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2023 West Hartford Greater Together Community Fund Advisory Committee Application
Who we are:
The West Hartford  Greater Together Community Fund (WHGTCF) was established in 2020, to support residents of West Hartford to take ownership around the needs in our town, and to encourage broad and inclusive civic engagement. The Hartford Foundation established the fund with an initial investment and The Advisory Committee manages the fund. The Committee strives to be inclusive and reflective of all West Hartford residents. Participation in the Advisory Committee is open to all West Hartford residents age 15 and older, with the exception of elected officials. Previous experience in community organizations or in grant-making is not needed.

Our Values:

Courage: We believe that leadership takes courage — a willingness to take risks in the pursuit of transformational change. We aspire to be courageous by speaking truth about issues of critical importance to the town of West Hartford, and by challenging nonprofit leaders to be bold and courageous as they work to expand their organizations’ impact.

Collaboration: We believe in the value of working together, with others, and achieving together what may not be possible alone. We aspire to bring a collaborative spirit and strategy to all that we do, learning from the insights and leadership of others, and sharing openly what others may be able to learn from us.

Curiosity: We believe that leadership requires curiosity about the future, a willingness to ask tough questions, and a commitment to learning and deeper understanding. We aspire to be curious in the work that we do, and to inspire curiosity in others.

Inclusiveness: We believe that the town of West Hartford and this committee is enriched by embracing diversity, inclusion, and equity in deep and transformative ways. We aspire to be inclusive in the way that we engage and learn from local nonprofit leaders, and to model our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in all that we do.

Schedule and Time Commitment:
Advisory Committee members will be expected to make at least a two-year commitment. The maximum commitment will be six years. The regular time commitment, schedule, and ways of operating will be determined by the Advisory Committee.  Members will commit to two meetings of 1.5 -2 hours per month with the addition of potential subcommittee work. Currently, we meet every other Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:00pm via Zoom with an occasional in-person meeting.

Advisory Committee Responsibilities:
- Help solicit applications for funding
- Make funding decisions based on review of applications
- Serve on subcommittees to help further these goals
- Embrace our values and serve with an open mind

Instructions to Apply:
We encourage you to submit your application by October 1, 2023.  Applicants invited to interview will be notified and interviews will be scheduled.

For questions or if you are unable to complete this online form, please return it via email to: whcommunityfund@gmail.com.  Additional information can also be found at www.hfpg.org/westhartfordcf.


Email *
Name *
West Hartford Address *
West Hartford Zip Code *
Phone number *

How long have you been a resident of West Hartford?

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Are you able to commit to serve on the Committee for two or more years (up to a maximum of 6 years)? *
Why are you interested in serving on the Advisory Committee for West Hartford’s Greater Together Community Fund?  *
In what ways do you currently exhibit the Committee’s values (as stated above) in your personal and/or professional life?
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Based upon what you know about the work done by the WHGTCF, what thoughts or ideas do you have for the Advisory Committee to advance and fulfill its aspirations of positively impacting the community? *
What unique talents, skill sets, perspectives, or identities would you bring as an advisory committee member? *
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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