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FEATURED PHILANTHROPY NEWS >>
CCP President Maggie Osborn Accepts New Post in Washington >>
Record-Breaking Grantmaking Surpassed $33.1M in 2015 >>
Fairfield County’s Giving Day Raises Record $1.2M >>
Office of Early Childhood Contracts with United Way >>
New Report Aims to Strengthen Tech Training System >>
10-year Health Leadership Evaluation Finds Success, Directs Program Redesign >>
Funding Partnership Moves Science Forward >>
Collaborative Effort Rethinks Food Waste >>
Betty Knox Turns 50: The Betty Knox Foundation That Is >>
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EVENTS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES >>
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CCP President Maggie Osborn Accepts New Post in Washington
Maggie Gunther Osborn, president of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP), will leave the organization at the end of June to assume the post of chief strategy officer for the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers (Forum) in Washington, DC. CCP is a statewide membership organization supporting the philanthropic sector through programming, advocacy and partnerships, and is a member of the Forum, which is the largest network serving philanthropy in America.
"In three short years, Maggie’s dynamic leadership has brought CCP to a new level,” said CCP Board Chair Sue Murphy. “Our many networks have been expanded and strengthened; our membership has grown and diversified; and our voice has been amplified in Connecticut and beyond. As Maggie takes on her new post in Washington, we know that she will continue to act as an advocate for our state."
Murphy stated that the CCP Board of Directors is planning to hire an interim leader to keep CCP functioning smoothly while a search is conducted to identify a new leader. “Our top priority is to ensure that CCP continues to fulfill its mission of service to and leadership of the state’s philanthropic community during this time of transition,” she said. Read more >>
Record-Breaking Grantmaking Surpassed $33.1M in 2015
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving awarded more than $ 33.1 million in grants to the region’s nonprofit agencies and educational institutions in 2015.
“Through the support of our generous donors, the Hartford Foundation was able to award a total of 2,135 grants amounting to $33 million – both record numbers – this past year,” said Linda J. Kelly, president. “We are proud to stand with our community partners to support opportunities that enrich the lives of the people in the Greater Hartford region.”
According to the latest estimated, unaudited numbers, the Foundation ended 2015 with assets of $888.3 million in 1,120 funds. The Foundation received gifts totaling $17.5 million with 29 new funds, including a new giving circle, the “Black Giving Circle Fund,” to address issues facing Greater Hartford’s Black community. Since its founding in 1925, the Foundation has awarded approximately $654 million in grants. Read more >>
Fairfield County’s Giving Day Raises Record $1.2M
Fairfield County's Giving Day broke records to make direct, lasting impact in Fairfield County. 24-hour giving marathon 11,696 community members collectively gave $1,246,964 to support 410 local nonprofits. The Fairfield County's Community Foundation has spearheaded the campaign with the support of Lead Sponsor Bank of America since 2014.
“Fairfield County Giving Day provided an easy way for every member of the community to make an impact where they live,” said Bill Tommins, Southern Connecticut Market President, Bank of America. “The tremendous support provided by residents of Fairfield County will enable our nonprofits to continue the great work they already do throughout the area.” Read more @ Fairfield Sun >>
Giving Days are increasing in popularity across the country and community foundations, as facilitators of philanthropic activity in their communities, are leading the charge. They do so because running giving days are truly inclusive and inspire local community to support philanthropic causes and engage new donors. They also raise unrestricted funds for hundreds of local nonprofits and empowers these organizations to enhance skills in communications, marketing, fundraising and using social media more effectively, among other worthy reasons. The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and Connecticut Community Foundation will hold Giving Days on May 3-4.
Office of Early Childhood Contracts with United Way of Connecticut
The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) announced today that it is contracting with United Way of Connecticut, Inc. as part of OEC’s planned fall launch of an integrated and unified quality improvement system to support early care and education programs and professionals. The system is designed to gain efficiency and channel existing siloes of funds into a coordinated statewide quality improvement program.
