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Ten Connecticut Cities Receive Design Grants through the Boston Fed’s Working Cities Challenge
HARTFORD, CT -- Today Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President and CEO Eric Rosengren, along with Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy and public and private funders, officially recognized ten $15,000 design grant awards as part of the Working Cities Challenge in Connecticut.
The Charitable Deduction in Connecticut
2017 marks the 100th year of the charitable deduction. The charitable deduction encourages charitable giving by individuals to the benefit of communities across the country. This resource give data for Connecticut.
Philanthropy Leaders Urge Congress to Strengthen Charitable Giving
WASHINGTON, DC — More than 250 philanthropy leaders from across the nation, including five representing Connecticut philanthropy, are gathering on Capitol Hill starting today to urge lawmakers to value and strengthen charitable giving in America. Their meetings are part of Foundations on the Hill, a multi-day event presented by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers in partnership with the Council on Foundations and the Alliance for Charitable Reform.
CT Philanthropy Digest - March 2017
The March Digest includes feature headlines: CCP Delegation Urges Congress to Strengthen Charitable Giving; CCP Releases Public Sector Perspective on Public-Private Partnership Collaboration Model; Foundation Invites Funders to Sign On to Immigration Statement; First Year of Program Shows Increase in Access to Healthy Food; Foundation Supports Framework to Help Address Root Causes of Hunger; Literacy Volunteers of Greater Waterbury Unveils Storymobile; Statewide Space-Matching Service Launches First in Fairfield County; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; SCHOLARSHIP NEWS LINKS; GRANTS & RFPS; EVENTS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
What Early Learning in ESSA Can Look Like for States and Districts
First Five Years Fund (FFYF) has developed this resource to serve as a helpful tool for states writing innovative ESSA early learning plans. This shareable, downloadable resource highlights the law’s express early learning provisions, as well as others that could strengthen and expand early childhood initiatives at the state and local level.
Unlocking ESSA's Potential to Support Early Learning
Immigrant Families in Connecticut Post-Election: How Does Philanthropy Respond? Webinar Recording
View the recording of the February 14, 2017 webinar. Learn how local nonprofits are responding and the strategies that Connecticut and national funders are using to support immigrant communities in this new landscape post 2016 election.
CT Philanthropy Digest - February 2017
The February Digest includes feature headlines: Foundations Sign Joint Statement on Immigration; New Research Highlights Role of Funder Networks & Associations; Poll Shows That New Englanders Believe Student-Centered Learning Can Improve Readiness Across Region; Harvard Pilgrim Foundation’s Health Equity Roundtable Produces New Report on Transgender Health; Fairfield County and Greater Hartford Engage in Fundraising for Nonprofits; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; SCHOLARSHIP NEWS LINKS; GRANTS & RFPS; EVENTS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy Announces New President
HARTFORD, CT—Following a national search, the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) announced that Karla Fortunato will be its new president, effective May 1.
Fairfield County's Community Wellbeing Index 2016
NORWALK, CT -- Examining regional demographics, economic opportunity, education, health, quality of life, and happiness, Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2016 was released by DataHaven, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation and a team of leaders from regional hospitals, foundations, government agencies, and community organizations.
CCP Report Shows Connecticut Giving Up 14% over last 5 Years
HARTFORD, CT - Individuals and foundations in Connecticut gave $4.51 billion in charitable contributions during 2014*, according to Giving in Connecticut, an annual report published by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP).
Connecticut Giving Report
The Connecticut Giving Report covers individual and foundation giving for calendar year 2015, the most recent year available for comparable data.
CT Philanthropy Digest - November 2016
The November Digest includes feature headlines: RFP Announced: Connecticut Working Cities Challenge; Governor Malloy Honors Community Foundations in CT; Giving Circle Participants Urged to Participate in Survey; $210K Grant for Coordinated Access to Reduce Homelessness Among Children and Youth; Report Highlights Progress in Advancing Health Equity for All Residents; College Coaching Initiative Nearly Doubles Graduation Rates; Initial Evaluation of Bridgeport School's SEL Favorable; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; SCHOLARSHIP NEWS LINKS; GRANTS & RFPS; EVENTS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
CCP Offers Free Workshop, Being Grounded in Philanthropy
CT Philanthropy Digest - September 2016
CT Philanthropy Digest - August 2016
How Do We Respond?
HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut Council for Philanthropy leaders, David Davison, interim president, and Judith Meyers, board chair, comment on responding to the recent multiple tragedies around the country and globe.