Public Policy Engagement Continuum
The Public Policy Engagement Continuum is a useful chart with accompanying definitions that shows a full range of possible advocacy activities for community foundations.
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The Charitable Deduction in Connecticut
Publication date:
03/2017
2017 marks the 100th year of the charitable deduction. The charitable deduction encourages charitable giving by individuals to the benefit of communities across the country. This resource give data for Connecticut.
Philanthropy Leaders Urge Congress to Strengthen Charitable Giving
Release Date:
03/21/2017
WASHINGTON, DC — More than 250 philanthropy leaders from across the nation, including five representing Connecticut philanthropy, are gathering on Capitol Hill starting today to urge lawmakers to value and strengthen charitable giving in America. Their meetings are part of Foundations on the Hill, a multi-day event presented by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers in partnership with the Council on Foundations and the Alliance for Charitable Reform.
Danbury Awarded Working Cities Challenge Grant
Release Date:
03/15/2017
DANBURY, CT -- Improving the lives of low-income Danbury residents is the purpose of new funding awarded to the city by the Boston Federal Reserve. Called the Working Cities Challenge Grant, it was awarded to a collaborative team led by the United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) and Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut (CAAWC).
Community Sponsorship Award Applications Due April 1
Release Date:
03/21/2017
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- Organizers of community events in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington slated to take place between June 1 and September 30 are encouraged to apply today for funding through the Community Sponsorship Awards program offered by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. Applications are due April 1.
Application Open for Bank of America's 2017 Art Conservation Project Grants
Release Date:
03/20/2017
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Bank of America announces that grant applications are now open for the 2017 Bank of America Arts Conservation Project. The company welcomes and encourages applications from nonprofit cultural institutions with art requiring conservation. The application deadline for submissions is April 21, 2017.
Communities Advocating for Health Reform in Connecticut
Release Date:
03/20/2017
HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut Health Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of a new round of funding to support community based organizations to engage their constituencies/membership in organizing and grassroots advocacy efforts that defend and advance health reform in CT and respond to the attempts to repeal and replace the ACA. The application deadline is Friday, April 7, 2017.
Sapienza Block Grant Applications Due April 21st
Release Date:
03/15/2017
NEW CANAAN, CT -- The Sapienza Scholarship Fund was established at New Canaan Community Foundation in 2006 through a bequest from the estate of Anne and Anthony Sapienza. The fund supports individual scholarship awards to benefit specific students and makes grants to nonprofit educational organizations to fund their existing or planned scholarship programs for their students or clients. Proposals must be received by Friday, April 21, 2017.
CT Philanthropy Digest - March 2017
Release Date:
03/27/2017
The March Digest includes feature headlines: CCP Delegation Urges Congress to Strengthen Charitable Giving; CCP Releases Public Sector Perspective on Public-Private Partnership Collaboration Model; Foundation Invites Funders to Sign On to Immigration Statement; First Year of Program Shows Increase in Access to Healthy Food; Foundation Supports Framework to Help Address Root Causes of Hunger; Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury Unveils Storymobile; Statewide Space-Matching Service Launches First in Fairfield County; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; SCHOLARSHIP NEWS LINKS; GRANTS & RFPS; EVENTS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
Berkshire Taconic Announces Second Round of 2017 Deadlines for Northwest Litchfield County
Release Date:
03/15/2017
SHEFFIELD, MA -- Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the second round of deadlines for competitive grants in 2017. Regional nonprofits, students and school communities are invited to apply for funding during the spring grants cycle from April through June.
Aetna Foundation's 2017 Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant Program
Release Date:
03/17/2017
Aetna Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of their 2017 Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant Program. The Stage 1 deadline is April 14 at 3:00 pm.
Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System
Publication date:
03/2017
Find early childhood resources by topic through the Early Childhood National Centers for Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA). T/TA promote excellence through high-quality, practical resources and approaches and they are designed to build early childhood program capacity and promote consistent practices across communities, states, Tribes, and territories. These Centers bring together the knowledge and skills from Head Start, child care, and health partners across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Care for Kids in Connecticut: The Impact of Program Closure on Children, Parents, and Providers
Publication date:
03/2017
A new report from Connecticut Voices for Children brings togather data analysis, provider perspectives, parent stries, and policy solutions to assess the role that Care 4 Kids plays in supporting families across the state and the effects of these budget cuts on the tens of thousands of families it serves. The Connecticut Early Childhood Funder Coillabotrative, a project of Connecicut Council for Philanthropy was a funding partner for this brief.
The Melville Charitable Trust Grantee Perception Presentation - 3/7/17
Publication date:
03/2017
“Creating Authentic Relationships and Avoiding Power Dynamics with Your Grantees” was the theme of the 3/7/17 Program Officer Network meeting. Aimee Hendrigan, VP of Programs at the Melville Charitable Trust shared a presentation on Melville’s Grantee Perception Report prepared by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). Aimee’s contact information is at the end of her presentation if you’d like to get in touch with her.
What Early Learning in ESSA Can Look Like for States and Districts
Publication date:
05/2016
First Five Years Fund (FFYF) has developed this resource to serve as a helpful tool for states writing innovative ESSA early learning plans. This shareable, downloadable resource highlights the law’s express early learning provisions, as well as others that could strengthen and expand early childhood initiatives at the state and local level.
Unlocking ESSA's Potential to Support Early Learning
Publication date:
03/2017
This report offers an introduction to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and explores major provisions that have implications for the early learning system.
Immigrant Families in Connecticut Post-Election: How Does Philanthropy Respond? Webinar Recording
Publication date:
02/2017
View the recording of the February 14, 2017 webinar. Learn how local nonprofits are responding and the strategies that Connecticut and national funders are using to support immigrant communities in this new landscape post 2016 election.
CCP Member Orientation Webinar Recording
Publication date:
04/2018
Get acquainted or reacquainted with all CCP has to offer its members in this recorded webinar. The presentation includes a guided tour of CCP’s website.
Member eBrief - March 2017
Release Date:
03/09/2017
A monthly benefit of CCP membership, the March 2017 Member eBrief features: CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
State of Black Hartford 2016
Publication date:
07/2016
The Urban League has now completed its latest edition of State of Black Hartford 2016, thanks to a $36,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.