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CT Philanthropy Digest - September 2015

Release Date: 
09/17/2015
The September Digest includes feature headlines: CCP Continues to Supports Charitable Deduction Tax Extenders; Campaign to End Homelessness Moves to Next Level; New Partnership to Give Boost for Fairfield County Young Adults; Families Have 'Brighter Futures' Thanks to Foundation Support; New Strategic Plan for Community Foundation of Eastern CT; In Celebrating 20 Years, Foundation Gives 20 Surprises; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; EVENTS & TRAININGS; GRANTS, RFPS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!

CT Philanthropy Digest - July 2015

Release Date: 
07/30/2015
The July Digest includes the following headlines: Initiative to End Homelessness Powered by 27 CT Funders; Real-world Job Training for Youth Prepares for College/Career; "The Connecticut Turnaround" Reports Gains in Reducing CT Children in Care; A Deeper Dive into CT's Civic Health, Funded by CT Humanities; Short of Goal, First US Social Impact Bond Project Ends Early; Boosting Nonprofit Ability to Deliver, Focus of Catalyst Fund; CT Bank Programs Showcased in New CRS Tool; and regular topics -- LINKS TO MORE NEWS; EVENTS and OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
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Leadership New England

Publication date: 
06/2015

Leadership New England, a new study of nonprofit executives and board members in the region, reports that two-thirds (64%) of executives plan to leave their jobs within the next five years, 60% of organizations do not have succession plans, and just one-third of leaders believe they have staff in their organization who can step up into leadership positions.

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Community Improvement & Capacity

CT Philanthropy Digest - Feb 2015

Release Date: 
02/19/2015
The February Digest includes the following headlines: Foundations Launch Initiative for a Stronger Digital Society; Changing Hospital Landscape in CT is Captured in 2 Reports; Foundation Kick-starts Be Homeful Project to Help End Family Homelessness; Reduced Youth Crime Target of Violence Free-Zone Program; Business Training Shown to Empower Artists; and regular topics -- COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NEWS; LINKS TO MORE NEWS EVENTS and OPPORTUNITIES; and PEOPLE!
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Workforce Affinity Group

... For more information, contact the Council Vice President Alexis Bivens at abivens@ctphilanthropy.org .   Workforce Affinity ...

Communication Network

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CT Philanthropy Digest - May 2014

Release Date: 
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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Member eBrief - March 2013

Release Date: 
03/01/2013
... ISA BOLOTIN as their new Foundation Administrator.   ALEXIS BIVENS is the new Program Director for Education and Youth ... Development at Fairfield County Community Foundation . Alexis' responsibilities include directing the foundation's ...
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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.

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.

Funders at Work in Aging

The Council compiles examples of the many ways in which Connecticut grantmakers provide funding and leadership in aging and help build communities for all ages.

Funder Networks

CCP convenes members around areas of interest, geography, foundation type and organizational position to build relationships, learn from one another, and influence grantmaking.

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