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.
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How a Public/Private Partnership Brought $30 Million and 6,650 Jobs to Connecticut
Publication date:
07/2012
This report describes the significant challenges and innovative solutions of the partnership that successfully secured millions in federal stimulus funds for the state in 2010 and 2011. The state’s philanthropic community, government representatives and nonprofit advocates partnered to leverage the funds through the Emergency Contingency Funds of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
Family Economic Sucess Funder Survey Summary
Publication date:
10/2010
The results of the June 2010 survey of Council members about funding nonprofit organizations that work with the economic success of families and children in Connecticut.
Member Social Media Report Summary
Publication date:
09/2012
The report summary shows online media usage, including social media, by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy membership.
Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights
Publication date:
07/2010
The Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights is a bi-annual analysis of organized private Connecticut philanthropy from Connecticut Grantmakers Online (CGO), a database that includes profiles of Connecticut funders.
Connecticut and National Estate Facts
Publication date:
03/2012
Connecticut and national information available on charitable bequests made through estates over $2,000,000 (FYE 2010).
Quick Facts about Philanthropy in Connecticut
Publication date:
11/2012
This one-page report gives you quick information about Connecticut individuals' itemized and estate giving and basic information about Connecticut foundations, including their number, size and annual giving.
Resources for Grantseekers and Nonprofits
As part of the Council’s mission to promote effective philanthropy, we seek to enhance the grantmaker/grantseeker relationship.
Donors
A donor can be an individual, an institution or an organzition. They help others by making strategic and informed giving decisions with their resources and monetary awards.
Member Resources
Your membership in the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) offers a wealth of local, regional and national resources that will strengthen the work of your staff and trustees.
Membership Application Form and Materials
Publication date:
12/2019
The Membership Application is for Grantmakers and includes the application, support scale and how to compute support.
Membership Eligibility - Foundations & Giving Programs
You are eligible to become a member in the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) if you represent an organization or are an individual* whose principal function is the making of grants for charitable purposes.
Our History
In 1969, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) was founded in Hartford with just 7 members as the Coordinating Council for Foundations. Today CCP is the state’s association of grantmakers committed to promoting and supporting effective philanthropy for the public good. CCP's 110 members annually grant more than $1 billion from assets of more than $8.4 billion. Read a brief account of CCP's 50-year history and timeline.
Newman's Own Foundation Gives Nearly $1 Million in Grants for Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Release Date:
12/19/2012
... carril@sunshinesachs.com Website: www.newmansownfoundation.org Newman's Own Foundation Gives Nearly $1 Million in Grants ...
Foundation Administrator Network
... engage each other directly by emailing the listserv at fan@lists.ctphilanthropy.org . Get Connected - Sign up for the Foundation ...
Women and Girls Funders
Funders connect for peer sharing and learning. Contact: Carol Scholfield.
Corporate Philanthropy News and Resources
Find corporate philanthropy resources and news for CCP member corporate giving programs and corporate foundations.
Community Foundation CEO Network
... can engage each other directly by emailing the listserv at ctcfceo@lists.ctphilanthropy.org. Get Connected - Sign up for the ...
Eastern Connecticut Funder Network
Representatives of grantmaking organizations located in or funding in Eastern Connecticut meet on a regular basis to connect with and familiarize one another about issues facing grantmakers in the region, and learn about activities, initiatives and areas of philanthropic engagement.
Greater Hartford Funder Network
This group provides a forum for grantmakers who are located in or funding in the Greater Hartford region to come together, exchange information about news and topics of interest in the region.