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CT Reaches New Philanthropic High, But Fewer Residents Are Giving

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06/14/2018

HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut residents donated an all-time high of $5 billion ... to charity in 2015, according to a recent report from the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. However, the number of ... “The data reflects some of the inequality that exists in Connecticut,” says Julie Loughran, President and CEO of the ...

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New Connecticut Community Foundation Grants Open Doors to 23 Community Events

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06/13/2018

WATERBURY, CT -- In its May grant round, Connecticut Community Foundation awarded a total of $18,800 ... celebrations. Julie Loughran, president and CEO of Connecticut Community Foundation, said, “Our donors’ ... Coalition , $1,000: BLUE BASH! A Celebration of Our Water Resources, September 23 Watertown Historical Society , ...

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Charitable Giving in Connecticut Hits New High of $5B

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06/12/2018

... recent year for which data is available, according to the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. In a report released ... individuals, bequests and foundations. The majority of Connecticut’s charitable giving in 2015 came from ... rose 76 percent to $3.81 billion. Charitable Giving in Connecticut Hits New High of $5B ...

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Report: Tax Changes May Cut Donations to Charities

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06/13/2018

HARTFORD, CT -- A new report on charitable giving in Connecticut raises alarms that federal tax changes and the ...

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Luria named board chairwoman of Connecticut Council for Philanthropy

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05/27/2018

... has been named chair of the board of directors of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. “I am deeply honored ... even greater impact.” Luria named board chairwoman of Connecticut Council for Philanthropy ...

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CT Charitable Giving Jumps 11% to Record High

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06/12/2018

HARTFORD, CT -- Despite a slow decline in the number of Connecticut foundations and individuals making charitable ... in 2015, the most recent for which data is available, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) said Tuesday. The ...

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United Way of Western Connecticut Announces Nearly $500,000 in Grant Funding

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06/11/2018

... paycheck to paycheck DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) announced today the investment of $498,000 ... programs make in the lives of ALICE families in Western Connecticut,” said Kimberly Morgan, Chief Executive Officer ... of hard-working, struggling households by mobilizing the resources of local communities to create lasting change. We ...

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CT Data Collaborative to Work with Nonprofits on Data Literacy

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06/11/2018

... Foundation Supports 3-Year Initiative HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Data Collaborative will intensify efforts to ... for Public Giving. As part of the initiative, the Connecticut Data Collaborative (CT Data) will examine the ... said Michelle Riordan-Nold, Executive Director of the Connecticut Data Collaborative. The Hartford Foundation for ...

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Community Improvement & Capacity

$5 Billion Marks a High Point in Connecticut Giving By Individuals and Foundations in 2015, an Increase of 11% Over 2014

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06/12/2018

HARTFORD, CT - Individuals and foundations in Connecticut gave $5 billion in charitable contributions ... Connecticut Giving Report : https://www.ctphilanthropy.org/resources/giving-connecticut-2018 About the Connecticut ... Council for Philanthropy is the state’s association of grantmakers. The organization, founded in 1969, is committed ...

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Online Event Features Participatory Budgeting for Towns and Cities

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06/11/2018

... for late-September. HARTFORD, CT -- Everyday Democracy and Connecticut Civic Embassadors are hosting an online event, ...

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Giving in Connecticut - 2016

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12/2017

Giving in Connecticut 2016 looks at charitable giving in Connecticut for calendar year 2014 and includes individual ... through estate giving, and foundation giving. Giving in Connecticut 2016 uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the ...

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Foundation Maps for Connecticut Council for Philanthropy

... on the Map” which is a national partnership between Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, Foundation Center and ... Foundation Maps for Connecticut Council for Philanthropy ...

CCP's 2018 Strategic Vision

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06/2018

CCP's 2018 Strategic Vision describes its comitments and five strategies for moving forward.

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Nutmeg Nuggets: Philanthropic Group is Foundation; for Nutmeg, Other Nonprofits

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06/07/2018

... the Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts and the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. Nutmeg Nuggets: ...

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Comcast NBCUniversal Awards $53K In Scholarships To 44 Connecticut High School Seniors

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06/06/2018

... $53,000 in scholarships for the 2018-19 school year to 44 Connecticut students as part of its annual Leaders and ... Western New England Region, which is headquartered in Connecticut .

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The Aurora Foundation Announces a Grant Oppportunity

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06/05/2018

... together a diverse group of women who pool their resources, are educated about critical needs in the ...

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Universal Health Care Foundation's Voter Engagement Project Grant Proposals Are Due on June 8

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06/04/2018

... 2018 election season. Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut’s mission is to serve as a catalyst that ... to quality, affordable health care and promotes health in Connecticut. One important aspect of our mission is to ... voter pledge activities and other voter engagement Resources, materials, and tools for a successful voter ...

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Over 130 Nonprofit Leaders Magnify Their Voices at Fairfield County’s Advocacy Day

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05/31/2018

... Center for Nonprofit Excellence hosted over 130 members of Connecticut’s nonprofit community today during an ... All Our Kin; Alliance for Children's Mental Health; Arc of Connecticut; Ballet School of Stamford at Chelsea Piers; ... & Family Guidance Center; Child Advocates of Southwestern Connecticut; Connecticut Against Gun Violence; Connecticut ...

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United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Awards $25,000 to Manchester Public School

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05/30/2018

... Hartford, CT -- United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut today announced Illing Middle School in ... grateful to United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut as this grant give us an opportunity to plan and ... President and CEO, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. “We’re proud to work alongside local school ...

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