Mission, Vision, Goals

Mission

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is a nonprofit association of grantmakers committed to promoting and supporting effective philanthropy for the public good in Connecticut.

Our commitments

• To be a reliable source of education and information about grantmaking to Connecticut's grantmakers, nonprofit organizations, and the general public.
• To provide the means for regular exchange of ideas, experiences, information and expertise among Connecticut grantmakers.
• To be a leader and catalyst for philanthropic action in response to community issues.
• To increase public understanding of the value of and need for philanthropy.
• To increase and diversify philanthropy.

Our values

The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy believes in encouraging philanthropy that is guided by the values of openness, accessibility, ethical conduct, and sensitivity to the diverse population of the community.