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Three Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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04/27/2015

HARTFORD, CT -- More than 250 philanthropists, grantmakers and community leaders from across the state gathered last week at the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy’s annual luncheon to honor three philanthropic leaders: BARBARA NETTER, president and co-founder of Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (Stamford), KIM HEALEY, executive director of the NewAlliance Foundation (New Haven), and THE WALKER GROUP, one of Connecticut’s largest IT Services firm.

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Local Benefit Concert for Music Education in Connecticut

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04/20/2015

FAIRFIELD, CT -- SpreadMusicNow and Band Together – Connecticut-based non-profits dedicated to improving children's lives through music education, today announced a benefit concert for Connecticut students. All proceeds from the event will support a coalition of organizations that provide music education to needy students, helping them develop skills for college, career and life success.

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Karen Galbo Appointed to Lead People's United Community Foundation

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03/10/2015

BRIDGEPORT, CT – People’s United has announced that Karen Galbo has been appointed Director of the People’s United Community Foundation. Galbo has served as the foundation’s Marketing, Public and Community Relations Director for the past five years.

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New Report Sheds Light on the Impact of Immigration in Greater New Haven

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01/20/2015

NEW HAVEN, CT -- As an important step in its effort to enhance the civic and economic participation of immigrants in Greater New Haven, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven released today a new report on the impact of immigration in Greater New Haven. The report, entitled Understanding the Impact of Immigration in Greater New Haven, compiles data from federal, state and local government agencies, as well as information generated locally through surveys conducted by DataHaven and The Community Foundation.

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CCP Public Policy Update - September 10, 2014

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09/10/2014

HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's public policy update in the September 10, 2014 Member eBrief includes information about Government-Nonprofit Contracting Reform and the America Gives More Act.

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Reflections from a Recovering Grantee: Remarks from the Council’s Annual Luncheon – May 2, 2014

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06/04/2014

David Addams' remarks from CCP's 22nd Annual Luncheon and Philanthropic Awards that took place on May 2, 2014. David is the Executive Director for Graustein Memorial Fund in Hamden, CT.

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Carlton Highsmith Honored with Philanthropy Award

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05/06/2014

HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy named CARLTON HIGHSMITH the recipient of the 2014 John H. Filer Award for his leadership in promoting private action for the public good.

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William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Appoints New Executive Director

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01/07/2014

HAMDEN, CT -- The Trustees of the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund have selected R. David Addams to be the foundation’s next executive director. Mr. Addams will take on the role on March 3rd, when the current executive director, David Nee, retires after 20 years in the position.

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Andy Eder honored by CT Council for Philanthropy

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05/22/2013

HARTFORD, CT — Andy Eder of Guilford is one of three philanthropists honored earlier this month by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy at the organization’s annual Connecticut Philanthropy Summit.

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Three Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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05/13/2013

HARTFORD, CT -- More than 250 philanthropists, grantmakers and community leaders gathered last week at the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy’s annual Connecticut Philanthropy Summit to honor three philanthropic leaders: ANDY EDER of Eder Bros. Inc. and the Eder Family Foundation; DAVID NEE of William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund; and NANCY ROBERTS, recently retired president of the Council.

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David Nee Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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05/10/2013

HARTFORD, CT -- DAVID NEE, executive director of the Hamdem-based William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, was named the recipient of the 2013 Martha S. Newman Award. David, a resident of Fairfield, was honored for his sustained dedication to the public sector and a generosity of spirit to others in the philanthropic community.

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Andy Eder Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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05/10/2013

HARTFORD, CT -- ANDY EDER was named the recipient of the 2013 John H. Filer Award for his leadership in promoting private action for the public good. Eder, a resident of Guilford, is a partner in Eder Bros. Inc. (West Haven) and president of The Eder Family Foundation.

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Fairfield County Funder Network Meeting - December

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In-Person

Join the Fairfield County Funder Network for its final meeting of the year. We will meet at Filling in the Blanks (346 Main Avenue, Norwalk CT) for a 90-minute volunteer opportunity. We will then meet onsite for ~30 minutes as a group.

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Nov

Latest Giving in Numbers Report with CECP

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M&T Bank New England Regional Headquarters

Join the Council and Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) to learn about the latest Giving in NumbersTM research, the leader in benchmarking on corporate societal investments.

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Dec

Community Foundation CEO Network - December

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In-Person

The CT Community Foundation CEO Network will convene for its final meeting of the year, hosted by the Main Street Community Foundation.

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Nov

Scholarship Providers Network Meeting - November

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Virtual

Join the Scholarship Providers Network for a virtual meeting.

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Dec

Philanthropy Professionals of Color Network Meeting - December

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Virtual

Join the Philanthropy Professionals of Color Network on Thursday, December 19, for our final meeting of the year! We will explore the theme of collective wisdom and joy, and we encourage members to share their experiences and work.

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Workforce Affinity Group Meeting - November

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Virtual

Register to attend the virtual Workforce Affinity Group meeting! Meetings are open to all Council members who have an interest in learning about workforce strategies alongside peers.