Affinity Groups

Representatives of member organizations who share similar areas of focus, meet to learn and discuss issues that may lead to improved grantmaking, collaboration, possible joint action, and advocacy. These groups are led by chairs and vice chairs from the membership.

CCP Affinity Groups Include:

The Early Childhood Funder Collaborative is a project of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy for which the Council serves as fiscal agent and manager. The Collaborative comprises 14 funders from around the state who bring many years of experience in supporting and operating programs that serve the needs of children and families.

The Connecticut Funder Collaborative to Promote Civic Engagement works together to strengthen democracy and community connections through investments in civic engagement.

CCP convenes the Workforce Affinity Group to support member grantmakers who are interested in learning about workforce issues and its intersection with or investments by philanthropy