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Philanthropy 101: The Great Debates in Philanthropy
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Newman's Own Foundation Supports Wild Earth Allies With $500K Grant
Release Date:
12/11/2017
... the Newman's Own Foundation grant will hopefully catalyze other investments to accelerate their work globally." The ... is a leadership donation intended to leverage funding from other donors. The Wild Fund will deepen protection in key ...
Newman's Own Foundation Awards Grant to Support Internships
Release Date:
12/10/2017
... are grateful for the support of Newman’s Own and our other donors who make this work possible.” Newman's Own ...
$60,000 Awarded for Northwest Corner Critical Needs
Release Date:
12/08/2017
... of the area’s most economically distressed residents grants totaling $60,000. Grants will help provide the most basic of necessities – ... shelter. The following nonprofits received critical needs grants: Barkhamsted Senior Center Batcheller Early Education ...
Newman's Own faces Mammoth Tax Bill After Lawmakers Fail to Spare the Foundation
Release Date:
12/07/2017
WASHINGTON, DC -- A decision by the Senate’s parliamentarian could force the sale of the late actor Paul Newman’s food company, and dismantle his charity.
"Inspiring Equity" Multimedia Exhibit to be Unveiled at West Hartford Town Hall
Release Date:
12/07/2017
WEST HARTFORD — When Roszena Haskins and Kerry Jones first heard that their proposed storytelling grant application was approved last November, they were ecstatic. With a $50,000 Inspiring Equity grant from the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, the grant coordinators set out to find a unique approach to bring the community together through the lens of individual and collective stories. Now, one year later, the product of this initiative will be unveiled in a high-tech, multi-media exhibit that will be shared on Dec. 14 and 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Town Hall Auditorium, 50 South Main Street. The exhibit is free and open to all.
Draper Foundation Fund Provides $763,978 in Support of Area Nonprofits
Release Date:
12/07/2017
... to 19 designated nonprofits and $217,228 in donor-advised grants to nonprofits that provide essential programs and ... of Northwest Connecticut. Noteworthy donor-advised grants include: Connecticut Food Bank - $10,000 to support ... of nonprofit organizations that received donor-advised grants from The Draper Foundation Fund: Charlotte Hungerford ...
Hartford Neighborhood Development Support Collaborative Receives $440,000 Hartford Foundation Grant to Support Community Development Efforts
Release Date:
12/07/2017
... working families plan for their future and create the type of self-sufficiency that allows families to thrive,” ... individuals, families and organizations.
Holiday Program Brings Hope Home to Lung Cancer Patients
Release Date:
12/07/2017
... lung cancer research receives less funding than any other cancer, so it’s important to understand that eight in ...
Funding Opportunities to Benefit Women & Girls and the Environment in Greater New Haven
Release Date:
12/07/2017
... grantmaker to local nonprofits, announces two grant opportunities with application deadlines in January. The ... for Women & Girls is accepting applications for the 2018 grants cycle through Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Grants are awarded to gender-specific initiatives that are ...
Central Connecticut State University to Offer Innovative Course in Philanthropy
Release Date:
12/05/2017
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- Responding to both the State’s philanthropic needs and need for skilled philanthropy professionals, Central Connecticut State University is offering an innovative course in the practice of philanthropy. This ambitious 16-week course will begin in January and include 25 presenters from local nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. As part of the course, students will study local needs, create a case study, and write a proposal following the American Savings Foundation grant-making guidelines. At the end of the course, up to two of these projects may each be funded with a $5,000 grant from the American Savings Foundation.
The Giving Fund: Help Needed for Rent, Utilities, Other Bills
Release Date:
12/06/2017
DANBURY, CT -- During the holiday season, The News-Times, in partnership with the United Way of Western ... amount. The Giving Fund: Help Needed for Rent, Utilities, Other Bills ...
A Need is Identified, and United Way Donors Answer
Release Date:
12/05/2017
... its cultural traditions as it builds bridges with other communities. And with the quick and generous response ...
New Studies Explore Partnership and Student Progress through Expanded Learning Opportunities
Release Date:
12/04/2017
... students nationally a variety of new “expanded learning opportunities” (ELOs) - opportunities to develop skills and ... as actions taken by district, state, philanthropic and other leaders within and outside of Connecticut to support ... how the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has provided grants and facilitated the development of a thriving learning ...
Newman's Own Foundation Donates Equipment To Westport EMS
Release Date:
12/05/2017
WESTPORT, CT -- The local non-profit, Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS), purchased the mechanical CPR devices after being awarded a $35,000 grant from Newman's Own Foundation in September.
Danbury Collaborative Awards Winners Announced
Release Date:
12/04/2017
DANBURY, CT -- The City of Danbury and United Way of Western CT announced the winners of the 2017-18 Danbury Collaborative Awards. The winners were recommended to the mayor by a review team of Danbury citizens, convened by United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC). Funding is provided by the City and United Way, and this is the first year for the competition.
CT Philanthropy Digest - December 2017
Release Date:
12/20/2017
... will reopen on January 2, 2018. FEATURED PHILANTHROPY NEWS >> Call for Nominations! - Innovation in Philanthropy ... >> Policy Update >> PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS >> GRANTS and RFPS >> SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES >> ... Street Journal (12/15/17) - Proposal to Let Churches and Other Nonprofits Get Political Blocked from Tax Bill >> ...
Hartford Foundation’s 2017 Online Scholarship Directory Available for Area Students
Release Date:
12/04/2017
... scholarship program also includes $140,000 in block grants to local two-year colleges for scholarships and $100,000 in block grants to local four-year schools for awards to students ... Website & Social: Website | Facebook | Twitter | News Hartford Foundation’s 2017 Online Scholarship ...
Eastern Connecticut Land Trusts to Benefit from Conservation Grant
Release Date:
12/02/2017
NEW LONDON, CT -- A group of land trusts throughout New London County and the state's Eastern region will receive additional services for conservation with a new three-year grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.
Cox Charities Northeast 2018 Community Grant Application for STEAM Programs
Release Date:
12/01/2017
... Charities Community Grant program. Cox Charities Community Grants supports non-profit organizations providing summer ... Religious organizations Endowment funds of foundations Other limitations may apply and will be evaluated on an ... of receipt will be sent back to you via e-mail. The grants are reviewed by the Cox Charities Community Advisory ...