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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 ...

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Boston Marathon Tragedy

Associate Grant Makers compiled resources for responding to the Boston Marathon Bombing - ...

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Improving New Haven's Cityscape

By volunteering their time, talent or financial resources 4,000 citizens of all ages, income levels, genders ... including The New Haven Land Trust and The Urban Resources Initiative, in collaboration with The Yale School ...

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Environment & Animals

Leading By Example: A Case Study in Foundation Advocacy

Learn how one foundation used a powerful advocacy tool, covening stakeholder groups around Clean Energy and Green Jobs to begin to provide a common vision for a policy initiative.

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Impact on Obesity

Foundations work together to support SisterTalk Hartford

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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

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 working on issues of concern to all of us in Connecticut.

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Connecticut Philanthropy Summit

Access materials from the past Connecticut Philanthropy Summits, the Council's annual luncheon and convening of Council members and friends.

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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Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers

... booklets for your staff and board: (860) 525-5585 or ccp@CTphilanthropy.org . Guiding Principles and Effective ...

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Sign on Form - Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers

... you subscribe to the eight principles, and send it to the CCP office. Your organization will be listed with funders who ...

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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Staffed Private Foundations

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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

... common problem areas, exceptions, penalties, and resources. Self Dealing: A Concise Guide for Foundation Board ...

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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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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.