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Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities

... is working on issues of concern to all of us in Connecticut. Topics include aging, the arts , early childhood ... and workforce development . For more stories check out the Giving Stories in the Connecticut Toolkit for Giving . AGING Helping the Elderly of Hamden The ...

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Connecticut Philanthropy Summit

The Council's annual luncheon, the Connecticut Philanthropy Summit: philanthropy in Connecticut—past, present, and future, that was held on May ... by a presentation by Nancy about philanthropy in the Connecticut over that past 22 years (see below). The Council ...

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

... 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

Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers is a concise resource listing the eight guiding principles for Connecticut ... 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

Haven't signed on the Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers ? Use this form to show that you ... already signed on. Sign on Form - Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers ...

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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Staffed Private Foundations

The Accountability Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help unstaffed private foundations ensure that ... concepts used in the self-assessment tool. Accountability Resource List An extensive resource list to help foundations learn more about any of the ...

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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Unstaffed Private Foundations

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IRS Clarifies Rules for Grants to Organizations that Lobby

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12/2004

A letter from the IRS clarifying how foundations can support grantees that engage in lobbying and election-related activities.

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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

... for foundation officers who sign the Form 990-PF. This resource helps top officers to understand the important ...

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Emergency Succession Plan Template and Contact Inventory

The Center for Nonprofit Management has developed an Emergency Succession Plan Template that includes plans for short-term, long-term and permanent executive director changes.

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Executive Director Tenure and Transition in Southern New England

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01/2004

... resulting from a survey of 800 nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island in regards to the ...

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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.