nNonprofits — Give Local Registration is now open! \nGive Local Registration is now open to all nonprofits in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills! REGISTER TODAY (registration deadline is April 7): https://www.givelocalccf.org/ Additionally\, the first Give Local training session “Give Local Basics” is coming up soon\, so take advantage of the opportunity and sign up today: https://www.givelocalccf.org/info/trainings
URL:https://conncf.org/event/11278/
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T110000
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SUMMARY:Give Local Basics - Training
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nGive Local Basics – Training\nJanuary 27 | 10:00AM Via Zoom\n \n\n\nFoundation staff will team up with our GiveGab partners to provide an overview of what Give Local Greater Waterbury is\, who is eligible to participate\, and how to get your organization registered. We’ll also walk you through building your giving day profile to create an engaging experience for your supporters.\n \n\n \nNonprofits — Give Local Registration is now open! \nGive Local Registration is now open to all nonprofits in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills! REGISTER TODAY (registration deadline is April 7): https://www.givelocalccf.org/ Additionally\, the first Give Local training session “Give Local Basics” is coming up soon\, so take advantage of the opportunity and sign up today: https://www.givelocalccf.org/info/trainings
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-basics-training/
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T133000
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SUMMARY:3/24  1:30 p.m. - Final Steps To Success Webinar
DESCRIPTION: \n\nFinal Steps to Success for Give Local\n\n\n\n\nMarch 24\, 2020  – 1:30 p.m. ET\n\nWith only a few weeks until Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills\, there’s still plenty of time to make sure your campaign is ready to go. In this webinar we’ll go over last minute tips and best practices to engage with your supporters and increase your success. The Give Local team will also be available to answer any and all of your last minute questions.\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://conncf.org/event/3-24-130-p-m-final-steps-to-success-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T190000
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SUMMARY:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
DESCRIPTION:Now in its seventh year! Powered by Connecticut Community Foundation\, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills is an annual community-wide giving tradition\, with thousands of individuals\, businesses and nonprofit organizations joining together to raise dollars for the vital work of hundreds of local causes. Since 2013\, this 36-hour online giving event has generated $5.8 million for nonprofit organizations serving the region! \nThe Foundation has again teamed up with amazing presenting sponsor Ion Bank Foundation and more wonderfully committed individual and business sponsors for this year’s event\, to be held on April 23-24\, 2019. \nVisit www.givelocalccf.org to register\, sponsor\, learn about participating nonprofits and how to create your own fundraising page\, and get ready to donate on April 23-24! \nFollow all the buzz on social media at #givelocalGWLH.
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-greater-waterbury-and-litchfield-hills-2/
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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SUMMARY:Webinar for Nonprofit Leaders: Give Local 101
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 20\n10-11 a.m.\nWebinar \nThe seventh annual Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills online giving event is slated for April 23-24\, and we’re eager for participating nonprofits to take a look under the hood of the new and improved giving day platform\, Give Gab. \nDuring this training session\, Connecticut Community Foundation will team up with staff from Give Gab to provide an overview of Give Local\, explain features of the new platform and describe how organizations can benefit by participating in Give Local. Since Give Gab is new\, we encourage all nonprofit organizations to send a member of their team to learn the exciting new features that promise to improve your fundraising experience! \nRegister now \nGive Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills is proudly hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation in partnership with presenting sponsor\, Ion Bank Foundation
URL:https://conncf.org/event/webinar-for-nonprofit-leaders-give-local-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190213T113000
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SUMMARY:Training for Nonprofit Leaders: Give Local 101
DESCRIPTION:Training for Nonprofit Leaders: Give Local 101\nRescheduled to Wednesday\, February 13 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\nNaugatuck Valley Community College\, Founder’s Hall\n750 Chase Parkway\, Waterbury\n \nThe seventh annual Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills online giving event is slated for April 23-24\, and we’re eager for participating nonprofits to take a look under the hood of the new and improved giving day platform\, Give Gab. \nDuring this training session\, Connecticut Community Foundation will team up with staff from Give Gab to provide an overview of Give Local\, explain features of the new platform and describe how organizations can benefit by participating in Give Local. Since Give Gab is new\, we encourage all nonprofit organizations to send a member of their team to learn the exciting new features that promise to improve your fundraising experience! \nPresenters will be available to provide individual assistance and answer questions immediately following the training. \nRegister now \nGive Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills is proudly hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation in partnership with presenting sponsor\, Ion Bank Foundation
URL:https://conncf.org/event/training-for-nonprofit-leaders-give-local-101/
LOCATION:CT State Community College – Naugatuck Valley\, 750 Chase Parkway\, Waterbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181213T150000
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SUMMARY:Give Local and Your Annual Development and Marketing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 13\n3-4:30 p.m.\nSouthbury Town Hall\n501 Main Street South\, Southbury\nRegister\n\nAttention nonprofit development and communications strategists! Here’s your chance to learn from winning campaigns! Explore strategies to successfully integrate Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills into your overall development and marketing plans.\n\nJoin us to learn:\n\n 	\n\n 	What worked well for organizations of all sizes\n 	How to set a reasonable goal for your organization\n 	Where Give Local fits in your mix of grants\, donors\, events and other fundraising strategies\n 	How to capitalize on Give Local to maximize your overall marketing and communications efforts\n\n\n\nReserve your spot now to attend this free training!
