Member Benefits and Resources
Member Benefits
Membership in the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy provides you with a wealth of resources and support that will strengthen the work of your staff and trustees. From education programs, to updates on critical issues, to advocacy and communication with policy makers, to vital professional networks and funder collaboratives, to professional development – Council membership improves the way you and your colleagues help your organization fulfill its mission.
Associate Member Benefits
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy welcomes as associate members attorneys, accountants, financial and estate planners, investment advisors and CLU insurance professions who advise on philanthropic and financial planning, whether they have their own business or work for an employer that provides a full range of financial and philanthropic services. Associate membership offers an opportunity to join with representatives from over 100 foundations and access to philanthropic resources, research and answers when you need them.
This section outlines key Council benefits and services for members and associate members. For additional resources, you can visit the Programs & Events and Publications sections.
Please contact us at (860) 525-5585 or ccp@CTphilanthropy.org if you would like to discuss any of these benefits or other aspects of The Council.
Member Information & Resources
- Become a Member - for Grantmakers
Learn about membership eligibility and how to become a member. - Become an Associate Member - for Philanthropic Advisors
Learn about becoming an associate member in the Council. - Member Directory (requires member login to access contacts)
Search to find colleagues at Council member organizations. - Associate Member Directory
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's associate members are listed with their name, town and where available a link to their website. - Connect with Member Funders
Council member funders share information, ideas and experiences around grantmaking through regional meetings, peer and issue networks and listservs. - Member e-Briefs (requires member login)
Members receive the monthly electronic newsletter that keeps them current on upcoming Council programs, useful resources and how-to's from experts. - News You Can Use (requires member login)
Have you ever read about a resource and then couldn't remember in which e-Brief issue it was listed? The 2010 News You Can Use is now archived and you can easily find resources by issue. - Access Knowledgebase (requires member login to access protected materials)
Members may search the Knowledgebase, a central repository of resources from 32 regional associations, their 4,000 grantmaking foundation members, and colleague philanthropic partners. - Share News and Announcements
Members can share their news with colleagues with posts of announcements and news in the press room. Members also gain extra public visibility with inclusion in the monthly Connecticut Philanthropy Digest. - Connecticut Grantmakers Online (CGO) (requires CGO member login)
Member funding organizations enjoy a free CGO subscriptions to search Connecticut foundations and corporate grantmakers that have similiar funding interests, support type or geographic service areas. - Post Jobs
A pool of potential employees can be reached by posting their job openings on the Council's web site. - Post RFPs
For extra visibility, members may have their Requests for Proposals and other opportunities posted on the Council's web site.
Member Benefits
- Benefits of Membership - for Grantmakers
An overview of Council membership benefits for your organization and colleagues. - Benefits of Associate Membership - for Philanthropic Advisors
An overview of associate membership benefits available to attorneys, accountants, financial and estate planners, investment advisors and CLU insurance professionals - BoardSource Offer - Respond by April 16
Council members who sign up by April 16 can save 30% off on a BoardSource membership. BoardSource strives to support and promote excellence in board service, is the premier source of cutting-edge thinking and resources related to nonprofit boards, and engages and develops the next generation of board leaders.
Member Discounts
- Directors & Officers Liability Insurance Coverage
Offered at discount through the Council on Foundations. - Five Pearl Products
Ranging from grants management to fund accounting to events management, offered to Council members at discount from Bromelkamp Company. - GrantCraft Discount
Council members receive a 20% discount. - Stanford Social Innovation Review
Free trial issue and discounted subscription offered. - ReadyTalk!
Easy-to-use audio and web conferencing at great, low rates!
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