“As a critical next step in developing the system, we are working with United Way of Connecticut to begin building a unified infrastructure to support programs and staff,” says Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Myra Jones-Taylor, Ph.D.
“Moving from the current patchwork structure and creating a single system is a complex and long-term process. By weaving together existing resources, we will improve quality and provide support to more early care and education providers without increasing costs. We selected United Way of Connecticut based on its role as our state’s Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, its technology infrastructure and existing statewide operations,” the Commissioner says.
The Office of Early Childhood will reallocate existing funds to support early care and education providers to foster safe, supportive environments for children and families while incorporating best practices in teaching and learning. Read more>>
New Report Aims to Strengthen Tech Training System
JPMorgan Chase has released a new report that identifies the challenges faced by the rapidly evolving world of tech training programs and examines what is working best. The report, Tech Jobs for All - Exploring the Promise and Pitfalls of Technology Training in the United States, is one of the first of its kind to categorize the different types of training programs across the tech sector, to describe their strengths and limitations, and to draw lessons from the field. The report also identifies challenges that organizations, employers, and the government will need to address to ensure these expanding programs accurately meet market demand and look to the future of tech training more generally. The goal is to help build a strong tech training system that creates opportunities for job seekers and provides the talent businesses need to prosper. Read the report >>
10-year Health Leadership Evaluation Finds Success, Directs Program Redesign
The Connecticut Health Foundation recently completed a year-long evaluation to determine the impact and effectiveness of their 10-year Health Leadership Fellows Program. The evaluation found that the program fulfilled the following first two goals, but has not yet fulfilled the third goal:
- Develop the knowledge and skills of individuals in the areas of health equity and leadership, and for individuals to apply these assets to their professional development
- Increase the number of people of color who are at the table when decisions or policies are being made that impact health
- Provide Fellows with the knowledge and skills to change systems and policies through Fellows’ primary place of employment, other professional roles, and/or volunteer activities.
Using the evaluation data and findings, recommendations were made to CT Health on how to strengthen their Fellows program, to clarify the contribution of the program to the foundation’s strategic plan, and to further develop the network. CT Health is redesigning the Fellows program to focus on public policy advocacy and adaptive leadership to advance systems change for health equity. The new program will begin in January 2017. Read more >>
Funding Partnership Moves Science Forward
Thanks to a public-private Funding partnership, the Connecticut Science Museum has announced the Science Forward Initiative. The Initiative plans for a major expansion of public offerings, enhanced programs, and student learning opportunities to change the way learners of all ages approach science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning experiences. The initiative will include exhibit additions and augmentations, as well as adaptable classroom and laboratory venues to meet the growing statewide demand for accessible STEM learning spaces. Rolling out in the next five years, the Initiative's work will be keyed to science curriculum needs and the state's future economic and workforce requirements. The exhibit and facilities projects are integrated with an agenda of educational programs for schools and teachers, also under the Science Forward banner.
The Science Forward initiative is funded by a public-private partnership that includes $10.5 million approved by the state in 2014, plus $5.5 million pledged by corporations, foundations, and individuals including Travelers, United Technologies Corporation, the Maximillian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation, Stanley Black and Decker, Pitney Bowes Foundation, Roger & Sondra Beit, Mark & Luanne Paley, the Cheryl Chase and Stuart Bear Family Foundation, the Barnes Group, Charles & Christine Shivery, John & Tamara Lundgren, and Shipman & Goodwin. Read more >>
Collaborative Effort Rethinks Food Waste
Rethink Food Waste Through Economics and Data (ReFED), a collaboration of more than 30 business, nonprofit, foundation and government leaders committed to reducing U.S. food waste, released the first-ever national food waste report to identify and analyze viable food waste solutions. The primary findings of the report show that there are feasible and cost-effective solutions that can cut food waste nationwide by 13 million tons annually. These solutions could put America on track to achieve the national 50% food waste reduction target by 2030, as established by the U.S. government in September 2015.
“Our family foundation is proud to be a seed funder of ReFED. We’ve been investing in food waste issues for the past decade and saw a real need to develop a roadmap as a way to galvanize additional funding and action toward this important issue,” added Jesse Fink, Trustee, The Fink Family Foundation. “This report will serve as a path to true impact that yields both economic and environmental benefits.”
