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Despite Tax Changes, Charities Keep the Faith

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12/06/2018

HARTFORD, Susan Campbell writes about the possible effects the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have on charitable giving by individuals. She quotes CCP President Karla Fortunato and CCP's 2018 Connecticut Giving Report, and CCP Board Members Richard Porth, CEO of United Way of Connecticut, and Frances G. Padilla, president of Universal Health Care Foundation of CT.

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Charitable Giving Makes a Difference in Communities

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12/03/2018

NEW BRITAIN, CT -- An opinion article penned by Dave Davison, former president of the American Savings Foundation, encourages indivdual giving, reviews why individuals give to charity, and the discusses the possible affects of the new Federal tax laws on indivdual charitable giving.

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Communications to Move Your Mission: Exploring Asset Framing

... national communications leader, Trabian Shorters of BMe Community, more below about this work. Wendy Helmkamp , an ... about asset framing. Asset Framing as described by BMe Community : "From the boardroom to the newsroom, foundations and non-profits have historically used tales of ...

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Equity and Inclusion

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Communication Network

For member funder communications staff and those who have communications as part of their role

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Draft News Content for Website Design

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12/07/2012

HARTFORD, CT -- This line shows up in News Feed.

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Arts, Culture & Humanities

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"Giving Done Right" Book Group Discussion

... sector. He is deeply committed to the cause of helping foundations and individual donors to maximize their impact. ...

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Program Staff

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Let's Talk About Talent Investing!

... group is comprised of individuals from large or small foundations who have responsibility for program ...

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Multiple Funding Opportunities from The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

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12/05/2018

Deadlines Approaching NEW HAVEN, CT -- The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region’s ... . The Quinnipiac River Fund , a component fund at The Community Foundation, is accepting applications through ... more here . The Neighborhood Leadership Program at The Community Foundation will accept applications through ...

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Environment & Animals

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Local Nonprofit Columbus House Named 2018 Bank of America Neighborhood Builder®

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12/04/2018

... Trust, investing a total of $3.4 million in the community to help address issues fundamental to improving ... successful programs that focus on workforce development, community development and basic needs. “The Neighborhood ... and remove some of the barriers that exist in our community,” said Bill Tommins, Southern Connecticut market ...

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Connecticut Will Kick-off 2020 U.S. Census on Dec. 11

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12/01/2018

... data, serving nonprofits, advocates, policymakers, community groups, and funders in using data to drive policy ...

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Civil Rights, Social Action

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Census 2020

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Organizations Focused on Progress for Women and Girls Form Statewide Collective

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12/03/2018

... members and six funders, gathered at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation to celebrate the beginning of the ... Fame. Funders of the Collective are Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls; The Community Fund for Women & Girls and The Community ...

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$67,000 Awarded for Northwest Corner Critical Needs

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11/30/2018

TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation through the Draper Foundation Fund, the ...

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CT Philanthropy Digest - December 2018

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12/17/2018

... >> Corporate Foundation to Continue to Serve the Community as a Private Charitable Foundation >> Cross-Sector ... effort. On November 15, The Progreso Latino Fund at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven hosted a visionary ... including charitable nonprofits, houses of worship, and foundations, exist to serve their missions. By allowing them ...

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People's United Community Foundation Awards $318K in Grants to CT Nonprofits

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11/29/2018

BRIDGEPORT, CT – People’s United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People’s ... Director of the Foundation. In total, People’s United Community Foundation awarded $875,500 during its third grant ...

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Comcast Foundation Awards Grants to Connecticut Organizations

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11/28/2018

... when our employees, their family and friends, and our community partners rally together to make a lasting ... impact on their communities. The Foundation has three community investment priorities—promoting service, ... Websites: www.comcast.com/community ; www.comcastcorporation.com Comcast Foundation ...

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Liberty Bank Foundation Approves $241,500 in Grants

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10/30/2018

... $4,950 To support the Hal Kaplan Mentor program Gilead Community Services $5,000 To provide temporary emergency ... Middletown $18,000 (over three years) To support meals and community assistance programs New Haven County Agency on ... a warming center for unsheltered homeless individuals Community Soup Kitchen $15,000 (over three years) To purchase ...

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Liberty Bank, Rotary Clubs Raise Record $426,607 to Help Fill Thanksgiving Food Baskets

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11/20/2018

... This year, 40 Rotary Clubs and the East Haddam Community Lions Club teamed up with the 55 Liberty Bank ... Wethersfield/Rocky Hill, and Willimantic. The East Haddam Community Lions Club also participated. Rotary is a global ... Self,” Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Since ...

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Liberty Bank Honors Jennifer Height for Volunteerism

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11/29/2018

... Volunteer Hall of Fame, the bank’s highest honor for community service by its employees. Height was recognized for ... the air when something needs doing.” Greatest among her community service commitments has been her long-standing ... many other contributions to the well-being of her community include volunteering for: the Haddam Business ...

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