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Inspiring people to work together to build a more vibrant community

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07/2014

... of today and to inspire its community to create the opportunities of tomorrow. While the community has greatly ... years, just as it does today. Since the early days, grants have been awarded from the endowment to support the ...

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Funder Story

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Community Foundation

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State of the Nonprofit Sector

2014 - 2017 Strategic Plan

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04/2014

The 2014-2017 Strategic Plan Executive Summary will lead the Council forward and expand our ability to support your work and be a leader in the field of philanthropy on behalf of Connecticut.

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D5 Coalition

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01/2011

... about equity in our grantmaking can help us create opportunities for all communities. Advancing diversity, ...

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Resource Link

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Member eBrief - August 2014

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08/06/2014

... Cynthia Hess, Institute of Women's Policy Research. Member News and Releases: Welcome two new members and access newly ... Food Funders; Grantmaking Impact and Nonprofits. Colleague News: Read the latest on new hires, promotions and colleague ... at the Council; and access the link on our Jobs Board. Other Events: Find links for local, regional and national ...

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Shifting From ‘Evaluation’ to Valuing: A Six-Year Example of Philanthropic Practice Change and Knowledge Development

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07/2014

This article is a response to questions from philanthropic colleagues across the country about the practice of knowledge development within the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund’s change endeavors.

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CT Philanthropy Digest - July 2014

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07/22/2014

JULY 2014 HEADLINES FEATURED NEWS Public Policy Update: House Approves Five Charitable ... from the study include: The field’s assets, gifts, and grants are at an all-time high - $66B in assets, $7.5B in ... informational events on the new benefit corporation, a new type of legal entity that is beginning to find root in the ...

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Creating Communities for a Lifetime

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01/2013

As Connecticut's populations ages, a majority of residents desire and expect to remain in their homes and communities. This overview for municipal leaders offers information about how they can help to foster continued quality of life as residents grow older.

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Communication Network

... discuss current and emerging issues, best practices, and opportunities for sharing and collaboration. This network is ... Members of the Communications Network can engage with each other directly by emailing the listserv at ...

Program and Grantmaking Network

... discuss current and emerging issues, and look for opportunities to advance their work together. Members of the Program and Grantmaking Network can engage each other directly by emailing the listserv at ...

Member eBrief - July 2014

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07/08/2014

... Find the latest on policy affecting our sector. Member Opportunities: Learn about the new listservs and peer groups and access past program materials. Member News and Releases: Access newly released publications by our ... at the Council; and access the link on our Jobs Board. Other Events: Find links for local, regional and national ...

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Advanced Minute Taking Slides

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06/2014

Slides from the Advanced Minute Taking Webinar held on June 17, 2014.

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Meeting Notes

Past Program Materials

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CCP Members

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Administration and Management

Connecticut for Livable Communities

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07/2014

Connecticut’s Legislative Commission on Aging has issued “Connecticut for Livable Communities,” a new report to the state legislature which outlines more than 50 recommendations for communities looking to enhance livability.

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65+ in the United States: 2010

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07/2014

... from 1.6 million to 1.3 million. Meanwhile, the share in other care settings has been growing. 65+ in the United ...

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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

... to inform future health policy-makers, regulators, and other health foundations here and elsewhere to explore the opportunities highlighted by this survey and to measure ...

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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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Public Policy Materials

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IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials

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06/2014

Find materials describing the affects of the IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ.

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Public Policy Materials

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CCP Members

Policy Makers

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State of the Nonprofit Sector

Public Policy

CT Philanthropy Digest - June 2014

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06/20/2014

JUNE 2014 HEADLINES FEATURED NEWS 2014 Giving USA Report Subway Restaurant Founder Donates ... people to make a charitable bequest. Bequests are just one type of "planned gift" (a gift that will be distributed ... over time. Earnings from your fund are used to make grants addressing community needs. Your gift—and all future ...

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2014 Giving USA Report Highlights

Publication date:

06/2014

... nonprofit leaders, donors and volunteers, scholars, and other individuals who work in or with the charitable sector ... most comprehensive charitable giving data available. No other source provides the context for annual giving like ... Giving USA. According to the Nonprofit Times , the big news from the Giving USA 2014 report was that charitable ...

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

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06/2014

... groundwork for a long and fruitful collaboration. A world other than concrete and asphalt When Swanson and Pasnau ... these students have little to no exposure to a world other than concrete and asphalt. This partnership will bring ... wonderful resources of Pratt Nature Center while creating opportunities for them to share their special programs with ...