The report was made possible by a collaboration of foundations and organizations committed to supporting initiatives related to climate change, sustainable food systems, food access, and natural resources, including The Lumpkin Family Foundation and The Fink Family Foundation. Read more >>
Betty Knox Turns 50: The Betty Knox Foundation That Is
This year, The Betty Knox Foundation is celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Although, Elizabeth “Betty” Knox passed away in 1966, it was also the year where her vision and legacy was born with the establishment of her foundation. The Betty Knox Foundation devotes their resources to improving the lives of Hartford residents.
"We are proud of our successes and the many ways we’ve helped continue Betty’s legacy and commitment to Hartford," said Beth Pite, a long serving board member and marketing Chair. "Knox provides flexible, speedy, much needed assistance to small non-profits working with under-served Hartford residents. We’ve seen what a small amount of money can accomplish for the betterment of Hartford."
To mark the momentous occasion, The Betty Knox Foundation has unveiled a new logo and website – www.knoxfoundation.org, launched a social media campaign using Facebook – facebook.com/The-Betty-Knox-Foundation, and will host an event at the Bushnell Park Carousel sometime in May/June. Read more >>
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CCP Member News Links
Aetna Foundation & Aetna
Aetna Provides Nearly $100K for Child and Family Health Services >>
Bank of America
Bank of America Kicks Off 19th Season of Museums on Us® >>
Neighbors Link Stamford Receives Neighborhood Builders Grant >>
Comcast
Arc of New London County Receives Grant >>
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Women & Girls Fund Supports 'Raising Voices’ Together Against Domestic Violence >>
Connecticut Humanities
February Quick Grants to Nonprofits Announced >>
Fairfield County's Community Foundation
Taking a Bow, Playhouse Gets 15K Grant >>
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Hartford Foundation Launches New Strategic Plan >>
Foundation Awards More Than $900K to Help Alleviate Homelessness in Greater Hartford >>
Liberty Bank Foundation
Foundation Gives $22.5K in Grants to Area Agencies >>
Main Street Community Foundation
Girl Scouts Receives a $3K Grant to Fund ‘Camperships’ >>
Newman's Own Foundation >>
Foundation Continues Commitment To Nutrition in Partnership With The White House >>
People's United Community Foundation
Foundation Awards Over $900K in Grants to Northeast Nonprofits >>
Petit Family Foundation
Foundation Awards Grants to Local Organizations >>
The Rockfall Foundation
Foundation Announces Environmental Grants >>
United Way of Coastal Fairfield County; Peoples United Community Foundation
People’s United Community Foundation Presents Matching Gift >>
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
United Way Campaign Raises $22M and Counting >>
United Way of Greater New Haven
United Way Opens 2016 Neighbor to Neighbor Campaign >>
Over 100 Volunteers Come Together for Read Across America Day >>
Non-Member News Links
Berkshire Bank Foundation
Berkshire Bank Foundation Awards Grant to Klingberg Family Centers >>
Terry Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation
Breast Cancer Foundation Awards $400K in Research Grant >>
Diebold Foundation
Foundation's $1.5M Supports Connecticut Children’s Robotic Surgery >>
First Niagara Foundation
Foundation Donates $10K to Neighborhood Music School in New Haven >>
Weslie Janeway
Jackson Labs Receives $1.5M Gift for Creation of Endowed Chair >>
Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation
Foundation Aids Arts, Education, Cultural Initiatives >>
Middlesex United Way
State Officials Say Free Tax Program VITA Is A Growing Success >>
Near and Far Aid Association
Near and Far Aid Awards $10K Grant to Stamford Public Education Foundation >>
Prudential Foundation
Foundation Invests $200K in Our Piece of the Pie's Innovative High School >>
Curtis D. Robinson
Southington Philanthropist Recalls Humble Beginnings >>
Tariq Farid Foundation
Foundation Delivers Grant to Support Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven >>
Foundation Renews Support For Tommy Fund For Childhood Cancer >>
United Bank Foundation
Foundation Sponsors Manchester Community College Fundraiser >>
United Way of Western Connecticut
United Way Donation Provides Free Groceries in Danbury >>
Voya Foundation
Voya Foundation Announces First-Quarter 2016 Grants >>
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Aurora Women and Girls Foundation
