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A Plan of One's Own: A Women's Guide to Philanthropy

This guide, a project of New Ventures in Philanthropy, a national initiative of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, examines women's roles in philanthropy and features “how to” sections on creating and using a variety of forms of charitable giving, as well as working with professional advisors.

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About Philanthropy

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Women & Girls

Children & Youth Services

Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers

Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers is a concise resource listing the eight guiding principles for Connecticut grantmaker accountability and suggested effective practices.

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Sign on Form - Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers

Haven't signed on the Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers? Use this form to show that you subscribe to the eight principles, and send it to the CCP office. Your organization will be listed with funders who have already signed on.

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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Staffed Private Foundations

... process for completing the self-assessment (questionnaire, response tabulation, follow-up actions, review of results and ...

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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Unstaffed Private Foundations

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Self Dealing: A Concise Guide for Foundation Board and Staff Guide

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01/2006

From the Effectiveness and Accountability Educational Series: This guide provides an overview on the self-dealing law, including definitions, common problem areas, exceptions, penalties, and resources.

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10 Common Errors to Avoid in Completing A Private Foundation's 990-PF

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04/2004

A guide for tax preparers of the 990-PF, this publication highlights those areas most commonly completed incorrectly and provides explanations and directions for proper completion.

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What You Should Know Before Signing Your Oganization's Form 990-PF

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04/2004

A guide for foundation officers who sign the Form 990-PF. This resource helps top officers to understand the important safeguards they should undertake before signing the tax return.

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Executive Director Tenure and Transition in Southern New England

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01/2004

A report resulting from a survey of 800 nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island in regards to the changing nonprofit executive leadership in the three states.

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Leadership Development and Emergency Succession Plan

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03/2011

This document outlines a leadership development and emergency succession plan for the Council in the event the president is unable to fulfill her duties.

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Executive Leadership Succession Policy

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11/2007

This document outlines the policy and its related procedures for the Council's eventual permanent change in executive leadership.

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Compensation Determination Policy

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12/2008

The Council's policy regarding the process for determining compensation for key employees.

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Code of Ethics

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06/2005

The Council's Code of Ethics was adopted by the board in June of 2005.

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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.

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Philanthropy Glossary

New to philanthropy? Learn the basics with our helpful glossary of philanthropic terms, compiled from the very best resources on the Web.

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Relief for Disasters

... find resources specific to Connecticut, general disaster response publications, and information and materials for ...

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International grantmaking regulations

Tax and Regulatory Issues

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Disaster Relief

Kate Miller Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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05/24/2012

... capacity her duties ranged from grant reviews, corporate response to shareholder resolutions, and management of the ...

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CCP Members

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Betty Hale Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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05/24/2012

... field of philanthropy, and have demonstrated a creative response to solving societal problems. For more information ...

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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.

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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.

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