- resource provided by the Forum Network Knowledgebase.
Search Tip: Search with " " to find exact matches.
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.
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.
The Membership Application is for Grantmakers and includes the application, support scale and how to compute support.
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.
CCP convenes members around areas of interest, geography, foundation type and organizational position to build relationships, learn from one another, and influence grantmaking.
This Web site ("Site") is owned and operated by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy ("CCP").