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Join the CT Council for Philanthropy for this important series designed to provide background, essential information, and an understanding of the fundamentals of working in philanthropy.
The Council is hosting a special series of workshops focused on “Aligning Practices with Values.” Many funders have made commitments to equity, and we are providing programs and resources to support moving to impactful action. This workshop will help you understand core Equity concepts, definitions, and context of usage so that communicators are prepared to reference the concepts in your work across your organization.
Access materials from CCP's 2022 Conference held on September 15, 2022.
For CCP members who have responsibility for program implementation and grants management.
For member funder communications staff and those who have communications as part of their role
For member funder admin and operations staff and those who have departmental or interdepartmental support as part of their role
Gather outside in the beautiful courtyard of the Bushnell Center. Join our pop-up roundtables to connect, explore synergies and share experiences with our diverse philanthropic network.
Join CCP and our colleagues for a special community conversation on philanthropy's response to mass shootings and gun violence. Co-sponsored by Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, New Hampshire Funders Forum, Philanthropy Massachusetts, and Vermont Community Foundation.
It may be tempting to believe the events of the pandemic and racial justice uprisings are now two years behind us, but the reality is their reverabations are still making themselves known.
The Council is hosting a special series of workshops focused on “Aligning Practices with Values.” Many funders have made commitments to equity, and we are providing programs and resources to support moving to impactful action. This workshop will cover commonly held beliefs that underlie most approaches to evaluation and how they can undermine equity.
In a special keynote, author and expert interviewer Anna Sale will outline the crucial role of connections and the need for authentic conversations in creating community.
Then she’ll conduct an engaging live interview with philanthropic leaders, helping funders learn from each other and unpack key themes around power, relationships, identity, and resources. We’ll examine our roles in creating a just, thriving, equitable state, as well as a just, thriving, equitable philanthropic sector.
Join CCP for a special look at what funders need to know about the most recent state legislative session. Nonprofit leaders from key areas will join us to share their takeaways and outline important policy priorities for the rest of the year.
Join CCP members and the Media Impact Funders—a national network of funders who support media and journalism in the public interest—for an engaging introduction to the field of media grantmaking.
Join your colleagues at this year's conference focused on "Moving Forward Together." In our first in-person conference since 2019, we’ll celebrate community, explore key lessons from the past two years, and focus on our work moving forward together.
Join CCP for a special funder conversation exploring best practices and lessons learned for incorporating community voices into effective, collaborative grantmaking.
The Fairfield County Funders Group provides a forum for grantmakers who are located in or funding in Fairfield County to come together, exchange information about news and topics of interest in the region. Members share knowledge and best practices, hear from guest presenters and learn about new and ongoing activities, initiatives, and areas of philanthropic engagement.