Tuesday, March 22: Grantseekers Luncheon - Learn about new focus area and the changes 2016 grant application process >>
United Way of Greater New Haven
Monday, March 28: Application deadline - Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Food Services Grants >>
Mondat April 11: Application deadline - Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Housing Services Grants >>
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
March 1 - 31: Application deadlines vary - Scholarships >>
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Thursday, March 31: Application deadline - Responsive Grants >>
Liberty Bank Foundation
Thursday, March 31: Application deadline - Quartely Grants >>
Valley Community Foundation
Thursday, March 31: Application deadline - Responsive Grants >>
Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation
Friday, April 1: Application deadline - New Incubator Program >>
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Friday, April 1: Letter of Intent deadline - 2016 Environmental & Animal Welfare Grants >>
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut
Friday, April 1: Proposal submission deadline - Youth RFP for partners delivering programs that drive positive change for adolescents in New London County >>
Connecticut Community Foundation
Friday, April 8: Application deadline - Sponsorship Grants for Events After June 20, 2016 >>
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Sunday, April 10: Application deadline - Scholarships >>
SBM Foundation Charitable Foundation
Wednesday, April 13: Application deadline - Second Quarter Grants >>
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
Friday, April 15: Application deadline - Community Chest of New Britain and Berlin Grants >>
New Canaan Community Foundation
Friday, April 22: Application deadline - Sapienza Scholarship Block Grant >>
Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut
Thursday, April 30 - Proposal deadline - General Grant Cycle >>
Donaghue Foundation
Tuesday, May 17: Letter of intent deadline - Greater Value Portfolio Grants >>
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Decline of Play and Rise of Sensory Issues >>
Tuesday, March 22 - Fairfield University, Fairfield
United Way of Coastal Fairfied County is presenting a free lecture by Angela Hanscom on the topic of her forthcoming book: Balanced and Barefoot - How Unrestricted Outdoor Play makes for Strong, Confident and Capable Children. Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized program in the United States and New Zealand. Angela has been featured in/ on Huffington Post, NPR’s Education blog, TEDx Talks, the DIY Network, The Children’s & Nature Network, is a frequent contributor to the Washington Post Answer Sheet and internationally in The Jerusalem Post and Times of India.
Liberty Bank Youth In Action Award >>
Friday, March 25 - Nomination deadline
Liberty Bank is seeking nominations from the public for its sixth annual Youth In Action Award. The award is designed to recognize a young person in a town served by Liberty Bank who has distinguished him/herself through volunteer service, philanthropy, and/or advocacy for community organizations. The award will be presented to a student in grades 6-12 who must live or have performed their community services activities in Liberty Bank’s service area.
Strong Like a Girl Video Contest >>
Thursday, March 30 - Submission deadline
Fairfield County's Community Foundation's Women & Girls Fund is inviting all girls ages 12 – 18 who live, work or go to school in Fairfield County to enter Strong Like a Girl Video Contest. To enter, share your video on Facebook or Twitter by March 30th and tag Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (@fccfoundation) using both hashtags #LikeAGirl and #FWGgirl. If you don’t have access to social media, email your entry to THyacinth@fccfoundation.org. Winners will be chosen at random and will receive a ticket to the Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon on April 7th featuring World Cup Champion Abby Wambach.
Give Local Greater Waterbury & Litchfield Hills >>
Thursday, March 30 - Registration deadline
Tuesday, May 3 - Wednesday, May 4 - Give Local Greater Waterbury & Litchfield Hills
Connecticut Community Foundation will host its fourth annual online community giving challenge, Give Local Greater Waterbury & Litchfield Hills, from 7 am on May 3 to 7 pm on May 4. Since the first event in 2013, Give Local has infused the nonprofit community with nearly $2 million in unrestricted funding. Ion Bank Foundation is the presenting sponsor of the event.
