The Foundation CEO and staff share their latest insights on pressing issues, philanthropy and the work of creating opportunity and equity in Greater New Haven. 

Blogs from The Foundation

By Karen DuBois-Walton / March 20, 2025

Join us in imagining what’s next and co-creating a vision for a more just and vibrant Greater New Haven.

By Sharon Cappetta, CAP® / March 07, 2025

Chances are, you’ve already begun to notice that a major transfer of wealth is happening as your Boomer clients establish financial and estate plans to pass their wealth to their Gen X, Gen Z and Millennial children. 

By Sharon Cappetta, CAP® / February 12, 2025

Charitable giving can have positive effects on a donor’s mental and physical health. Help make them happy! 

By Karen DuBois-Walton / January 28, 2025

Our commitment to the community.

By Karen DuBois-Walton / November 06, 2024

Tuesday was Election Day and, no matter how one might feel about the results, it represents a shared community experience.

By Dotty Weston-Murphy, CAP® / October 20, 2017

A look at three local philanthropists who used estate planning to support the good work of nonprofits in perpetuity

By Howard K. Hill / August 02, 2017
Prosperity Foundation Board Member Howard Hill talks of building, re-building and healing through philanthropy
By Dotty Weston-Murphy, CAP® / April 24, 2017

Working with our donors is a privilege. One way we connect with them is through donor briefings during which we share what we know about our community - its issues and opportunities - and the people and institutions working to make it vibrant.

By A.F. Drew Alden / February 06, 2017

An investment management commentary for periods ended December 31, 2016

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