FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

NORWALK, CT — Fairfield County’s Community Foundation is seeking an Advocacy and Community Engagement Fellow who will lead the Foundation’s advocacy, public policy and community/resident outreach and engagement efforts in partnership with the Vice President of Community Impact and the community impact team.

Mission 
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) promotes philanthropy to build and sustain a vital and prosperous community where all have the opportunity to thrive.

Background 
FCCF is the third largest community foundation in Connecticut with assets of approximately $224 million. FCCF manages over 600 charitable funds and raises $20 million annually from diverse donors to support a variety of charitable interests. Contributions can be made for the general benefit of the community or designated to a specific purpose, cause or nonprofit organization.

The Position 
The Advocacy & Community Engagement Fellow will play a key role in our fast paced, dynamic organization. This position will lead the Foundation’s advocacy, public policy and community/resident outreach and engagement efforts in partnership with the Vice President of Community Impact and the community impact team.