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Dear friends of CRC:
Fall is clearly here and with Fall comes two great professional development opportunities for nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers. First, the Colorado Nonprofit Association will be hosting its Fall Conference here in Denver on October 29 and 30. For the first time, they will be offering two full days of not-to-miss professional development opportunities and we encourage you to sign up today. CRC will be hosting the Consultant's Corner, which will be a great opportunity for you to sit down with a nonprofit consultant one-on-one for an individualized conversation focused on your organization's needs. We will also be co-presenting on two topics, nonprofit collaboration and the Colorado Common Grant Report. We hope to see you there! With The Denver Foundation, CRC will also be co-presenting the Building Inclusive Organizations Conference on November 9. This conference will provide opportunities for shared learning for nonprofit board members, executive directors, staff members, volunteers, and community partners committed to help their organizations become more inclusive of people of color. The conference, which happens only once every two years, is one of the best ways to learn more about inclusiveness in nonprofit organizations, advance your knowledge, and meet colleagues who are on similar journeys within their organizations. The theme of this year's conference is "Talk to Action" and will focus on how your organization can move forward in becoming a more inclusive organization. Please visit www.nonprofitinclusiveness.org to learn more or register today. For only $45 for a full day of learning, this conference shouldn't be missed! And, to give you a teaser of what we mean by "talk to action" around inclusiveness, we are very pleased to have Mike Johnson, Executive Director of Project PAVE, as a guest columnist for this issue of the E-line. Project PAVE is doing great work in this area and we hope that Mike's article will spur some thinking about how you can build a more inclusive organization. Thanks for reading, Sarah Fischler and Kelleen Zubick Interim Co-Directors |
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Lessons from the Field: Inclusiveness |
Article contributed by Mike Johnson, Executive Director of Project PAVE
I came to Project PAVE (Promoting Alternatives to Violence through Education) in June 2006. I had spent 30 years in corporate America prior to that. During my corporate tenure, I attended several training sessions addressing Diversity, Racial Awareness, and White Privilege. Over time, you might notice a change in personnel, such as more women or more persons of color, but I did not seem to notice a change in the culture. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing, but then I am a white male. Previous to coming to PAVE, I had been part of a learning group called "Just Faith." The study and focus of the group was centered on Social Justice. We spent 32 weeks looking at Poverty, Racism, Institutional Racism and a multitude of issues, which facilitate the imbalance of power in the world. One of the key pillars of social justice is 'subsidiarity' or the intentional effort to ensure that the people who will be most impacted by a decision have the greatest say in forming the decision. On the surface this appeared to be very logical; however, as I looked at my own behavior and experience I came to see this was very different. During my first couple of weeks at PAVE, I spent a lot of time looking into the priorities and issues facing the Agency. One item I came across was The Denver Foundation's Expanded Nonprofit Inclusiveness Initiative, a two-year grant to PAVE. I was excited to think we had an opportunity to be part of such a noble program. I thought I had something I would feel really comfortable with but over the next two years the feeling changed dramatically. Click here to continue reading Project PAVE's journey in becoming an Inclusive Organization. |
| The Reading List: Inclusiveness |
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Want to learn more about Inclusiveness? Check out these resources.
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2009 Fall Conference & Exhibition
October 29 & 30, 2009
Sheraton Hotel Downtown Denver
For the first time, the can't-miss nonprofit event of the year will be two full days of professional development and networking opportunities! New features of 2009 include roundtable discussion sessions, Consultants' Corner and networking dinners around town on the evening of October 29. For more information and registration, click here. |
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 Building Inclusive Organizations ConferenceCo-sponsored by CRC & The Denver Foundation
November 9, 2009
The Tivoli, 900 Auraria Parkway
Are you ready to move beyond "talking about inclusiveness"?
Are you looking for concrete and effective action steps to build
and sustain an inclusive organization?
The Denver Foundation's Inclusiveness Project invites you to join us for a day-long conference to move beyond exploration and into action. This conference will provide opportunities for shared learning for nonprofit board members, executive directors, staff members, volunteers, and community partners committed to help their organizations become more inclusive of people of color.
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20th Anniversary National Philanthropy Day in Colorado
November 13, 2009
Denver Marriott City CenterThe 20th Anniversary celebration of National Philanthropy Day in Colorado is expected to bring an estimated 1,000 people together to honor and recognize the accomplishments of individuals, organizations, foundations, businesses and corporations for exceptional and impactful philanthropic and volunteer contributions in Colorado. To purchase a table or individual tickets visit http://www.npdcolorado.org
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| Colorado Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program |
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CRC IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 COLORADO NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, CRC's acclaimed Colorado Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program provides innovative leadership and management training for executive directors of Colorado nonprofit organizations. CRC interviewed Lindsey Hodel, class of 2009 participant.
