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Shifting From ‘Evaluation’ to Valuing: A Six-Year Example of Philanthropic Practice Change and Knowledge Development

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07/2014

This article is a response to questions from philanthropic colleagues across the country about the practice of knowledge development within the William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund’s change endeavors.

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CCP Members

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Early Childhood

CT Philanthropy Digest - July 2014

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07/22/2014

The July Digest includes the following headlines: Public Policy Update: House Approves Five Charitable Provisions; Report Shows Growth for Community Foundations - CT Foundations Make Top 100 Lists; SpreadMusicNow Fund Seeks Partners to Develop Young Connecticut Musicians; CT Health Helps People of Color Access Healthcare; Liberty Bank Foundation Leads Collaborative to Boost Summer Youth Employment; Travelers Foundation Supports School-to-Life Transition; Foundations Address Achievement Gap Through Literacy Fellowship; Community Foundations News and more!

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Connecticut - Growing Older

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11/2012

This overview of key issues facing a population that is aging contains recommendations for how the grantmaking communities can engage.

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Creating Communities for a Lifetime

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01/2013

As Connecticut's populations ages, a majority of residents desire and expect to remain in their homes and communities. This overview for municipal leaders offers information about how they can help to foster continued quality of life as residents grow older.

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July 15, 2014 Letter to Connecticut Delegation Urging Their Support of HR 4719

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07/2014

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy sent a letter urging the Connecticut Delegation to support for HR 4719.

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Public Policy Materials

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Public Policy

Communication Network

CCP's Communications Network is for communications staff and staff who have responsibilities for communications at member organizations.

Program and Grantmaking Network

The Program and Grantmkaing Network is for Council members who have responsibility for program implementation and management.

Member eBrief - July 2014

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07/08/2014

A monthly benefit of Council membership, the July 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!

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eBrief

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CCP Members

Advanced Minute Taking Slides

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06/2014

Slides from the Advanced Minute Taking Webinar held on June 17, 2014.

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Past Program Materials

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CCP Members

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Administration and Management

Connecticut for Livable Communities

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07/2014

Connecticut’s Legislative Commission on Aging has issued “Connecticut for Livable Communities,” a new report to the state legislature which outlines more than 50 recommendations for communities looking to enhance livability.

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65+ in the United States: 2010

Publication date:

07/2014

The U.S. Census Bureau's report provides the latest, comprehensive look at the nation's population aged 65 and older, comprising 40.3 million in 2010.

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Sandy Hook Report: Charitable Response to the December 14, 2012 Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School

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07/2014

Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Attorney General George Jepsen and state Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein released a report on the overwhelming charitable response that evaluates information provided voluntarily by organizations engaged in fundraising related to the tragedy, provides a quantitative analysis of survey responses and identifies ways that state regulators and the nonprofit community can partner and collaborate to provide transparency, bolster donor confidence, consolidate resources and increase coordination.

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State of Connecticut Charities Disaster Relief Guide

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07/2014

In the wake of a disaster, people are often deeply moved to find a way to aid their fellow citizens. Giving to charities is one of the most common ways of offering help, but finding an appropriate charity in the aftermath of a disaster can be difficult or even confusing. Others may want to establish new charities, and existing charities will receive and seek donations to aid in the response to a disaster. This guide offers some suggestions and advice both for those who wish to make charitable donations as well as for those new or existing charities involved in raising funds for disaster relief.

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Connecticut Health Care Survey

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05/2014

Six health foundations sponsored the Connecticut Health Care Survey (CTHCS), a study of Connecticut residents’ own views on their health and health care, shows that many in Connecticut have access to and receive consistent, high quality health care. However, much work remains to be done particularly as it relates to chronic disease prevalence among adults and children.

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Children & Youth Services

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Letter to Connecticut Delegation re: IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials

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06/2014

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits sent a joint letter to the Connecticut Delegation voicing their concerns about the IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ.

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Public Policy Materials

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IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials

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06/2014

Find materials describing the affects of the IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ.

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Public Policy Materials

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State of the Nonprofit Sector

Public Policy

Connecticut: 2014 State Long-Term Services and Supports Scorecard Results

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06/2014

Raising Expectations 2014: A State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers takes a multi-dimensional approach to measure state-level performance of long-term services and supports (LTSS) systems that assist older people, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.

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CT Philanthropy Digest - June 2014

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06/20/2014

The June Digest includes the following headlines:2014 Giving USA Report; Subway Restaurant Founder Donates $30 Million to Danbury Hospital; Region's Food Future Envisioned in New Report; Philanthropy's Investment Leads to Winning 4 Tony Awards; Cox Tween Safety Survey Reveals New Challenges; Cigna Helps Fill Blessings in a Backpack; Community Foundations News and more!

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2014 Giving USA Report Highlights

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06/2014

Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the seminal publication reporting on the sources and uses of charitable giving in the United States.

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Bringing the community together in unexpected ways: A successful online giving challenge

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06/2014

WATERBURY, CT -- November 12-13 certainly were exciting days for all of us at Connecticut Community Foundation. In conjunction with our 90th Anniversary, we hosted our first online giving challenge, Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills.