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Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2014: Data to Drive Decisions

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12/2014

Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2014: Data to Drive Decisions, a new report by Foundation Center and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) helps donors, NGOs, government agencies, and media gain an increased understanding of how much foundation funding is spent on disasters each year, by whom, and for what activities. The report presents an analysis of funding for disasters by the largest U.S. foundations. It finds that, in 2012, 234 foundations made 884 grants totaling $111 million for disasters.

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Member eBrief - December 2014

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12/09/2014

A monthly benefit of Council membership, the December 2014 Member eBrief features: the Newman's Own Foundation Match for the Council; Public Policy Update; The Council and Members at the White House; Your News Online - Member Directory; Member News; New Resources and Colleague News. Remember to login to access this member benefit!

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Supporting America’s Charities Act (H.R. 5806)

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12/2014

Find the Supporting America’s Charities Act (H.R. 5806) Bill and the Committee on Ways and Means' Section by Section Bill Summary. Find out what you can do to help the bill be passed.

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The Aurora Report

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01/2014

The Aurora Women and Girls Foundation, through a generous grant from The Ensworth Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, commissioned the first comprehensive study of women and girls in Hartford County. The study examines the opportunities and challenges for Hartford County females in education, economic security, leadership, health and well being, and crime and safety, as well as the demographic composition of women and girls and their philanthropic giving.

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Nov 2014

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11/24/2014

The November Digest includes the following headlines: Groundbreaking Statewide Study on Families Facing Financial Hardship; Public Policy Update: National Organizations Push for Charitable Provisions in Year-End Legislation; Highnet Worth Study Forecasts Positive Giving Trends; Innovative Program for Alzheimers Funded; Foundations Support Enrollment for Uninsured; Funders to Have a Voice in Global Development Process ; AND regular topics: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NEWS ; LINKS TO MORE NEWS; EVENTS and OPPORTUNITIES; and PEOPLE!

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Letter to House and Senate Leadership from Six National Organizations 11-19-14

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11/2014

Six national organizations representing tens of thousands of charitable nonprofits and foundations from across the country have sent a letter to House and Senate leadership and tax writers asking for their support of the provisions of the America Gives More Act, H.R.4719. The letter requests their action in the remaining weeks of the 113rd Congress, to enact the five charitable provisions as part of any end-of-year tax legislation.

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FCITC Overview

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11/2014

An overview of the Fairfield County IT Collaborative, who it is, what it does and impact made.

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Non-member Grantmaker

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Organizational Capacity

The Nonprofit Sector in Connecticut

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09/2014

The Independent Sector's state profile highlights the economic importance, diversity and community impact of the nonprofit sector in Connecticut.

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State of the Nonprofit Sector

Philanthropy’s Role in a Healthy Democracy

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09/2014

Maggie Gunther Osborn, President of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy was published in the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits, September 2014 member magazine, Nonprofit Advantage.

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About Philanthropy

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Civil Rights, Social Action

The Status of Women in Connecticut's Workforce

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11/2014

The Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) has released a new research report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) titled: “The Status of Women in Connecticut’s Workforce.”

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Member eBrief - November 2014

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11/07/2014

A monthly benefit of Council membership, the November 2014 Member eBrief features: the Public Policy Update; New Workforce Affinity Group; Member Directory; Member News; Leadership Training Opportunities; New Resources and Colleague News. Remember to login to access this member benefit!

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Women and Girls Program Resources 10-29-14

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10/2014

Resources and additional materials from the Women and Girls program on October 29, 2014.

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Council Welcomes New Staff

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10/27/2014

HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Council for Philanthriopy's is very excited to introduce new team members: Danielle S. Williams, Vice President; Kevin Cifone, Executive Assistant and Office Manager; and Christine MacIssac, Research Intern. They look forward to becoming engaged members of our energetic and powerful community.

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Workforce Affinity Group

Find resources and news for the workforce and its intersection with investments by philanthropy.

CCP Public Policy Update - September 10, 2014

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09/10/2014

HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's public policy update in the September 10, 2014 Member eBrief includes information about Government-Nonprofit Contracting Reform and the America Gives More Act.

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Government-Nonprofit Contracting Reform Materials

The new OMB Uniform Guidance is the biggest change in government grant guidelines in more than 30 years – and could spell relief for private grantmakers who won’t be called upon as much to subsidize constant (and growing) government shortfalls – if the new guidelines are implemented as intended.

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Nonprofit Staff

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Strengthening Nonprofit Organizations

Investing for Impact: Indirect Costs are Essential for Success

This National Council of Nonprofits' report addresses how governments that hire charitable nonprofits to deliver services and then reimburse them for less than reasonable indirect costs undermine the ability of nonprofits to deliver high quality services.

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Summer Youth Employment Resources

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10/2014

Summer Youth Employment Resources from the Expanding Low-Income Summer Youth Employment Program on October 30, 2014.

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Philanthropy & Hurricane Sandy: A Report on the Foundation & Corporate Response

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10/2014

Two years after the historic storm, "Philanthropy & Hurricane Sandy: A Report on the Foundation & Corporate Response" breaks down the allocation of dollars contributed thus far and offers perspective on the role of private giving in disaster response and lessons to be taken from this one. The report was published by Foundation Center in cooperation with the funder associations Philanthropy New York and the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers, and with support from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.

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Public Safety, Disaster Prep & Relief

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