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... is working on issues of concern to all of us in Connecticut. Topics include aging, the arts , early childhood ... . For more stories check out the Giving Stories in the Connecticut Toolkit for Giving . AGING Helping the Elderly of ... their housing needs Fairfield County Community Foundation's Stella Margaret McHenry Fund An Insight into the needs of ...

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Connecticut Philanthropy Summit

The Council's annual luncheon, the Connecticut Philanthropy Summit: philanthropy in Connecticut—past, present, and future, that was held on May ...

A Plan of One's Own: A Women's Guide to Philanthropy

... of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, examines women's roles in philanthropy and features “how to” sections on ... well as working with professional advisors. A Plan of One's Own: A Women's Guide to Philanthropy ...

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Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers

Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers is a concise resource listing the eight guiding principles for Connecticut grantmaker accountability and suggested effective practices. The Connecticut Council’s Board of Directors offers these Guiding Principles and ...

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Sign on Form - Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers

Haven't signed on the Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers ? Use this form to show that you ... already signed on. Sign on Form - Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers ...

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Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Staffed Private Foundations

... any of the topics and issues covered in the tool. The resources in the list are grouped by the same topics and ...

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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

... Common Errors to Avoid in Completing A Private Foundation's 990-PF ...

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What You Should Know Before Signing Your Oganization's Form 990-PF

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04/2004

... What You Should Know Before Signing Your Oganization's Form 990-PF ...

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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.

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Executive Director Tenure and Transition in Southern New England

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01/2004

... resulting from a survey of 800 nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island in regards to the ...

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Leadership Development and Emergency Succession Plan

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03/2011

This document outlines a leadership development and emergency succession plan for the Council in the event the president is unable to fulfill her duties.