Policy Resources 

Because elected officials make policy and budget decisions that affect nonprofit organizations and foundations, it is critical to communicate to them the unique value and role of the philanthropic sector.

 Connecticut Elected Officials 

US House of Representatives Directory  

US Senate Directory  

State Legislature 

Local Elected Officials   

State Officials 

 Foundation Advocacy

NEW  IRS Letter Clarifies Rules for Grants to Organizations that Lobby

NEW  Four Important Facts about Lobbying with Foundation Grant Funds

Alliance for Justice (AFJ) To better understand why foundations should engage in policy activities and what foundations can and cannot do, the Alliance for Justice provides useful information.

AFJ advocacy advisory on legislative visits for Private Foundations

AFJ advocacy advisory on legislative visits for Public Foundations    

Charity, Lobbying and the Public Interest  Educating charities about the important role lobbying can play in helping them carry out their missions   

Other Policy Resources

Stateline Politics & policy news, state by state   

Thomas Tracks federal legislation   

Track Connecticut General Assembly state legislations  

 Project Vote-Smart  A national library of factual information on candidates and elected officials in five basic categories: biographical information, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances and interest group ratings.