Your member-only newsletter from the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) January 2016 |
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The Year of Influence and Data: CCP ended 2015 by producing the annual data report, Giving in Connecticut 2015, and has participated in the move for recent victories in the national public policy arena around tax reform. As CCP membership grows, members become more involved in data initiatives and policy work. CCP continues to lean into its commitments to leadership in these areas. CCP is a proud member of the largest network in American philanthropy, The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (The Forum), which represents more than 5,500 participating organizations. Through it's relationship with The Forum, CCP will continue to stay abreast of national trends, access resources and expertise, and keep you on the forefront of knowledge and influence. |
 Foundations on the Hill (FOTH): April 12-13, 2016. Plan to be part of the Connecticut Delegation. FOTH, hosted by The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, in partnership with the Council on Foundations, is a two-day event that brings foundations leaders to Washington, DC for meetings with Congress and White House staff about key issues of importance to foundations and philanthropy. Learn more >> |
Has Your CCP Membership Been Renewed? We thank the following organizations for their renewed membership! Check the list. Is your organization represented here? The renewal deadline is March 31, 2016. Strong membership numbers strengthen the collective voice for philanthropy in Connecticut. Ahearn Family Foundation | Farmington Bank Community Foundation | Newman's Own Foundation | Paul J. Aicher Foundation (Everyday Democracy) | The Fund for Greater Hartford | The Nutmeg Foundation | Aurora Women and Girls Foundation | The Goodnow Fund | Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation | J. Walton Bissell Foundation | The Grossman Family Foundation | Perrin Family Foundation | Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation | Newell D. Hale Foundation | Petit Family Foundation | Children's Fund of Connecticut | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation | Seedlings Foundation | CIGNA Foundation | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford | SI Financial Group Foundation | The Common Sense Fund | Ethel and Abe Lapides Foundation | Swindells Charitable Foundation | The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut | The Leever Foundation | Tauck Family Foundation | Connecticut Bar Foundation | Lone Pine Foundation | United Way of Central & Northeastern Connecticut | Connecticut Community Foundation | Main Street Community Foundation | United Way of Connecticut | George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund | Katharine Matthies Foundation | Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut | The Eder Family Foundation | MetroHartford Alliance | H. A. Vance Foundation | ESPN, Inc. | Elizabeth Mitchell Family Foundation | The ZOOM Foundation | | MFUNd | |
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Newman's Own Foundation Renews Match!  The Newman's Own Foundation has again generously agreed to match, $1 for $1, any increase in support for the CCP Leadership Fund or for sponsorship of a program, event, or publication. That means that your organization's additional gift doubles in value. Help Keep CCP Strong and Influencial Membership fees only cover a bit more than half of CCP's operating costs. The remainder comes from leadership gifts, sponsorships, fees for service, and grants, all of which are vital to keep CCP strong and influencial. See who has already supported CCP through The Leadership Fund >> QUESTIONS? Contact Maggie Osborn, President, 860-525-5585. |
Open Call for Board Nominations A strong organization needs influential leaders. We're still looking for some really great nominations for the CCP Board. Help us discover the right individuals for volunteer leadership. Read more >> |
Member Directory and Networks >> Have you visited your CCP Member Directory page lately? There is a public view and member view, each with a listing of your related news content. As a member you can search for funder organizations with similar funding interests and colleagues within your networks. All staff of member organizations have an account and may access this benefit -- just another important tool for strengthening our collective influence in Connecticut and beyond. |
The CCP's annual report on charitable giving, Giving in Connecticut 2015, includes key findings on individual and foundation giving with thoughtful interpretation of the data.
You'll also find on the CCP website, premiere pages for Quick Facts >>, Top 100 Connecticut Grantmakers by Assets >> and Grants Paid >>; and CCP Member Assets and Grants >>.
Other Data Resources Looking for other data resources? CCP curates important data reports in the monthly Member eBrief Newsletter and website and can access resources and information through The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers Knowledgebase. |
 Access the Map! >> Here is what you all have been waiting for... access to the Connecticut Grantmaking Map >> Thanks to our 28 CCP eReporters for Getting on the Map and allowing us to see grantmaking data for Connecticut! Our newest eReporter is The Walker Group. Look yourself up and if you don't find your organization, download the Excel template and email egrants@foundationcenter.org to get on the map today! "GOTM is a valuable opportunity to foster collaboration and share the philanthropic work we are doing both individually and collectively in CT. The process was incredibly user-friendly, and the template allowed us to be as detailed as we wanted. We are very excited to start using Foundation Maps!" -- Lone Pine Foundation. |
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CCP PROGRAMS & MEETINGS |
 Thursday, January 21, 9:00 - 11:00 am
New Haven Lawn Club, New Haven CCP invites you to participate in a session that will help you understand how to navigate the changing tides of legal, public policy and ethical issues in the field. The program will include time for interactive discussion and peer learning. This program will be led by Ed Spinella, counsel with Reid & Riege, and CCP President Maggie Osborn. |
MEMBER NEWS, PUBLICATIONS & RELEASES |
MEMBER HAPPENINGS CCP member UIL Holdings Corporation recently merged with Iberdola USA to formAVANGRID. AVANGRID, Inc. is a diversified energy and utility company with $30 billion in assets and operations in 25 states. The company operates regulated utilities, electricity generation, and natural gas storage through three primary lines of business. |
PUBLICATIONS  The Community Foundation of Northwest CT has releasedStarved for Attention: Food Insecurity in Northwest Connecticut. The report highlights key hunger statistics and food security challenges in the Northwest Corner and serves as a guide for funders and the general public to support the fragile network of organizations that work to address those challenges. |  Connecticut's history magazine,Connecticut Explored, tackles our "field" in Gene Leach's featured article, Connecticut's Philanthropic Impulse. Several CCP members, includingHartford Foundation for Public Giving, Connecticut Community Foundation and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven are mentioned. |
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TRENDS & PERSPECTIVES |
NEW RESOURCES | |  Philanthropy Roundtable's new Almanac of American Philanthropy tops 1,300 pages and offers overviews of what philanthropy has accomplished over the course of U.S. history, profiles of major donors, a bibliography of significant books and articles, and data about charitable giving. |  Center for Effective Philanthropy's (CEP) Benchmarking Foundation Governance shares data and infographics on crucial topics related to foundation governance - including composition, member expertise, structure, involvement, and characteristics of meetings. | |  Guidestar's new whitepaper, Beyond Employee Giving, explores the different faces of corporate social responsibility, looks at LinkedIn's overwhemingly successful CSR strategy, and defines how to start or enhance your own CRS program. |
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United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut has welcomed Helen Bergin as their new Human Resources Manager. |
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 Paula Van Ness, president and CEO of Connecticut Community Foundation, co-authored an opinion piece with three of her national community foundation colleagues about donor-advised funds. "Spending Deadlines on Donor-Advised Funds Would Be a Mistake" appeared in The Chronicle of Philanthropy earlier this week. Read more >> |  Michael Johnston, president and CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, is one of thirteen 2015 Movers & Shakers named by the Connecticut Jewish Ledger. The Ledger selects individuals throughout the state who are making a significant difference in Connecticut's Jewish communities. This year's the list focuses exclusively on Jewish communal workers - dedicated professionals on staff at Connecticut's many Jewish organizations. Read more >> |
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