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Peter Lewandowski, Assistant General Counsel, Connecticut Office of State Ethics, answers Frequently Asked Questions about lobbying and advocacy issues under the Connecticut State Code of Ethics for Lobbyists.

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How Can Foundations Engage in Advocacy & Lobbying?

This short article reviews the basics of how foundations can engage in Federal advocacy work, and gives information on when various types of grantmakers can lobby.

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Lobbying and Advocacy - Code of Ethics for Lobbyists

... the main points of the Code of Ethics for Lobbyists Review resources available to help with Code compliance Lobbying and ...

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Public Policy Engagement Continuum

This useful chart with accompanying definitions shows a full range of possible advocacy activities for foundations.

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10 Ways Foundations Can Work with the Public Sector

Foundations and state and local governments have a long history of working together and a common goal of supporting the quality of life in their communities.

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Our Public Policy

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is the leading voice to policy makers on behalf ... Enhancing policymakers’ understanding about organized philanthropy The Council may take positions on public policy ... or regulations on issues which affect the field of philanthropy, issues affecting the health and well-being of ...

Talk to Candidates & Elected Officials Toolkit

... campaign to educate candidates and elected officials about philanthropy Election season provides us with many ... government. Because the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a membership association, we need all members ... be engaged in sharing with candidates the good work that philanthropy is doing to make Connecticut a better place to ...

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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Materials

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10/2012

The Council has compiled information and resources for dealing with the affects of Hurricane Sandy. ... Connecticut 2-1-1 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Information & Resources United Way of Connecticut's 2-1-1 provides links to ... Grantmakers Association Delaware Valley Grantmakers Philanthropy New York West Virginia Grantmakers Association ...

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Boston Marathon Tragedy

Associate Grant Makers compiled resources for responding to the Boston Marathon Bombing - ...

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Improving New Haven's Cityscape

By volunteering their time, talent or financial resources 4,000 citizens of all ages, income levels, genders ... including The New Haven Land Trust and The Urban Resources Initiative, in collaboration with The Yale School ...

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Leading By Example: A Case Study in Foundation Advocacy

... of foundation activity. In Connecticut, what began with philanthropy’s connection to economic recovery issues is ... Jobs learning group hosted by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. While the Foundation organized the May 26 ...

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Impact on Obesity

Foundations work together to support SisterTalk Hartford

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Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study - Supporting Nonprofit Partners

Public Act 09-102 was signed into law June 2009. Read the Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study, Supporting Nonprofit Partners, about the collaborative work of the Council, several nonprofit associations and Connecticut policymakers to increase the audit threshold for nonprofits from annual revenues in excess of $200,000 to $500,000.

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Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities

... these compiled snapshots highlight just a few of the ways philanthropy is working on issues of concern to us all. Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities ...

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Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities

How does philanthropy help your community? Read stories highlighting just a few of the ways philanthropy is working on issues of concern to all of us in ... Charitable Trust and Billings Forge Community Works Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities ...

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Connecticut Philanthropy Summit

The Council's annual luncheon, the Connecticut Philanthropy Summit: philanthropy in Connecticut—past, present, and future, that ... held on May 9, 2013. More than 250 colleagues from the philanthropy sector gathered together on May 9 to celebrate, ...

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 ... advisors. A Plan of One's Own: A Women's Guide to Philanthropy ...

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Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers

Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers is a concise resource listing the eight guiding principles for Connecticut grantmaker accountability and suggested effective practices.