Four Important Facts About Lobbying with Foundation Grant Funds
Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI) one-page fact sheet provides information about lobbying with foundation grants.
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How Can Foundations Engage in Advocacy & Lobbying?
... of how foundations can engage in advocacy work. Also gives information on when various types of grantmakers can ...
Lobbying and Advocacy - Code of Ethics for Lobbyists
... the main points of the Code of Ethics for Lobbyists Review resources available to help with Code compliance Lobbying and ...
Public Policy Engagement Continuum
This useful chart with accompanying definitions shows a full range of possible advocacy activities for foundations.
10 Ways Foundations Can Work with the Public Sector
Foundations and state and local governments have a long history of working together and a common goal of supporting the quality of life in their communities.
Our Public Policy
... and the arts through alerts and forums, but not direct action. Our Public Policy ...
Talk to Candidates & Elected Officials Toolkit
A campaign to educate candidates and elected officials about philanthropy, this toolkit includes suggested talking points, a template for quick facts and a story about your foundation, and a leave behind candidate card.
Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Materials
Publication date:
10/2012
The Council has compiled information and resources for dealing with the affects of Hurricane Sandy. ... Connecticut 2-1-1 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Information & Resources United Way of Connecticut's 2-1-1 provides links to state and federal disaster information & resources available to Connecticut residents regarding ...
Boston Marathon Tragedy
Associate Grant Makers compiled resources for responding to the Boston Marathon Bombing - ...
Improving New Haven's Cityscape
By volunteering their time, talent or financial resources 4,000 citizens of all ages, income levels, genders ... that have made New Haven’s cityscape healthier and more aesthetically pleasing. The Community Gardens and ... including The New Haven Land Trust and The Urban Resources Initiative, in collaboration with The Yale School ...
Hartford's struggling Frog Hollow community
... Frog Hollow neighborhood, its goal was to provide one more source of employment, income, stability, and pride to ... and programs in Frog Hollow, it achieved its goal and more. The Trust’s investment of $1 million - through a ...
Leading By Example: A Case Study in Foundation Advocacy
... with an interest in the topic was their first step. More than 100 individuals, including Connecticut business ... noted, the dollars accrued from energy cost savings can more than pay for the physical conversion of public ... is little data about how towns and cities use energy and more is needed; projections for the potential amount of ...
Impact on Obesity
Foundations work together to support SisterTalk Hartford
Impact on reading skills of Hartford Public School K-3 grade students
... United States (including urban and suburban schools). More than 75 percent of the second-grade students scored as ...
Lincoln Financial's Sculpture Walk
... combine recreation and leisure with appreciation of one or more of the Lincoln Financial Sculpture Walk’s 16 notable ...
Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study - Supporting Nonprofit Partners
Public Act 09-102 was signed into law June 2009. Read the ...
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
... , juvenile justice , and workforce development . For more stories check out the Giving Stories in the Connecticut ...
Connecticut Philanthropy Summit
... H. Filer Award, for his leadership in promoting private action for the public good, and David Nee of The William ... our 2013 sponsors: Nellie Mae Education Foundation Bank of America Webster Bank BlumShapiro The Walker Group A special ... Council for Philanthropy President Maggie Gunther Osborn gives a few brief words at the close of the Connecticut ...
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.