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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.
Keeping Track: A guide to Recordkeeping for Advocacy Charities
This Alliance for Justice (AFJ) resource is designed to help public charities comply with federal tax law by tracking their lobbying activities. The guide includes sample forms, and describes multiple options for tracking staff time, overhead expenses, and direct costs.
A Guide to Measuring Advocacy and Policy
Publication date:
01/2007
... has proven difficult because relatively few instructive resources exist to help those who wish to measure progress in ...
CT Philanthropy Digest - Mar 2014
Release Date:
03/28/2014
The March Digest includes the following headlines: New Giving Day Raises $745,000 for Fairfield County Nonprofits; Newman's Own Awards $200,000 as Part of "Honoring Those Who Serve" initiative; Two Libraries Get Uplift from Foundations; CL&P and Yankee Gas support 24 Robotics Teams; Comcast Cares Day in CT; Outdoor Enthusiasts to Have More Info About Nagautuck River Access; Land Trust Establishes Fund to Protect Environment; And read the latest RFPs, grant announcements, people transitions and more!
Member eBrief - March 2014
Release Date:
03/14/2014
... pm. For more information and to Register . New Resources ASSET-BUILDING Asset Funders Network and Aspen ... Funders Network for Smart and Livable Communities Annual Conference March 17-19, Boston, MA New York University ... MA National Grants Mangers Network (GMN) National Conference, Making Connections March 17-19, San Diego, CA ...
The Opportunity Picture: Connecticut
Publication date:
12/2013
View Connecticut's "Opportunity Picture," from The Opportunity Index, a tool designed to provide a snapshot of what opportunity looks like at the state and county levels.
Three Honored by Council for Philanthropy
Release Date:
05/13/2013
HARTFORD, CT -- More than 250 philanthropists, grantmakers and community leaders gathered last week at the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy’s annual Connecticut Philanthropy Summit to honor three philanthropic leaders: ANDY EDER of Eder Bros. Inc. and the Eder Family Foundation; DAVID NEE of William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund; and NANCY ROBERTS, recently retired president of the Council.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy President Nancy Roberts To Step Down in March 2013
Release Date:
03/13/2013
... Council for Philanthropy one of the region’s premier resources on philanthropy." The Connecticut Council for ...
David Nee Honored by Council for Philanthropy
Release Date:
05/10/2013
HARTFORD, CT -- DAVID NEE, executive director of the Hamdem-based William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, was named the recipient of the 2013 Martha S. Newman Award. David, a resident of Fairfield, was honored for his sustained dedication to the public sector and a generosity of spirit to others in the philanthropic community.
Andy Eder Honored by Council for Philanthropy
Release Date:
05/10/2013
HARTFORD, CT -- ANDY EDER was named the recipient of the 2013 John H. Filer Award for his leadership in promoting private action for the public good. Eder, a resident of Guilford, is a partner in Eder Bros. Inc. (West Haven) and president of The Eder Family Foundation.
Council Releases Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers
Release Date:
11/02/2006
HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut foundations and corporate grantmakers have unveiled new guiding principles for their sector that demonstrate their ongoing commitment to the public. Developed through an initiative of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, the Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers define high ethical standards for all grantmakers in the region.
CT Philanthropy Digest - Feb 2014
Release Date:
02/21/2014
The February Digest includes the following headlines: WorkPath Fund Tackles Barriers to Employment; Foundation Provides a Portrait of a Region to Build a Stronger Community; Aetna Supports Digital Health Innovations for Underserved Communities; Cox Helping Parents to Keep Teens Safe on the Internet; Public-Private Partnership Funds New Digital Learning Center; College Students Help Pre-Schoolers Learn Through Foundation Partnership; Data Driven Org Receives Grant for Student Data Management; Tremaine Foundation Supports LD Work with Field Guide; Family Foundation Funds Academy for Teachers; PLUS read the latest grant announcements, people transitions and more!
Glasspockets
... founding in 1956, Glasspockets provides the data, resources, examples, and action steps foundations need to ...
Member eBrief - January 2014
Release Date:
01/09/2014
... of Foundation for Mid South. 9th Annual Yale Philanthropy Conference Rooted in History, Growing with Purpose Friday, ... of the ECCS project funded through the federal Human Resources and Services Administration. For the next three ... Graustein Memorial Fund , and General Electric. New Resources COMMUNICATIONS Communications guru, Kivi Leroux ...
Member eBrief - February 2014
Release Date:
02/07/2014
... navigation; an advanced search engine; latest news and resources in side bars; and a new user profile. Online ... forward updated information to Laurie Allen . New Resources EARLY CHILDHOOD CT Voices for Children has ... Funders Network for Smart and Livable Communities Annual Conference March 17-19, Boston, MA National Center for ...
Criteria, Eligibility and Nomination Forms for the Roberts Award
... in philanthropy. This award will be given during CCP's Annual Conference in 2020. The nomination deadline is extended Nancy P. Roberts ... Implementing a unique grantmaking strategy Leveraging resources by engaging in public policy activities Creating a ...
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The American Health Care Paradox: Why Spending More is Getting Us Less
Publication date:
01/2014
... system provides limited outcomes while expending excessive resources. They shared information about reform possibilities ...
Connecticut Nonprofit Closures, Mergers and Alliances Report Summary 2007-2013
Publication date:
01/2013
A report about the nonprofit strategic alliances activity between 2007 and January 2013. The report includes the extent list of nonprofit closures, mergers and alliances, with information by region.