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Executive Leadership Succession Policy
Records Retention Policy
Conflict of Interest Policy and Declaration Statement for Trustees
Code of Ethics
Due Diligence Done Well - A guide for grantmakers
Foundations & Donor-Advised Funds: Can Foundation Management Be Done Smarter?
Ten reasons to discuss philanthropy with your clients
Philanthropy Glossary
Advocacy Resources
Because elected officials make policy and budget decisions that affect nonprofit organizations and foundations, it is critical to communicate to them the unique value and role of the philanthropic sector.Here are tools and resources for engaging in the full range of foundation advocacy activities.
How much to give
Determining how much to give to charity is a personal choice.
Nonprofit Organizations Serving Older Adults - July 20, 2011 Program
Helping the Elderly of Hamden - The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and The Phelps Community Project
In her Last Will and Testament, Emma P. Pelton of Cheshire, Connecticut established the John P. and Cora E. Phelps Fund at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven in memory of her grandfather and mother to “benefit … elderly people who are residents of the Town of Hamden.” Since the fund was established over forty years ago, more than 65 grants have been made to eight organizations serving Hamden’s older adults.
The Elder Economic Security Standard Index for Connecticut
This report presents a measure of income that older adults require to maintain their independence in the community and meet their daily costs of living, including affordable and appropriate housing and health care.