Lucy Ball Honored with Philanthropy Award
Release Date:
05/06/2014
... and sophisticated outcome measurement to show the impact their efforts are having and use data to make ...
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CT Philanthropy Digest - Apr 2014
Release Date:
04/25/2014
... Connecticut in measuring the structures, processes and impact of AHCT in addressing racial and ethnic health ... Finance Fund 's 2014 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey . Leaders from more than 5,000 nonprofits nationwide ... A sample of survey findings shows that the economic recovery is leaving behind many nonprofits and ...
Member eBrief - April 2014
Release Date:
04/08/2014
... Nonprofit Sector The Nonprofit Finance Fund's 6th annual survey: 2014 State of the Nonprofit Sector , asked US ... and Northeastern Connecticut has released their 2013 Impact Report . Tow Foundation and The 1772 ... to tackle diversity issues in a coordinated way. ECONOMIC SECURITY Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and FSG ...
Tips for Evaluating Advocacy: A Checklist for Grantmaking Organizations
Alliance for Justice provides six tips for funders for evaluating advocacy grants.
Investing in Change: A Funder's Guide to Supporting Advocacy
This Alliance for Justice guide for foundations explains the various roles they can play in the advocacy process. Investing in Change can serve as an in-depth guide to navigating the tax code surrounding support of public charities, or a quick reference guide to answer a specific question.
Dynamic Families: How Small Family Foundations Decide to Make Big Changes Through Public Policy
Publication date:
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.
A Guide to Measuring Advocacy and Policy
Publication date:
01/2007
... social change, there is a growing desire to gauge the impact of investments in this area. How to evaluate the ...
Metro Hartford Progress Points 2014
Publication date:
04/2014
A Greater Hartford partnership, including Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, has released the first edition of a community indicators report, Metro Hartford Progress Points. The report highlights the challenges and opportunities facing the region.
CT Philanthropy Digest - Mar 2014
Release Date:
03/28/2014
... needs and address problems - especially as they may impact women and girls; and 2014 Young Philanthropist of the ... program addresses five key areas: hunger, housing, economic development, financial education and volunteerism. ...
Member eBrief - March 2014
Release Date:
03/14/2014
... NANCY VON EULER , program director for economic opportunity and health and human services for ... and FSG released a new case study looking at collective impact for juvenile justice system reform, New York State ... and Washington DC on a scale of 0-100. The hand 3-page report and interactive site gives policymakers and ...
The Opportunity Picture: Connecticut
Publication date:
12/2013
... in different communities and is designed to connect economic, academic, civic and other factors together to help ... solutions to lagging conditions for opportunity and economic mobility. From preschool enrollment to income ...
Three Honored by Council for Philanthropy
Release Date:
05/13/2013
... a better place.” Five years ago, in response to the economic downturn, Andy pulled together a meeting between the ... Early Childhood Funders Collaborative which had an impact on how the state views early childhood education. ...
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy President Nancy Roberts To Step Down in March 2013
Release Date:
03/13/2013
... and leadership have enabled the remarkable growth of and impact upon the region's philanthropic community and has made ... audiences and raising the understanding of the role and impact of philanthropy in our State. In addition to her role ... philanthropy. The Council’s mission to maximize the impact of philanthropic giving on community life through a ...
David Nee Honored by Council for Philanthropy
Release Date:
05/10/2013
... Early Childhood Funders Collaborative which had had an impact on how the state views early childhood education. ...
Andy Eder Honored by Council for Philanthropy
Release Date:
05/10/2013
... a better place.” Five years ago, in response to the economic downturn, Andy pulled together a meeting between the ...
CT Philanthropy Digest - Feb 2014
Release Date:
02/21/2014
... on easy-to-use ways to leverage existing technology to impact health. "We believe that digital ... Sets Personal Giving Record Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation New Cancer Center Receives $1.5 million ... that can promote greater opportunity for every child and economic growth across our communities. ...
Opening Up: Demystifying Funder Transparency
Publication date:
01/2014
Grant Craft's guide explores how transparency can strengthen credibility, improve grantee relationships, facilitate greater collaboration, increase public trust, reduce duplication of effort, and build communities of shared learning.
Member eBrief - January 2014
Release Date:
01/09/2014
... Additional areas explored in the new report include: economic security, health, education, crime and safety, ... and Development Institute of Connecticut's (CHDI) recent IMPACT report, The Earlier the Better: Developmental ... how small-staff foundations operate and the important impact they have on communities locally, nationally, and ...
Member eBrief - February 2014
Release Date:
02/07/2014
... ) Webinars Grantmakers in Aging Longevity is Power...Economic Power - "Conversations with GIA" Wednesday, February ... market of our time and explore the multifaceted socio-economic dimensions and possibilities of an aging population ... Conference May 13-15, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Collective Impact Forum Catalyzing Large Scale Change: The Funders Role ...
Criteria, Eligibility and Nomination Forms for the Roberts Award
... be for philanthropic activity that has some demonstrable impact or effect in Connecticut—statewide, in a region or ... form ( download below ) Attach a brief (up to one-page) history of the nominee organization. The nomination ...