Early Childhood Funder Collaborative

Group Type: 
Funders Group

The Early Childhood Funder Collaborative (Collaborative) is a project of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) for which CCP serves as fiscal sponsor. The Collaborative comprises 16 funders from around the state who bring many years of experience in supporting and operating programs that serve the needs of children and families. We encourage funders to join our effort. The Collaborative is open to all funders with a minimum financial requirement to support activities advancing the Collaborative's mission.

Collaborative Co-chairs:

Linda Franciscovich, Executive Director, The Grossman Family Foundation

Kimberley Russo, Executive Director, The Fund for Greater Hartford

For more information, contact Carol P. O’Donnell, Collaborative Executive Director, 203-927-5997.

Funding Areas: 
Early Childhood

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