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-and-your-annual-development-and-marketing-strategy/
LOCATION:Southbury Town Hall\, 501 Main Street South\, Southbury\, Connecticut\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T190000
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SUMMARY:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Connecticut Community Foundation and sponsored by Ion Bank Foundation for the sixth consecutive year\, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills will be held on April 24-25 to benefit the vital work of hundreds of nonprofit organizations in the region. \nDuring this fun and inspiring 36-hour online give-a-thon: \n\n	Every dollar donated at www.givelocalCCF.org is boosted with bonus funds provided by Connecticut Community Foundation and generous sponsors\, adding excitement and incentives while raising essential funds for the work of hundreds of local nonprofits.\n	Thousands of donors give the gifts of hope\, hot meals\, medical care\, music\, cleaner water\, job training\, performances\, hiking trails and so much more to communities across our region through their contributions.\n	Donors\, businesses\, and organizations unite in giving back to the communities where we all live\, work and play. We are so grateful for all the community sponsors!\n\nSince 2013\, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills has infused an impressive $4.5 million into the nonprofit community in the region! \nVisit givelocalccf.org to view all the participating nonprofits and give to your favorite causes through Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills from 7 a.m. on April 24 to 7 p.m. on April 25.
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-greater-waterbury-and-litchfield-hills/
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180315T113000
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, GO-GO for Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
DESCRIPTION:Ready\, Set\, GO-GO for Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills \nLearn how Give Local can help your nonprofit raise funds\, build brand\, and increase resource development capabilities\, 24/7/365. \nThis best-practice\, step-by-step workshop on March 15 in Southbury will cover: \n\nGetting your social networks\, online and off\, primed and ready to rock\nCreating interesting communications and exciting calls-to-action to be used before\, during and after the event\nEvent-day management tactics\nHow to maximize brand impact and new donor engagement during the event\n3 things you must do to convert your new Giving Day donors to ongoing supporters …. for events\, year-end appeals or even major gifts.\n\nPresenter: Rob Leighton\, Executive Director of iMission Institute. \nRob is a nonprofit fundraising\, advocacy and marketing strategist. He is passionate about helping social sector organizations build larger\, more impactful communities of supporters\, to change policy\, protect budgets and raise money. His personal mission is help nonprofits exploit the power of digital technology for online and offline engagement. Rob has held executive or board positions in for-profit\, nonprofit and the public sector. \nRegister at right for this workshop.
URL:https://conncf.org/event/ready-set-go-go-for-give-local-greater-waterbury-and-litchfield-hills/
LOCATION:Southbury Town Hall\, 501 Main Street South\, Southbury\, Connecticut\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T213733
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SUMMARY:Give Local "Nuts and Bolts" Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Community Foundation staff\, led by Tricia Poirier\, will describe what Give Local is\, how it works\, and how your organization can benefit from participating in this 6th annual online giving event on April 24-25\, 2018. We will review eligibility guidelines\, explain the registration process and clarify how bonus funds and prizes work. This session is strongly recommended for nonprofits and staff members new to Give Local. \nThis webinar will be held on Friday\, February 16 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Register
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-nuts-and-bolts-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tricia Poirier":MAILTO:tpoirier@conncf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260612T213733
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SUMMARY:Give Local "Nuts and Bolts" Training in Waterbury
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Community Foundation staff\, led by Tricia Poirier\, will describe what Give Local is\, how it works\, and how your organization can benefit from participating in this 6th annual online giving event on April 24-25\, 2018. We will review eligibility guidelines\, explain the registration process and clarify how bonus funds and prizes work. This session is strongly recommended for nonprofits and staff members new to Give Local. \nThe training will be held on Thursday\, February 15 from 9-10 a.m. in Waterbury\, CT. Register now.
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-nuts-and-bolts-training-in-waterbury/
LOCATION:OLLI at UConn Waterbury\, 99 East Main Street\, Waterbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260612T213733
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SUMMARY:Give Local "Nuts and Bolts" Training in Morris
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut Community Foundation staff\, led by Tricia Poirier\, will describe what Give Local is\, how it works\, and how your organization can benefit from participating in this 6th annual online giving event on April 24-25\, 2018. We will review eligibility guidelines\, explain the registration process and clarify how bonus funds and prizes work. This session is strongly recommended for nonprofits and staff members new to Give Local. \nThe training will be held on Wednesday\, February 14 from 9-10 a.m. in Morris\, CT. Register now.
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-nuts-and-bolts-training-in-morris/
LOCATION:3 East Street\, Morris\, CT
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180111T103000
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SUMMARY:Give Local Basic Training
DESCRIPTION:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills returns on April 24-25\, 2018. Now is the time to hone your fundraising skills.\n\n 	Have you ever wondered how some Give Local participants seem to raise more every year?\n 	Do you feel like you haven’t yet cracked the code to making the most of challenges\, prizes and donor communications?\n 	Do you want basic and useful strategies that you can implement on a shoestring budget to raise more dollars through Give Local?\n\nThis workshop is for you! Register now for training led by Connecticut Community Foundation’s Tricia Poirier.\n\n 
URL:https://conncf.org/event/give-local-basic-training/
LOCATION:Southbury Town Hall\, 501 Main Street South\, Southbury\, Connecticut\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills
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