Tuesday, March 1 - Thursday, March 31 - various dates and locations
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and WNPR have announced plans to offer another opportunity for people to share their stories of how an act of kindness made a positive impact on their lives or the lives of others. Anyone with a story to share is invited to sign up at WordsToGiveBy.org to be interviewed at one of five locations in the Greater Hartford area throughout the month of March.
Wednesday, March 30 - Aqua Turf Club, Southington
Main Street Community Foundation will present its 15th annual Wonder of Women (WOW) event with guest speaker Kara Sundlun, WFSB Emmy Award Winning Television Personality and Author of the book, Finding Dad: From "Love Child" to Daughter.
Thursday, March 31 - Registration deadline
Get financially fit with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut's Volunteer Budget Coaching. You'll work one-on-one with a trained volunteer coach – a great way to organize your finances and make progress towards achieving your goals. During this four month program, you’ll learn to: track expenses to create and use a budget, identify ways to tackle expenses and prioritize spending, and make an action plan to pay bills on time, reduce debt and save.
Friday, April 1 - Nonprofit registration deadline
Tuesday, May 3 - Wednesday, May 4 - The Great Give®
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven invites local nonprofits to participate in The Great Give® 2016. Participating nonprofits can earn special prizes in addition to the donations given online by individuals. More than $170,000 in matching dollars and prizes will be provided by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the Valley Community Foundation, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Liberty Bank Foundation and other generous community sponsors. Nonprofit organizations serving the region and that are interested in participating must register by April 1, 2016 at www.thegreatgive.org or by calling 203-777-2386; eligibility requirements apply. Businesses interested in supporting the nonprofit community through prize sponsorship are asked to contact Sharon Cappetta, Director of Development, at 203-777-7071.
Fund for Women and Girls Annual Luncheon >>
Thursday, April 7 - Greenwich Hyatt, Greenwich
Fairfield County's Community Foundation's Fund for Women and Girls Annual Luncheon will feature Alex Morgan and Abby Wambach, U.S. Women's National Soccer Team phenoms as keynote speakers.
Friday, April 8 - Nomination deadline
The Aurora Women and Girls Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2016 Young Philanthropist. Do you know a special young woman who has demonstrated excellence in community activities – raising money, supporting a cause, volunteering – i.e., making a difference in the lives of her family, neighborhood, a nonprofit or community? Nominate her for Aurora's 2016 Young Philanthropist. The selected young woman will be recognized at Aurora’s 11th Annual Signature Breakfast on October 28, 2016 where she will be honored and where over 500 women and men will learn about her impact in the community.
Climate Change Symposium - Its Impacts on the Economy and the Way We Live >>
Friday, April 15 - Middlesex Community College, Middletown
Climate change isn't just sea level rise and coastal flooding. It affects all aspects of our life including infrastructure, agriculture, wildlife, recreation, tourism, and our economy. Join municipal officials, business owners, agriculture and wildlife representatives, and others from around the state for a symposium exploring the effects of climate change on our lives and how we plan for the future. The Symposium is co-sponsored by The Rockfall Foundation, The UConn Climate Change Adaptation Academy and Middlesex Community College.
Aurora Women's Giving Circle >>
Wednesday, April 20 - Aurora Women and Girls Foundation, West Hartford
Aurora Women and Girls Foundation is inviting women to join together to create a powerful, effective and fun Women's Giving Cirlce. The first gathering is free and open to all who would like to learn more before joining the circle. Learn from experienced panelists: Mally Cox-Chapman, Tekisha Everette and Marilda Gandara. Learn more >>
The Opioid Overdose Epidemic: A Crisis and an Opportunity >>
Wednesday, May 25 - Wake Robin Inn, Lakeville
The Foundation for Community Health's annual medical education lecture for health and science professionals will feature discussion on: new ASAM definition making addition more understandable; prescribing medications that are "recovery sensitive; training programs to become Buprenophrine providers and more. The featured speakers are Patrick G. O’Connor, MD, MPH, Professor of Medicine & Chief of General Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale University, and Samuel M. Silverman, MD, FAPA, DFASAM, Assistant Clinical Professor, UConn Medical School & Director of Medical Education, Program Director ABAM Fellowship, Rushford Center.
