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Donors
A donor can be an individual, an institution or an organzition. They help others by making strategic and informed giving decisions with their resources and monetary awards.
Member Resources
Your membership in the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) offers a wealth of local, regional and national resources that will strengthen the work of your staff and trustees.
Membership Application Form and Materials
The Membership Application is for Grantmakers and includes the application, support scale and how to compute support.
Our History
In 1969, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) was founded in Hartford with just 7 members as the Coordinating Council for Foundations. Today CCP is the state’s association of grantmakers committed to promoting and supporting effective philanthropy for the public good. CCP's 110 members annually grant more than $1 billion from assets of more than $8.4 billion. Read a brief account of CCP's 50-year history and timeline.
Foundation Administrator Network
The Foundation Administrator Network is for foundation operations and administrative staff and executive assistants of member organizations
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Peer Networks
Peer Networks offer Council members the opportunity to come together with funding colleagues at like organizations or with similar jobs to share best practices, information about grantmaking priorities, and current challenges and solutions.
Regional Networks
Representatives of member organizations who live or fund in identified areas of the state meet to discuss issues specific to their region. These groups are led by chairs and vice chairs from the membership.
Affinity Groups
Representatives of member organizations who share similar areas of focus, meet to learn and discuss issues that may lead to improved grantmaking, collaboration, possible joint action, and advocacy.
Philanthropy Serving Organizations and Nonprofits
Benefits of Membership
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