The 10 organizations participating in the Social Enterprise Accelerator recently delivered “Fast Pitch” presentations to potential donors, and were surprised by the Foundation’s announcement of matching funds up to $40,000 for each organization.

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is pleased to announce that Melanie S. Tavares has been hired to serve as the new Director of the Nonprofit Support Program.  Tavares is an accomplished professional who has dedicated her professional career to eradicating poverty through the development of, and investment in, human and community capital.