Ct Council For Philanthropy
Philanthropy & Charity in Hartford, CT
Read Connecticut Council for Philanthropy member Bob Hohler's message on the release of Opening Doors, the federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness. Bob is the executive manager of The Melville Charitable Trust and chair and founding member of Funders Together. Opening Doors is a landmark in the history of fighting homelessness. For the 1st time the federal government has gone on the record with a long term dedication to ending homelessness. The plan reinforces this commitment by including timetables and specific ways to measure progress on an annual basis.
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About Us
read moreIn 1969, the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy was founded as the Coordinating Council for Foundations, serving the Greater Hartford philanthropic community. CCF's primary work was evaluating nonprofits on behalf of members to inform their grantmaking. Shortly after the Council was founded, President Nixon signed the Tax Reform Act of 1969 as a response to reports of foundation misuses of business holdings, failures to distribute funds for charitable purposes, self-dealing, and other abuses.
Advocacy Resources
read moreBecause 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 General Resources, documents to help you with Advocacy Rules and Regulations, andBest Practicesto help you with the full range of foundation advocacy activities. Lastly are Weblinks to organizations with additional advocacy and public policy resources and information. This useful chart with accompanying definitions shows a full range of possible advocacy activities for foundations.