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America Gives More Act

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08/2014

... large sums of money when they want to respond to natural disasters or communities in crisis. Charitable Deduction ... These vital giving incentives will help increase the resources available to charitable organizations that are ... giving for unanticipated grants, such as for disaster relief, they could be penalized with a higher tax burden. ...

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Foundations Facilitate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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09/2014

"Foundations Facilitate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Partnering with Community and Nonprofits," a new report by the OMG Center for Collaborative Learning, confirms that foundations can, in fact, facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through their grantmaking processes and their partnerships with nonprofits—and identifies eight specific practices for foundations to emulate.

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Equity and Inclusion

CT Philanthropy Digest - Aug 2014

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08/28/2014

... work to ensure continued access to quality health care and resources," comments President Maggie Gunther Osborn. ...

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Nonprofit Staff

2014 Filer Award Nominee Ranking Grid

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02/2014

The Filer Award Nominee Ranking Grid is a resource for the Awards Committee. The grid lists all of the nominees and the criteria of the award with space for ranking and writing comments.

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2014 Filer Award Nominee Chart

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02/2014

The Filer Award Nominee Chart is a resource for the Awards Committee. It lists all of the nominees, the nominator, references and the nominee's location.

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Take 5 for D5

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01/2012

This booklet provides guidance and ideas on how to structure the conversation and includes guiding questions and key messages that you can use when you are starting to engage someone in advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work in philanthropy.

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Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Message Manual for the Field

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09/2013

"Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Message Manual for the Field" is a manual designed to help you communicate with a variety of audiences about the importance of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion with a motivating, and compelling message.

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2014 - 2017 Strategic Plan

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04/2014

The 2014-2017 Strategic Plan Executive Summary will lead the Council forward and expand our ability to support your work and be a leader in the field of philanthropy on behalf of Connecticut.

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D5 Coalition

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01/2011

... offer all constituencies equal opportunity to access the resources they need to thrive; Improve data collection and ...

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Member eBrief - August 2014

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08/06/2014

... and access newly released publications by our members. New Resources: Find links to new resources for Aging and Livable Communities; Diversity; ...

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Shifting From ‘Evaluation’ to Valuing: A Six-Year Example of Philanthropic Practice Change and Knowledge Development

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07/2014

This article is a response to questions from philanthropic colleagues across the country about the practice of knowledge development within the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund’s change endeavors.

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Early Childhood

CT Philanthropy Digest - July 2014

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07/22/2014

... to help us understand our state’s growth in grantmaking resources and level of community investment as compared to ...

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Connecticut - Growing Older

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11/2012

This overview of key issues facing a population that is aging contains recommendations for how the grantmaking communities can engage.

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Creating Communities for a Lifetime

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01/2013

As Connecticut's populations ages, a majority of residents desire and expect to remain in their homes and communities. This overview for municipal leaders offers information about how they can help to foster continued quality of life as residents grow older.

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July 15, 2014 Letter to Connecticut Delegation Urging Their Support of HR 4719

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07/2014

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy sent a letter urging the Connecticut Delegation to support for HR 4719.

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Member eBrief - July 2014

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07/08/2014

... Access newly released publications by our members. New Resources: Find links to new resources for Aging and Livable Communities; Family and Community Philanthropy; and Disaster Relief. Colleague News: Read the latest on new hires, ...

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Advanced Minute Taking Slides

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06/2014

Slides from the Advanced Minute Taking Webinar held on June 17, 2014.

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Connecticut for Livable Communities

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07/2014

Connecticut’s Legislative Commission on Aging has issued “Connecticut for Livable Communities,” a new report to the state legislature which outlines more than 50 recommendations for communities looking to enhance livability.

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65+ in the United States: 2010

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07/2014

The U.S. Census Bureau's report provides the latest, comprehensive look at the nation's population aged 65 and older, comprising 40.3 million in 2010.

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Sandy Hook Report: Charitable Response to the December 14, 2012 Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School

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07/2014

... transparency, bolster donor confidence, consolidate resources and increase coordination. Sandy Hook Report: ...

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