The Women’s Education and Leadership Fund, a legacy of Hartford College for Women at the University of Hartford, is the beneficiary of more than $55,000 from The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Hartford.
The club dissolved its chapter and wanted to find an organization that would continue its mission with its remaining funds. The club had provided scholarships for non-traditional-age women students at the Hartford College for Women and determined it would be a natural fit for use of the remaining funds.
Jennifer Sanborn, director of the fund, said “We are in the planning stages of creating an undergraduate leadership experience for women students. This gift from The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Hartford comes at an exciting time and will go a long way toward making our plans a reality.”
The WELFund was established in 2006 to empower women to learn and lead. It offers grants, scholarships, leadership development programs and opportunities for timely and topical conversations.
Leadership Group Taps Rogers
Leadership Greater Hartford has selected Dick Rogers, senior vice president of human resources at Connecticare Inc. as chairman of its board of directors.
The nonprofit organization conducts leadership development programs for high school students through older adults. Its mission is to develop, connect and inspire diverse leaders to build strong and vibrant communities throughout Greater Hartford.
Ann R. Smith, director of legal affairs with the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, was elected vice chair. New members of the Board of Directors are:
• Edward Caseres, Jr., chief, Hartford Fire Department;
• Daniel L. DiFiore, president, ING Insurance Services Inc.;
• Carlos Figueroa, director of university relations, Travelers;
• Donna Handley, vice president cancer program, Hartford Hospital;
• Trish Hesslein, director of community relations, The Connecticut Institute for the Blind/Oak Hill;
• Katherine J. Hunlock, director, client delivery, Ingenix;
• John Merz, executive director, Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition;
• And Pamela Richmond, logistics program manager, Pratt & Whitney.
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Phonaton Raises $128,000
The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford raised $128,000 in four hours in its second largest phonathon Dec. 12 More than 20 volunteers phoned community members on behalf of the Jewish Federation’s 2011 Annual Campaign, which has a coal of $5 million.
“Every dollar makes a difference,” noted Judy Rosenthal, vice chair of the annual campaign. “Support of the Jewish Federation makes it possible to provide vital programs and services for members of our Jewish community, to act quickly in time of conflict and natural disasters, and continue to support Jewish education, heritage and social commitment.”
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Hoffman Group Donates Baskets
Continuing a tradition that spans more than 25 years, Hoffman Auto Group has donated 200 holiday baskets – containing all the fixins’ for a classic holiday feast, including a full-size turkey – to local families in need, in partnership with the Community Renewal Team Inc.
The Community Renewal Team impacts Hartford and Middlesex counties through its Energy Assistance, Meals-On-Wheels, Headstart and supportive housing and shelter programs.
“Our father Burton started the tradition in the mid 1980s,” said I. Bradley Hoffman, co-chairman of Hoffman Auto Group. “He always stressed the importance of giving back to our community to help better it, and we are proud to honor him in this way.”
“Delivering the baskets in December to CRT isn’t just a routine anymore,” added his brother Jeffrey S. Hoffman, co-chairman.  “After all these years, it’s a tradition that has helped to shape Hoffman as it is today.”
Hoffman employees take part in the giving, too. All 430-plus employees at the company receive the same holiday baskets many choose to donate their baskets as well.
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Compensation Survey
Connecticut Nonprofits and the Connecticut Business and Industry Association are partnering in a survey of compensation practices at nonprofit organizations. This is the second year of the project. To take part in the survey, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nonprofitcompensation . Deadline is Jan. 6. For further information, go to www.ctnonprofits.org/.
