CT Philanthropy Digest - October 2017

Thursday, October 5, 2017

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FEATURED PHILANTHROPY NEWS >>

Responding to Disasters and Crises >>

Ten Sites Selected for Racial Healing Campus Centers >>

New Report Targets High Drug Prices >>

United Ways ALICE Update >>

Teen Safe Driving Video Contest Promotes Safety on the Road >>

CT Funders on the Issues >>

CENSUS 2020: Why an Accurate Count Matters to Philanthropy >>

PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS >>
GRANTS and RFPS >>
EVENTS and OTHER OPPORTUNITIES >>
THE POWER OF GOOD PEOPLE >>
JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY >>
ABOUT CCP and the CONNECTICUT PHILANTHROPY DIGEST >>        

  Featured Philanthropy News 

Responding to Disasters and Crises

During the past several months, our nation has been rocked by numerous natural disasters including hurricanes, forest fires, and earthquakes, and community crises such as the riots in Charlottesville and the recent horrific shooting in Las Vegas. Our hearts are heavy in the wake of these terrible events, but there is hope and healing in the response, many are stepping up to help in short- and long-term efforts. Read about CCP member responses to current disasters >>

For those wishing to help with recovery efforts, CCP has compiled resources for responding to recent disasters and crises >>

Looking ahead, CCP is in conversation with funders about the potential impacts of the disaster in Puerto Rico on Connecticut, including the probable influx of families to the state. Governor Malloy, who recently gave guidance to our school districts said. “We anticipate many families affected by the disaster in Puerto Rico may seek refuge in our state. It is imperative that young children who have been displaced are enrolled in schools immediately and are provided with health and other services necessary to ensure their academic success.” Read the press release >>

Preparing for Disasters and Crises
While these events are not within our control, we can be prepared before disaster strikes. In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, in collaboration with the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers and United Philanthropy Forum, created the Disaster Philanthropy Playbook. "The Playbook is a compilation of philanthropic strategies, best practices and lessons learned that have saved and galvanized local economies, nonprofits, and vulnerable populations from entering into a permanent downward spiral in the wake of a disaster." In the Communities in Crisis strategy area, United Way of Western Connecticut and Fairfield County's Community Foundation have contributed their experiences in responding to Sandy Hook.       


Ten Sites Selected for Racial Healing Campus CentersCCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

The Association of American Colleges and Universities selected ten institutions to serve as sites for the first Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Centers. With generous support from Newman’s Own Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Association will guide the development of the Campus Centers as part of a multi-year initiative to educate, prepare, and inspire the next generation of leaders to advance justice and build equitable communities.

Through a competitive process, institutions were selected based on their proposals’ ability to create positive narratives about race, identify and examine current realities of race relations in their communities, envision communities without entrenched racial hierarchies, and pinpoint levers for change and key individuals to engage. Each institution will receive an initial award of $30,000 to develop and implement visionary plans that engage and empower campus and community stakeholders to uproot the conscious and unconscious biases and misbeliefs that have exacerbated racial violence and tension in American society. 

In the aftermath of the horrific, heartbreaking events in Charlottesville, we must not be silent. Instead, we must harness our collective intellectual, social, and financial resources to transform words into action,” said Association President Lynn Pasquerella. “We are thrilled to partner with these first ten outstanding institutions on our way to establishing 150 centers across the country to ensure that higher education is playing a leadership role in promoting racial and social justice.” Learn more >>         


New Report Targets High Drug PricesCCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

The Yale Global Health Justice Partnership, in collaboration with the National Physicians Alliance and Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, released a policy paper entitled, “Curbing Unfair Drug Prices: A Primer for States.”

