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Main Street Community Foundation Awards $15,000 in Grants to Benefit Plainville Residents
Release Date:
06/12/2024
In 2006, the Plainville Community Fund was established at Main Street Community Foundation by a group of community leaders in Plainville.
Community Initiatives Receive Nearly $120,00 in 2024 Grants from the Hartford Foundation and the City of Hartford
Release Date:
06/10/2024
The Love Your Block (LYB) Grant program is back in action this summer for the sixth year in a row and will award funding for 14 neighborhood projects.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Welcomes Three New Board Members, Thanks Three Outgoing Members
Release Date:
06/07/2024
HARTFORD, CT— The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is p
The Guilford Foundation Awards $117,800 Community Impact Grants to 42 Area Nonprofits
Release Date:
06/05/2024
The Guilford Foundation (TGF) announces the distribution of $117,800 in community impact grants to 42 area nonprofits. These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, support vital programs and services that significantly benefit Guilford residents.
Over $620,000 Awarded to Nonprofits Serving Southington from MSCF
Release Date:
06/05/2024
The first cycle of 2024 grants from the Main Street Community Foundation’s Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust have been awarded to five organizations serving Southington residents.
Jun
12
Comprehensive Review of Form 990-PF and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
PKF O’Connor Davies, in collaboration with Philanthropy New York, will be hosting a virtual workshop focused on Form 990-PF.
Jun
20
What Funders Need to Know: The State of Nonprofits and Grantee Well-Being
The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) will host a free conversation about the findings of its State of Nonprofits report and a forthcoming Research Snapshot on grantee well-being.
Hartford Foundation Announces New Members of Community Impact Team
Release Date:
05/21/2024
As the work of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving continues to evolve, the organization is enhancing its staff capacity in order to maximize the Foundation’s impact in the community.
United Way and FOX61 Seek Nominations for the 2nd Annual ImpaCT Awards
Release Date:
05/17/2024
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and FOX61 invite the public to recognize those who make a significant contribution to health care, housing, financial empowerment and education in Connecticut through the ImpaCT Awards.
Congratulations to Deb Battit!
Release Date:
05/17/2024
Congratulations to Deb Battit, Program Officer at Community Foundation of Eastern CT, for completing her Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the UCONN School of Public Policy - with an Academic Excellence Award to boot.
Jun
03
Community Foundation CEO June Meeting
Location Title:
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
Join the CT Community Foundation CEO Network for its second meeting of the year. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, this convening will offer opportunities for networking, discussion, and updates.
Nearly $400,000 in Funding Provided to 28 Emergency Food and Shelter Programs in Hartford County
Release Date:
05/15/2024
Nearly $400,000 in federal support for food, emergency shelters and homeless prevention services has been awarded to 28 non-profits and municipalities in Hartford County, according to United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut.
Council Programming No Solicitation Policy
Council programs and events are solicitation-free activities.
Council programs are forums for peer networking, learning, and collaboration where solicitation is strictly prohibited.
Keynote with Andy Goodman, Telling Your Story
Since human beings first began talking to each other, telling stories has been a powerful way to capture attention, engage an audience, and motivate them to act. As we learn more about how our minds work, we’re also discovering that stories are intrinsic to decision-making and influence our behavior every day.
Date & Time:
09/24/2024 - 1:45pm
Jun
14
Fairfield County Funders Network - June
Location Title:
Fairfield County's Community Foundation
Join your Fairfield County colleagues to network and connect with one another, hear updates and next steps on the possible collaborative funding opportunity we discussed during our last meeting, and hear a few grantee spotlights.
Hartford Foundation Awards Nearly $240,000 in Grants for Greater Hartford Voter Engagement Efforts
Release Date:
05/14/2024
Over the past five years, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has provided nearly $1 million in grants to encourage greater civic engagement and increase voter participation across Greater Hartford.
The Guilford Foundation Launches Challenge Grant to Save Town's Iconic Grass Island Red Shack
Release Date:
05/13/2024
In support of the community's rally to restore the iconic Grass Island Red Shack, The Guilford Foundation (TGF), in collaboration with the Guilford Preservation Alliance (GPA), is launching the Save the Shack Challenge Grant.
Pete Collins is Named Chair of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors
Release Date:
05/09/2024
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is pleased to announce that Pete Collins has been named Chair of its Board of Directors.
The Great Give 2024 donations top $3.8 million for Greater New Haven nonprofits
Release Date:
05/07/2024
New Haven, Conn. (May 6, 2024) – The Great Give raised $3,843,475 for 550 nonprofit organizations serving Greater New Haven, both record numbers. Now it its 15th year, The Great Give has raised $28.6 million since it began.