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The Community Foundation's donor briefing series offers in-depth presentations and discussions about issues of importance in Greater New Haven.

Upcoming Events

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Community Briefings

The State of the Nonprofit Sector Community Briefing

Aug 26, 2026

Join us for a timely panel discussion on the state of the nonprofit sector.

Past Events

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Nov 01, 2023

Environmental Justice and Climate Change (RECORDED)

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Jun 20, 2023

In the Shadow of the Pandemic (RECORDED)

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Apr 04, 2023

The Practice of Democracy: A View from Connecticut

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Mar 22, 2023

Meeting Basic Needs During a Time of Inflation (RECORDED)

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Jun 01, 2022

Donor Briefing: From New Haven to College and Back (RECORDED)

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Mar 16, 2022

Building Power to Effect Social Change: Philanthropy's role in effectively supporting community organizing (RECORDED)

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May 12, 2021

Donor Briefing: Land Use, Segregation and the Affordable Housing Crisis (RECORDED)

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Mar 26, 2021

Donor Briefing: Affording Basic Needs During COVID-19 and Beyond (RECORDED)

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Nov 16, 2020 - Nov 16, 2020

Donor Briefing: Interrupted: Women, Work and COVID-19 (RECORDED)