The new report analyzes promising state-level approaches to addressing high and skyrocketing prescription drug prices, providing recommendations to guide policymakers and advocates. It offers a valuable roadmap for Connecticut and other states that are ready to take on the challenge of unaffordable prescription drugs. Read more >> 

Read the report >>

CT News Junkie -- Debate Over Prescription Drug Pricing Moves To States >>        


ALICE Update - Helping ALICE Families Access Good Jobs and Save for the Future CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

To raise awareness about ALICE among business, community, and government leaders, Connecticut United Ways have published an ALICE Update. This update explores the challenges ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) faces due to low wages and a lack of savings, as well as the work United Ways and organizations throughout the state are doing to help ALICE access good jobs, save for the future and achieve financial stability.

In Connecticut, 27% of households have earnings above the Federal Poverty Level but below a basic cost of living which often results in living paycheck to paycheck. Lack of savings is the financial challenge American families worry about the most. Nationwide, one in three households have no savings, which means that a medical emergency or unexpected car repair has the potential to send them spiraling into poverty.  Read more >>

 

 


Teen Safe Driving Video Contest Promotes Safety on the RoadCCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and Travelers recently launched the 10th annual Teen Safe Driving Video contest for high school students. The theme this year is: “Teen Safe Driver: Could This Be You? Every Second Matters.” DMV and Travelers partner each year to raise awareness about safety behind the wheel with the state’s youngest and most inexperienced drivers. The goal is to create peer-to-peer education and influence about developing safe driving habits. Travelers will award up to $26,000 in cash prizes to the winning students and their high schools.

“We fully support the Connecticut DMV’s program that educates teens about the importance of safe driving,” said Michael Klein, executive vice president, and president of Personal Insurance at Travelers. “Teenagers talking to other teenagers about good driving habits can carry more weight, and we hope the contest sparks conversation and encourages young drivers to take precautions behind the wheel.”

A panel of judges comprised of safety advocates, health experts, and state officials will select the winners. Past contest winners can be found on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/teensafedriving12. The contest is open to all public, private, and home-schooled high school students in Connecticut. Submissions must be submitted electronically or postmarked no later than December 15, 2017. Learn more >>  


CT Funders on the Issues

Foundations and funders do more than give grants; they often convene stakeholders to discuss issues and solutions to problems in their communities. Here are three upcoming events:

Find other Connecticut Funder Sponsored or Hosted Events >>   


CENSUS 2020: Why an Accurate Count Matters to Philanthropy

Census 2020: Why Philanthropy Counts Webinar >>

OCTOBER 18: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join a conversation about why the census matters and the role that philanthropy can play in ensuring a fair and accurate count. Data from the census drive key decisions made by government, business, nonprofits and philanthropy. Unfortunately, the Census has historically missed disproportionate numbers of people of color, immigrants, young children and low-income and rural households. For example, it is estimated that the “undercounted” included about a million children in the 2010 Census. By not being counted, these individuals and communities may not receive needed services and resources that otherwise would be afforded to them based on census data. Although the Census 2020 is three years away, policy and administrative decisions being made now in Washington, DC, and across the country will carry significant implications for census accuracy and outcomes. Learn more about why the census is critical to your work, the communities you care about and how you can be involved in ensuring a fair and accurate count. This event is open to all funders. This program is co-hosted by the United Philanthropy Forum and Funders' Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP). Register >>

Read National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy's article - Philanthropy and the 2020 Census: A once-in-a-decade Chance to Get It Right >>

Read more >> about the importance of CENSUS 2020 to philanthropy and find facts sheets and toolkits, including a Census Hard to Count Communities Mapping Tool and Will You Count? fact sheets.       


