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This section features reports, webinars, member spotlights, best practices, sample documents, and resources we believe can help grantmakers and foundations. Some of these items are only available to members. There are several different ways to search the resource library. Using the filters on the right side of this page, you can search by type of Resource Type, Topic, Funding Area, or Audience. For example, if you are looking for a Report, select Resource Type, then you can filter by Audience or Topic to refine the results.
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The Nonprofit Sector in Connecticut
The Nonprofit Sector in Connecticut
The Independent Sector's Connecticut state profile highlights the economic importance, diversity and community impact of the nonprofit sector in Connecticut.
Increasing Awareness of Technical-Based Career Pathways
America Gives More Act
State of Connecticut Charities Disaster Relief Guide
Sandy Hook Report: Charitable Response to the December 14, 2012 Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School
65+ in the United States: 2010
Connecticut for Livable Communities
July 15, 2014 Letter to Connecticut Delegation Urging Their Support of HR 4719
Shifting From ‘Evaluation’ to Valuing: A Six-Year Example of Philanthropic Practice Change and Knowledge Development
Inspiring people to work together to build a more vibrant community
Scholarship Resources for June 12, 2014 Program
Bringing the community together in unexpected ways: A successful online giving challenge
2014 Giving USA Report Highlights
Connecticut: 2014 State Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard Results
IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials
Letter to Connecticut Delegation re: IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials
Advanced Minute Taking Slides
D5 Final Sate of the Work
D5′s 2014 State of the Work highlights new tools and resources, recently completed research, and new organizational approaches that can help foundations and philanthropic organizations take action, achieve their goals regarding DEI, and advance the common good.