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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.
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.
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.
Check out CCP's 2022 Year in Review to see our wrap-up of an exciting year.
This webinar is a recording of our February 2023 Connecticut’s Mental Health Landscape briefing. It provides guidance on what funders need to know about Connecticut’s network of public and private mental health resources.
This one-pager provides a snapshot of key research that you and your organization can use to approach financial due diligence with equity that bolsters an organization’s financial health and ability to achieve its mission over the long term.
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.
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.
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.
See this directory for the 21 community foundations serving Connecticut across the state They range from small foundations with no staff that generally serve one town, to foundations that serve many towns in a region and are among the largest of their kind in the country.
A growing number of funders in Connecticut are exploring ways to incorporate community voices into the philanthropic process. Recognizing that authentic relationships and clear accountability to communities are core to advancing equity in philanthropy, funders are increasing impact by inviting communities closest to an issue to bring analysis, expertise and solutions to the table.
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any program (including workshops and events) due to inclement weather or unforeseen situations.
One of the most requested tools by Council members is Council on Foundations's report which offers the most comprehensive information in the field of grantmaking on compensation levels and salary administration.
Access materials from CCP's 2022 Conference held on September 15, 2022.
We are excited to share with you our new strategic framework.
One of the most requested tools by Council members is Council on Foundations's report which offers the most comprehensive information in the field of grantmaking on compensation levels and salary administration.
Check out CCP's 2021 Year in Review to see our wrap-up of an exciting year.
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy is the leading voice to policy makers on behalf of Connecticut’s grantmakers. CCP works with its members to connect the ideas and insights of the Connecticut philanthropic community to policy makers. CCP will engage in public policy advocacy as one strategy toward its mission of organizing, inspiring, and equipping a community of funders to learn, collaborate, and lead together for sustained impact and social change.
CCP is compiling funder resources and information related to the CT state budget and ARPA funding.
CCP Member Program Recap: Vaccines in CT – How Funders Can Improve Equity.
