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Investing in Change: A Funder's Guide to Supporting Advocacy
This Alliance for Justice guide for foundations explains the various roles they can play in the ...
Dynamic Families: How Small Family Foundations Decide to Make Big Changes Through Public Policy
Publication date:
01/2009
... Philanthropy, reveals common patterns among small family foundations that have thrived in the world of policy ... the Annie E. Casey Foundation, spotlights efforts by four foundations, including Connecticut's William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund. Dynamic ...
A Guide to Measuring Advocacy and Policy
Publication date:
01/2007
As more foundations and non-profits have engaged in advocacy and ...
Metro Hartford Progress Points 2014
Publication date:
04/2014
... Public Giving and United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut , has released the first edition of a community indicators report, Metro Hartford Progress Points. ...
CT Philanthropy Digest - Mar 2014
Release Date:
03/28/2014
... Those Who Serve" initiative Two Libraries Get Uplift from Foundations CL&P and Yankee Gas support 24 Robotics Teams ... $127,500 in prizes funded by the Fairfield County Community Foundation , Bank of America and other corporate ... Reform" initiative will invest in nonprofits led by and serving people of color to ensure health reform truly ...
The Full Circle of Women & Girls
Publication date:
12/2013
... Women and Girls in Fairfield County, the Fairfield County Community Foundation’s Fund for Women and Girls reviews the ...
Member eBrief - March 2014
Release Date:
03/14/2014
... in the Council is an important investment for you and the community and it enables the Council to engage in its core ... and Program Officer for Travelers Foundation , serving as the lead for grants and sponsorships in ... TCC Group has created a five-step program design for foundations, Designing Effective Foundation Program ...
The Opportunity Picture: Connecticut
Publication date:
12/2013
View Connecticut's "Opportunity Picture," from The Opportunity ... and Opportunity Nation, the Index gives policymakers and community leaders a powerful tool to advance ... and track progress over time. The Opportunity Picture: Connecticut ...
Newman's Own Foundation Awards $200K Grant to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
Release Date:
03/05/2014
BLOOMFIELD, CT -- Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation was awarded a two-year, $200,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman.
Three Honored by Council for Philanthropy
Release Date:
05/13/2013
... CT -- More than 250 philanthropists, grantmakers and community leaders gathered last week at the Connecticut ... education. Most recently David has encouraged Connecticut foundations to consider the role they can play in reducing ... the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy in March after serving the organization for 22 years, was also honored by ...
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy President Nancy Roberts To Step Down in March 2013
Release Date:
03/13/2013
HARTFORD, CT - Nancy Roberts, who has led the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy since 1991 through a ... and being at the heart of Connecticut’s philanthropic community. I will cherish the professional and personal ... than doubled to include 109 private family and independent foundations, community foundations, donor advised funds, and ...
David Nee Honored by Council for Philanthropy
Release Date:
05/10/2013
... and a generosity of spirit to others in the philanthropic community. According to Karen Brown of the Fairfield County ... legislation. More recently he co-led work with the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy in creating the ... education. Most recently David has encouraged Connecticut foundations to consider the role they can play in reducing ...
Andy Eder Honored by Council for Philanthropy
Release Date:
05/10/2013
... businessman, Andy combines his professional savvy and community knowledge to guide his enduring philanthropic ... . About the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a statewide association of foundations, corporate programs and other funds whose mission ...
Council Releases Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers
Release Date:
11/02/2006
HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut foundations and corporate grantmakers have ... closely with the philanthropic sector to build a better community for our region. For copies of, or more information ...
CT Philanthropy Digest - Feb 2014
Release Date:
02/21/2014
... Provides a Portrait of a Region to Build a Stronger Community Aetna Supports Digital Health Innovations for ... Foundation Partnership Through a collaboration of four foundations, low-income preschool children at HRA of New ... for Children website . Grants Available to Nonprofits Serving the Valley The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) is ...
Glasspockets
... provides the data, resources, examples, and action steps foundations need to understand the value of transparency, be ... and help shed more light on how private organizations are serving the public good. Glasspockets ...
Opening Up: Demystifying Funder Transparency
Publication date:
01/2014
Grant Craft's guide explores how transparency can strengthen credibility, improve grantee relationships, facilitate greater collaboration, increase public trust, reduce duplication of effort, and build communities of shared learning.
Member eBrief - January 2014
Release Date:
01/09/2014
... who has demonstrated outstanding staff performance in serving the philanthropic community. NEW! The Nancy P. Roberts Award for Innovation in ... FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT Association of Small Foundations (ASF) released its biennial 2013 Foundation ...
Member eBrief - February 2014
Release Date:
02/07/2014
... who has demonstrated outstanding staff performance in serving the philanthropic community. NEW! The Nancy P. Roberts Award for Innovation ... Philanthropy May 7-9, Cambridge, MA National Council on Foundations and Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers ...