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Talk to Candidates & Elected Officials Toolkit

... campaign to educate candidates and elected officials about philanthropy Election season provides us with many ... government. Because the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a membership association, we need all members ... be engaged in sharing with candidates the good work that philanthropy is doing to make Connecticut a better place to ...

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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Materials

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10/2012

... Grantmakers Association Delaware Valley Grantmakers Philanthropy New York West Virginia Grantmakers Association ...

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Boston Marathon Tragedy

Associate Grant Makers (Boston, MA) compiled resources for responding to the Boston Marathon Bombing - April 15, 2013.

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Leading By Example: A Case Study in Foundation Advocacy

... to state elected officials that: this constituency exists; it has expectations related to the role of state government; ... the dollars accrued from energy cost savings can more than pay for the physical conversion of public buildings, as ... efficiency of $100 million (a reasonable estimate of what the market will bear) hundreds of new jobs could be ...

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Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study - Supporting Nonprofit Partners

Public Act 09-102 was signed into law June 2009. Read the Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study, Supporting Nonprofit Partners, about the collaborative work of the Council, several nonprofit associations and Connecticut policymakers to increase the audit threshold for nonprofits from annual revenues in excess of $200,000 to $500,000.

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Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities

... 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

How does philanthropy help your community? Read stories highlighting just a few of the ways philanthropy is working on issues of concern to all of us in ... Charitable Trust and Billings Forge Community Works Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities ...

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Connecticut Philanthropy Summit

The Council's annual luncheon, the Connecticut Philanthropy Summit: philanthropy in Connecticut—past, present, and future, that ... held on May 9, 2013. More than 250 colleagues from the philanthropy sector gathered together on May 9 to celebrate, ...

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

This guide, a project of New Ventures in Philanthropy, a national initiative of the Forum of Regional ... Associations of Grantmakers, examines women's roles in philanthropy and features “how to” sections on creating ... advisors. A Plan of One's Own: A Women's Guide to Philanthropy ...

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Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers

Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers is a concise resource listing the eight guiding principles for Connecticut grantmaker accountability and suggested effective practices.

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Sign on Form - Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers

... 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

The Accountability Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help staffed private foundations ensure that they are complying with key federal laws and regulations and assess how well they are engaging in generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. The materials consist of a questionnaire, check list, worksheet, glossary and resource list. The questionnaire, available by component or in one complete document, and the entire selection of tools are available in the following sections.

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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Unstaffed Private Foundations

The Accountability Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help unstaffed private foundations ensure that they are complying with key federal laws and regulations and assess how well they are engaging in generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. The materials consist of a questionnaire, check list, worksheet, glossary and resource list. The questionnaire, available by component or in one complete document, and the entire selection of tools are available in the following sections.

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Self Dealing: A Concise Guide for Foundation Board and Staff Guide

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01/2006

From the Effectiveness and Accountability Educational Series: This guide provides an overview on the self-dealing law, including definitions, common problem areas, exceptions, penalties, and resources.

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10 Common Errors to Avoid in Completing A Private Foundation's 990-PF

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04/2004

A guide for tax preparers of the 990-PF, this publication highlights those areas most commonly completed incorrectly and provides explanations and directions for proper completion.

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What You Should Know Before Signing Your Oganization's Form 990-PF

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04/2004

... they should undertake before signing the tax return. What You Should Know Before Signing Your Oganization's Form ...

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Executive Director Tenure and Transition in Southern New England

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01/2004

A report resulting from a survey of 800 nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island in regards to the changing nonprofit executive leadership in the three states.

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Leadership Development and Emergency Succession Plan

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03/2011

This document outlines a leadership development and emergency succession plan for the Council in the event the president is unable to fulfill her duties.