ORANGE, CT -- The Avangrid Foundation, the principal philanthropic arm of Avangrid, Inc. and its subsidiary companies, donated nearly $6 million to more than 650 organizations through grants, scholarships and matching gift programs throughout 2017.
HARETFORD, CT -- Already squeezed by the state’s persistent budget woes, nonprofits in Connecticut are bracing for a potential drop-off in donations due to changes in the sweeping tax bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last week. The Hartford Courant includes quotes from CCP President Karla Fortunato and CCP members: Rick Porth of United Way of Connecticut, and Sally Weisman and Deborah Rothstein of Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
FARMINGTON, CT -- Farmington Bank continued its long tradition of holiday giving, but this year added a twist. Farmington Bank employees delivered wish list items and gift cards, surprising one area nonprofit organization each business day from December 1 through 15.
HARTFORD, CT -- Each year Hartford Business Journal highlights five business, government, nonprofit or higher-education leaders to watch in coming year because of their likelihood to be in the spotlight. Jay Williams, president of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is one of HBJ's 2018 choices.
The December 2017 Digest includes feature headlines: Call for Innovation in Philanthropy Award Nominations; Ongoing Aid for Puerto Rico -- In Connecticut and on the Island; Challenge Moves Forward for CT’s Working Cities; Multimedia Exhibit Focuses On West Hartford's Diversity; Film and Television Students to Use Grant to Inspire Inclusion; CCSU to Offer Innovative Course in Philanthropy; Policy Update; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; SCHOLARSHIP NEWS LINKS; GRANTS & RFPS; EVENTS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- Central Connecticut State University is offering an innovative course in the practice of philanthropy. This ambitious 16-week course will begin in January and include 25 presenters from local nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. As part of the course, students will study local needs, create a case study, and write a proposal following the American Savings Foundation grant-making guidelines. At the end of the course, up to two of these projects may each be funded with a $5,000 grant from the American Savings Foundation.