$2.6 Million for Greater New Haven Funding to Create Opportunity and Respond to Community Needs
Release Date:
10/29/2018
NEW HAVEN, CT -- The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven has announced its responsive grant awards for 2018, totaling
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Union Political Spending Tops $1 Million in Lead-up to Election; Actual Numbers Remain Unknown
Connecticut's unions mounted a strong push to support Democratic Party ... the sole funder of the Connecticut Values PAC which has thus far spent ...
Making Good Happen At Work
Release Date:
10/24/2018
BOSTON, MA -- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Common Impact are presenting a full day of learning for businesses and corporate giving programs on November 27, 2018.
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Insight, Impact, and Equity – Collecting Demographic Data
Publication date:
06/2018
For philanthropy to advance equity in all communities, especially low-income communities and communities of color, it needs to be able to understand the demographics of the organizations being funded (and declined), the people being served and the communities impacted. That data should be used to assess practices and drive decision making.
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United Way Announces Honorees for 5th Annual Hometown Heroes Gala in Danbury
Release Date:
10/23/2018
Awards Will Celebrate Community-Minded Adult and Youth Leaders in Service on Dec. 1
Jane Williams Joins Women & Girls Fund Executive Committee
Release Date:
10/23/2018
TORRINGTON, CT -- Jane Williams of Winsted has been named to the executive committee of the Women & Girls Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.
CCP Policy Update (10/12/2018)
Release Date:
10/12/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- CCP gives an update about news of proposed regulations that would curtail the right to assemble on federal land.
Luria Leads CT Council for Philanthropy Board as New Chair
Release Date:
07/16/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- Hartford Business Journal interviews Kathryn Luria of Webster Bank about her new role as Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Board Chair.
Children in Enfield and Manchester Are Having a Great Time Learning the Old-Fashioned Way - Through Play
Release Date:
10/19/2018
ENFIELD and MANCHESTER, CT -- Getting parents and communities engaged in purposeful play that promotes early child development is the primary goal of a three-year, $250,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to The Town of Manchester, in partnership with Enfield KITE(Key Initiatives to Education), to support Play On!.
A New Network Launches to Advance Women and Girls
Release Date:
10/18/2018
NORWALK, CT -- The Connecticut Collective for Women and Girls, a new network, launched today to provide support and collaboration for organizations serving women and girls.
Renewing Our Civic Culture
Release Date:
10/18/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Civic Ambassadors Summit, Renewing our Civic Culture on Saturday, December 1, 2018, sponsored by Everyday Democracy, will feature a Keynote by Doug Linkhart, president of the National Civic League.
Now Accepting Applications: Institute for Community Change Leaders
Release Date:
10/05/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- Everyday Democracy is accepting applications for its Community Change Leaders Cohort through November 2, 2018.
CCP President Keynotes Women Give Event
Release Date:
10/15/2018
GOSHEN, CT -- On October 13, 2018 at the Clubhouse at Woodbridge Lake in Goshen, Karla Fortunato, president of Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, delivered the keynote for Connecticut Community Foundation's celebration honoring 25 years of women's philanthropy.
Aetna Foundation Provides $100K Contribution to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
Release Date:
09/13/2018
The Aetna Foundation, today, announced it will make a $100,000 contribution to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. The Disaster Relief Fund provides statewide disaster relief services including the repair and redevelopment of residences damaged by significant storms such as Hurricane Florence.
New Board Member Announced at Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut
Release Date:
10/17/2018
MERIDEN, CT -- Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenn Harris to the CHART Board of Directors.
Middlesex County Individuals, Groups Win Rockfall Foundation Environmental Awards
Release Date:
10/17/2018
MIDDLETOWN — The Board of Directors of The Rockfall Foundation will be giving environmental awards to four area organizations and individuals next month. Each will be recognized at the annual meeting, grants, and awards celebration November 1 at 6 p.m. The event, open to the public, will take place at the deKoven House Community Center, 27 Washington St., Middletown.
Op-ed: The Estate of Your Financial Affairs
Release Date:
10/14/2018
NORWALK, CT -- Nancy Tartaglia, director of Gift Planning & Philanthropic Services, at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, writes on the topic of estate planning during National Estate Planning Awareness Week (Oct. 15-21), adopted by Congress in 2008.
Setting a New Standard: How a Community Foundation Is Taking on Sexual Violence
Release Date:
10/15/2018
NORWALK, CT -- The new Sexual Violence Prevention Collaborative of Fairfield County was catalyzed by the Fund for Women and Girls, which is based at the Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) and is the biggest women’s fund in New England. The collaborative is beginning the work with a focus on youth athletics and initial grant funding of $100,000.
Tracee Ellis Ross Announced as Keynote Speaker at FCCF’s Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon
Release Date:
10/15/2018
NORWALK, CT -- Tracee Ellis Ross, award-winning actress, producer and activist will be featured as the keynote speaker at the 2019 Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon on April 4, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Connecticut.