CT Philanthropy Digest - April 2017
Release Date:
04/27/2017
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Looking for Progress in America's Smaller Legacy Cities: A Report for Place-based Funders
Publication date:
04/2017
This joint publication of The Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities and the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and New York, looks at four cities and how place-based funders are helping in post-recession economic recovery.
Ten Connecticut Cities Receive Design Grants through the Boston Fed’s Working Cities Challenge
Release Date:
04/05/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- Today Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President and CEO Eric Rosengren, along with Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy and public and private funders, officially recognized ten $15,000 design grant awards as part of the Working Cities Challenge in Connecticut.
Community Foundation’s Williamson to Retire; Led Foundation through Period of Growth, Change
Release Date:
04/07/2017
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- Jim Williamson, who as president of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain for the past 12-plus years led the organization through a transformative period of growth, change and influence, has announced his retirement. The Strategy Group, LLC of Darien has been retained to lead the executive transition process.
Beeta Jahedi Joins the Foundation as Director of Strategy and Communications
Release Date:
03/25/2017
NEW CANAAN, CT -- The Tow Foundation is pleased to announce that Beeta Jahedi has joined its team as the Director of Strategy and Communications.
Member eBrief - April 2017
Release Date:
04/03/2017
A monthly benefit of CCP membership, the April 2017 Member eBrief features: CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
CCP Releases Public Sector Perspective on Public-Private Partnership Collaboration Model
Release Date:
03/24/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) is pleased to release the third paper in a series exploring the public-private partnership undertaken by the Connecticut Early Childhood Funder Collaborative, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and the State of Connecticut.
Public Policy Engagement Continuum
The Public Policy Engagement Continuum is a useful chart with accompanying definitions that shows a full range of possible advocacy activities for community foundations.
The Charitable Deduction in Connecticut
Publication date:
03/2017
2017 marks the 100th year of the charitable deduction. The charitable deduction encourages charitable giving by individuals to the benefit of communities across the country. This resource give data for Connecticut.
Philanthropy Leaders Urge Congress to Strengthen Charitable Giving
Release Date:
03/21/2017
WASHINGTON, DC — More than 250 philanthropy leaders from across the nation, including five representing Connecticut philanthropy, are gathering on Capitol Hill starting today to urge lawmakers to value and strengthen charitable giving in America. Their meetings are part of Foundations on the Hill, a multi-day event presented by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers in partnership with the Council on Foundations and the Alliance for Charitable Reform.
CT Philanthropy Digest - March 2017
Release Date:
03/27/2017
The March Digest includes feature headlines: CCP Delegation Urges Congress to Strengthen Charitable Giving; CCP Releases Public Sector Perspective on Public-Private Partnership Collaboration Model; Foundation Invites Funders to Sign On to Immigration Statement; First Year of Program Shows Increase in Access to Healthy Food; Foundation Supports Framework to Help Address Root Causes of Hunger; Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury Unveils Storymobile; Statewide Space-Matching Service Launches First in Fairfield County; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; SCHOLARSHIP NEWS LINKS; GRANTS & RFPS; EVENTS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System
Publication date:
03/2017
Find early childhood resources by topic through the Early Childhood National Centers for Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA). T/TA promote excellence through high-quality, practical resources and approaches and they are designed to build early childhood program capacity and promote consistent practices across communities, states, Tribes, and territories. These Centers bring together the knowledge and skills from Head Start, child care, and health partners across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Care for Kids in Connecticut: The Impact of Program Closure on Children, Parents, and Providers
Publication date:
03/2017
A new report from Connecticut Voices for Children brings togather data analysis, provider perspectives, parent stries, and policy solutions to assess the role that Care 4 Kids plays in supporting families across the state and the effects of these budget cuts on the tens of thousands of families it serves. The Connecticut Early Childhood Funder Coillabotrative, a project of Connecicut Council for Philanthropy was a funding partner for this brief.
The Melville Charitable Trust Grantee Perception Presentation - 3/7/17
Publication date:
03/2017
“Creating Authentic Relationships and Avoiding Power Dynamics with Your Grantees” was the theme of the 3/7/17 Program Officer Network meeting. Aimee Hendrigan, VP of Programs at the Melville Charitable Trust shared a presentation on Melville’s Grantee Perception Report prepared by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). Aimee’s contact information is at the end of her presentation if you’d like to get in touch with her.
What Early Learning in ESSA Can Look Like for States and Districts
Publication date:
05/2016
First Five Years Fund (FFYF) has developed this resource to serve as a helpful tool for states writing innovative ESSA early learning plans. This shareable, downloadable resource highlights the law’s express early learning provisions, as well as others that could strengthen and expand early childhood initiatives at the state and local level.
Unlocking ESSA's Potential to Support Early Learning
Publication date:
03/2017
This report offers an introduction to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and explores major provisions that have implications for the early learning system.
Immigrant Families in Connecticut Post-Election: How Does Philanthropy Respond? Webinar Recording
Publication date:
02/2017
View the recording of the February 14, 2017 webinar. Learn how local nonprofits are responding and the strategies that Connecticut and national funders are using to support immigrant communities in this new landscape post 2016 election.
CCP Member Orientation Webinar Recording
Publication date:
04/2018
Get acquainted or reacquainted with all CCP has to offer its members in this recorded webinar. The presentation includes a guided tour of CCP’s website.
Member eBrief - March 2017
Release Date:
03/09/2017
A monthly benefit of CCP membership, the March 2017 Member eBrief features: CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
State of Black Hartford 2016
Publication date:
07/2016
The Urban League has now completed its latest edition of State of Black Hartford 2016, thanks to a $36,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.