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Philanthropy Basics

What is philanthropy? The origin of the word “philanthropy” is ... foundations are those organizations that use their resources primarily to grant funds to other entities in order ... are private foundations that use the bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable ...
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Tools and Resources for Professional Advisors

... for Giving Developed by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, this publication helps prospective donors ... Design Center (PGDC) provides professional advisors with resources to use when advising clients in areas of charitable ... role in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. Tools and Resources for Professional Advisors ...

Kate Miller Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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05/24/2012
... 2012 Martha S. Newman Award by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy . Kate, a resident of West Hartford, was honored ... Nancy Roberts, president of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. Prior to this position Kate served as the first ... and other community projects. Kate, a clear leader in philanthropy in Connecticut, served as a mentor to many ...
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Betty Hale Honored by Council for Philanthropy

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05/24/2012
... 2012 John H. Filer Award by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy for her leadership in promoting private action ... Nancy Roberts, president of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. The award honors the life and work of the late ... and who helped reassert the American commitment to private philanthropy in the 1970s. Each year, the award recognizes an ...
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Criteria, Eligibility and Nomination Forms for the Newman Award

... Community Foundation Criteria The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy will recognize an individual for his/her ... Current members of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy’s board of directors and members of the award ... S. Newman Award. Selection The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy will appoint a committee to review nominations ...
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Criteria, Eligibility and Nomination Forms for the Filer Award

... - Carolyn Foundation Criteria The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy will recognize individuals for their leadership ... serve as a model and inspiration to others in promoting philanthropy and solving societal problems. Eligibility ... materials. Current members of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy’s board of directors and members of the award ...
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Philanthropy Awards

... or grantmaking organization for sustained innovation in philanthropy. This award will be given during CCP's Annual ... serve as a model and inspiration to others in promoting philanthropy and solving societal problems. Learn more about ... the Nancy P. Roberts Award for demonstrated innovation in philanthropy to honor Nancy's outstanding contribution to ...

Evaluating Advocacy

Find resources to help you evaluate different aspects of your ... about their organization’s skills, knowledge, and resources for running issue campaigns, influencing ...

Advocacy Resources

... and role of the philanthropic sector.  Here are General Resources , documents to help you with Advocacy Rules and ... organizations with additional advocacy and public policy resources and information. General Resources Public Policy ... Tools to Educate Candidates and Elected Officials About Philanthropy, including suggested talking points, a template ...

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Reports from others in the field of philanthropy. Reports ...

Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Elects New Leadership

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04/16/2013
(HARTFORD, CT) The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy , Connecticut’s association of grantmakers ... committed to promoting and supporting effective philanthropy, elected four new board members and officers to ... from across the state. The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy also welcomed Judith Meyers , Executive Director ...
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Make a direct gift to an established charity

Direct gifts provide immediate financial support to religious congregations or denominations, educational institutions, or other nonprofit organizations working in such areas as health care, education, the environment, and human services.

How much to give

... charitable giving level. In addition, here are a few resources that may help you get started: Network for Good's " ...

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