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CT Philanthropy Digest - Sep 2013

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09/01/2013

The September Digest includes the following headlines: Partnership Provides Good Eats, Farm-to-table Job Training and Job Placement; Volunteers return to clean Connecticut's shoreline; Funder votes confidence in New Britain school attendance effort; Report endorses "No Wrong Door" health enrollment approach; Foundations, governments invest with Gates, JP Morgan; and "FRED" is fighting Bristol's cyber-criminals. And read the latest announcements and transitions!

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About Philanthropy

CT Philanthropy Digest - Feb 2013

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02/01/2013

The February Digest includes news about Hartford Promise; The new State Office of Early Childhood; Public Broadcasting support; Waterbury's "Health Call" and more!

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CT Philanthropy Digest - Oct 2013

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10/01/2013

The October Digest includes the following headlines: Philanthropist Inspires 500+ at Aurora Foundation Gathering; Talking About Wealth: Advisors and Clients Don't See Eye to Eye; Norwalk Aquarium to Expand Teen STEM Literacy; Small, Newer Nonprofits Score Big; Number of People Seeking Services is Climbing; Pharmaceutical Leader to Bring More Health Education to More People; More Families to Receive Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders; Hartford's Reform Efforts Reported Through Electronic Publication; New Roadmap Helps Community Discover Arts and Culture; CT Health Gives a Booster for Refugee Health Equity. And read the latest announcements and transitions!

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Oklahoma City Tornado

A 2-mile wide EF4 tornado raced through parts of Oklahoma City on May 20, 2013, leaving behind a swath of destruction.

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Common Application and Reporting Forms

Common forms developed to facilitate the application and reporting process for grantmakers and grantseekers.

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National Standards for Community Foundations

Developed in the spirit of accountability, transparency and continuous self-improvement, National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations have been updated to meet the evolving realities of community foundations.

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Toolkit

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Community Foundation

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Standards, Codes, and Ethics

Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI)

CLPI promotes, supports and protects 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy and lobbying in order to strengthen participation in our democratic society and advance charitable missions.

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Bolder Advocacy

Bolder Advocacy, an initiative of Alliance for Justice, advances and protects the role of nonprofits in influencing public policy. Find resources on rules and regulations, best practices for supporting advocacy and evaluation tools.

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Alliance for Justice (AFJ)

AFJ is the leading expert on the legal framework for nonprofit advocacy efforts and provides definitive information, resources, and technical assistance that encourages organizations and their funding partners to fully exercise their right to be active participants in the democratic process.

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Private Foundations May Advocate

Bolder Advocacy's two-page infosheet shows that while private foundations incur a prohibitive tax when they engage in or fund lobbying, they may still engage in a variety of advocacy activities.

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Public Foundations Can Lobby

This fact sheet explains the lobbying rules for public foundations.

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FAQs: Lobbying and Advocacy Issues

Peter Lewandowski, Assistant General Counsel, Connecticut Office of State Ethics, answers Frequently Asked Questions about lobbying and advocacy issues under the Connecticut State Code of Ethics for Lobbyists.

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Four Important Facts About Lobbying with Foundation Grant Funds

Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI) one-page fact sheet provides information about lobbying with foundation grants.

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How Can Foundations Engage in Advocacy & Lobbying?

This short article reviews the basics of how foundations can engage in Federal advocacy work, and gives information on when various types of grantmakers can lobby.

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Lobbying and Advocacy - Code of Ethics for Lobbyists

Presentation given by Peter Lewandowski, Assistant General Counsel, Office of State Ethics, State of Connecticut.

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Public Policy Engagement Continuum

This useful chart with accompanying definitions shows a full range of possible advocacy activities for foundations.

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10 Ways Foundations Can Work with the Public Sector

Foundations and state and local governments have a long history of working together and a common goal of supporting the quality of life in their communities.

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Our Public Policy

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is the leading voice to policy makers on behalf of Connecticut’s grantmakers. The Council works with its foundation and corporate giving members and its public policy committee to connect the ideas and insights of the Connecticut philanthropic community to policy makers.

Talk to Candidates & Elected Officials Toolkit

A campaign to educate candidates and elected officials about philanthropy, this toolkit includes suggested talking points, a template for quick facts and a story about your foundation, and a leave behind candidate card.