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State Budget and ARPA Briefing
Join the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy as we host a panel overview discussion of Connecticut's state budget, the recent federal stimulus packages, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, and what they all mean for philanthropy. Speakers include Keith Phaneuf from the CT Mirror and Gian-Carl Casa from the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance.
Trust-Based Philanthropy Virtual Summer Learning Series: Session #3: Transparent Communication, Soliciting Feedback, and Support Beyond the Check
A three-part virtual series on the values and practices of what it means to be a trust-based grantmaker. This session will spotlight three foundation’s stories of embracing these principles -- including the steps they have taken to embrace these practices, how they’re bringing the staff and board along, and what they are learning as a result.
Trust-Based Philanthropy Virtual Summer Learning Series: Session #2: Unrestricted Funding, Doing the Homework, Streamlined Paperwork
A three-part virtual series on the values and practices of what it means to be a trust-based grantmaker. In this deep dive session, we will explore the nuts and bolts of the first three trust-based principles.
Trust-Based Philanthropy Virtual Summer Learning Series: Session #1: The Purpose, Culture, & Values of Trust-Based Philanthropy
A three-part virtual series on the values and practices of what it means to be a trust-based grantmaker. In this session, we’ll explore why trust-based philanthropy is trending, fundamental values, and the roles of staff and board in cultivating the culture of trust that is required in order to make this work successful.
American Savings Foundation and Wheeler Partner To Offer Extra Support For Scholars
New Britain, CT – The Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Program at the American Savings Foundation and Wheeler have joined together to pilot a new Scholar Assistance Program.
Health Funder Affinity Group
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy invites its members who fund in health to this meeting of the Health Funders Affinity Group on May 20, 2021.
Having Difficult And Constructive Conversations
Please join the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and Bill Logue of The Logue Group for our funders workshop on having constructive conversations for difficult topics.
Jewish Community Foundation Leading Program to Ensure Future of Greater Hartford Jewish Community
WEST HARTFORD, CT – February 15, 2021 - The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford (The Foundation) is spearheading a regional legacy giving initiative with 14 Jewish organizations
Launch: Philanthropy Professionals of Color Network
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is excited to announce the launch of a statewide network for philanthropy professionals of color, the first of the Council's peer networks that is based in identity.
CCP Member Program Recap: Vaccines in CT – How Funders Can Improve Equity
CCP Member Program Recap: Vaccines in CT – How Funders Can Improve Equity.
Aligning Grantmaking Practices and Values: Grantmaking and Equity Workshop with PEAK Grantmaking
Funders are examining grantmaking practices and making changes to move beyond business as usual.
Foundations and Cyber Security: What You Need to Know to Protect the Virtual Workplace
The COVID pandemic caused foundations to relocate physical offices to a “virtual office," often without much preparation.
Where Do We Go From Here? Philanthropy's Role in Bringing Communities Together to Strengthen Democracy
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Checking in After a Difficult Week
On January 8, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy issued a statement in response to the events at the Capitol that occurred on January 6, 2021.
2021 Legislative and Budget Preview with CT Nonprofit Alliance
Momentum Fund Announces $8.5 Million in Grants
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Momentum Fund announced today that it has awarded $8.5 million in grants to 129 501(c)(3) organizations around the country managing COVID-19 relief funds that provide grants and other forms of direct support to community-run organizations working with communities of color, historically marginalized populations, and other groups being disproportionately impacted by the pandemic that continues to ravage these communities.
Aurora Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle Rapid Response Fund Donates $20,000 to Community Organizations Supporting Women and Girls Impacted by COVID-19
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- Continuing its 20-year tradition of responding to the needs of women and girls in greater Hartford, the Aurora Women and Girls Foundation recently raised $20,000 to support community organizations addressing issues of food sec
Black Funding Denied: Community Foundation Support for Black Communities
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) report looks at the latest available grantmaking data (2016-2018) of 25 community foundations – from Los Angeles to New Orleans to New York City to St. Paul.
Guiding a Giving Response to Anti-Black Injustice
ABFE and The Bridgespan Group's report offers funders potential paths to invest in organizations and movements within the Black-led racial justice ecosystem.