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State of Connecticut Charities Disaster Relief Guide

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07/2014

In the wake of a disaster, people are often deeply moved to find a way to aid their fellow citizens. Giving to charities is one of the most common ways of offering help, but finding an appropriate charity in the aftermath of a disaster can be difficult or even confusing. Others may want to establish new charities, and existing charities will receive and seek donations to aid in the response to a disaster. This guide offers some suggestions and advice both for those who wish to make charitable donations as well as for those new or existing charities involved in raising funds for disaster relief.

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Connecticut Health Care Survey

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05/2014

Six health foundations sponsored the Connecticut Health Care Survey (CTHCS), a study of Connecticut residents’ own views on their health and health care, shows that many in Connecticut have access to and receive consistent, high quality health care. However, much work remains to be done particularly as it relates to chronic disease prevalence among adults and children.

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Children & Youth Services

Letter to Connecticut Delegation re: IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials

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06/2014

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits sent a joint letter to the Connecticut Delegation voicing their concerns about the IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ.

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Connecticut: 2014 State Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard Results

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06/2014

Raising Expectations 2014: A State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers takes a multi-dimensional approach to measure state-level performance of long-term services and supports (LTSS) systems that assist older people, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.

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CT Philanthropy Digest - June 2014

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06/20/2014

The June Digest includes the following headlines:2014 Giving USA Report; Subway Restaurant Founder Donates $30 Million to Danbury Hospital; Region's Food Future Envisioned in New Report; Philanthropy's Investment Leads to Winning 4 Tony Awards; Cox Tween Safety Survey Reveals New Challenges; Cigna Helps Fill Blessings in a Backpack; Community Foundations News and more!

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2014 Giving USA Report Highlights

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06/2014

Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the seminal publication reporting on the sources and uses of charitable giving in the United States.

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Bringing the community together in unexpected ways: A successful online giving challenge

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06/2014

WATERBURY, CT -- November 12-13 certainly were exciting days for all of us at Connecticut Community Foundation. In conjunction with our 90th Anniversary, we hosted our first online giving challenge, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills.

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Member eBrief - June 2014

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06/09/2014

A monthly benefit of Council membership, the June 2014 Member eBrief features: Policy Brief; the inaugural meeting of the Family Philanthropy Network; Member News and Releases; New Resources; Proud Member Logo and more! Remember to login to access this member benefit!

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Proud Member Logo

Members of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy may download the "Proud Member Logo" for displaying on their website or as part of an email signature. Members must be logged in to access the logo.

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CT Philanthropy Digest - May 2014

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06/02/2014

The May Digest includes the following headlines: Three Leaders Honored by Connecticut Council for Philanthropy; New Report Predicts US Wealth Transfer of $59 Trillion; Connecticut Wins Grant to Expand Innovative Parent Leadership; Six Health Foundations Sponsor Connecticut Health Care Survey; Collaborative Matching Grant Connects Local Government and Philanthropy; Successful Fund to End Homelessness Receives Boost from Funders Collaborative; "When the Mask Comes Off" Video to Spark Conversations Around Youth Mental Illness; Calder Foundation Puts Support Behind Elementary STEM Education; Partnership Benefits for the Uninsured; Community Foundations and more!

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Metro Hartford Progress Points - Profiles for Enfield and Manchester

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04/2014

Enfield and Manchester profiles for the Metro Hartford Progress Points.

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Scholarship Resources for June 12, 2014 Program

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06/2014

Access recommended resources from the June 12, 2014 Scholarship Program, including: "The Impact of Award Displacement on Students and Their Families;" "Paying It Forward;" and "Does More Money Matter."

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National Study of Nonprofit-Government Contracts and Grants 2013

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05/2014

Urban Institute's report discusses the results of the 2013 National Survey of Nonprofit-Government Contracts and Grants. Access the Connecticut State Profile, All State Profiles and Findings from the National Survey. The report provides national and state-by-state snapshots of most types of nonprofit organizations that have contracts and grants with local, state, and federal governments. The individual state profiles are designed to document the extent of nonprofit-government contracting, processes and problems. States are also ranked according to number of grants, types of issues, and actions taken by nonprofits to address the challenges they face.

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Letter to Connecticut Delegation in Support of IRA Charitable Rollover, Donor Advised Funds 5-20-14

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05/2014

This joint letter from the Council and the Community Foundation leadership that was sent to the CT delegation in support of the extenders legislation currently under review by the Finance Committee. This represents the continued position of the Council over the last four years and the hopes for a new conversation about making these provisions permanent going forward.

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Solving the Connecticut Data Deficit through Collaboration

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12/2012

Connecticut-based health foundations came together several years ago to discuss the need for more data so that Connecticut could better track its progress on improving the health of its residents. The origin of this successful collaboration is described this article in the Views from the Field: Grantmakers in Health.

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2014 Annual Luncheon Recap

More than 200 members and colleagues joined us on May 2 at the New Haven Lawn Club for the Council's annual luncheon to honor leaders in the field and to hear from Connecticut's newest leaders in philanthropy about the changing role of philanthropy.

Council for Philanthropy Introduces New Board Leadership

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05/12/2014

HARTFORD, CT— The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy welcomed SUE MURPHY, Executive Director of Liberty Bank Foundation (Middletown and Colchester), as the newly elected chair of the board of directors at its Annual Luncheon on May 2 at the New Haven Lawn Club.

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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

HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy presented the inaugural Nancy P. Roberts Award to THE MELVILLE CHARITABLE TRUST. The award honors a grantmaking organization for demonstrated innovation in philanthropy.

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Lucy Ball Honored with Philanthropy Award

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05/06/2014

HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy named LUCY BALL, executive director of the Lone Pine Foundation, the recipient of the 2014 Martha S. Newman Award. Lucy, a resident of Darien, was honored for her demonstrated, sustained and exemplary service to one or more organizations and the philanthropic sector in the state.

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