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2019 Philanthropy 101: Foundation Governance and Legal Issues
For members and non-member funders.
United Way Employee Engagement Summit
Join United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut for the United Way Employee Engagement Summit – ideal for corporate social responsibility(CSR), human resources (HR), and leadership professionals.
CCP Policy Update: Bills That Would Have Levied Taxes on Nonprofits with Endowments - May 15, 2019
HARTFORD, CT -- CCP follows up on bills SB1137 and SB38, that would have levied new taxes on nonprofits with endowments, pension accounts, or significant savings accounts.
CCP's 2019 Conference - Visions for the Future of Philanthropy - Visual Notes
View the visual notes for CCP's 2019 Conference morning panel discussion, "Visions for the Future of Philanthropy."
CCP 2019 Conference Recap and Resources
Access materials from CCP's 2019 Conference held on May 7, 2019. Materials include session and keynote PowerPoints, visual notetaking images, photos, and more.
Community Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Members
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has elected three new board members to join the Foundation’s already-strong team of volunteers. Elected to serve new multi-year board terms were John Cookley, Dr. Camelia Lawrence, and Dr. Zulma Toro.
Tracey and Russell Golden Honored with Philanthropy Award
HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) named Tracey and Russell Golden co-recipients of the 2019 John H. Filer Award for their leadership in promoting private action for the public good.
Get ready to “Give Local” on April 23 and 24!
WATERBURY, CT -- Record-breaking generosity has been the hallmark of Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills since it began in 2013. On April 23 and 24, Connecticut Community Foundation will again host the 36-hour online giving event, which will benefit more local charities serving the region than ever: 265 of them this year!
CCP Policy Update (3/1/19)
CCP's Policy Update includes links and information relevant to the CT philanthropic community, including: Governor Lamont's state budget proposal and the Nonprofit Alliance's analysis, news on Census 2020 in Connecticut, an update on impacts of the new tax law, and information on federal universal charitable deduction bills.
Webster Bank United Way Employee Campaign Raises $1.55 Million in 2018
WATERBURY, CT -- Webster Bank today announced its 2018 Webster United Way Employee Campaign garnered a record-breaking $1.55 million through pledges from bankers as well as fundraising events and a corporate contribution – a $53,000 increase from 2017.
MEDIA ADVISORY: 6th Annual Fairfield County GIVING DAY Celebration
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- Fairfield County’s Giving Day Powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation on Thursday, February 28th, 8 AM – 9:45 AM at The Klein Memorial Auditorium.
Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2019 Launches New WHY I GIVE Video Contest!
NORWALK, CT -- Fairfield County’s Community Foundation announced the launch of the new Fairfield County’s Giving Day WHY I GIVE video contest to give nonprofits participating in Giving Day the opportunity to truly sizzle, spread their message and create awareness for their missions. Contest video submissions can be made from Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 12:00am ET through Friday, February 22, 2019 at 11:59 pm ET.
Hundreds of Diageo Employees Volunteer for Third Annual for Military Service Packing Party
NORWALK, CT -- In celebration of Diageo’s Military Service Appreciation Month, Diageo hosted its third annual packing party (#JoinThePack) to benefit United States troops on November 1st.
Liberty Bank Honors Jennifer Height for Volunteerism
EAST HADDAM, CT – Jennifer Height, Liberty Bank’s Moodus branch manager, has been inducted into the Liberty Bank Volunteer Hall of Fame, the bank’s highest honor for community service by its employees.
Give Everyone the Same Tax Incentive to Donate — Not Just the Rich
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Establishes James G. Williamson Education Assistance Fund in Memory of Former President
New Fund to Assist College Students Struggling to Complete Degrees During Era of Shrinking Sources of Financial Aid; Foundation Jumpstarts Fund with $10,000 Gift
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Opens Nonprofit Registration for Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2019 on November 1st
Save The Date: Giving Day is slated for February 28, 2019
Comcast Employees Play Ball, Bingo, and Bowl for Local United Ways
CONNECTICUT - Comcast employees banded together to hold a myriad of fundraisers throughout September and October to benefit several Connecticut United Ways.