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.
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.
Join co-hosts the CT Council for Philanthropy and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for a special briefing focused on Hartford. In this program, we’ll share exclusive analysis of Connecticut’s use of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the Greater Hartford area, and a look at opportunities for Hartford philanthropy to make greater impact.
Join co-hosts the CT Council for Philanthropy and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for a special program including exclusive analysis of Connecticut’s use of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and a look at opportunities for philanthropy to make a greater impact.
Join CCP for a special program with Dr. Lucy Bernholz, Director, Digital Civil Society Lab at Stanford PACS; Senior Research Scholar, Stanford PACS and author of the new book, “How We Give Now: A Philanthropic Guide for the Rest of Us.
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) and Candid will host a webinar to highlight findings from the 2021 Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy report. The report is an annual publication by CDP and Candid that examines how much funding addresses long-term disaster recovery, preparedness and risk reduction as well as immediate relief.
Join the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy as we host a panel overview discussion of Connecticut's state budget, the recent federal stimulus packages, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, and what they all mean for philanthropy. Speakers include Keith Phaneuf from the CT Mirror and Gian-Carl Casa from the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance.
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- Fairfield County's Community Foundation recently announced a brand new $25,000 challenge grant benefitting Bridgeport Public School teachers.
TORRINGTON, CT -- From June 15th - July 31st, more than 50 nonprofits are participating in Northwest Corner Gives (www.northwestcornergives.org), a crowdfunding giving platform, created by the Nort
TORRINGTON, CT -- From June 15th - July 31st, more than 50 nonprofits are participating in Northwest Corner Gives (www.northwestcornergives.org), a crowdfunding giving platform, created by the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation to help local nonprofits raise matching funds for Covid-19 related expenses.
The Spring 2020 DIGEST includes FEATURED NEWS STORIES - CCP Supports Funders and Nonprofits in Response to COVID-19; CCP Welcomes New Officers and Board Members and Thanks Long-standing Directors for Their Leadership; Philanthropic Organizations Partner with State to Distribute PPE; #GivingTuesdayNow and The Great Give®; and COVID-19 FUNDER RESPONSE; FUNDER COVID-19 NEWS LINKS; POLICY UPDATE; COVID-19 RELATED VIRTUAL EVENTS AND RESOURCES; THE POWER OF GOOD PEOPLE;and JOBS!
NORWALK, CT -- The generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations across Fairfield County and beyond has been extraordinary. In the two weeks since the Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund was established by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, more than $1.375 MILLION has been donated.
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) announces today the following three actions to address the impact of COVID-19 on residents of Eastern Connecticut.
FARMINGTON, CT -- The Connecticut Restaurant Association launched a relief fund Wednesday to help hospitality workers throughout the state, and will distribute individual $500 grants to employees whose jobs have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The fund will be supported by private, community, and individual donations.
Join the Aurora Foundation for Women and Girls in Greater Hartford for food and drink, networking, and a celebration of a successful year in supporting the women and girls of Greater Hartford.