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Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study - Supporting Nonprofit Partners

... into law June 2009. Read the Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study, Supporting Nonprofit Partners , about the ... in excess of $200,000 to $500,000. Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study - Supporting Nonprofit Partners ...

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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.

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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 ... , juvenile justice , and workforce development . For more stories check out the Giving Stories in the Connecticut Toolkit for Giving . AGING Helping ...

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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 and using a variety of forms of charitable giving, as well as working with professional advisors.

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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

A guide for foundation officers who sign the Form 990-PF. This resource helps top officers to understand the important safeguards they should undertake before signing the tax return.

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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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Executive Leadership Succession Policy

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11/2007

This document outlines the policy and its related procedures for the Council's eventual permanent change in executive leadership.

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Records Retention Policy

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03/2006

The formal records retention policy of the Council.

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Giving Story: Charles Kaman

A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Lifesaver

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Giving Story: Bob's Discount Furniture

A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Tackling Homelessness

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Giving Story: Bayer Corporation

A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. A New Face for Science

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Giving Story: Andrew Carnegie

A Giving Story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Connecticut Libraries

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Due Diligence Done Well - A guide for grantmakers

This GEO publication argues that doing due diligence well means striking a balance between obtaining the information you want and need as a grantmaker and not asking for so much that it places an undue burden on the grantseeker.

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Foundations & Donor-Advised Funds: Can Foundation Management Be Done Smarter?

Page Snow, Chief Philanthropic Advisor for Foundation Source, writes about the rise of outsourced philanthropic support solutions.

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Philanthropy Glossary

... charity to a fund designated for its own benefit, in which case they may be known as grantee endowments. The community ...

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Advocacy Resources

Because elected officials make policy and budget decisions that affect nonprofit organizations and foundations, it is critical to communicate to them the unique value and role of the philanthropic sector.Here are tools and resources for engaging in the full range of foundation advocacy activities.

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