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Giving Big: The Impact of Large, Unrestricted Gifts on Nonprofits
Directory of Community Foundations Serving Connecticut
See this directory for the 21 community foundations serving Connecticut across the state They range from small foundations with no staff that generally serve one town, to foundations that serve many towns in a region and are among the largest of their kind in the country.
Response Funds Available for Nonprofits
Find COVID-19 Response Funds from CCP Members and other funders.
Black Philanthropy Resources
Find resources to help learn about, spread the word about and get involved in Black Philanthropy.
Orlando Tragedy Resources
Find resources and information concerning the Orlando Tragedy.
Foundation Planning Guide
The Foundation Planning Guide covers 14 scenarios that high-net-worth clients commonly face that directly affect their investment planning, tax and estate planning, and charitable planning, and it shows how a private foundation can be used to address them.
Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Materials
The Council has compiled information and resources for dealing with the affects of Hurricane Sandy.
Giving Story: Betty Knox
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. "I want to do something for the city of Hartford"
Giving Story: Charles and Lyla Hunter
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Westmoor Park
Giving Story: Ethel Donaghue
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Easy Breathing: Asthma - Of Practical Benefit
Giving Story: Keiller Family Fund
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Having an Impact Through a Community Foundation
Giving Story: John Door
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving Little White Lines: A revolutionary idea can sometimes be as simple as a stripe of white paint.
Giving Story: Oristano Foundation
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Where Philanthropy Is a Family Tradition
Giving Story: R.J. Julia Booksellers
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Partnering to Make a Difference
Giving Story: Theodate Pope Riddle
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Hillstead Museum
Philanthropy Glossary
New to philanthropy? Learn the basics with our helpful glossary of philanthropic terms, compiled from the very best resources on the Web.
Philanthropy Basics
An introduction to philanthropy and the different types of foundations and grantmakers.
Ten reasons to discuss philanthropy with your clients
Why you should talk with your client.
Ten questions you should ask your clients
Information to collect from your client before advising.
Ways to talk about philanthropy with your clients
Sample conversation starters.
Foundations & Donor-Advised Funds: Can Foundation Management Be Done Smarter?
Page Snow, Chief Philanthropic Advisor for Foundation Source, writes about the rise of outsourced philanthropic support solutions.
Giving Story: Andrew Carnegie
A Giving Story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Connecticut Libraries
Giving Story: Bayer Corporation
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. A New Face for Science
Giving Story: Bob's Discount Furniture
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Tackling Homelessness
Giving Story: Charles Kaman
A giving story from The Connecticut Toolkit for Giving. Lifesaver
A Plan of One's Own: A Women's Guide to Philanthropy
This guide, a project of New Ventures in Philanthropy, a national initiative of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, examines women's roles in philanthropy and features “how to” sections on creating and using a variety of forms of charitable giving, as well as working with professional advisors.
Boston Marathon Tragedy
Associate Grant Makers (Boston, MA) compiled resources for responding to the Boston Marathon Bombing - April 15, 2013.
Oklahoma City Tornado
A 2-mile wide EF4 tornado raced through parts of Oklahoma City on May 20, 2013, leaving behind a swath of destruction.