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Philanthropy's Responses to the Orlando Tragedy >>
Three-Year Reflection: Outgoing CCP President Translates CT Experience >>
None Better: New Britain Captures All-America City Award >>
Education, Community Stakeholders Unite to Call for New, Equitable School Funding System >>
Foundation Provides Early Literacy Grants - $30K Over 3 Years for 3 School Districts >>
Newly Created Speakers Bureau Focuses on Student-Centered Learning >>
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Philanthropy's Responses to the Orlando Tragedy
We are saddened by the tragic news that on June 12, a gunman in Orlando, Florida, opened fire at the Pulse nightclub leaving 49 people dead and more than 50 injured. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends who are suffering in Florida and elsewhere due to this tragedy.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is committed to helping CCP members and the community connect to the networks and resources it needs to respond when tragedy or disaster strikes. Florida Philanthropic Network (FPN), CCP's colleague organization in Florida, has shared information about how individuals and the philanthropic community can extend support in their time of need. Find resources >>
CCP Member Responses to the Orlando Tragedy
Ironically, just a week before the Orlando tragedy, Fairfield County's Community Foundation was writing a commentary, "The Role of Community Foundations," on the foundation's response to the tragedy in Sandy Hook. The commentary emphasises the unique role foundations can take in longer-term needs and responses. President & CEO Juanita James was able to reach out with suggestions to their sister organization, the Central Florida Foundation, and also wrote an op-ed, "Honoring Those Lost in Orlando."
The Cigna Foundation assisted victims of the Orlando shooting, and their loved ones, through a $75,000 grant to the OneOrlando Fund established by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “We hope our grant can play a part in the healing process for a nation in mourning,” said David Figliuzzi, executive director of the Cigna Foundation. Cigna began offering phone counseling at no charge for anyone coping with loss, anxiety, stress, fear or other issues related to the Orlando shooting. Those without Cigna benefits can call 866-912-1687, 24/7, through July 8. Customers who have health benefits or employee assistance programs through Cigna are invited to call the telephone number on their Cigna I.D. card. Read more >>
Everyday Democracy, a project of the Paul J. Aicher Foundation, whose mission is to help communities talk and work together to create communities that work for everyone, has posted three responsive blogs, "Hate and Violence Belong in History Books - Not the News," "How People Have Already Taken Action in the Wake of Orlando," and "Our Differences Do Not Have to Become Our Divisions."
Let us know how your organization has responded. Send us an email.
Funder Preparation and Resources
Also a week before the Orlando tragedy and three weeks before the destructive West Virginia flooding, CCP President Maggie Osborn gave her pitch for funders to be prepared.
"If our recent history in Connecticut and around the world tells us anything, it is that disaster does not discriminate, and whether natural or man-made, their frequency is increasing. So how should philanthropy be prepared? Does philanthropy play a unique role in responding? We invite you to take a moment and think about these questions and to access some resources." Read more >>
Learn more about how to help with the West Virginia Flooding Disaster Here >>
CCP's national network, the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (Forum), has helped the network to share information and resources for the general public and member funders to be informed about the Orlando tragedy. On June 22, the Forum co-hosted a National Teleconference for Funders: Response to Orlando Shooting for funders concerned about this tragedy and how to best respond. Other co-hosts include Funders for LGBTQ Issues, Change Philanthropy, AAPIP, ABFE, Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, Hispanics in Philanthropy, Native Americans in Philanthropy and Women’s Funding Network. Listen to the recording >>
A second teleconference will focus on community groups working on the front lines in Orlando and in a third teleconference will cover the longer-terms needs and responses.
Three-year Reflection: Outgoing CCP President Translates CT Experience
Maggie Gunther Osborn has been the president of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) since May 2013. She leaves CCP on June 30 to assume the post of chief strategy officer at CCP’s national organization, the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (FORUM), on August 1.
Before joining the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers in Washington, DC, I want to offer my deep thanks to the extraordinary members, partners and colleagues who have worked alongside me. In them I have found leaders who are investing their social, moral, intellectual, political and financial capital every day on behalf of the people of our state. Connecticut is full of hope and promise because of their dedication and talent, and I have been fortunate to have served as part of this community of learners and leaders. With them, I have indeed learned a great deal. Let me share a few thoughts that have been on my mind as I translate my experience in Connecticut to our national association >>
None Better: New Britain Captures All-America City Award
The National Civic League has designated New Britain a 2016 All-America City (AAC), one of only 10 communities nationwide to be honored. The All-America City Award celebrates and recognizes neighborhoods, villages, towns, cities, counties, tribes and regions nationwide that engage residents in innovative, inclusive and effective efforts to tackle critical challenges. A team of 11 New Britain stakeholders from the government, business, education and non-profit communities competed against 19 other AAC finalists, taking off on the theme “New Britain: None Better.”
