We provide space for our members to connect, learn and share together on how to effectively address racial equity in their work as philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs), and works to share our members’ learnings with the broader philanthropy field. As part of these efforts, we are pleased to share case stories from our members about their racial equity work.
For those interested, the Center for Effective Philanthropy is hosting a free webinar on the effects of MacKenzie Scott’s large, unrestricted gifts to nonprofits.
For members headquartered or funding specifically in Greater Hartford.
In March of 2020, in an effort to ensure the safety of youth and communities in the face of the burgeoning global pandemic brought about by COVID19, schools across the state of Connecticut abruptly shut down. Youth and their caregivers were notified that school buildings would reopen when it was deemed safe, and that plans for “remote learning” would be forthcoming.
Young People have been at the center of movements for progressive social change throughout the history of our nation. There are a number of ways in which young people become involved in change movements. Some may have a generational exposure to civic activism through their families; others may have a critical awakening during their college years; others may choose to participate in the political electoral process.
Over the past five years, the need for – and power of – young people’s leadership and action in the civic sphere has been palpable. Whether challenging the criminalization of youth of color in schools and communities, advancing the rights of immigrant and undocumented youth and families, or mobilizing to challenge current gun policies, young people have disrupted the status quo, advanced a bold vision for equity and justice, and held those with governing power, from city councils and school boards to the halls of Congress, accountable in order to change unjust laws and policies.
The Council is hosting a special series of workshops focused on “Aligning Practices with Values.” Many funders have made commitments to equity, and we are providing programs and resources to support moving to impactful action. Join CCP and the Mission Investors Exchange to learn how funders can use one of the most powerful tools we have available to further missions and increase impact: investment portfolios.
CCP invites you to our Alliance for Justice "Bolder Advocacy" Training workshop. This training will provide you with a clear understanding of the kinds of advocacy activities your foundation can safely engage in and best practices for grantmaking to give your grantees the most flexibility under the law for their advocacy efforts.
This session is designed to provide foundations and those responsible for the grantmaking function with a high-level understanding of financial documents from both an initial and ongoing due diligence perspective.
This webinar is a recording of our October 2022 CT Public-Private Partnership Summit. This was a networking and interactive summit on collaboration required among Connecticut’s public and philanthropic organizations to strategically address together the many persistent community challenges facing our state.
This webinar is a recording of our March 2022 training with Alliance for Justice. It provides guidance on what funders need to know from both the state and federal level, helps gain a clear understanding of the kinds of advocacy activities your foundation can safely engage in, and discuss best practices for grantmaking to give your grantees the most flexibility under the law for their advocacy efforts.
In 2020 MacKenzie Scott shook up the funding world by announcing an unprecedented series of large gifts, distributing $1.7 billion to 116 nonprofit organizations – many of which focused on issues of racial equity. Not only were these the largest gifts most of the organizations had ever received, but each donation was also made with no restrictions and minimal reporting requirements.
Join CCP for a special lunchtime learning program with Center for Effective Philanthropy president Phil Buchanan who will share an insightful look at a bold new approach to giving.
The Funders Network's GREEN working group will be holding its annual meeting in person this fall. The meeting will take place in Hartford, Conn., from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 with site visits to both Hartford and New Haven. This event is co-sponsored by Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation.
The Council is hosting a special summit recpetion on collaboration required among private, public, and nonprofit sectors to help mitigate the effects of critical issues on the state of Connecticut. This event is co-convened by the Office of Governor Ned Lamont, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
The Council is hosting a special series of workshops focused on “Aligning Practices with Values.” Many funders have made commitments to equity, and we are providing programs and resources to support moving to impactful action. This workshop will help you understand core Equity concepts, definitions, and context of usage so that communicators are prepared to reference the concepts in your work across your organization.
The Council is hosting a special summit on collaboration required among private, public, and nonprofit sectors to help mitigate the effects of critical issues on the state of Connecticut. This event is co-convened by the Office of Governor Ned Lamont, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Join CCP and our colleagues for a special community conversation on philanthropy's response to mass shootings and gun violence. Co-sponsored by Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, New Hampshire Funders Forum, Philanthropy Massachusetts, and Vermont Community Foundation.
CCP, in partnership with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, is holding an event to discuss how municipal leaders can partner with philanthropy and nonprofit organizations to make more efficient and effective use of scarce resources, including local ARPA funding.