This publication was produced by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy as part of its program to promote new and increased philanthropy in the state. The Council thanks the Minnesota Council on Foundations for their inspiration and model, and the following organizations for their contributions to the project and this publication.

Aetna Foundation, Inc. | The Annie E. Casey Foundation | Connecticut Voices for Children | Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust | Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers | New Ventures in Philanthropy | William C. Graustein | William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund | Hartford Courant Foundation | Howard & Bush Fund for Philanthropy at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation | Katharine Matthies Foundation | New Britain Foundation for Public Giving | Paul L. Newman | The Phoenix Foundation, Inc. | H.A. Vance Foundation