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Member eBrief - June 2014

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06/09/2014

... Find the latest on policy affecting our sector. Member News and Releases: Access newly released publications by our ... 2014 Grantmakers Salary and Benefits Survey. Colleague News: Get 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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CT Philanthropy Digest - May 2014

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06/02/2014

MAY 2014 HEADLINES FEATURED NEWS Three Leaders Honored by Connecticut Council for ... that bring nonprofits, government agencies and other stakeholders together to more effectively address ... NEWS The 1772 Foundation 2014 Farmland Protection Grants Awarded Aetna Foundation Aetna and Achieve Hartford! ...

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Nonprofit Staff

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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Community Foundation

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Community Improvement & Capacity

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

... National Survey of Nonprofit-Government Contracting and Grants, provides national and state-by-state snapshots of ... types of nonprofit organizations that have contracts and grants with local, state, and federal governments. The ... problems. States are also ranked according to number of grants, types of issues, and actions taken by nonprofits to ...

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State of the Nonprofit Sector

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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Public Policy Materials

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Community Foundation

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Tax and Regulatory Issues

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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Member eBrief - May 2014

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05/12/2014

... Recap Policy Brief EPIP Family Philanthropy Resource News About Member Colleagues Member News, Releases and Publications New Resources Other Events Annual Luncheon Recap More than 200 members ... Going forward we'll provide you with information and opportunities for action. You can also visit our website for ...

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2014 Annual Luncheon Recap

... of Connecticut , will also post their remarks on the blog. Other highlights of the luncheon included: Honoring the ...

Council for Philanthropy Introduces New Board Leadership

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05/12/2014

... service as a board member. The Council also welcomed two other elected officials: Vice Chair— JUDITH MEYERS , ...

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Open Letter to All Senators in Support of IRA Charitable Rollover, 2-28-14

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02/2014

... renew and make permanent the IRA charitable rollover and other charitable giving extenders as of January 1, 2014. Open ...

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Council Presents Award to Melville Charitable Trust

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05/06/2014

... that bring nonprofits, government agencies and other stakeholders together to more effectively address ... Works (BFCW). BFCW, a nonprofit formed in 2003, creates opportunities for residents in Hartford’s Frog Hollow by ... support from several funders and expand their efforts in other neighborhoods, including Hartford’s south downtown ...

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Lucy Ball Honored with Philanthropy Award

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05/06/2014

... leading force in sharing her learning at Lone Pine with other private funders to strengthen their investment in the ...

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Apr 2014

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04/25/2014

... Searchable Summer Camps List LINKS TO MORE FOUNDATION NEWS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NEWS Celebrating Community ... on nonprofits for food, shelter, education, healthcare and other necessities, and everyone has a stake in strengthening ... Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Charter Oak Offers Grants to Nonprofits First Niagara First Niagara Sponsors ...

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Member eBrief - April 2014

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04/08/2014

Policy Brief Here is the latest news on public policy that is affecting the sector. Going forward we'll provide you with information and opportunities for action. You can also visit our website for ... send your press releases, e-newsletters, grant updates and other online communications to Laurie Allen . A Greater ...

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Tips for Evaluating Advocacy: A Checklist for Grantmaking Organizations

... provides six tips for funders for evaluating advocacy grants. Tips for Evaluating Advocacy: A Checklist for ...

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Advocacy Capacity Tool

... for running issue campaigns, influencing legislation, or other forms of advocacy. The tool then immediately generates ...

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Dynamic Families: How Small Family Foundations Decide to Make Big Changes Through Public Policy

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01/2009

This investigation reveals common patterns among small family foundations that have thrived in the world of policy philanthropy. This publication spotlights efforts by four foundations, including Connecticut's William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund.

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Metro Hartford Progress Points 2014

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04/2014

... Progress Points. The report highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the region. Metro Hartford Progress ...

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Community Foundation

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Community Improvement & Capacity

CT Philanthropy Digest - Mar 2014

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03/28/2014

... Trust Establishes Fund to Protect Environment LINKS TO OTHER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES PEOPLE & RECOGNITIONS SEND ... and Yankee Gas' have awarded a total of $15,500 in grants to help 24 high school teams fund their efforts in ...

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