Celebrating helping women and girls

Video and pictures of sold out event!

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Help a woman, change the world

Fund for Women and Girls luncheon tickets now on sale plus a video on how you can help

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Hear Gail Collins, help local women and girls, enjoy a great time

Tickets are now on sale for the Fund for Women and Girls 11th annual luncheon

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How charitable giving can offset IRA conversion tax liability

Ask your advisor how supporting your favorite nonprofits can offset your tax liability

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How You Can Help Haiti

How to best support efforts of nonprofits responding to the crisis

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A Simple Resolution That Can Change the World

Losing 10 pounds is dandy, but why not also change the world in 2010?

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A grandfather's unforgettable gift

What's the most unforgettable gift you've received — or given?

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What local nonprofits want you to know

"Many of last year’s donors are now our clients"

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Sailing the Ocean Blue

You don't need the Santa Maria to discover beautiful shores.

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The Footsteps of Giants

Is it the size of the shoe or the heart that leaves the largest footsteps?

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Fundraising or Scam?

Ever wonder whether those charitable solicitations made outside of stores are legitimate?

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A Dog Tale

Do you know someone--perhaps, even, a dog--who is making a difference through philanthropy?

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And that's the way it is

From the Austin American-Statesman: Local nonprofit hosts Cronkite memorial fund Foundation to raise money for causes journalist supported.

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Are you board member material?

Are you smitten by a local nonprofit? Would you like to contribute more than a check? Why not ask about becoming a board member?

There are over 2,000 nonprofits in Fairfield County—not counting private schools, hospitals or houses of worship. Some are miniscule, some are international giants, most are in-between.

And every one needs board members.

One of our roles as a community foundation is to help local nonprofits be as effective as possible. Building a strong board of directors is one of the most astute ways for a nonprofit to bolster its efficiency and effectiveness.

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Why Summer Camp Matters

Camp nurtures independence, encourages growth, fosters cooperation and creates life-long memories.

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About This Blog

In Fairfield County, there are tens of thousands of generous people who want to make a difference in their own backyard and over 2,000 nonprofit organizations hard at work. You can turn to Smart Philanthropy for expert advice and news to make your charitable giving meaningful, effective and easy.

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• Fairfield County Community Foundation

Recent Posts

• Celebrating helping women and girls
• Help a woman, change the world
• Hear Gail Collins, help local women and girls, enjoy a great time
• How charitable giving can offset IRA conversion tax liability
• How You Can Help Haiti

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