  Philanthropy News Links

CCP-The-power-of-membership-logoCCP Member News Links

Aetna and Aetna Foundation

Aurora Women and Girls Foundation

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation

Comcast

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

Connecticut Health Foundation

Fairfield County's Community Foundation

The Guilford Foundation

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation

Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford

Liberty Bank Foundation

Main Street Community Foundation

Nellie Mae Education Foundation

New Canaan Community Foundation

Newman's Own Foundation

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation

The Tow Foundation

Travelers  and The Travelers Foundation

Trust for Learning

United Technologies Corporation

United Way of Central & Northeastern Connecticut

United Way of Greater New Haven

United Way of Western Connecticut

William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund


Non-Member News Links

AT & T

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union

Community Foundation of Middlesex County

Dutch Point Credit Union

Greenwich United Way

Ion Bank Foundation

KeyBank Foundation

Middlesex United Way

NEA Foundation

Seherr-Thoss Foundation

TD Charitable Foundation

United Way of West Central Connecticut


  Grants and RFPs

Member Grants and RFPsCCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund

Perrin Family Foundation

Dominion Energy

Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Social Venture Partners Connecticut (a program and field of interest fund of Fairfield County's Community Foundation)

United Way of Western Connecticut

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation

The Rockfall Foundation

The Guilford Foundation

Branford Community Foundation


Non-Member Grants and RFPs

Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation

The Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities

Impact Fairfield County

Connecticut Humanities

Bracketts for Good


  Events and Other Opportunities

Comcast's United Way Golf Tournament >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 8: 8:00 am: Lyman's Orchards, Middlefield
Comcast's annual United Way Golf Tournament returns to Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield. Gather your foursome, enjoy a beautiful course and raise money for a great cause. Single players are welcome and will be added to open spots. For questions, contact Jeff Little, 860-319-6228.


Health Care Action Summit >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 14: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm: Thomas Edison Magnet School, Meriden
Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut is calling state health care activists, advocates and organizations that care about the fight for universal, quality, affordable health care to join together for a Health Care Action Summit. The morning plenary features Jacob Hacker, director of the Institution for Social & Policy Studies at Yale University, an expert on the politics of U.S. health and social policy, followed by a lively conversation with State Comptroller Kevin Lembo, Tekisha Everette (Health Equity Solutions), and Tim Foley (SEIU - CT State Council) - all moderated by Frances Padilla of Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut. The lunch speaker is Wendy Fields, executive director of the national Democracy Initiative. The day will also feature ten workshop sessions on a variety of timely health care policy and skill building topics.


2018 Neighborhood Leadership Program >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 16: 5:30 - 7:30 pm: Orientation Sessions, Mitchell Branch Library, New Haven
OCTOBER 25: 5:30 - 7:30 pm: Orientation Sessions, Stetson Branch Library, New Haven
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven's Neighborhood Leadership Program is an eight month training and grant program that supports community leaders in imagining, developing, testing, and realizing projects which build community and provide positive outcomes in New Haven, East Haven, West Haven and Hamden.  At the end the training, participants can receive a grant to implement a project of their choice.


Leadership Development Roundtable (LDR) >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 10, 18; NOVEMBER 3: Applicant Information Calls
DECEMBER 1: 5:00 pm: Application deadline
Leadership Development Roundtable (LDR) is a comprehensive program designed to accelerate the development of emerging leaders working to effect social change in Connecticut. LDR is entering its tenth year, having supported 200 rising leaders to grow their leadership skills and networks. The application deadline is December 1, 2017 for the LDR-Fairfield and LDR-Hartford cohorts, slated to begin in January 2018. LDR is supported by Charter Oak Challenge Foundation, Fairfield County's Community Foundation, Fairfield University, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Lone Pine Foundation, Newman's Own Foundation, Tauck Family Foundation, Graustein Memorial Fund, and The ZOOM Foundation.


Fall Listening Tour >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

October 11 - 20: Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington
David Obedzinski, the new president of Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, has scheduled a series of community meetings with non-profit organizations in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington during the month of October, a “Fall Listening Tour” that will provide both Obedzinski and local grantees and non-profit programs a chance to get to know each other. The events are targeted to current Community Foundation grantees and local non-profit organizations and service providers within the four towns the Community Foundation serves.


