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Monday, October 15, 2018
CCP President Keynotes Women Give Event

GOSHEN, CT -- On October 13, 2018 at the Clubhouse at Woodbridge Lake in Goshen, Karla Fortunato, president of Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, delivered the keynote for Connecticut Community Foundation's celebration honoring 25 years of women's philanthropy.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Connecticut Nonprofits Fear Tax Bill Could Lead To Decrease In Donations

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. 

Monday, July 31, 2017
Charitable Givers Expect Uptick in Nonprofit Demands

HARTFORD, CT -- John Stearns of the Hartford Business Journal reports on the " uncertain local and state budgets that are clouding nonprofits' financial forecasts. CCP President Karla Fortunato, The Hartford's VP of Corporate Sustainabilty Diane Cantello and TANGO's Director of Nonprofit Education and Consulting Jack Horak give quotes, through the article.

Thursday, April 16, 2015
DataHaven’s 2015 Community Wellbeing Survey Earns Support from Connecticut’s Top Foundations, Healthcare Providers

NEW HAVEN, CT -- DataHaven, a nonprofit group leading the collection and study of public data on key social and economic indicators, has announced the commencement of the 2015 Community Wellbeing Survey, a major initiative. This will be the most comprehensive survey of quality of life ever conducted in Connecticut, covering issues such as community vitality, health, family economic security, and individual happiness.