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HARTFORD, CT -- On December 10, 2015 the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) released Giving in Connecticut 2015. The new report looks at charitable giving in Connecticut by grantmakers and residents. Beyond the data, analysis about cross-sector collaboration, stories about funders making a difference, and quick facts about CCP members are also included.
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A monthly benefit of Council membership, the December 2015 Member eBrief features: Public Policy Call to Action; CCP Board Nominations; CCP Programs & Meetings; CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
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The November Digest includes feature headlines: Designing Policy for CT's Youngest; Six-Figure Signature Grant to Boost Women Businesses; There's an App for that -- Health Insurance Literacy; Bridgeport Awarded Health Prize; Hartford Cultural Works to be Conserved; Ad Campaign Highlights Generosity of Local Residents; Milestone Gift will Benefit Greater Bristol Community; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; EVENTS & TRAININGS; GRANTS, RFPS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
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A monthly benefit of Council membership, the November 2015 Member eBrief features: CCP Programs & Meetings; CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
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The October Digest includes feature headlines: Black Philanthropy Is on the Move; CT Among 18 to Receive 2nd-Year National Preschool Funding; Foundation to Invest $200 Million into Universal College and Career Readiness; New London Youth Win New School District Policy; Pilot "Free to Succeed" Expands Prison Ed Program for Women; Finding Help Just Got More User Friendly; Unveiling of Unusual Artifact to be Filmed Thanks to Grant Support; New Strategic Plan to Improve Life for Eastern CT Region; Renewed Mission, Look, to Help Foundation Connect with Donors, Community; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; EVENTS & TRAININGS; GRANTS, RFPS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
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I wanted to share a piece written by a colleague Kathie Olsen, Program Officer at the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation in Oregon which I find simply powerful for all of us who work to improve our communities and are struggling with the issues of gun violence and mental health. — Maggie Osborn, President, CCP

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A monthly benefit of Council membership, the October 2015 Member eBrief features: CCP Programs & Meetings; CCP Updates; Member News & Releases; New Resources; Colleague News and Other Events. Remember to login to access this member benefit!
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CCP President Maggie Osborn recently wrote this blog for the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) as part of an occasional series on perspectives from regional grantmaking associations on philanthropy and foundation effectiveness.

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The September Digest includes feature headlines: CCP Continues to Supports Charitable Deduction Tax Extenders; Campaign to End Homelessness Moves to Next Level; New Partnership to Give Boost for Fairfield County Young Adults; Families Have 'Brighter Futures' Thanks to Foundation Support; New Strategic Plan for Community Foundation of Eastern CT; In Celebrating 20 Years, Foundation Gives 20 Surprises; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; EVENTS & TRAININGS; GRANTS, RFPS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
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