Compensation Determination Policy
Publication date:
12/2008
The Council's policy regarding the process for determining compensation for key employees.
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Records Retention Policy
Publication date:
03/2006
The formal records retention policy of the Council.
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
... Board of Directors offers this tool to its members and other Connecticut funders to articulate a shared commitment ...
Giving Story: Andrew Carnegie
... itself. If a town wanted money, its mayor or some other town leader would just sit down at his rolltop desk and ...
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.
Foundations & Donor-Advised Funds: Can Foundation Management Be Done Smarter?
Page Snow, Chief Philanthropic Advisor for Foundation Source, writes about the rise of outsourced philanthropic support solutions.
Ten questions you should ask your clients
... Are there special medical needs, education needs, or other special family situations? Do you have special concerns ... want to endow that gift through your will? Are there any other concerns that are important to you that should be ...
Philanthropy Basics
... the common good. Philanthropy also commonly refers to grants of money given by foundations and corporate giving ... addresses the contribution of an individual or group to other organizations that in turn work for the causes of ... organizations and the environment. Some funders also make grants to individuals, such as through scholarships or ...
Philanthropy Glossary
... sets forth a list of sections 501(c)(4-26) to identify other nonprofit organizations whose function is not solely ... or provides professional development and networking opportunities to individual grantmakers with a shared ... from simple typewritten documents listing the year's grants to detailed publications that provide substantial ...
Kate Miller Honored by Council for Philanthropy
Release Date:
05/24/2012
... both grant-seeking and grant-making organizations. Among other positions, she ran Foodshare’s first capital campaign ... high-risk, low-interest loans for affordable housing and other community projects. Kate, a clear leader in ...
Criteria, Eligibility and Nomination Forms for the Newman Award
The Martha S. Newman Award honors an individual who has demonstrated outstanding staff performance in serving the philanthropic community.
Criteria, Eligibility and Nomination Forms for the Filer Award
The John H. Filer Award honors an individual or individuals who have demonstrated leadership in encouraging private action for the public good in Connecticut.
Philanthropy Awards
Find information on the CCP's three philanthropy awards: the John H. Filer Award which honors individual(s) who have demonstrated leadership in encouraging private action for the public good in Connecticut; the Martha S. Newman Award which honors an individual who has demonstrated outstanding staff performance in serving the philanthropic community; and the Nancy P. Roberts Award for innovation in philanthropy.
Evaluating Advocacy
... for running issue campaigns, influencing legislation, or other forms of advocacy. The tool then immediately generates ... provides six tips for funders for evaluating advocacy grants. Evaluating Advocacy ...
Advocacy Resources
... sheet provides information about lobbying with foundation grants. IRS Clarifies Rules for Grants to Organizations that Lobby A letter clarifying how ...
CCP Annual Reports
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's recent annual financial reports.
Reports
Reports from others in the field of philanthropy.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Elects New Leadership
Release Date:
04/16/2013
... association of foundations, corporate programs and other funds whose mission is to promote and support effective ... as Director of Community Services, and established job opportunities with area businesses as a job developer with ...