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Increasing Awareness of Technical-Based Career Pathways

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08/2014

BRISTOL, CT -- Main Street Community Foundation, serving the central Connecticut communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott, has joined with local Individuals, groups and businesses to increase awareness of technical-based career pathways in order to enhance students’ success, alleviate the shortage of skilled technical workers and increase employment opportunities in those communities.

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Community Foundation

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Inspiring people to work together to build a more vibrant community

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07/2014

... Since its beginning, The Community Foundation has used funds entrusted to it to build a stronger community, applying ...

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Community Foundation

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State of the Nonprofit Sector

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

... Network Highlight: Get details on the October Funders for Women and Girls meeting featuring Cynthia Hess, Institute of Women's ... and access newly released publications by our members. New Resources: Find links to new resources for Aging and Livable ...

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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 ... & Children’s Agency Receives $10,000 Grant from Fund for Women and Girls Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Hartford ...

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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 ...

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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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Administration and Management

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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Affordable Housing

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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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Disaster Relief

State of Connecticut Charities Disaster Relief Guide

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07/2014

... as for those new or existing charities involved in raising funds for disaster relief. State of Connecticut Charities ...

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Nonprofit Staff

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Disaster Relief

Connecticut Health Care Survey

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05/2014

Six health foundations sponsored the Connecticut Health Care Survey (CTHCS), a study of Connecticut residents’ own views on their health and health care, shows that many in Connecticut have access to and receive consistent, high quality health care. However, much work remains to be done particularly as it relates to chronic disease prevalence among adults and children.

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Children & Youth Services

Letter to Connecticut Delegation re: IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials

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06/2014

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits sent a joint letter to the Connecticut Delegation voicing their concerns about the IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ.

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IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials

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06/2014

Find materials describing the affects of the IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ.

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Connecticut: 2014 State Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard Results

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06/2014

Raising Expectations 2014: A State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers takes a multi-dimensional approach to measure state-level performance of long-term services and supports (LTSS) systems that assist older people, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.

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