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National Study of Nonprofit-Government Contracts and Grants 2013

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05/2014

... to number of grants, types of issues, and actions taken by nonprofits to address the challenges they face. Findings from ... in these processes and reports on the financial status of nonprofits in 2012. The study also examines how human service nonprofits have managed since the recession ended and how ...

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State of the Nonprofit Sector

Letter to Connecticut Delegation in Support of IRA Charitable Rollover, Donor Advised Funds 5-20-14

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05/2014

This joint letter from the Council and the Community Foundation leadership that was sent to the CT delegation in support of the extenders legislation currently under review by the Finance Committee. This represents the continued position of the Council over the last four years and the hopes for a new conversation about making these provisions permanent going forward.

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Solving the Connecticut Data Deficit through Collaboration

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12/2012

Connecticut-based health foundations came together several years ago to discuss the need for more data so that Connecticut could better track its progress on improving the health of its residents. The origin of this successful collaboration is described this article in the Views from the Field: Grantmakers in Health.

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Member eBrief - May 2014

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05/12/2014

... role as a leader. Follow our blog, CTPhilanthropyNotes.org . In the coming months, luncheon speakers Lisa ... generates $1.79 in new spending in Pennsylvania. NONPROFITS Do you have questions about the advantages and ... Their keynote speaker is Ami Dar, founder of Idealist.org. Regional Social Impact Exchange Conference on ...

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2014 Annual Luncheon Recap

... role as a leader. Follow our blog, CTPhilanthropyNotes.org . In the coming months luncheon speakers, Lisa Walker ...

Council for Philanthropy Introduces New Board Leadership

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05/12/2014

... listing of the Council’s 20-member Board at https://www.ctphilanthropy.org/about/board . The Council also recognized retiring board ... an association of grantmakers committed to promoting and supporting effective philanthropy for the public good. With ...

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Open Letter to All Senators in Support of IRA Charitable Rollover, 2-28-14

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02/2014

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy signed on to an Independent Sector open letter to all Senators asking Congress to renew and make permanent the IRA charitable rollover and other charitable giving extenders as of January 1, 2014.

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Council Presents Award to Melville Charitable Trust

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05/06/2014

... an association of grantmakers committed to promoting and supporting effective philanthropy for the public good. With ... for Philanthropy 860-525-5585 mosborn@CTphilanthropy.org Website: www.CTphilanthropy.org Council Presents Award to Melville ...

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Lucy Ball Honored with Philanthropy Award

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05/06/2014

... an association of grantmakers committed to promoting and supporting effective philanthropy for the public good. With ... for Philanthropy 860-525-5585 mosborn@CTphilanthropy.org Website: www.CTphilanthropy.org Lucy Ball Honored with Philanthropy ...

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Carlton Highsmith Honored with Philanthropy Award

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05/06/2014

... Carlton has for many years devoted himself to supporting education at all levels. He is a longtime leader ... for Philanthropy 860-525-5585 mosborn@CTphilanthropy.org Website: www.CTphilanthropy.org Carlton Highsmith Honored with ...

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Apr 2014

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04/25/2014

... Health Foundation 860-724-1580, Maryland@cthealth.org. Report Shows 6th Straight Year of Increased Demand for ... Nonprofit Sector Survey . Leaders from more than 5,000 nonprofits nationwide participated in this sixth annual ... Community Foundation, 203-753-1315, givelocal@conncf.org . Your Board Made Perfect: Improving Nonprofit ...

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Member eBrief - April 2014

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04/08/2014

... survey: 2014 State of the Nonprofit Sector , asked US nonprofits about their programs, financial health, and ... of work across the U.S. where leaders are simultaneously supporting individuals and changing the equation of economic ... Wednesday, April 23, 1:00 -2:00 pm Funders interested in supporting low-income and under-served populations will ...

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Independent Sector

Independent Sector is the leading coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs ...

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Beyond the Cause: The Art and Science of Advocacy

Independent Sector's publication is a study that identifies five essential approaches to successful advocacy and analyzes the effectiveness of advocacy on issues facing the entire nonprofit and philanthropic sector.

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Tips for Evaluating Advocacy: A Checklist for Grantmaking Organizations

Alliance for Justice provides six tips for funders for evaluating advocacy grants.

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Advocacy Capacity Tool

... generates results. The ACT is useful for a range of nonprofits—including foundations looking for ways to ...

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Investing in Change: A Funder's Guide to Supporting Advocacy

... question. Investing in Change: A Funder's Guide to Supporting Advocacy ...

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Dynamic Families: How Small Family Foundations Decide to Make Big Changes Through Public Policy

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01/2009

This investigation reveals common patterns among small family foundations that have thrived in the world of policy philanthropy. This publication spotlights efforts by four foundations, including Connecticut's William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund.

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Keeping Track: A guide to Recordkeeping for Advocacy Charities

... overhead expenses, and direct costs. http://bolderadvocacy.org/resource/keeping-track-a-guide-to-recordkeepin... Keeping ...

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A Guide to Measuring Advocacy and Policy

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01/2007

As more foundations and non-profits have engaged in advocacy and policy work to address public issues and effect social change, there is a growing desire to gauge the impact of investments in this area. How to evaluate the effectiveness of advocacy and policy work is an emerging question of interest within the philanthropic and non-profit audiences. Answering that question, however, has proven difficult because relatively few instructive resources exist to help those who wish to measure progress in this area.

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