The 2016 award highlighted communities that have developed innovative solutions to ensure all children are healthy and supported to succeed in school and in life. The Coalition for New Britain’s Youth applied for the award on the city’s behalf, highlighting New Britain’s collaborative success in combatting chronic absenteeism, reducing summer learning loss and improving the health of children and youth.
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, the Coalition’s fiscal agent and single-largest supporter as part of the Foundation’s First Years First early childhood development initiative, committed up to $10,000 to support the Denver delegation’s travel and related expenses.
“We couldn’t be more proud of our Coalition members and the community as a whole in achieving this major honor,” said Jim Williamson, president of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. “This proves that collaboration works, and that a collective commitment to working together as a community to achieve new heights can pay dividends that will resonate for years to come.” Read more >>
Education, Community Stakeholders Call for New, Equitable School Funding System
A collection of nonprofit organizations, education leaders, and policymakers recently released a joint statement calling on the State to replace its broken school finance system with one that gives all students a fair chance at success. The Connecticut School Finance Project is a diverse group of Connecticut education, community, and social service stakeholders that have united in an effort to fix how the state funds its public schools.
"Connecticut currently finds itself with a school finance system that not only defies logic, but also funds public schools arbitrarily and inequitably," said Katie Roy, director and founder of the Connecticut School Finance Project. "School finance is an issue that impacts every student, family, school, and community in our state. Connecticut needs, and deserves, an equitable school finance system that is based on the learning needs of students and the schools that serve them."
The Connecticut School Finance Project, a project of Third Sector New England, is entirely funded through foundation support. Read more >>
Foundation Provides Early Literacy Grants - $30K Over 3 Years for 3 School Districts
Public school districts in Bristol, East Haven, and Waterbury have been awarded three-year grants from the Liberty Bank Foundation to provide early literacy programming for at-risk students in grades Pre-K through 3.
"Liberty Bank Foundation’s Early Literacy Grant Program addresses the achievement gap between students of low income and their more affluent peers," said Sue Murphy, executive director of the Liberty Bank Foundation. "Helping children read at grade level by the time they enter fourth grade decreases the risks of them falling behind in school, dropping out, and experiencing even more negative outcomes later on." Read More >>
Newly Created Speakers Bureau Focuses on Student-Centered Learning
For several years, the Nellie Mae Education Foundation has advanced student-centered learning, promoting a remodel of education to meet the needs of all students. Recently, a respected group of teachers, administrators, parents, community organizers, students and researchers came together to launch the Nellie Mae Speakers Bureau on Education Innovation to help audiences think about advancing the way students learn to better prepare them for the future. These experts are available to speak at national and regional conferences, community events and professional development workshops to share their perspectives and experiences on the innovative approaches to learning taking place inside and outside the classroom. Read more >>
Look Who Has A New Name
The commmunity foundation that has been serving the residents of the Northwest Connecticut region for more than 45 years, has adopted a new name, Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. Their new name and logo represents their immutable service to Northwest Connecticut.
Founded in 1969 through a $15,000 gift from the Torrington Club, the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has grown–through the benevolence of community members and the financial stewardship of staff and volunteers—to a $90 million endowment that supported the Northwest Corner with $4.3 million in grants and scholarship in 2015.
"We are humbled by our modest beginnings, dedicated to our Northwest Corner, and honored to continue to serve as your Community Foundation," said Guy Rovezzi, Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation President. "We look forward to tomorrow’s challenges with a commitment to performance and a vision of leadership that make us Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation in name, in spirit, and in practice."
