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Greetings from Maggie

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07/23/2013
As a transplant to Connecticut, I  fully embrace the state motto “Qui ... hope and anticipation of my work as the President of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy to build philanthropy to build a better Connecticut.  This blog will be an opportunity for us to ...
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Philanthropy Advisors Should Partner with Regional Associations of Grantmakers

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02/09/2015
... advisors partnering with knowledgable and trusted resources in an ever-changing and complicated charitable ... trained to offer. Partnering with organizations like the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) and  Regional ... from all those serving the field of philanthropy in Connecticut. ”Although many wealth management, estate ...

The Power of a Network to Amplify Philanthropy’s Voice

Release Date: 
04/23/2015
... post is about the power of the network to which the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy belongs and the ... of grantmakers. I’d love to dialogue with any of our Connecticut CCP members and colleagues about the work we are ... how we can continue to amplify philanthropy’s voice in Connecticut and beyond. The Power of a Network to Amplify ...

What Philanthropy Can Do

Release Date: 
10/17/2015

I wanted to share a piece written by a colleague Kathie Olsen, Program Officer at the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation in Oregon which I find simply powerful for all of us who work to improve our communities and are struggling with the issues of gun violence and mental health. — Maggie Osborn, President, CCP

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Forum’s New President on Reducing Duplication and Increasing Collaboration in Philanthropy’s Infrastructure

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02/02/2016
... of 33 regional philanthropy associations – including the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) – with more than ... regional associations to share data, information, and resources. And we help regional associations pool their resources and expertise to better serve their members. The ...
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Are You Ready? Philanthropy Needs to be Prepared to Respond to Disasters

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06/08/2016
... gives her pitch to be prepared: If our recent history in Connecticut and around the world tell us anything it is that ... moment and think about these questions and to access some resources in recognition of the first week of the 2016 ... counseling and longer term recovery and yet the initial resources had been dispersed or were targeted for other uses. ...

A Reflection on My Time Serving Connecticut

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06/29/2016
Maggie Gunther Osborn has been the president of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) since May 2013. ... capital every day on behalf of the people of our state. Connecticut is full of hope and promise because of their ... philanthropy is essential to this work, bringing strategy, resources and a longer view. Members of CCP are coming ...
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William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Appoints New Executive Director

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01/07/2014
... skills to the Memorial Fund’s continuing work to support Connecticut communities in analyzing, reflecting and acting ... communities, advocates, educators, and policymakers.  “Connecticut is a place where every voice counts and you can ... a difference.  My wife and I are excited to be moving to Connecticut,” said Mr. Addams.  Mr. Addams received his ...

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Announces New President

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05/17/2017
... in July HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving announced today the appointment of Jay Williams of ... communities through the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. The Foundation’s ability to serve as a catalyst, a ... said Jay Williams.  The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, established in 1925, is the community foundation for ...

CT Philanthropy Digest - May 2017

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05/30/2017
... 2017 Count Finds Lowest Levels of Homelessness to Date in Connecticut >> PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS >> GRANTS and RFPS >> ... investments for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving , a member of the ECFC. For more information or to ... in tandem with concerted efforts to coordinate and target resources at the community level. Connecticut’s work has ...

Repealing the Johnson Amendment Would Harm Non-profits

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04/28/2017

HARTFORD, CT -- A letter on behalf of the CCP board and signed by Judith Meyers, CCP Board Chair, and Frances Padilla, CCP Chair of the Government Relations and Policy Committee, expressing CCP's strong opposition to legislation that would repeal the Johnson Amendment, was published in the CT Mirror's CT ViewPoints.

Member eBrief - May 2017

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05/04/2017
... . . . Member news >> The power of good ideas . . . New resources >>      Trends and perspectives >>       ... This week, I began a new adventure as President of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, a role that I’m ... colleagues. Community Foundation Webinars >> Corporate Giving Webinars >> Family Philanthropy Webinars >> Community ...
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