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State of Connecticut Charities Disaster Relief Guide

Publication date: 
07/2014
In the wake of a disaster, people are often deeply moved to find a way to aid their fellow citizens. Giving to charities is one of the most common ways of offering help, but finding an appropriate charity in the aftermath of a disaster can be difficult or even confusing. Others may want to establish new charities, and existing charities will receive and seek donations to aid in the response to a disaster. This guide offers some suggestions and advice both for those who wish to make charitable donations as well as for those new or existing charities involved in raising funds for disaster relief.
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Funding Area: 
Disaster Relief

CT Philanthropy Digest - June 2014

Release Date: 
06/20/2014
... Connecticut can pool their charitable funds into community resources for the benefit of all. Community members from ... on investment and ensure that the state provides the best resources and programming to build stronger and healthier ... municipal playing fields and town greens. Urban Resources Initiative:  $12,000 will support an Urban ...
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Bringing the community together in unexpected ways: A successful online giving challenge

Publication date: 
06/2014
... learning experiences. Swanson remarks, “I am hoping to get the kids digging in the veggie garden, meeting our farm ... CCS students can continue to be exposed to the wonderful resources of Pratt Nature Center while creating opportunities ... Hills , on May 6-7, 2014. For more information or to get involved, please visit www.givelocalccf.org . For more ...

Member eBrief - June 2014

Release Date: 
06/09/2014
... for Council programs. Family Philanthropy Network: Get details on the newly forming network and a webinar hosted ... Access newly released publications by our members. New Resources: Access links to new resources for Aging, Corporate Philanthropy, Education, ...
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CT Philanthropy Digest - May 2014

Release Date: 
06/02/2014
... and best policies for improved child outcomes; providing resources for the development of a family civics continuum in ... diversion, which provide people with the foundation to get back on their feet and take care of themselves.”     ... Way of Greater New Haven New Haven Unveils Updated Youth Map; Website Overhauled through City Partnership with United ...
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National Study of Nonprofit-Government Contracts and Grants 2013

Publication date: 
05/2014
Urban Institute's report discusses the results of the 2013 National Survey of Nonprofit-Government Contracts and Grants. Access the Connecticut State Profile, All State Profiles and Findings from the National Survey. The report provides national and state-by-state snapshots of most types of nonprofit organizations that have contracts and grants with local, state, and federal governments. The individual state profiles are designed to document the extent of nonprofit-government contracting, processes and problems. States are also ranked according to number of grants, types of issues, and actions taken by nonprofits to address the challenges they face.
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Letter to Connecticut Delegation in Support of IRA Charitable Rollover, Donor Advised Funds 5-20-14

Publication date: 
05/2014
This joint letter from the Council and the Community Foundation leadership that was sent to the CT delegation in support of the extenders legislation currently under review by the Finance Committee. This represents the continued position of the Council over the last four years and the hopes for a new conversation about making these provisions permanent going forward.

Solving the Connecticut Data Deficit through Collaboration

Publication date: 
12/2012
Connecticut-based health foundations came together several years ago to discuss the need for more data so that Connecticut could better track its progress on improving the health of its residents. The origin of this successful collaboration is described this article in the Views from the Field: Grantmakers in Health.
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Member eBrief - May 2014

Release Date: 
05/12/2014
... Colleagues Member News, Releases and Publications New Resources Other Events    Annual Luncheon Recap More than ... can also visit our website for Policy News and Advocacy Resources . div>   NATIONAL UPDATE The Council co-signed ... , a searchable digital library featuring a wide range of resources related to family dynamics, governance, ...
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2014 Annual Luncheon Recap

More than 200 members and colleagues joined us on May 2 at the New Haven Lawn Club for the Council's annual luncheon to honor leaders in the field and to hear from Connecticut's newest leaders in philanthropy about the changing role of philanthropy.

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