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Aetna
Aetna Co-Sponsoring 30th Annual Conference of the 100 Black Men of America >>
Bank of America
Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank Selects United Way for $5K Financial Literacy Award >>
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Community Foundation Continues Support for Immigrant Families and Children >>
Grants from Fund Advance Women and Girls in Greater New Haven and Lower Naugatuck Valley >>
Long Wharf Theater Honors Community Foundation with Founders Award >>
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
Southington Mural Celebrates Rails to Trails Project >>
Connecticut Community Foundation
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA)
CHEFA Announces $1.12M to Nonprofits in Health and Education >>
Connecticut Health Foundation
Another Health Funder That's Focused on Race in a Big Way >>
Connecticut Humanities
Connecticut Humanities Gets Slashed in the State Budget >>
Museum Receives Grant for "The Media and the American Presidency" >>
Fairfield County's Community Foundation
Report Shows Wide Variety of Interest in Local Charities >>
CityCenter Farmers' Market Receives $34K for Nutrition-In-Action Program >>
The Grossman Family Foundation
Grant to United Way to Support "Strong Start Kindergarten Readiness Initiative" >>
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Connecticut State BioBlitz Sets New World Record >>
Hartford Foundation Plays Vital Role Aiding Capital City >>
Main Street Community Foundation
Fund Leads Collection of Used Instruments; Awards Grant for Refurbishing >>
Wheelchairs Available for Burlington Residents Through Grant >>
New Canaan Community Foundation
Foundation Awards $5K Grant to Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County for Peer Networking >>
Petit Family Foundation
Petit Foundation Gives $248,000 to Support Women In Science >>
Travelers and Travelers Foundation
Hosts Sixth Annual Hurricane Preparedness Symposium; Awards $100K to All Hands Volunteers >>
The Tow Foundation
This Foundation is Connecting Aspiring Playwrights to a Big City Theater >>
United Ways of Connecticut
Helping ALICE Families Access Good Jobs and Save for the Future >>
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
Female Business Leaders Raise $330K for Hartford Women and Families >>
Citizens Bank Selects United Way for $5K Financial Literacy Award >>
United Way of Coastal Fairfield County
United Way distributes Neighbors Helping Neighbors Grants >>
United Way of Greater New Haven
State Recognition for United Way Parenting Program >>
Non-Member News Links
1772 Foundation
Foundation Awards Grants to Connecticut Historic Preservation Organizations >>
Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Norwich
Stonington Private School Receives $5K Grant for Texbooks and Tuition Aid >>
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
Intensive Treatment: What a Deep-Pocketed Donor Can Do for an Overlooked Disease >>
First County Bank Foundation
At Home In Darien Receives Grant for Helping Seniors to Live Independently
First Niagara Foundation
Grants Aid ‘JA in a Day’ School Events >>
Hanley Family Foundation
Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism Receives Grant for Opiate Treatment Program >>
The Family of Worth Loomis
Leadership That's Worth Its Weight in Gold - $40K Challenge for Leadership Greater Hartford >>
National Endowment for the Arts
Bridgeport Art Museum Gets NEA Grant for Peer Docent Program >>
Smith Richardson Foundation
The Smith Richardson Foundation's Neoconservative Legacy >>
United Bank Foundation
Asnuntuck Community College Single Largest Donation Ever to be Used for Academic Skills Center >>
United Way of Western Connecticut
Grant to United Way to Support "Strong Start Kindergarten Readiness Initiative" >>
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
United Way: Thank-a-thon Lets Donors Know They're Appreciated >>
Voya Foundation
Voya Announces Second Quarter 2016 Grants Recipients >>
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American Savings Foundation
Scholarships Awarded to City’s Top Students >>
Tips on Getting College Scholarships >>
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Aspiring Opera Singer Sara VanDeusen of North Canaan Named Sixth Derwin Scholar >>
Connecticut Bar Foundation
2015-2016 Statewide High School Essay Contest Winners Announced >>
Durham Student Winner in Connecticut Bar Foundation Essay Contest >>
Connecticut Community Foundation
Foundation Awards Nearly $920K in Scholarships for 2016-2017 >>
Fairfield County's Community Foundation
Beard Award Goes to 3 Inspiring Teachers in Bridgeport Schools >>
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
College Scholarship Recipients Honored >>
Liberty Bank Foundation
Montville High School Graduate Receives Donald B. Wilbur Scholarship >>
Liberty Bank Presents Local Youth with Awards for Community Service >>
Main Street Community Foundation
Over 130 Students to Share $171K in Scholarships >>
Newman's Own Foundation
Foundation Graduates Class of 2016 Fellows; Welcomes Incoming Fellows >>
Petit Family Foundation
Plainville Students Awarded Community Service Scholarships >>
