Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities
Read these compiled snapshots highlight just a few of the ways philanthropy is working on issues of concern to us all.
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Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities
How does philanthropy help your community? Read stories highlighting just a few of the ways philanthropy is working on issues of concern to all of us in Connecticut.
Connecticut Philanthropy Summit
Access materials from the past Connecticut Philanthropy Summits, the Council's annual luncheon and convening of Council members and friends.
A Plan of One's Own: A Women's Guide to Philanthropy
This guide, a project of New Ventures in Philanthropy, a national initiative of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, examines women's roles in philanthropy and features “how to” sections on creating and using a variety of forms of charitable giving, as well as working with professional advisors.
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Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers
Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers is a concise resource listing the eight guiding principles for Connecticut grantmaker accountability and suggested effective practices.
Sign on Form - Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers
Haven't signed on the Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers? Use this form to show that you subscribe to the eight principles, and send it to the CCP office. Your organization will be listed with funders who have already signed on.
Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Staffed Private Foundations
The Accountability Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help staffed private foundations ensure that they are complying with key federal laws and regulations and assess how well they are engaging in generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. The materials consist of a questionnaire, check list, worksheet, glossary and resource list. The questionnaire, available by component or in one complete document, and the entire selection of tools are available in the following sections.
Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Unstaffed Private Foundations
The Accountability Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help unstaffed private foundations ensure that they are complying with key federal laws and regulations and assess how well they are engaging in generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. The materials consist of a questionnaire, check list, worksheet, glossary and resource list. The questionnaire, available by component or in one complete document, and the entire selection of tools are available in the following sections.
Self Dealing: A Concise Guide for Foundation Board and Staff Guide
Publication date:
01/2006
From the Effectiveness and Accountability Educational Series: This guide provides an overview on the self-dealing law, including definitions, common problem areas, exceptions, penalties, and resources.
10 Common Errors to Avoid in Completing A Private Foundation's 990-PF
Publication date:
04/2004
A guide for tax preparers of the 990-PF, this publication highlights those areas most commonly completed incorrectly and provides explanations and directions for proper completion.
What You Should Know Before Signing Your Oganization's Form 990-PF
Publication date:
04/2004
A guide for foundation officers who sign the Form 990-PF. This resource helps top officers to understand the important safeguards they should undertake before signing the tax return.
Executive Director Tenure and Transition in Southern New England
Publication date:
01/2004
A report resulting from a survey of 800 nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island in regards to the changing nonprofit executive leadership in the three states.
Executive Leadership Succession Policy
Publication date:
11/2007
This document outlines the policy and its related procedures for the Council's eventual permanent change in executive leadership.
Compensation Determination Policy
Publication date:
12/2008
The Council's policy regarding the process for determining compensation for key employees.
Conflict of Interest Policy and Declaration Statement for Trustees
Publication date:
03/2003
Reviewed and signed by every Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Director annually.
Code of Ethics
Publication date:
06/2005
The Council's Code of Ethics was adopted by the board in June of 2005.
Effective Practice
The continuing public discourse and introspection about what it means to be accountable, transparent and effective stewards of a public trust, encourage all nonprofits and foundations to respond.
Giving Story: Andrew Carnegie
A Giving Story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Connecticut Libraries
Due Diligence Done Well - A guide for grantmakers
This GEO publication argues that doing due diligence well means striking a balance between obtaining the information you want and need as a grantmaker and not asking for so much that it places an undue burden on the grantseeker.