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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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Connecticut School Integration: Moving Forward as the Northeast Retreats

Publication date: 
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 - April 2015

Release Date: 
04/02/2015
...    Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced that JENNIFER DOWLEY has informed the board of her plan to step ... Bill Dunlaevy, chair of the board of directors. “With Jennifer as our leader, we have a clear course for the ...
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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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CT Philanthropy Digest - Dec 2014

Release Date: 
12/19/2014
... proud that we took on and achieved this challenge," said Jennifer McGrady Heath, executive vice president of United ... the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut," said Jennifer O’Brien, Program Director at the Community ... or Full Report >>           For more information: Jennifer O'Brien, Community Foundation of Eastern ...
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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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National Study of Nonprofit-Government Contracts and Grants 2013

Publication date: 
05/2014
Urban Institute's report discusses the results of the 2013 National Survey of Nonprofit-Government Contracts and Grants. Access the Connecticut State Profile, All State Profiles and Findings from the National Survey. The report provides national and state-by-state snapshots of most types of nonprofit organizations that have contracts and grants with local, state, and federal governments. The individual state profiles are designed to document the extent of nonprofit-government contracting, processes and problems. States are also ranked according to number of grants, types of issues, and actions taken by nonprofits to address the challenges they face.
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Member eBrief - January 2014

Release Date: 
01/09/2014
... and Emotional Learning Initiative at NoVo Foundation, Jennifer and Peter Buffett's foundation.     JUDITH MEYERS ...
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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.

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