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Community Livability in Connecticut

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07/2015

Connecticut’s Legislative Commission on Aging has produced their second annual report to the Connecticut General Assembly on their livable communities initiative. Connecticut’s population is aging, and that demographic transformation is both dramatic and permanent. Recognizing a growing urgency to plan for changing Connecticut communities, the Connecticut General Assembly empowered Connecticut’s Legislative Commission on Aging to spearhead a livable communities initiative. Livable communities are places that foster independence and support residents across the lifespan.

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Diversity in Giving: The Changing Landscape of American Philanthropy

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02/2015

Blackbaud's study, Diversity in Giving: The Changing Landscape of American Philanthropy, written from a fundraising perspective, gives insight into giving by diverse populations. Key findings show how donors prioritize giving and describes giving habits and attitudes.

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Community Foundation

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Equity and Inclusion

The Social and Economic Value of Private and Community Foundations

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12/2008

According The Philanthropic Collaborative's 2008 report every dollar that private and community foundations provided in grants and support in 2007 produced an estimated average return of $8.58 in direct economic benefits. The report found that the program areas generating the biggest returns include arts and culture, for which $5.2 billion in foundation support helped produce an estimated $51 billion in direct benefits, and education, for which $9.7 billion in foundation support helped produce an estimated $49 billion in benefits. Foundations also were responsible for some 9.2 million jobs, $511.9 billion in household income, and $145.4 billion in local, state, and federal revenue.

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Learning Together: Actionable Approaches for Grantmakers

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06/2015

This publication takes an in-depth look at what it means to open our learning and evaluation practices to grantees, other funders, community members, government agencies and others involved in the work. It addresses some of the big questions that grantmakers face in designing success shared learning approaches and shares five case studies of how GEO members are putting these ideas into practice.

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Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Staff Participate in Northeast Regional Meeting

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06/25/2015

... RA’s culture, we broke into small working groups with CEO’s and staff to delve into specific questions and topics ...

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CT Philanthropy Digest - June 2015

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06/18/2015

... of Greater New Britain President Jim Williamson has been appointed to the Community Foundations National Standards ... Digest archives and our blog, CTPhilanthropyNotes.org . News about Connecticut funders may be submitted to ... CT 06106 860-525-5585 | ccp@CTphilanthropy.org | www.CTphilanthropy.org STAY CONNECTED ...

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Foundation Landscapes: Education

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06/2015

Foundation Center's new online portal serves as a hub of information about education philanthropy.

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Member eBrief - June 2015

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06/04/2015

... Only Access - 5 Reasons to Log In CTPhilanthropyNotes.org - "We are Watching" Policy Update Council Programs & ... who complete the questionnaire. To participate visit: http://www.ncfp.org/resource/research/ . IMPACT INVESTING The ...

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Funders in Aging Affinity Group Uses Collective Voice

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05/2015

With the state's population age 65+ projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, members of the Council's Funders in Aging Affinity Group have engaged in various initiatives to support this population segment. Find information on PA 14-217 and the CT Home Care Rate Study Analysis Summary.

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Power of Change Award Fact Sheet

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06/2014

The Power of Change Award, created by three Connecticut-based foundation, honors the best achievements and innovations in energy efficiency across Connecticut's state and municipal buildings.

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Environment & Animals

Online, On Point! Program Materials

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04/2015

View materials from the Online, On Point! communications workshop held on April 14, 2015.

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Connecticut School Integration: Moving Forward as the Northeast Retreats

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04/2015

Looking at the grim picture of central city Hartford and Bridgeport when desegregation efforts began and considering the odds against the creation of new models in a time when civil rights were shrinking, what has been accomplished in Connecticut is a victory over great odds. It is also an example of the way there can be change that expands the possibilities for all and enriches the communities.

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CT Philanthropy Digest - May 2015

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05/20/2015

... Place Council has launched a website, Danburyseniors.org , to provide information and resources for seniors, their ... number of supporters," said Sharon Closius, president & CEO at VCF. "Those living and working in the Valley region ... 06106 860-525-5585 | ccp@CTphilanthropy.org | www.CTphilanthropy.org CT Philanthropy Digest - May 2015 ...

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Change in the Land of Steady Habits

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04/2015

View the slide deck from CCP's April 30 Annual Meeting and Philanthropy Awards: Session 2, "Educational Equity in Connecticut Schools," presented by Susan Eaton, Research Director at the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law School.

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Member eBrief - May 2015

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05/07/2015

... Funders Collaborative June 1: Community Foundation CEO Meeting June 4: Workforce Affinity Group June 8: ... in Place Council launched the website, Danburyseniors.org , to provide information and resources for Danbury ... CT 06106 860-525-5585 | ccp@CTphilanthropy.org | www.CTphilanthropy.org STAY CONNECTED ...

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2015 Annual Meeting and Philanthropy Awards

... Netter . Read about their work >> Acknowledging re-elected board leadership: Board Chair Sue Murphy , Vice Chair Judith Meyers , Secretary ... Traczyk , and Treasurer Robert Haggett .

Program Booklet: Philanthropy's Role in Empowering Change

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04/2015

... agenda; leadership giving; members and new members; board, staff and committee and network leadership; Keynote ...

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Three Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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04/27/2015

... and the public in the State. For more information go to http://www.CTphilanthropy.org . ### Contact: Maggie Osborn President Connecticut ...

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Council Presents Award to The Walker Group

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05/01/2015

... About the Nancy P. Roberts Award In May 2013 the Council board established the Nancy P. Roberts Award for demonstrated ... for Philanthropy 860-525-5585 mosborn@CTphilanthropy.org Website: www.CTphilanthropy.org Council Presents Award to The Walker ...

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Kim Healey Honored with Philanthropy Award

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05/01/2015

... the WorkPath Fund and Jumpstart. Ms. Healey served as a board member and then chair of the Connecticut Council for ... for Philanthropy 860-525-5585 mosborn@CTphilanthropy.org Website: www.CTphilanthropy.org Kim Healey Honored with Philanthropy ...

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