Jackson Lab Announces The Petit Family Foundation Summer Student Fellow >>
The Tow Foundation
26 Journalist Fellows Chosen to Strengthen Reporting on Juvenile Justice >>
Travelers and Travelers Foundation
Scholarship America Honors The Travelers Companies at Second Annual Dreams to Degrees Event >>
Non-Member News Links
Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation of Connecticut
Without Government Help, Parents and Foundation Fund Education for Inner-city Students >>
Connecticut Realtors Foundation
Realtors Announce $37K in Scholarships >>
Devon Rotary Foundation
Devon Rotary Awards Scholarships to 14 Milford Students >>
Manchester Scholarship Foundation - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Foundation gives out $250K to 84 students >>
United Way of Western Connecticut
23 Local Youth Receive The President’s Volunteer Service Award >>
Weller Foundation
Foundation Honors Students from Regional Joel Barlow High School >>
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Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
July 15: Application Deadline - Martha Boschen Porter Fund (supports artists) >>
August 1: Application deadline - The Artist’s Resource Trust Fund for Organizations >>
August 1: Application deadline - The Artist’s Resource Trust Fund for Individuals >>
August 8: Application deadline - Harvard Business School’s ‘Governing for Nonprofit Excellence’ Scholarship for nonprofit board chairs/vice chairs leadership skills >>
Community Foundation of Middlesex County
July 12: Information Sessions - Registration >>
September 15: Application deadline - 2016-2017 Competitive Grant Application >>
Nellie Mae Education Foundation
July 15: Letter of Intent deadline - Digital Badging and Micro-Credentialing White Paper >>; Request for Letters of Intent >>
William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund
July 15: Application deadline - Exploratory Grant: Achieve Equity in Education by Inspiring All to End Racism and Poverty >>
Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities (TFN)
July 25: Application deadline - Partners for Places, Round Nine >>
Matching grant program that creates opportunities for cities to improve communities by building partnerships between local government sustainability offices and place-based foundations.
The Office of the Arts - State Department of Economics & Community Development
July 29: Application deadline - Regional Initiative Grant Program (REGI) for small projects that support access to the creative process and/or creative experience >>
Bank of America
July 18 through August 5: Applications open for initiatives that address hunger relief, services for the homeless, and benefits access/resource referrals >>
Connecticut Health Foundation
Application deadline: 90 days before event - Event Sponsorship >>
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Seminar: What Does the New Federal Overtime Rule Mean for Non-Profit Organizations? >>
JULY 19: 9:00 - 11:00 am, Waterbury, New Haven and Stamford offices of Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
The Connecticut Community Foundation, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, and Fairfield County’s Community Foundation have partnered with Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey and the federal Department of Labor to present a two-hour complimentary seminar on the new overtime rule and its application to non-profit organizations.
Results-Based Accountability: The Basics >>
JULY 20: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Westport Women's Club, Westport
Fairfield County's Community Foundation's is presenting an introductory workshop on Results-Based Accountability (RBA) through its Center for Nonprofit Excellence. RBA, having been adopted widely in CT and across the country by other grantmakers, has also been adopted by Fairfield County's Community Foundation to help them measure the impact of their grantmaking. This workshop is ideal for senior leadership, program, and development staff.
Closing the Opportunity Gap: An Evening with Dr. Robert Putnam >>
JULY 21: 7:30 pm, The Bushnell Theatre, Hartford
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving invites the public to The Bushnell Theatre for an evening with Dr. Robert Putnam, Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University and author of Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community and Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis. Putnam will discuss how the opportunity gap affects children and families, how it impacts our communities, and how we can work together to close it. This free event is open to all members of the general public, to RSVP, visit www.hfpg.org/Putnam or call (860) 548-1888.
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The Perrin Family Foundation has appointed Laura McCargar as its President. The Perrin Family Foundation was founded in 1994 by Sheila and Charles Perrin, and its mission is to partner with organizations in under-resourced communities across the state in order to build environments that support youth as leaders of social change. Sheila Perrin, who has served as president since the foundation’s inception, will remain chair of the Board of Trustees.