The Latino Experience: Living in Two Worlds >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

October 18: 5:30 - 9:00 pm: New Haven Lawn Club, New Haven
Join the Latino Progreso Fund at The Community Foundation of Greater New Haven for a unique performance by Elizardi Castro, comedian and former criminal defense attorney. Elizardi combines his Puerto Rican heritage with American culture to create a Spanglish one-man show, “Made in Puerto Rico.” Elizardi will share his life journey, in which he tackles the human story of growing up in two different worlds — with one foot in a home culture that was different from the dominant narrative around him. Live music, dancing and complimentary reception to follow.


What Does Municipal Bankruptcy Mean and What Can We Learn from Other Cities? >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 19: 7:30 - 9:30 am: The Society Room, Hartford
The City of Hartford is hosting a panel conversation moderated by Jay Williams, president of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and with panelists: Mayor James Diossa, mayor of Central Falls, Rhode Island, and former city councilor; Don Graves, senior director, Corporate Community Initiatives & Relations at Key Bank, and former deputy assistant to President Obama and counselor to Vice President Biden; and Kevyn Orr, partner at the Law Firm of Jones Day, and former emergency manager for City of Detroit. The program is supported by The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving and MetroHartford Alliance.


No House to Call My Own: Reading and Community Discussion about LGBTQ Youth Homelessness >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 19: Doors open at 5:30 pm, Readings begin at 6:30 pm: The Lyceum, Hartford
The Melville Charitable Trust is presenting a reading and discussion with Ryan Berg, author of No House to Call My Home: Love, Family and Other Transgressions. Ryan will read from his award-winning book and facilitate a conversation with local youth, policy makers, and service providers about how to best support LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. The reading is co-sponsored by Youth Action Hub, True Colors, and the Partnerships for Strong Communities.


Center for Nonprofit Excellence Nonprofit Trainings >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 19 - DECEMBER 4: Fairfield and Norwalk
Check out the Fall nonprofit training schedule for Fairfield County's Community Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence. Workshops range from a Board Chair Roundtable and an Essential Business Skills Series to Giving Day trainings.


Signature Breakfast: Building Futures for Women and Girls >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 20: 7:30 - 9:30 am: Hartford Marriott Downtown, Hartford
Aurora Foundation for Women and Girls presents its 12th Annual Signature breakfast featuring Keynote Speaker Tiffany Dufu, chief leadership officer at Levo, the fastest growing millennial professional network and author of Drop the Ball. Signature Breakfast honorees include the 2017 Woman Philanthropist of the Year, Shannon Klenk, and the 2017 Young Philanthropist of the Year, Olivia McAdams.


The Importance of Laughter >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 21: Noon - 3:00 pm: Chatterley’s Banquet Hall, Torrington
Gina Barreca, academic, humorist, and author, will be the guest speaker at a humor-filled luncheon fundraiser for The Women & Girls Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. Following lunch and Gina’s humorous and insightful remarks, Gina will be available to answer questions and sign copies of her books.


Thriving Communities Conversations >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 24: 4:00 pm: Connecticut Audubon Society, Pomfret Center
NOVEMBER 2: 4:00 pm: Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is hosting Thriving Communities Conversations, a series of public conversations to engage diverse members of the community in safe, civil discourse that encourages contrasting points of view, requires respectful listening and results in new understanding. These forums seek to specifically bring the voices and perspectives of young people and other under-represented groups into the conversation. Each forum is followed by a brief reception for more informal discussion and networking. The Environment is the topic for October and Women's Rights is the topic for November.

  • The Community Foundation is offering mini-grants of $500 to nonprofits and affiliated student groups who want to continue the conversation, in the hope that the knowledge gained and the bonds formed will energize us all and lead to great things for eastern Connecticut and beyond.

Social Impact Investing: The New Venture Capital? >>

OCTOBER 25: 5:30 - 7:00 pm: Westport Historical Society, Westport
The first in a series of conversation, Lynn Grossman and her colleagues from Raymond James & Associates for an engaging and thought-provoking presentation on the new conversation sweeping the philanthropic and investment worlds. Learn about new investment strategies and vehicles for social impact investing. Understand risks and rewards of impact investing and develop a customized impact platform. RSVP to lynn.grossman@raymondjames.com.


