Wednesday, May 13, 2020
COVID-19
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
NEW YORK, NY -- Regional associations of grantmakers across the country are proving vital to philanthropy’s response to COVID-19, as the immensity and urgency of the crisis have driven more institutions to prioritize coordination, partnerships and sharing knowledge. CCP President Karla Fortunato is quoted for the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's efforts to track COVID-19-related grants.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
NEW HAVEN, CT -- Surpassing expectations, The Great Give® 2020 was a spectacular success in bringing Greater New Haven’s community together in difficult times to raise $3.57 million online for nearly 400 nonprofits. The Great Give® is Greater New Haven’s 36-hour online giving event, created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and conducted annually since 2010 to increase philanthropy in the Greater New Haven region of South Central Connecticut.
Monday, May 11, 2020
QUINCY, MA -- Nellie Mae Education Foundation shared updates around additional flexibility for current grantee partners, and also shared an update on some new funding commitments we have made as part of our ongoing COVID-19 response.
Friday, May 8, 2020
NEW HAVEN, CT -- Surpassing expectations, The Great Give® 2020 was a spectacular success in bringing Greater New Haven’s community together in difficult times to raise $3.57 million online for nearly 400 nonprofits. The Great Give® is Greater New Haven’s 36-hour online giving event, created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and conducted annually since 2010 to increase philanthropy in the Greater New Haven region of South Central Connecticut. Not only was the amount raised nearly double that of the prior year, but the number of total donors was up by 43 percent - a sign of the commitment and generosity of the region to rally for its continued well-being.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
The Spring 2020 DIGEST includes FEATURED NEWS STORIES - CCP Supports Funders and Nonprofits in Response to COVID-19; CCP Welcomes New Officers and Board Members and Thanks Long-standing Directors for Their Leadership; Philanthropic Organizations Partner with State to Distribute PPE; #GivingTuesdayNow and The Great Give®; and COVID-19 FUNDER RESPONSE; FUNDER COVID-19 NEWS LINKS; POLICY UPDATE; COVID-19 RELATED VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES; THE POWER OF GOOD PEOPLE; and JOBS!