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Lobbying and Advocacy - Code of Ethics for Lobbyists

... Counsel, Office of State Ethics, State of Connecticut are to: Give an overview of the Office of State Ethics Address the ... Code of Ethics for Lobbyists Review resources available to help with Code compliance Lobbying and Advocacy - Code of ...

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10 Ways Foundations Can Work with the Public Sector

... quality of life in their communities. Read about the ten ways that in which they can work together. 10 Ways Foundations Can Work with the Public Sector ...

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Our Public Policy

... Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is the leading voice to policy makers on behalf of Connecticut’s grantmakers. ... The Council works with its foundation and corporate giving members and its public policy committee to connect the ... and the potential impact on the philanthropic sector and giving Promoting the importance of policy work and enhancing ...

Talk to Candidates & Elected Officials Toolkit

A campaign to educate candidates and elected officials about ... Election season provides us with many opportunities to educate candidates and elected officials in Connecticut ... talk with specifics about the impact of your foundation's giving. An Information Page on Connecticut foundations to ...

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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Materials

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10/2012

... Red Cross - Connecticut The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Find help and ... businesses and nonprofits affected by Superstorm Sandy. Ways to Help United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund To ... Contributions to the Fund will be used by local United Ways along the Eastern Seaboard to address the near and ...

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Boston Marathon Tragedy

Associate Grant Makers compiled resources for responding to the Boston Marathon Bombing - April 15, 2013. American Red Cross BostonInno - How to Help Victims & Authorities in the Wake of Boston's Tragedy ... Boston tragedy lead full and active lives. This fund will give individuals sport-specific prosthetic limbs so that they ...

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Improving New Haven's Cityscape

... Studies, Landscape Designers and volunteers. In addition to creating a more beautiful environment, the program has ... of how residents and organizations have come together to build a stronger community. Improving New Haven's Cityscape ...

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Environment & Animals

Hartford's struggling Frog Hollow community

... in Hartford’s Frog Hollow neighborhood, its goal was to provide one more source of employment, income, stability, and pride to the struggling community. Working with Billings Forge ... and grants - has enabled Firebox and the related farm-to-table programs at BFCW to create over 40 positions, 18 of ...

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Leading By Example: A Case Study in Foundation Advocacy

... One of the most powerful advocacy tools available to foundations is the ability to serve as a convenor of various stakeholder groups. On May ... Advocacy activities In conclusion, there are many ways foundations can engage on public policy issues, as in ...

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Impact on Obesity

... Foundation is tackling the obesity issue in exciting ways. The program provides an evidence- and faith-based ... and lifestyle changes. It also motivates participants to be knowledgeable and confident as they work together to achieve weight loss and long-term weight control. The ...

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Impact on reading skills of Hartford Public School K-3 grade students

Thanks to an $844,000 three-year grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving through its Brighter Futures Initiative , the Hartford ... Haskins Literacy Initiative. Through this pilot literacy project, teachers and other professional staff in five ...

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Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study - Supporting Nonprofit Partners

... nonprofit associations and Connecticut policymakers to increase the audit threshold for nonprofits from annual revenues in excess of $200,000 to $500,000. Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study - Supporting ...

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Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities

Read 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

... community? Read stories highlighting just a few of the ways philanthropy is working on issues of concern to all of ... and workforce development . For more stories check out the Giving Stories in the Connecticut Toolkit for Giving . AGING ... Foundation for Greater New Haven and The Phelps Community Project Helping low income Fairfield County seniors with ...

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Connecticut Philanthropy Summit

... from the philanthropy sector gathered together on May 9 to celebrate, to network and to learn. Recognition was given to two individuals – Andy ...

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

This guide, a project of New Ventures in Philanthropy, a national ... examines women's roles in philanthropy and features “how to” sections on creating and using a variety of forms of charitable giving, as well as working with professional advisors. A Plan ...

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Children & Youth Services

Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers

... offers these Guiding Principles and Effective Practices to its members and other Connecticut funders to articulate a shared commitment to excellence and to serve ... missions . The Council recognizes that there are different ways to implement each of the Guiding Principles and offers ...

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Sign on Form - Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers

... Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers ? Use this form to show that you subscribe to the eight principles, and send it to the CCP office. Your organization will be listed with ...

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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Staffed Private Foundations

... Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help unstaffed private foundations ensure that they are ... generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. Directions for the Accountability ... Tool Check List for Staffed Foundations Use this checklist to ensure that your foundation is complying with the law. ...

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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Unstaffed Private Foundations

... Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help unstaffed private foundations ensure that they are ... generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. Directions for the Accountability ... Check List for Unstaffed Foundations Use this checklist to ensure that your foundation is complying with the law. ...