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Open Letter to All Senators in Support of IRA Charitable Rollover, 2-28-14

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02/2014

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy signed on to an Independent Sector open letter to all Senators asking Congress to renew and make permanent the IRA charitable rollover and other charitable giving extenders as of January 1, 2014.

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Council Presents Award to Melville Charitable Trust

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05/06/2014

... focus has been the creation of partnerships that bring nonprofits, government agencies and other stakeholders ...

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Lucy Ball Honored with Philanthropy Award

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05/06/2014

... Foundation has been a driving force pushing Connecticut's nonprofits and funders to adopt and support aggressive and ... support, and professional and informal coaching to help nonprofits move beyond simple outputs. “Lucy is a friend to both nonprofits and the philanthropic community in the Fairfield ...

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Carlton Highsmith Honored with Philanthropy Award

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05/06/2014

HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy named CARLTON HIGHSMITH the recipient of the 2014 John H. Filer Award for his leadership in promoting private action for the public good.

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Apr 2014

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04/25/2014

... Nonprofit Sector Survey . Leaders from more than 5,000 nonprofits nationwide participated in this sixth annual survey that asks nonprofits in the US about their programs, financial health, ... and management strategies. Many nonprofits reported daunting financial situations, and said ...

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Member eBrief - April 2014

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04/08/2014

... survey: 2014 State of the Nonprofit Sector , asked US nonprofits about their programs, financial health, and ... due to state property tax exemptions for governments and nonprofits, is roiling with competing bills to increase how ... and those interested in collective impact - from nonprofits, to funders, to people in government, to business ...

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Independent Sector

Independent Sector is the leading coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs ...

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Beyond the Cause: The Art and Science of Advocacy

Independent Sector's publication is a study that identifies five essential approaches to successful advocacy and analyzes the effectiveness of advocacy on issues facing the entire nonprofit and philanthropic sector.

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Advocacy Capacity Tool

... generates results. The ACT is useful for a range of nonprofits—including foundations looking for ways to ...

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Dynamic Families: How Small Family Foundations Decide to Make Big Changes Through Public Policy

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01/2009

This investigation reveals common patterns among small family foundations that have thrived in the world of policy philanthropy. This publication spotlights efforts by four foundations, including Connecticut's William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund.

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A Guide to Measuring Advocacy and Policy

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01/2007

As more foundations and non-profits have engaged in advocacy and policy work to address public issues and effect social change, there is a growing desire to gauge the impact of investments in this area. How to evaluate the effectiveness of advocacy and policy work is an emerging question of interest within the philanthropic and non-profit audiences. Answering that question, however, has proven difficult because relatively few instructive resources exist to help those who wish to measure progress in this area.

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Metro Hartford Progress Points 2014

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04/2014

A Greater Hartford partnership, including Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, has released the first edition of a community indicators report, Metro Hartford Progress Points. The report highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the region.

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Mar 2014

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03/28/2014

New Giving Day Raises $745,000 for Fairfield County Nonprofits Newman's Own Awards $200,000 as Part of "Honoring ... New Giving Day Raises $745,000 for Fairfield County Nonprofits In just one day, a total of 15,423 donations were received by local nonprofits totaling $618,229.64, during the Fairfield County ...

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Member eBrief - March 2014

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03/14/2014

... by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven on nonprofits that benefit from its grantmaking. Mentioned in ...

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Three Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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05/13/2013

HARTFORD, CT -- More than 250 philanthropists, grantmakers and community leaders gathered last week at the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy’s annual Connecticut Philanthropy Summit to honor three philanthropic leaders: ANDY EDER of Eder Bros. Inc. and the Eder Family Foundation; DAVID NEE of William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund; and NANCY ROBERTS, recently retired president of the Council.

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Connecticut Council for Philanthropy President Nancy Roberts To Step Down in March 2013

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03/13/2013

HARTFORD, CT -- Nancy Roberts, who has led the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy since 1991 through a period of great change and growth, has announced that she will step down as President by the end of March, 2013.

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David Nee Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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05/10/2013

HARTFORD, CT -- DAVID NEE, executive director of the Hamdem-based William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, was named the recipient of the 2013 Martha S. Newman Award. David, a resident of Fairfield, was honored for his sustained dedication to the public sector and a generosity of spirit to others in the philanthropic community.

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Andy Eder Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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05/10/2013

HARTFORD, CT -- ANDY EDER was named the recipient of the 2013 John H. Filer Award for his leadership in promoting private action for the public good. Eder, a resident of Guilford, is a partner in Eder Bros. Inc. (West Haven) and president of The Eder Family Foundation.

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Council Releases Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers

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11/02/2006

... as grantmakers to be open, fair and honest, and to let nonprofits and the public know what to expect from us,” ...

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Feb 2014

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02/21/2014

... Berkshire Taconic Distributes $8 Million in 2013 to Nonprofits and Individuals with Berkshire County Highlights ... Voices for Children website . Grants Available to Nonprofits Serving the Valley The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) is accepting grant applications from nonprofits that serve its 5 town region covering Ansonia, ...

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