FAIRFIELD, CT -- CCP President Karla Fortunato comments on nonprofits need for new fundraising avenues, especially after the 2017 Federal Tax bill increased the amount that donors had to give to get tax write-offs, and a slow decline in giving.
HARTFORD, CT -- Charitable giving data from Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's Connecticut Giving Report is referenced in the Hartford Business Journal's article on nonprofit revenue diversification.
HARTFORD, CT -- CCP follows up on bills SB1137 and SB38, that would have levied new taxes on nonprofits with endowments, pension accounts, or significant savings accounts.
HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) named Tracey and Russell Golden co-recipients of the 2019 John H. Filer Award for their leadership in promoting private action for the public good.
CCP's Policy Update includes links and information relevant to the CT philanthropic community, including: Governor Lamont's state budget proposal and the Nonprofit Alliance's analysis, news on Census 2020 in Connecticut, an update on impacts of the new tax law, and information on federal universal charitable deduction bills.
FARMINGTON, CT -- Children's Fund of Connecticut and Child Health and Development Institute President and CEO Jeffrey Vanderploeg teamed up with past president and CEO Judith Meyers to share tips for running a successful foundation in the January issue of Grant Makers in Health. Their article was based on CHDI's Celebrating 20 Years publication and includes five key components and nine lessons learned.