The Nonprofit Sector in Connecticut
Publication date:
09/2014
The Independent Sector's Connecticut state profile highlights the economic importance, diversity and community impact of the nonprofit sector in Connecticut.
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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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Increasing Awareness of Technical-Based Career Pathways
Publication date:
08/2014
BRISTOL, CT -- Main Street Community Foundation, serving the central Connecticut communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott, has joined with local Individuals, groups and businesses to increase awareness of technical-based career pathways in order to enhance students’ success, alleviate the shortage of skilled technical workers and increase employment opportunities in those communities.
America Gives More Act
Publication date:
08/2014
Public Policy information for Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) members about the America Gives More Act. Resources includes the CCP's letters to elected officials including Senators Blumenthal and Murphy.
State of Connecticut Charities Disaster Relief Guide
Publication date:
07/2014
In the wake of a disaster, people are often deeply moved to find a way to aid their fellow citizens. Giving to charities is one of the most common ways of offering help, but finding an appropriate charity in the aftermath of a disaster can be difficult or even confusing. Others may want to establish new charities, and existing charities will receive and seek donations to aid in the response to a disaster. This guide offers some suggestions and advice both for those who wish to make charitable donations as well as for those new or existing charities involved in raising funds for disaster relief.
Sandy Hook Report: Charitable Response to the December 14, 2012 Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School
Publication date:
07/2014
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Attorney General George Jepsen and state Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein released a report on the overwhelming charitable response that evaluates information provided voluntarily by organizations engaged in fundraising related to the tragedy, provides a quantitative analysis of survey responses and identifies ways that state regulators and the nonprofit community can partner and collaborate to provide transparency, bolster donor confidence, consolidate resources and increase coordination.
65+ in the United States: 2010
Publication date:
07/2014
The U.S. Census Bureau's report provides the latest, comprehensive look at the nation's population aged 65 and older, comprising 40.3 million in 2010.
Connecticut for Livable Communities
Publication date:
07/2014
Connecticut’s Legislative Commission on Aging has issued “Connecticut for Livable Communities,” a new report to the state legislature which outlines more than 50 recommendations for communities looking to enhance livability.
July 15, 2014 Letter to Connecticut Delegation Urging Their Support of HR 4719
Publication date:
07/2014
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy sent a letter urging the Connecticut Delegation to support for HR 4719.
Shifting From ‘Evaluation’ to Valuing: A Six-Year Example of Philanthropic Practice Change and Knowledge Development
Publication date:
07/2014
This article is a response to questions from philanthropic colleagues across the country about the practice of knowledge development within the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund’s change endeavors.
Inspiring people to work together to build a more vibrant community
Publication date:
07/2014
NEW HAVEN, CT -- In 2013, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven began the celebration of its 85th year as Greater New Haven’s permanent charitable trust. In doing so, it honored the donors, past and present, who made reaching 85 possible.
Scholarship Resources for June 12, 2014 Program
Publication date:
06/2014
Access recommended resources from the June 12, 2014 Scholarship Program, including: "The Impact of Award Displacement on Students and Their Families;" "Paying It Forward;" and "Does More Money Matter."
Bringing the community together in unexpected ways: A successful online giving challenge
Publication date:
06/2014
WATERBURY, CT -- November 12-13 certainly were exciting days for all of us at Connecticut Community Foundation. In conjunction with our 90th Anniversary, we hosted our first online giving challenge, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills.
2014 Giving USA Report Highlights
Publication date:
06/2014
Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the seminal publication reporting on the sources and uses of charitable giving in the United States.
Connecticut: 2014 State Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard Results
Publication date:
06/2014
Raising Expectations 2014: A State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers takes a multi-dimensional approach to measure state-level performance of long-term services and supports (LTSS) systems that assist older people, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.
IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials
Publication date:
06/2014
Find materials describing the affects of the IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ.
Letter to Connecticut Delegation re: IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials
Publication date:
06/2014
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits sent a joint letter to the Connecticut Delegation voicing their concerns about the IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ.
Advanced Minute Taking Slides
Publication date:
06/2014
Slides from the Advanced Minute Taking Webinar held on June 17, 2014.
D5 Final Sate of the Work
Publication date:
06/2014
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.
Freedom Funders: Philanthropy and the Civil Rights Movement, 1955-1965
Publication date:
06/2014
In recognition of the continued relevance of Civil Rights landmark legislation – and the work still left to do to end discrimination and injustice of all kinds – the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) released "Freedom Funders: Philanthropy and the Civil Rights Movement, 1955-1965."
Power of Change Award Fact Sheet
Publication date:
06/2014
The Power of Change Award, created by three Connecticut-based foundation, honors the best achievements and innovations in energy efficiency across Connecticut's state and municipal buildings.
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