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William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Appoints New Executive Director

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01/07/2014
... said Mr. Addams.  “I see education as having the most impact in transforming lives and allowing people to fulfill ... School of Law.  He was admitted to the bar in the state of Michigan.  He and his wife, Zanetta, have three ... Change to improve pre-K to 12 instruction across the state. From Discovery’s beginning in 2001 through its ...

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Announces New President

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05/17/2017

HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving announced today the appointment of Jay Williams of Washington, D.C. as President of the Hartford Foundation.  He will assume responsibilities on July 17, 2017 and succeeds former Board Chair Yvette Melendez, now acting as Interim President, following the planned retirement of Linda J. Kelly who served the Foundation as its President for over 11 years.

CT Philanthropy Digest - May 2017

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05/30/2017
... also the financial stability of many providers across the state. The Early Childhood Funder Collaborative (ECFC), a ... training for Care 4 Kids program providers affected by the budget cuts. The trainings, "Navigating the Closure of Care 4 ... in tandem with concerted efforts to coordinate and target resources at the community level. Connecticut’s work has ...

CCP Policy Update - April 21, 2017

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04/21/2017
We wanted you to be aware of the state's current plans to repeal the sales tax exemption on ... The Hartford Courant What's Happening Around the State   Two of CCP's colleague organizations have urged ... the bill above, or any other tax legislation that may impact your organization. Link to their messages below: Metro ...
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Repealing the Johnson Amendment Would Harm Non-profits

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04/28/2017

HARTFORD, CT -- A letter on behalf of the CCP board and signed by Judith Meyers, CCP Board Chair, and Frances Padilla, CCP Chair of the Government Relations and Policy Committee, expressing CCP's strong opposition to legislation that would repeal the Johnson Amendment, was published in the CT Mirror's CT ViewPoints.

Member eBrief - May 2017

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05/04/2017
... . . . Member news >> The power of good ideas . . . New resources >>      Trends and perspectives >>       ... and Washington, DC, I’m delighted to be back in my home state of CT to work with the philanthropic community and ... can play to inspire, convene, and power up critical social impact work. I look forward to working with the CCP community ...
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Grantmakers Welcome a New Statewide Leader

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04/28/2017
... CT -- Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP), the state's association of grantmakers, welcomes its new ... communities," said Fortunato. "At a time of state budget deficits and federal cuts coming from Washington, ... learn, and collaborate, with the goal of increasing their impact. CCP’s Early Childhood Funders Collaborative is a ...
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Ten Connecticut Cities Receive Design Grants through the Boston Fed’s Working Cities Challenge

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04/05/2017
... forward proposals toward bettering their cities and our state economy,” Governor Malloy said.  “This is just the ... Working Cities Challenge in Connecticut is provided by the State of Connecticut, The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, ... announced Connecticut would be the next New England state to participate in the Working Cities Challenge. ...

Member eBrief - April 2017

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04/03/2017
... . . . Member news >> The power of good ideas . . . New resources >>    Trends and perspectives >>     Other ... Support of Nonpartisanship , joining our partners in the state and around the country that have endorsed this ... E. McGowan, Partner, CohnReznick Small Assets, Big Impact Program Description: Join members of the Connecticut ...
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CCP Releases Public Sector Perspective on Public-Private Partnership Collaboration Model

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03/24/2017
... the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and the State of Connecticut. The series examines an emerging systems ... change collaboration model which grew out of a funder-and-state partnership. This unique partnership led to the ... assets of more than $7.6 billion. CCP is a member of The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (The Forum), ...
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Philanthropy Leaders Urge Congress to Strengthen Charitable Giving

Release Date: 
03/21/2017
... on the Hill (#FOTH17), a multi-day event presented by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers in partnership ... safety net and improving lives in countless ways,” said Forum President and CEO David Biemesderfer. “This is a ... rollovers to be made directly to donor advised funds. The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers is the largest ...

Danbury Awarded Working Cities Challenge Grant

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03/15/2017
... Connecticut Institute for Communities, Western Connecticut State University, Western Connecticut Health Network, ... below poverty level, 38% of all households in the state are experiencing financial hardship. By leveraging the ... the situation holistically to ensure services and resources needed to help the client resolve their issue(s) ...
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