Being Mortal - Film Screening and Discussion >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 26: 2:00 - 4:30 pm: Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut, Southbury
The Jewish Federation of Western CT in collaboration with Connecticut Community Foundation, Borrow My Glasses and AARP CT are hosting a free screening and discussion of the PBS Frontline documentary Being Mortal. Based on the best-selling book by Dr. Atul Gawande, this film explores the hopes of patients & families facing terminal illness and their relationships with the doctors, nurses & family members who care for them. The film screening will be followed by a facilitated discussion. Light refreshments provided. The event is free, but registration is required: 203-267-3177 x340 or rsvp@jfed.net.


Fairfield County's Giving Day Support Plan >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

OCTOBER 27 - February 22: Nonprofit Training Series, Bootcamp, and Power Lunch Webinars
MARCH 1, 2018: Fairfield County's Giving Day
Powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, this dynamic 24-hour fundraising event unites their community around local causes. Working to raise as much money as possible in a single day, the Community Foundation brings together individuals, families, nonprofits and companies – like lead sponsor Bank of America. Giving Day 2017 made a huge impact by raising nearly $1.5 million that was donated by 13,000+ individuals in support of 414 local nonprofits. Join them in March for an amazing event that shines a spotlight on the people and organizations that make their community a vibrant and inclusive place to work and live.


CT Rocks! A Benefit Concert For Music Education >>CCP-The-power-of-membership-logo

NOVEMBER 4: 6:00 pm: Fairfield Theatre Company, Stage One, Fairfield
In response to Connecticut's budget crisis, which has severely impacted students' access and exposure to music education and the arts, Connecticut-based nonprofits SpreadMusicNow and Band Together CT have announced a benefit concert in support of music education. All proceeds from the event will go towards rebuilding specific music education programs that have been impacted by budget cuts as well as towards filling overall gaps in statewide music education funding. All funds raised will be matched by local philanthropists in conjunction with Fairfield County's Community Foundation, the administrator of the SpreadMusicNow Fund.      


  The power of good people

CCP-The-power-of-membership-logoThe Aurora Foundation for Women and Girls appointed a new executive director and two board members. Jennifer Bernhardt Steadman, Ph.D., the Foundation's new executive director will begin in late October. She will lead Aurora’s efforts to focus the region's public and private sectors around the need to educate and support innovations that enable women and girls to be leaders and active participants in their communities. For the past five years, Steadman has envisioned new programs, engaged new audiences and outpaced attendance and revenue goals as adult programs manager at the Connecticut Historical Society. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Women and Gender Studies from Emory University and a B.A. from Wake Forest University. “Jenny is a critical thinker and proven leader around the value that strong women and girls offer a community,” said Board Chair Karen Jarmoc. “She will be a driving force in our collective work to bring public attention to conditions that hold back women and girls, and convene the region’s thought leaders around solutions.” Read more >>

Dr. Jennifer Pennoyer and Maureen Cooper have both been appointed to the Aurora Women and Girls Foundation’s Board of Directors. Dr. Jennifer Pennoyer runs a medical, cosmetic and laser dermatology practice in Bloomfield, and Maureen Cooper is the chief operating officer at Fiduciary Investment Advisors, LLC in Windsor. Read more >>


CCP-The-power-of-membership-logoBrookfield resident, Karen Iannella, was appointed president of Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation (BI Cares) and is responsible for the Foundation’s community-driven programs, which improve access to healthcare and enhance STEM education with a focus on the underserved. In addition, she serves as Head, US Communications and Patient Affairs, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. “The BI Cares is thrilled to have Karen as our new president supported by a strong Steering Committee of talented, socially conscious leaders,” said Paul Fonteyne, Chairman, Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Board of Directors.  “Together the team will implement our new five-year strategy to improve the lives of patients in need, strengthen our communities, and increase our impact.” Read more >>


