Impact on reading skills of Hartford Public School K-3 grade students
Read about the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving's impact on reading skills of Hartford Public School K-3 grade students.
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Lincoln Financial's Sculpture Walk
Read about Lincoln Financial Group Foundation's impact on the quality of life in Greater Hartford.
Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study - Supporting Nonprofit Partners
Public Act 09-102 was signed into law June 2009. Read the Connecticut PolicyWorks Case Study, Supporting Nonprofit Partners, about the collaborative work of the Council, several nonprofit associations and Connecticut policymakers to increase the audit threshold for nonprofits from annual revenues in excess of $200,000 to $500,000.
Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities
Read these compiled snapshots highlight just a few of the ways philanthropy is working on issues of concern to us all.
A Plan of One's Own: A Women's Guide to Philanthropy
This guide, a project of New Ventures in Philanthropy, a national initiative of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, examines women's roles in philanthropy and features “how to” sections on creating and using a variety of forms of charitable giving, as well as working with professional advisors.
Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers
Guiding Principles and Effective Practices for Connecticut Grantmakers is a concise resource listing the eight guiding principles for Connecticut grantmaker accountability and suggested effective practices.
Sign on Form - Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers
Haven't signed on the Guiding Principles for Connecticut Grantmakers? Use this form to show that you subscribe to the eight principles, and send it to the CCP office. Your organization will be listed with funders who have already signed on.
Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Staffed Private Foundations
The Accountability Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help staffed private foundations ensure that they are complying with key federal laws and regulations and assess how well they are engaging in generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. The materials consist of a questionnaire, check list, worksheet, glossary and resource list. The questionnaire, available by component or in one complete document, and the entire selection of tools are available in the following sections.
Accountability Self-Assessment Tools for Unstaffed Private Foundations
The Accountability Self-Assessment Tool is a comprehensive resource to help unstaffed private foundations ensure that they are complying with key federal laws and regulations and assess how well they are engaging in generally recommended good practices for being accountable to the public. The materials consist of a questionnaire, check list, worksheet, glossary and resource list. The questionnaire, available by component or in one complete document, and the entire selection of tools are available in the following sections.
IRS Clarifies Rules for Grants to Organizations that Lobby
Publication date:
12/2004
A letter from the IRS clarifying how foundations can support grantees that engage in lobbying and election-related activities.
10 Common Errors to Avoid in Completing A Private Foundation's 990-PF
Publication date:
04/2004
A guide for tax preparers of the 990-PF, this publication highlights those areas most commonly completed incorrectly and provides explanations and directions for proper completion.
What You Should Know Before Signing Your Oganization's Form 990-PF
Publication date:
04/2004
A guide for foundation officers who sign the Form 990-PF. This resource helps top officers to understand the important safeguards they should undertake before signing the tax return.
Emergency Succession Plan Template and Contact Inventory
The Center for Nonprofit Management has developed an Emergency Succession Plan Template that includes plans for short-term, long-term and permanent executive director changes.
Executive Director Tenure and Transition in Southern New England
Publication date:
01/2004
A report resulting from a survey of 800 nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island in regards to the changing nonprofit executive leadership in the three states.
Effective Practice
The continuing public discourse and introspection about what it means to be accountable, transparent and effective stewards of a public trust, encourage all nonprofits and foundations to respond.
Giving Story: Charles Kaman
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Lifesaver
Giving Story: Bob's Discount Furniture
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Tackling Homelessness
Giving Story: Bayer Corporation
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. A New Face for Science
Giving Story: Andrew Carnegie
A Giving Story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Connecticut Libraries
Due Diligence Done Well - A guide for grantmakers
This GEO publication argues that doing due diligence well means striking a balance between obtaining the information you want and need as a grantmaker and not asking for so much that it places an undue burden on the grantseeker.