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.

10 Hartford-area nonprofits have been selected from 32 applicants to participate in an intensive 30-month process to develop and implement business plans aimed at creating or growing earned income ventures. Click here to learn more.

NSP’s popular workshops are open to nonprofits in the Hartford Foundation’s region, and invitations are sent to CEOs 5-6 weeks prior to the session.  This season’s topics include: Unleashing the Full Potential of the Nonprofit Sector, Leadership Succession & Sustainability Planning, and Achieving and Sustaining Financial Resilience.  Click here for further information.

Come participate with Hartford Foundation President Jay Williams and members of your town in a  discussion about how we can be truly "greater together."

Visit greatertogether2018.org for more information.