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Philanthropy in Connecticut

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  • Connecticut Grantmakers Online
    The largest and most comprehensive online database of Connecticut foundations and corporate grantmakers
  • Connecticut Toolkit for Giving
    A thoughtful online guide to your choices for philanthropic giving.
  • Philanthropy Basics
    An introduction to philanthropy and the different types of foundations and grantmakers.
  • Women's Philanthropy
    Throughout the world, philanthropy by women and girls and for women and girls has grown, strengthened and become more visible. Here in Connecticut, women’s and girls’ funds have become a force in philanthropy.
  • Philanthropy Impacts Connecticut Communities
    Snapshots highlighting just a few of the ways philanthropy is working on issues of concern to all of us in our Connecticut communities.
  • Giving Stories
    Connecticut donors graciously share their stories on the joys of giving to charitable causes.
  • Statistics and Trends
    Profiles of giving and philanthropy in Connecticut, including "Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights."
  • Connecticut Philanthropy Summit
    Access materials from the Council's annual luncheon, the Connecticut Philanthropy Summit: Prime Time for Philanthropy, that was held on May 25, 2010. Materials include a summary and full video of the keynote address by Bridgespan's Tom Tierney, the Council and awards media presentations, and photos of colleagues and friends who attended the event.
  • Connecticut Philanthropy Digest
    Find summaries of grantmaker activities in this news digest for Connecticut's foundations and grantmakers.
  • Awards for Philanthropy
    The John H. Filer Award honors individual(s) who have demonstarted leadership in encouraging private action for the public good in Connecticut. The Martha S. Newman Award honors an individual who has demonstrated outstanding staff performance in serving the philanthropic community.

Materials

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  • The Power of Giving: Philanthropy
    Power of Giving: Philanthropy, produced by Connecticut Public Television (CPTV), looks at the history of giving, particularly in Connecticut, and examines the actions of men and women who devoted their lives and resources to those in need. The documentary also focuses on modern-day philanthropic efforts and features Council members: Bob Forrester, Newman’s Own Foundation; Ingrid Manning, Connecticut Community Foundation in Waterbury; and Emily Tow Jackson, The Tow Foundation. A historical perspective is presented by Frank Kirkpatrick from Trinity College, who leads the Council's popular philanthropy seminar. The program is narrated by Council board member, Anita Ford Saunders.