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Member eBrief - October 2013

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10/01/2013

... as their personal philanthropic attitudes and practices. NONPROFITS Grantmakers for Effective Organizations's (GEO) ... Capacity offers insights on the core capacities nonprofits need to collaborate and how funders can help. ... , a survey summary of 300 nonprofit leaders, reveals that nonprofits want more support in three key areas: meeting the ...

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Member eBrief - November 2013

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11/01/2013

... Guide to Integrated Communications: A Workbook for Nonprofits helps organizations understand how to plan, ... school and for long-term academic achievement. NONPROFITS Grantmakers for Effective Organizations' (GEO) ... the Capacity and Infrastructure of High-Performing Nonprofits , seeks to understand the capacities that enabled ...

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Jun 2013

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06/01/2013

The June Digest includes information about: CT Health's regional forums focused on health equity; Annie E. Casey Foundation's new report confirming the importance of reading profieciency by Grade 3; Perrin Family Foundation's report about a new role for youth; and more!

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Jul 2013

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07/01/2013

... empowerment for youth diagnosed with a mental illness. Nonprofits can obtain the Request for Proposals online or by ...

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Aug 2013

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08/01/2013

... area residents to give generously online to the region's nonprofits over a 36-hour period from 7am November 12 to 7pm ... will be hosting five workshops between September 10-16 for nonprofits in its 21 towns to explain the initiative. " Give ... Launched in 2002, Champions in Action has awarded 41 nonprofits more than $1 million in grants and promotional ...

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CT Philanthropy Digest - May 2013

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05/01/2013

... to its Fund for Health and Wellness, which supports local nonprofits that provide mental health services. "Sandy Hook ... He is on the board of the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits' board of directors and was formerly vice ...

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Mar/Apr 2013

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03/15/2013

The March-April Digest includes news about Nancy Roberts stepping down from the Council; four CT school districts receiving $1.8 m for advance student learning; two reports about junvenil justice; a partnership for recruiting workers; a report on children's dental coverage and more!

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Sep 2013

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09/01/2013

... is offering a two-part fundraising program for smaller nonprofits in October. One pair of sessions focuses on ... Barrington, MA. There is a fee for the workshops, and nonprofits must pre-register at the foundation's website . ...

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Oct 2013

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10/01/2013

... Norwalk Aquarium to Expand Teen STEM Literacy Small, Newer Nonprofits Score Big; Number of People Seeking Services is ... (203) 852-0700, ext. 2232. back to top Small, Newer Nonprofits Score Big; Number of People Seeking Services is ... from the donors who stepped forward to support particular nonprofits for the first time." Earlier ...

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Common Application and Reporting Forms

Common forms developed to facilitate the application and reporting process for grantmakers and grantseekers.

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Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI)

CLPI promotes, supports and protects 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy and lobbying in order to strengthen participation in our democratic society and advance charitable missions.

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Bolder Advocacy

... of Alliance for Justice, advances and protects the role of nonprofits in influencing public policy. Find resources on ...

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Alliance for Justice (AFJ)

AFJ is the leading expert on the legal framework for nonprofit advocacy efforts and provides definitive information, resources, and technical assistance that encourages organizations and their funding partners to fully exercise their right to be active participants in the democratic process.

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FAQs: Lobbying and Advocacy Issues

Peter Lewandowski, Assistant General Counsel, Connecticut Office of State Ethics, answers Frequently Asked Questions about lobbying and advocacy issues under the Connecticut State Code of Ethics for Lobbyists.

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Four Important Facts About Lobbying with Foundation Grant Funds

Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI) one-page fact sheet provides information about lobbying with foundation grants.

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How Can Foundations Engage in Advocacy & Lobbying?

This short article reviews the basics of how foundations can engage in Federal advocacy work, and gives information on when various types of grantmakers can lobby.

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Our Public Policy

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is the leading voice to policy makers on behalf of Connecticut’s grantmakers. The Council works with its foundation and corporate giving members and its public policy committee to connect the ideas and insights of the Connecticut philanthropic community to policy makers.