InterAction
InterAction is the largest coalition of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations focused on the world's poor and most vulnerable people.You may obtain a list of credible responding agencies for international emergencies.
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USAID CIDI
As part of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) guides and informs the public, religious and community groups, diaspora, embassies, non-profits, corporations, and governmental organizations about the most effective ways to support international disaster relief and donations outreach.
DisasterAssistance.gov
Provides information on how you might be able to get help from the U.S. Government before, during and after a disaster.
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
A full-time resource to help donors make more thoughtful disaster-related giving decisions and maximize the impact of their gifts.
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
A nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership based organization that serves as the forum where organizations share knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle—preparation, response and recovery —to help disaster survivors and their communities.
GET CONNECTED!
The Council convenes funders around specific issues, geographic regions, and peer concerns to exchange information, share insight and participate in discussion.
Member eBrief - September 2014
Release Date:
09/04/2014
A monthly benefit of Council membership, the September 2014 Member eBrief features: Member Survey Extension; Online Registration; Public Policy; Member News; New Resources and Colleague News. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
America Gives More Act
Publication date:
08/2014
Public Policy information for Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) members about the America Gives More Act. Resources includes the CCP's letters to elected officials including Senators Blumenthal and Murphy.
Foundations Facilitate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Publication date:
09/2014
"Foundations Facilitate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Partnering with Community and Nonprofits," a new report by the OMG Center for Collaborative Learning, confirms that foundations can, in fact, facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through their grantmaking processes and their partnerships with nonprofits—and identifies eight specific practices for foundations to emulate.
CT Philanthropy Digest - Aug 2014
Release Date:
08/28/2014
The August Digest includes the following headlines: Proceeds of 5 CT Nonprofit Hospitals Will Benefit the Community; Aspen Institute Re-Invests in Hartford's Youth Workforce; Foundation Reports Technology Paradox by Nonprofits; Cigna Lends a Hand By Learning Big Health Trends; Report Highlights 5 Social and Emotional Skills That Lead to Academic Success; $2.5M Goes to Statewide Basic Needs Nonprofits; AND regular topics: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NEWS ; LINKS TO MORE NEWS; EVENTS and OPPORTUNITIES; and PEOPLE!
2014 Filer Award Nominee Ranking Grid
Publication date:
02/2014
The Filer Award Nominee Ranking Grid is a resource for the Awards Committee. The grid lists all of the nominees and the criteria of the award with space for ranking and writing comments.
2014 Filer Award Nominee Chart
Publication date:
02/2014
The Filer Award Nominee Chart is a resource for the Awards Committee. It lists all of the nominees, the nominator, references and the nominee's location.
Take 5 for D5
Publication date:
01/2012
This booklet provides guidance and ideas on how to structure the conversation and includes guiding questions and key messages that you can use when you are starting to engage someone in advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work in philanthropy.
Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Message Manual for the Field
Publication date:
09/2013
"Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Message Manual for the Field" is a manual designed to help you communicate with a variety of audiences about the importance of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion with a motivating, and compelling message.
Increasing Awareness of Technical-Based Career Pathways
Publication date:
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.
Inspiring people to work together to build a more vibrant community
Publication date:
07/2014
NEW HAVEN, CT -- In 2013, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven began the celebration of its 85th year as Greater New Haven’s permanent charitable trust. In doing so, it honored the donors, past and present, who made reaching 85 possible.
2014 - 2017 Strategic Plan
Publication date:
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.
D5 Final Sate of the Work
Publication date:
06/2014
D5′s 2014 State of the Work highlights new tools and resources, recently completed research, and new organizational approaches that can help foundations and philanthropic organizations take action, achieve their goals regarding DEI, and advance the common good.
D5 Coalition
Publication date:
01/2011
A five-year, effort to increase philanthropy’s diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
Member eBrief - August 2014
Release Date:
08/06/2014
A monthly benefit of Council membership, the August 2014 Member eBrief features: Online Registration; Family Philanthropy Network; Salary Survey; Public Policy; Member Opportunities; and more! Remember to login to access this member benefit!