CCP-The-power-of-membership-logoThe Community Foundation for Greater New Haven's Progreso Latino Fund has featured Kica Matos in its Celebrating Latino Leaders series. Matos' work for social justice has definately solidified her legacy in New Haven. Yet, her fight for immigration rights is still going strong during this tumultuous political climate.  Read more >>

 


CCP-The-power-of-membership-logoThe Connecticut Community Foundation, which serves 21 towns in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills, recently appointed their next president and four members to the Board of Trustees. Julie Loughran has been appointed as the Foundation's next president and chief executive officer. Loughran has served as the Foundation’s director of development and communications since 2014 and will take over the reins from Paula Van Ness, who plans to retire in December after leading the Foundation for six years. Loughran will be only the third CEO of the 94-year-old Foundation, which operated as a volunteer organization with no staff until Ingrid Manning became the first employee in the 1980s. “For six years, Paula has committed herself to our region, shared her vision, and worked tirelessly to make both the Foundation and the community we serve stronger. We are grateful for her inspiration and her great leadership,” said Martha Bernstein, Chair of Connecticut Community Foundation’s board of trustees. Read more >>

Barbara Bradbury-Pape of Woodbury, Elizabeth Johnson of Cheshire, John Newton of Warren, and Rabbi Eric Polokoff of Southbury, have been elected to the Board of Trustees. Paula Van Ness, President and CEO of the Connecticut Community Foundation, said, “Our new trustees bring a wealth of talent and energy to the Foundation’s work. We are elated to have them join us in our efforts to foster thriving communities throughout our region.” Read more >>


CCP-The-power-of-membership-logoFairfield County’s Community Foundation has promoted Joseph R. Baker to chief financial officer. Baker joined the Community Foundation in 2011 in the capacity of Vice President of Finance and Administration. Juanita James, CEO and President, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation made the announcement of Joe Baker’s appointment stating, “Joe is a critical partner for me and our leadership team when we are assessing risk and opportunities while evaluating our community impact initiatives and programs. He has consistently been the champion of ensuring that I, along with our Board, execute our fiduciary responsibility to protect the financial sustainability of our organization.  I am delighted to make this announcement that Joe Baker will now be serving in the capacity of Chief Financial Officer. This is a well-deserved recognition of his significant contributions to our organization.” Read more >>


CCP-The-power-of-membership-logoFor the second time in its history, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is pleased to announce Tri-Chairs for its annual United Way Community Campaign with a fundraising goal of $20.6 million. Diane Nadeau, president and CEO, The Chamber of Commerce, Windham Region; Tim Stewart, president, Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce; and, Oz Griebel, president and CEO, MetroHartford Alliance, have been selected to lead Connecticut’s largest health and human service campaign. “I’m delighted we have not one, not two, but three individuals who have stepped up to lead the charge to help raise dollars in support of health and human services provided by our nonprofit community,” said Paula S. Gilberto, president and CEO, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. “Each is a leader in his or her own region, knowing firsthand the value of community service and community leadership.” Read more >>


CCP-The-power-of-membership-logoWebster Bank recently announced their multi-year leadership succession with changes taking place effective January 1, 2018. James C. Smith, chairman and chief executive officer, following a distinguished career with Webster spanning more than four decades, will retire from Webster and transition to non-executive chairman. John R. Ciulla, president, will become the company’s CEO and a member of the holding company’s Board of Directors. Ciulla will succeed Smith, who has served as Webster’s CEO since 1987, and will be the third CEO in Webster’s 82-year history. Read more >>      

 

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CCP's members are foundations, business and corporate giving programs, bank trusts, donor-advised funds, and individual philanthropists. CCP members grant more than $858 million from assets of more than $7.6 billion.

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