Conversation Resources from Hartford Public Schools and Lumina Foundation
Publication date:
08/2015
Informational resources for Hartford Public Schools and Lumina Foundation
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Leadership New England
Publication date:
06/2015
Leadership New England, a new study of nonprofit executives and board members in the region, reports that two-thirds (64%) of executives plan to leave their jobs within the next five years, 60% of organizations do not have succession plans, and just one-third of leaders believe they have staff in their organization who can step up into leadership positions.
Member eBrief - July 2015
Release Date:
07/09/2015
... an in-depth look at what it means to share learning and evaluation practices with grantees, other funders, community ...
Learning Together: Actionable Approaches for Grantmakers
Publication date:
06/2015
... an in-depth look at what it means to open our learning and evaluation practices to grantees, other funders, community ...
CT Philanthropy Digest - June 2015
Release Date:
06/18/2015
The June Digest includes the following headlines: US Charitable Giving Surpasses Pre-Recession Levels; Health, Family and Financial Security Deemed Essential in US Trust Study of Wealthy; First Long Island Sound Report Card Supported by Funders Collaborative; State to Benefit from MacArthur Grant for Effective Justice Systems; Partnership with Harvard Will Create SEL Kits for Schools; Fitness and Nutrition Program to Aid Those Struggling with Mental Health/Substance Abuse; Childhood Trauma Series Available in Print; and regular topics -- LINKS TO MORE NEWS; EVENTS and OPPORTUNITIES; and PEOPLE!
Funders in Aging Affinity Group Uses Collective Voice
Publication date:
05/2015
With the state's population age 65+ projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, members of the Council's Funders in Aging Affinity Group have engaged in various initiatives to support this population segment. Find information on PA 14-217 and the CT Home Care Rate Study Analysis Summary.
Online, On Point! Program Materials
Publication date:
04/2015
View materials from the Online, On Point! communications workshop held on April 14, 2015.
Connecticut School Integration: Moving Forward as the Northeast Retreats
Publication date:
04/2015
Looking at the grim picture of central city Hartford and Bridgeport when desegregation efforts began and considering the odds against the creation of new models in a time when civil rights were shrinking, what has been accomplished in Connecticut is a victory over great odds. It is also an example of the way there can be change that expands the possibilities for all and enriches the communities.
Member eBrief - May 2015
Release Date:
05/07/2015
... member Linda Schlissel is a consultant with the Fund Evaluation Group. MEMBER HAPPENINGS Community Leadership ...
Giving in Connecticut 2014
Publication date:
04/2015
"Giving in Connecticut: Philanthropy in the Nutmeg State," is the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's (CCP) annual report on charitable giving. It includes key findings on individual and foundation giving (FYE 2012) with thoughtful interpretation of the data. You'll also find a Quick Facts sheet and the Top 100 Connecticut Grantmakers by Assets and Grants Paid.
Foundation for Social Impact Bonds
Publication date:
03/2015
How and Why Philanthropy Is Catalyzing the Development of a New Market
Is Grantmaking Getting Smarter?
An infographic highlighting a 2014 national field survey conducted by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) about how grantmakers are supporting nonprofit resilience and where there's still room for improvement.
CT Philanthropy Digest - Dec 2014
Release Date:
12/19/2014
The December Digest includes the following headlines: $4.5M Technology Challenge Seeks to Improve Chronic Health Outcomes; Cohort Will Increase Access to Nutritious Food in Under-served Communities; Legal Aid Gets Boost from Public/Private Consortium; Coalition Sets Target to End Homelessness by 2016; New London County Nonprofits: Essential for Economy; Funding Not Equal to Rest of State; Extra Plate Campaign Raises Awareness of Food Insecurity; AND regular topics: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NEWS; LINKS TO MORE NEWS; EVENTS and OPPORTUNITIES; and PEOPLE!
CT Philanthropy Digest - Nov 2014
Release Date:
11/24/2014
... Foundation at info@cfnwct.org or 860-626-1245. top EVALUATION MADE SIMPLE Wednesday, December 3, 9:30 am - 12:30 ... a half-day workshop for nonprofit staff. Evaluation Made Simple will provide an interactive step by ... analyzing data, and determining the costs for the kind of evaluation that fits a nonprofit’s budget. The workshop ...
Women and Girls Program Resources 10-29-14
Publication date:
10/2014
Resources and additional materials from the Women and Girls program on October 29, 2014.
Summer Youth Employment Resources
Publication date:
10/2014
Summer Youth Employment Resources from the Expanding Low-Income Summer Youth Employment Program on October 30, 2014.
CT Philanthropy Digest - Oct 2014
Release Date:
10/23/2014
... also serves to support the Camp’s ongoing research and evaluation efforts, allowing the organization to better ...
PowerCheck: Community Organizing Capacity Tool
Publication date:
05/2014
"PowerCheck: a tool for assessing community organizing capacity" is a free online tool that makes it easy for nonprofits, evaluators, and funders to assess capacity to engage in community organizing, plan successfully, and track progress over time.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance helps donors make informed giving decisions and advances high standards of conduct among organizations that solicit contributions from the public.
CT Philanthropy Digest - Aug 2014
Release Date:
08/28/2014
... Greater New Haven since 2002. As Director of Knowledge and Evaluation at The Community Foundation since 2008, she has ...