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Media Contact:
Liza Andrews
Public Policy Director
(860) 525-5080
landrews@ctnonprofits.org

Interview Resources

CT Nonprofits works daily to underscore the vital role nonprofits play in the social and economic landscape of our state.

We invite you to read recent articles in which we were featured, press releases we have issued, stories to which we contributed, and a sampling of pieces staff have written for our members.

 

In the Media

08/24/10 - Thousands of Nonprofits Face Loss of Tax-Exempt Status

08/09/10 - Small Nonprofits Face IRS Filing Deadling

07/31/10 - Nonprofits continue to struggle in state, nation

06/21/10 - In recession, non-profit agencies see volunteers increase as funding shrinks

06/20/10 - Make the Transition into Non-Profit Work for a Rewarding First or Second Career

05/28/10 - Not Good Enough to Great: Special Events Workshop Pays Off for CT Nonprofits

04/26/10 - CT nonprofits shrinking as need grows

04/06/10 - Nonprofts Urged To Sign Up For "Birdies For Charity" At 2010 Travelers Championship

03/30/10 - Spreading the Message to Policy Makers and the Public about the Importance of Supporting Nonprofit Work

03/12/10 - Fathom and CT Nonprofits Offer Social Media Training

02/11/10 - Fahd Vahidy Elected to The Connecticut Association of Nonprofits Board

01/27/10 - New Professional Development Opportunities for Nonprofits in Fairfield County

01/15/10 - Nonprofits: A Great Deal for the State

01/15/10 - Connecticut: He Who Transplanted Sustains

12/22/09 - Hartford Business Journal Q&A with CT Nonprofits' Executive Director, Ron Cretaro (Download a PDF)

12/05/09 - Care at nonprofits matches that by state

12/03/09 - CT Association of Nonprofits Donates 120 Toys for Children in Need

10/15/09 - Turning Marketers into Social Media Champs for Nonprofits in Connecticut

07/29/09 - National Council Celebrates 20th Year

01/26/09 - Online Career Center Opens

 

Press Releases

04/26/10 - Survey Reveals Significant Increase in Demand from First-time Users of Nonprofits

03/01/10 - Search for Nonprofit Heroes Ends March 15th!

02/09/10 - Connecticut Association of Nonprofits Elects Two New Board Members

10/27/09 - 44 Members of Congress Stand Up for Nonprofits

07/20/09 - CT Nonprofits Advocates at White House

06/10/09 - Statement on CT State Budget Crisis

05/15/09 - Telling Your Story During a Recession 

05/08/09 - Mothers Speak Out on the State Budget

 

State of the Sector

CT Nonprofits' staff and board are often asked to comment on nonprofit trends, the state of the sector, and how funding issues affect nonprofits' abilities to deliver services. Below are articles to which we contributed insights.

07/19/10 - Encore!Hartford Eases Path For Jobless Execs

07/19/10 - A Temporary Sigh of Relief for Social Service Agencies

05/11/10 - Malloy, Griebel, and Marsh Offer Ideas at Nonprofits’ Forum in Manchester

05/10/10 - Hartford Business Journal 2010 Nonprofit Heroes (presented in association with CT Nonprofits)

03/17/10 - Coalition Seeks To Offer Budget Solutions (CT Nonprofits is a proud member of the Better Choices for CT coalition)

03/06/10 - Congress urged to extend Medicaid

02/25/10 - Non-profits feel the pain of Rell spending cuts

12/17/09 - Arts Groups in Region Worry About Funding

12/10/09 - OpEd: What Kind of State Do We Want to Live In? by Liz Dupont-Diehl, Board Member

12/10/09 - Nonprofits: More Progressive Income Tax Needed To Fill Budget Gap; Hundreds Speak At LOB Against Budget Cuts

12/09/09 - Lawmakers Concerned About Gov. Rell's Proposed Cuts For Nursing Homes, Cities and Towns, Hospitals

12/02/09 - No Time To Poke Holes In Human Services Life Raft

11/29/09 - Doing Unto Others

10/19/09 - Third of Region's Nonprofits May Close

03/05/09 - Dodd's volunteer incentives useless without funded programs

 

HBJ Profiles

CT Nonprofits is proud to collaborate with the Harford Business Journal (HBJ) to highlight two of our members every month in the “Nonprofit Profiles” column. This opportunity allows our members to gain added exposure to the 25,000 affluent and educated business decision makers who read the HBJ, and share with them the wonderful and important work they do on behalf of Connecticut's communities.

08/17/10 - State Education Resource Center (SERC)

08/09/10 - The Governor's Prevention Partnership

08/02/10 - Alzheimer's Association, CT Chapter

07/13/10 - Latino Community Services, Inc.

06/28/10 - Everybody Wins CT Inc.

06/21/10 - Puerto Rican Forum Celebrating 31 Years

06/07/10 - Y-US Programs Help Traumatized Youths

05/31/10 - Organized Parents Make a Difference

05/24/10 - The Arc Of Quinebaug Valley

05/17/10 - Prudence Crandall Center, Inc.

05/03/10 - May is ALS Awareness Month - ALS Association Connecticut Chapter

04/19/10 - Wellspring in Bethlehem

04/05/10 - Hartford’s CIL Provides Housing Resources

 

For Our Members

The following articles were written by CT Nonprofits' staff to update members on our efforts or provide guidance. More staff-written articles can be found in our quarterly magazine, Nonprofit Advantage.

04/05/10 - 2010 CT Nonprofits Weeks Show Scope of Nonprofit Role

02/01/10 - Nonprofits Included in White House Jobs Plan

12/15/09 - Results-Based Accountability: Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck!

11/03/09 - Advocacy Made Simple with VoterVOICE

09/15/09 - Back to Basics: Sometimes the most innovative strategy is one we've had all along

07/08/09 - Division Meetings Provide Access to Key Stakeholders

03/11/09 - Events at LOB Spotlight Nonprofits

 

Reporter Resources

Next time you need a resource for a story, segment or blog post, turn to the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits (CT Nonprofits). It is the largest membership organization in the state dedicated exclusively to working with nonprofits in Connecticut. As the voice of nonprofits, the association has advanced the social and economic impact of nonprofits for over 30 years.

Their staff, volunteers and members can serve as interview sources on topics such as:

  • The economic impact of nonprofits
  • Public policy
  • Nonprofit trends & operations
  • Issues nonprofits tackle such as
    • Substance abuse
    • Developmental disabilities
    • Criminal and juvenile justice
    • Children and youth services
    • Arts & culture

Click here for a more complete list of representative topics.

To set up an interview with a resource on these and related issues, contact:
Melissa Harris, Director of Marketing & Communications
860-525-5080 | mharris@ctnonprofits.org