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Aurora Women and Girls Foundation recently approved the following women to their board of directors, Carolyn Gitlin of West Hartford and Marissa Mounds of South Windsor.
Currently Ms. Gitlin is a board member of the Greater Hartford Jewish Federation and serves as chair of their Women’s Philanthropy. She also sits on the board of Max Cares Board and is a past trustee of the Kingswood Oxford School and the Past Parent Association President.
Ms. Mounds is director of personal insurance product management at Travelers. She is president of the Hartford Wellesley Club and serves on the young alumnae advisory council to Wellesley’s board. She previously served on the board of directors of the Greater Hartford Chapter of the National Black MBA Association. Read more @ Aurora Foundation >>
The Children's Fund of Connecticut has appointed Charlene Russell-Tucker to their board of Directors. Ms. Russell-Tucker is the chief operating officer for the Connecticut State Department of Education, a role in which she leads priority project management functions to help improve the planning, efficiency, service and delivery effectiveness of the Department's programs and services. She also serves as the Division Chief for the Department's Office of Student Supports and Organizational Effectiveness. Read more >>
The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Health Foundation (CT Health) recently added three new members: John J. Crawford, Chekesha Kidd and MaryAnn Perez-Brescia.
John J. Crawford, MBA is president of Strategem, LLC based in New Haven. He currently serves on numerous boards, including: Webster Financial Corporation as lead director and chairman of the governance committee, St. Martin de Porres Academy, Albertus Magnus College and Central Connecticut Coast YMCA.
Chekesha Kidd, MBA, MS is vice president of Group Life and Voluntary Products at The Hartford. Ms. Kidd currently serves on the non-profit boards of the Metropolitan Jewish Health System of New York and the Florida-based Chaka Chinyelu Foundation whose mission is to pursue educational and community development goals within African-American communities.
MaryAnn Perez-Brescia, MSN, RN, is an assistant professor of nursing at Three Rivers Community College. She is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Connecticut School of Nursing. Ms. Perez-Brescia is the immediate past president of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Hartford Chapter and is the current vice president. Read more @ Connecticut Health Foundation >>
The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) welcomes Jennifer Magri, a vice-president at Access Information Management, to their Board of Directors. A life long Valley resident, Ms. Magri currently serves as the VP of Sales Operations for Access Information Management. She serves on the Seymour Board of Education and is the Vice Chair of the Town of Seymour’s 10-year Strategic Plan Committee.
Valley Community Foundation also bids farewell to attorney Tim Dillon and Leon Sylvester as they conclude their terms. Read more @ Valley Community Foundation >>
United Way of Coastal Fairfield County President and CEO, Merle Berke-Schlessel Esq., has been appointed to the newly formed Connecticut Low Wage Employer Advisory Board. This new 13 member board was created as part of the June 2015 Special Session. Board members are experts on issues facing low wage workers and will advise the Labor Commission, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Department of Social Services (DSS), and the Office of Early Childhood (OEC). Read more @ United Way of Coastal Fairfield County >>
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven's Progreso Latino Fund has featured John Padilla in their Celebrating Latino Leaders series. For the past two decades, John Padilla’s career has centered on helping people rise out of poverty by connecting them to jobs. His success has earned him the reputation among government and nonprofit leaders around the state and country as a go-to expert on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to employment services and workforce development. Read more @ The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven >>
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Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) is an association of grantmakers committed to promoting and supporting effective philanthropy for the public good.
CCP's members are foundations (private, corporate, community), business and corporate giving programs, bank trusts, donor-advised funds, individual philanthropists, and those serving the philanthropic sector. CCP members granted more than $720 million in 2013 from assets of more than $6.3 billion.
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