What specific technical or management skills have you learned and implemented within your organization?
I oversee Colorado Progressive Coalition's statewide program work, but do not bottom-line budget and fundraising efforts. Because of new skills and knowledge of financial and fundraising skills, I am able to provide much more support to CPC's Executive Directors and Development Director. I feel I am strong running and implementing programs, and now I carry more confidence (and appreciation!) when managing internal organizational budgets and fundraising. I also possess a new toolbox of awareness and language around communication and leadership styles individuals bring to our organization, and can better facilitate team projects and staff leadership development. Lastly, through developing an awareness of my own strengths and limitations, I have grown much more patient when working in diverse coalitions, managing conflict, and delegating leadership. I have noticed I listen much more actively and have found new ways to assume leadership in a democratic manner.
Click here to read the complete Q&A interview.
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit CRC's website at www.crcamerica.org to find detailed program information and an application form. Please call Carol Crawford at 303.623.1540 for scholarship and application information.
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| Where in Colorado? |
Take a guess for a chance to win CRC's toolkit, Fundraising: Essential Strategies for Fundraising Success During an Economic Downturn.
Each month, we feature a photo taken during our travels around Colorado. Last month, we featured this photograph. No one was able to correctly identify the location of the photo as the Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge near Walden, Colorado.
For this month's "Where in Colorado?" we are inviting guesses on a photo from a different part of Colorado.
The first person to correctly identify the location of this photo by posting it on our blog will receive a free copy of CRC's toolkit, Fundraising: Essential Strategies for Fundraising Success During an Economic Downturn.
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| Colorado Capital Bank to Exhibit at the CNA Conference |
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Colorado Capital Bank to Exhibit at the Colorado Nonprofit Association Annual Conference
The Colorado Nonprofit Association's annual conference will be held October 29th and 30th at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel.
2009 has, undoubtedly, been a difficult year for nonprofits as you have been challenged with decreased funding and, often times, an increased need for your services. This year's conference theme is how to do more with less and work more efficiently, effectively and creatively.
Colorado Capital Bank serves over 130 nonprofit clients and has built our reputation as the bank for nonprofits by providing dedicated banking professionals who can customize your products and services so that your money is working efficiently and effectively for your organization.
Stop by and visit us at Booth #26 during the conference. We will have experts available to answer any banking or financial concerns your organization may have as well as to provide a brief overview of how Colorado Capital Bank can benefit your nonprofit. Also, we will have free give-aways and prize drawings! We look forward to seeing you there...
Colorado Capital Bank is a proud sponsor of the Community Resource Center, the Colorado Grants Guide and numerous nonprofits in our communities. We have eight locations in the Colorado region to serve your nonprofit needs: Boulder, Castle Pines, Cherry Creek, Colorado Springs, Denver Tech Center, Eagle Ranch, Edwards and Parker. Please visit us at www.coloradocapitalbank.com to find a location nearest you or call us at 1.800.913.5120!
We invite you to contact us - our job is to ensure the continued growth and strength of your Nonprofit business. We are committed to your success!
Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
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| Thank you for reading the E-Line! |
If you have any ideas about future topics that you would like to see covered, please let us know!
Sincerely,
CRC's Staff
Sarah, Kelleen, Carol, Marianne, Lauren, Kara, Kristen, and Jennifer | |
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| Upcoming Events |
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2010 RPD Events
June 9-11; Mancos (Archuleta, La Plata, Dolores, Montezuma & San Juan counties)
September 15-17; La Junta
(Huerfano, Las Animas, Baca, Prowers, Bento, Otero, Crowley & Kiowa counties)
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| Hurry and Get Your 2009-2010 Colorado Grants Guide While Supplies Last! |
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Help improve the sustainability of your organization by purchasing a 2009-2010 Colorado Grants Guide, Colorado's premier resource for grantseekers.
Annual Online Subscription: $150
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| CRC Has Moved! |
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CRC moved in late May to a great new home in Mile High Chapter of the American Red Cross Building.
Please update your records with our new address:
444 Sherman Street
Suite 102
Denver, CO 80203
All of our other contact information is the same.
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| CRC Staff Contacts |
303.623.1540
www.crcamerica.org
Consulting Services:
Kelleen Zubick,
Kara Penn
Training:
Sarah Fischler
Interim Co-Director
Kelleen Zubick,
Kristen York
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Jennifer Jones,
Financial Coordinator,
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