“After 22 years of managing the growth of the Perrin Family Foundation, I am extremely confident that Laura is the right person to steward the work of the foundation into the future,” says Sheila Perrin. “Her knowledge and experience in the field of organizing will benefit not only our foundation, but the whole Connecticut community.” Read more >>
Cynthia Gorey is stepping down as president & CEO of New Canaan Community Foundation (NCCF). After serving for more than 14 years as NCCF's staff leader, she will assume the role of director of development for the Fairfield Country Day School on July 1st. Cynthia's accomplishments at the Foundation include adding programs and services for donors, expanding the number and breadth of managed charitable funds, taking on the work of the former local United Way, launching a major scholarship program, and expanding the number of organizations reached through the annual grant process. During Cynthia's tenure, New Canaan Community Foundation has given $11 million to nonprofits in New Canaan and Fairfield County and to hundreds of students.
Connecticut Community Foundation, which serves 21 towns in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills, has elected five local leaders to their Board of Trustees: Reginald Beamon and Joyce Petteway of Waterbury; Kathy Bower of Southbury; and Valerie Friedman and Kathryn Kehoe of Washington.
Paula Van Ness, president and CEO of the Connecticut Community Foundation, said, “We are elated that such an experienced, energetic, and thoughtful group of local leaders will join our Trustees in guiding the strategic direction of the Foundation for the next several years. They represent many walks of life and no doubt will provide fresh perspectives and insights into creating thriving communities.” Read more >>
Garrett Getlin Snider, of the Philadelphia-based Garrett Getlin Snider Foundation, is the Petit Family Foundation's newest trustee. Garrett, the grandson of Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider, has a passion for helping others. His foundation supports causes which serve abused and underprivileged children. Read more >>
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven's Progreso Latino Fund has featured Jorge Luis Jimenez in their Celebrating Latino Leaders series. Jorge is associate relationship manager and vice president of business banking at First Niagara and is lending a hand to other young professionals ready for the next level the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and its PULSE Young Professionals group. Read more >>
Tariq Farid, founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements, was honored with an Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award during a gala hosted by the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC).
"The award honors individuals and serves to encourage the development of talent and leadership of Asian Americans,” said John Wang, president of AABDC. “Mr. Farid is a very deserving recipient because of his business success in building Edible Arrangements into a global icon as well as his philanthropic work through the Tariq Farid Foundation. He truly serves as an inspiration to all Asian Americans.” Read more >>
Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT) has appointed Chau Q. Khuong to its Board of Directors. Mr. Khuong, a partner in the private equity group OrbiMed Advisors, brings his expertise in healthcare venture capital to the nonprofit. Since its inception, ACGT has awarded 34 grants to Young Investigators and 16 grants to Clinical Investigators, totaling more than $26.4 million in funding.
“As ACGT expands its funding of critical cancer research, partnerships and strategic Board members such as Chau Khuong are crucial to the success of moving the needle forward in treating cancer,” noted John Walter, CEO and president of ACGT. “We are privileged to have Mr. Khuong join ACGT and look forward to an exciting future of breakthroughs in treating cancer.”
United Way of Western Connecticut has announced three new members to The Stamford Community Council, Delphine Fairley, a community relations manager for Nestlé Waters North America; Heath Durlester, manager of community engagement at Pitney Bowes; and Ryan Tougias, an Attorney with Day Pitney, LLP in Stamford.
“We are so pleased that Delphine, Heath and Ryan will be joining our Council,” said Kurosh Marjani, Chair of Stamford’s Community Council. “Each of these individuals brings their own passion for being involved in the Stamford community and they represent companies that are committed to ensuring their employees are engaged. We look forward to having their experience and insights on our Council as United Way continues to identify ways to support the Stamford community.” Read more >>
In Memorium
The Connecticut Jewish Ledger, Hartford Courant and the New Britain Herald published editorials on the passing of businessman and philanthropist David Chase, founder of Chase Enterprises.
The Making of a Philanthropist – The Jewish Community Says Farewell to David Chase z”l >>
David Chase Was A Connecticut Treasure >>
Businessman David T. Chase Had Strong Connection to New Britain >>
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Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) is an association of grantmakers committed to promoting and supporting effective philanthropy for the public good.
CCP's members are foundations (private, corporate, community), business and corporate giving programs, bank trusts, donor-advised funds, individual philanthropists, and those serving the philanthropic sector. CCP members granted more than $720 million in 2013 from assets of more than $6.3 billion.
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2016 Publication Dates: June 30; July 21; August 18; September 22; October 20; November 17; December 15. Submission Deadlines: Close of business one week before the publication date.