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National Standards for Community Foundations

... you distinctive from other types of organizations. The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy supports your effort to ... with National Standards. See below the range of resources are available to you as a benefit of your ...

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Bolder Advocacy

... the role of nonprofits in influencing public policy. Find resources on rules and regulations, best practices for ...

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Alliance for Justice (AFJ)

... advocacy efforts and provides definitive information, resources, and technical assistance that encourages ...

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Private Foundations May Advocate

Bolder Advocacy's two-page infosheet shows that while private foundations incur a prohibitive tax when they engage in or fund lobbying, they may still engage in a variety of advocacy activities.

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Public Foundations Can Lobby

This fact sheet explains the lobbying rules for public foundations.

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FAQs: Lobbying and Advocacy Issues

Peter Lewandowski, Assistant General Counsel, Connecticut Office of State Ethics, answers Frequently Asked ... Questions about lobbying and advocacy issues under the Connecticut State Code of Ethics for Lobbyists. FAQs: ...

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Four Important Facts About Lobbying with Foundation Grant Funds

... sheet are: Using Private Foundation, General Purpose Grant Funds for Lobbying Receiving Community Foundation Funds That are Earmarked for Lobbying Using Private Foundation Funds for the Non-Lobbying Portion of a Specific Project ...

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How Can Foundations Engage in Advocacy & Lobbying?

This short article reviews the basics of how foundations can engage in Federal advocacy work, and gives information on when various types of grantmakers can lobby.

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Lobbying and Advocacy - Code of Ethics for Lobbyists

... General Counsel, Office of State Ethics, State of Connecticut are to: Give an overview of the Office of State ... the main points of the Code of Ethics for Lobbyists Review resources available to help with Code compliance Lobbying and ...

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Public Policy Engagement Continuum

This useful chart with accompanying definitions shows a full range of possible advocacy activities for foundations.

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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.

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Our Public Policy

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is the leading voice to policy makers on behalf of Connecticut’s grantmakers. The Council works with its foundation and corporate giving members and its public policy committee to connect the ...

Talk to Candidates & Elected Officials Toolkit

... to educate candidates and elected officials in Connecticut government. Because the Connecticut Council for ... talk with specifics about the impact of your foundation's giving. An Information Page on Connecticut foundations to ... doing your part! Talk to Candidates & Elected Officials Toolkit ...

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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Materials

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10/2012

The Council has compiled information and resources for dealing with the affects of Hurricane Sandy. American Red Cross - Connecticut The American Red Cross exists to provide ... Connecticut 2-1-1 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Information & Resources United Way of Connecticut's 2-1-1 provides links to ...

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Boston Marathon Tragedy

Associate Grant Makers compiled resources for responding to the Boston Marathon Bombing - ... Technology Underwriting Greater Good (TUGG) FUNDS One Fund Boston At the request of Massachusetts ...

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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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A New Generation of Urban School Leaders

... Foundation convened the four urban school districts, the Connecticut Center for School Change and the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education to design a program ...

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Leading By Example: A Case Study in Foundation Advocacy

... was their first step. More than 100 individuals, including Connecticut business leaders and workforce providers, ... efficiency creates approximately 7 new jobs.) Clearly, if Connecticut were to make a scaled investment in energy ... vital components to this type of foundation activity. In Connecticut, what began with philanthropy’s connection to ...

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Impact on Juvenile Justice Reform

... and outcomes for the juvenile justice population in Connecticut and to advocate for improved services for these ... and continues to sit on the steering committee of the Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance, which has successfully ... and state-based advocates and policymakers, who are using Connecticut as a model for juvenile justice reform work in ...

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Impact on Obesity

... of The Ethel Donaghue TRIPP Center at the University of Connecticut, the Donaghue Foundation , Connecticut Department of Public Health, the Aetna Foundation ... designed by and for African-American and Black women in Connecticut. By using faith, community and sisterhood, ...

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