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.
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.
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.
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is the leading voice to policy makers on behalf ... Enhancing policymakers’ understanding about organized philanthropy The Council may take positions on public policy ... or regulations on issues which affect the field of philanthropy, issues affecting the health and well-being of ...
... campaign to educate candidates and elected officials about philanthropy Election season provides us with many ... government. Because the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a membership association, we need all members ... “Talk to Candidates & Elected Officials” stories to ccp@CTphilanthropy.org . Together, the Council and its 100+ ...
The Council has compiled information and resources for dealing with the affects of Hurricane Sandy. ... Connecticut 2-1-1 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Information & Resources United Way of Connecticut's 2-1-1 provides links to ... Grantmakers Association Delaware Valley Grantmakers Philanthropy New York West Virginia Grantmakers Association ...
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 ...
... of foundation activity. In Connecticut, what began with philanthropy’s connection to economic recovery issues is ... Jobs learning group hosted by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. While the Foundation organized the May 26 ...
... these compiled snapshots highlight just a few of the ways philanthropy is working on issues of concern to us all. Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities ...