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Dear Friends of CRC:
In my new role at CRC I have been very lucky to work with some incredibly talented and dedicated individuals, both paid staff and volunteers. What I noticed was that we have all four generations represented at CRC. Providing me a fabulous opportunity to learn and grow. As a baby-boomer myself, I never gave much thought about how each generation brings its own style, traits and influences to the work environment. I guess it's the forever-young in me, but our staff and volunteers have helped me look deeper into what this generational transition means to our organization, as well as me personally.
I have been in the nonprofit sector for over 20 years; at one point I was the younger generation bringing in new ideas and approaches to how we did our work. I still seek out and bring the cutting (and sometimes bleeding) edge of ideas to the organizations in which I am involved. As a leader, if I want to continue to be effective in meeting our organization's mission I must focus on the development of the future or the "now" generation. This term was introduced to me last week during the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network conference. They are the ones that are leading us into the future. Although we as baby boomers are not yet ready to quietly fade away, if we learned anything from the generation before us (traditionalist) it is that we need to prepare for this transition of power and be open to letting go of the reins.
How do we do that? All the experts say that leadership transition must have a clear destination, a clear path and clear expectations. As I mentioned in last month's letter, clear communication is the key. With the graying of the sector, a term coined by the United Way over 10 years ago, the time to begin this transfer of power is NOW- but how and what does that look like? A couple of suggestions might be:
- Shared leadership- the essential part of selfless leadership is embracing the fact that you are passing along a legacy of your best traits to the emerging leaders of tomorrow! This is a gift you give of yourself, without any strings or expectations on how it is used.
- Learning organizations- provide an environment in which we can all learn from each other; where everyone's voice is valued and listened to; where mistakes are used for learning not punishment, and where creativity and difference are rewarded.
This is just the start of generational transitions. I would encourage you and your organizations to take the time to discover the untapped talent, leadership, and ideas of everyone involved- you might just be surprised at what you discover!
Respectfully,
Carol Lynn Nickell
Executive Director
"Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today." James Dean
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| Five Generational Leadership Trends Every Nonprofit Professional Should Know |
Sarah Fischler and Lauren Price, Community Resource Center. Sarah is the Director of Consulting and Special Projects at CRC and Board President of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Denver , and Lauren is CRC's Director of Rural Outreach. They can be found on Twitter: @sarahfischler, and @laurenelizab.Late April was a busy time for Denver nonprofit professionals! Lauren and Sarah both had the opportunity to attend the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network National Leaders Conference, hosted by YNPN Denver. Sarah also attended parts of the Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) and Council on Foundations annual conferences, while Lauren followed these conferences on Twitter and webTV. Sessions on the practical aspects of leadership development and the implications for the sector were prominently featured at all three conferences. The transfer of leadership from the Silent Generation (b. 1928 -1945) and Boomers (b. 1946-1964) to Gen Xers (b. 1965 - 1980) and Millennials (b. after 1980) is well underway. This transition has implications for the ways we communicate, strategize, fundraise and implement our programs. All relating back to the generational leadership shift, these five trends were echoed across the three conferences. Click here to read the full article. |
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Want to read more about these topics, the happenings of these three conferences, or learn more about resources for young leaders? Check out these links:
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| CRC Internship Opportunities |
Application due Friday, May 14, 2010.
The mission of our internship program is to prepare young leaders for entry into the nonprofit sector by providing a thorough understanding of the internal functions of a capacity building services organization, to include the practical application of attained knowledge. For summer 2010, we will select up to two interns for our Research and Evaluation internship and up to one intern for our PR & Communications internship.
Orientation for new interns will begin on Tuesday June 15. The ending date will be Friday August 20, although both the starting and ending date may be flexible to accommodate interns' academic schedules and requirements. The deadline for applications is Friday May 14, 2010. You can download the description and application here. |
| CRC Grant Research Volunteer Opportunity |
CRC is seeking Grant Research Volunteers. The Research Volunteer will play an important role in ensuring the Eleventh Edition of the Colorado Grants Guide is accurate and up to date. This is an excellent opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the giving priorities and application processes of hundreds of funders. The Volunteer will also participate in a project that has a direct impact on CRC's ability to deliver our services and fulfill our mission across Colorado as well as contribute to the success and sustainability of Colorado nonprofits.
Click to view the volunteer job description and application. Please feel free to contact Marianne Piech, Grants Guide Research/Copy Editor at 303.623.1540 x 10 with questions or for further information. |
| Automatic Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status Effective May 15, 2010 |
2007 federal legislation required most tax exempt organizations with annual revenues under $25,000 to begin filing a brief form of the IRS 990 annual return - known as the 990N or the "e-postcard'. Previously these groups had been exempted from annual filing requirements.
The law also provided that groups failing to begin filing within three years were subject to automatic revocation of their tax exempt status. The first three-year deadline, for groups whose last fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, is May 15, 2010.
Compliance is relatively easy - the filing is done electronically and links to more information, an explanation of the requirement, the form itself, and frequently asked questions, are on the IRS website.
The information required is limited to eight items: -
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Legal name and mailing address
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Any other names the organization uses
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Name and address of a principal officer
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Web site address if the organization has one
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- If applicable, a statement that the organization has terminated or is terminating (going out of business)
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| CRC Workshops | At the Community Resource Center we believe that nonprofit organizations and community groups need access to on-going, quality training opportunities to gain the skills, tools, and strategies they need to accomplish their missions. Our training series provides up-to-date and practical information covering topic areas that can be easily applied within organizations.
"Thanks again for the class (New to Nonprofits? An Overview.) You answered so many of my questions! The biggest of which was: Should Jane's Bridge be for-profit or not-for-profit? After taking your class, I've decided to keep it for-profit. I think I'll be a lot more effective as such, especially as I intend to take it nation-wide. Thanks again. You're amazing!" --Jane Arian, CEO Jane's Bridge
Maximizing Board Effectiveness, May 26 - Register Now!
This workshop is designed for board members and executive director's who want to increase effectiveness and be more strategic in individual and group decision making. Participants will:
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Understand the importance of strategic planning
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Discuss tips and techniques for managing effective meetings
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Identify successful board structure and committee relationships
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| Workshop Title | Date | Time | Category | | Using QuickBooks in Your Nonprofit | May 12 | 10 am - 4 pm | Financial Management, Tech Skills | | Grant Seeking Clinic & Grants Guide Special Offer! | May 19 | Day 1: 1 pm -4pm, Day 2 & 3: 9 am - 4 pm | Grant Seeking Clinic, Fundraising, Capacity Building Workshop | | Capital Campaigns! An Expert Funder Panel | May 25 | 1 pm - 3:30 pm | Fundraising, Capacity Building Workshop | | Engaging the Power of Your Annual Financial Budgets | May 26 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Financial Management, Capacity Building Workshop | | Maximizing Board Effectiveness | May 26 | 1 pm - 4 pm | Governance, Capacity Building Workshop | | Social Media - The Latest, Greatest Marketing Tool | May 27 | 10 am - 12 pm | Marketing & PR, Tech Skills, Capacity Building Workshop | | Developing Your Best Revenue Stream--Your Donors! | June 2 | 1 pm - 4 pm | Fundraising, Marketing & PR, Capacity Building Workshop | | TELECLASS: Social Media - The Latest, Greatest Marketing Tool | June 3 | 6 pm - 7 pm | Marketing & PR, Tech Skills, Capacity Building Workshop | | Financial Statements Tell It All! | June 9 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Financial Management, Capacity Building Workshop | | TELECLASS: Pay-Per-Click 101 | June 15 | 4 pm - 5 pm | Marketing & PR, Fundraising, Tech Skills | | Building and Empowering Your Fundraising Board | June 16 | 1 pm - 4 pm | Capacity Building Workshop, Fundraising | | Pay-Per-Click 101 | June 22 | 10 am - 12 pm | Marketing & PR, Fundraising, Tech Skills | | Program Performance Using Functional Expenses | June 23 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Financial Management, Capacity Building Workshop | | New to Nonprofits? An Overview | June 24 | 1 pm - 4 pm | 501(c)3 Formation, Capacity Building Workshop |
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| Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable's 22nd Annual Summer Symposium | |
Scholarship Opportunity!
Applications must be received by Friday, May 14, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
The Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable will host its 22nd Annual Summer Symposium on June 23rd and 24th at the Inverness Hotel. Widely recognized as an outstanding educational forum and exceptional networking opportunity, this conference brings together fundraising professionals, professional advisors, as well as nationally-known planned giving experts. Whether you are new to planned giving, or a seasoned gift planning professional, you'll find topics of interest to you.
Thanks to the generous support of El Pomar Foundation, Ent Federal Credit Union & Investment Trust Company, we are offering scholarships for those who want to attend, but require financial assistance. Scholarship awardees will receive a $125 partial scholarship toward the two-day conference fee of $275.00.
You are eligible to apply, if you are:
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A student working toward a degree with an emphasis in a non-profit related subject.
We are actively seeking applicants. A copy of the application form is available on the CPGR website. Applicants must complete and sign the application form and prepare a 500 word essay. The form and essay should be sent to: Colorado Planned Giving RoundtablePO Box 101208, Denver, CO 80250-1208
or by Fax: (720) 981-2858 Applications must be received by Friday, May 14, 2010 at 5:00 pm. Scholarships will be awarded by May 28, 2010*. For more information on the 2010 Summer Symposium and the scholarship program, visit our website. If you have any additional questions, please email Tina Drum. *Don't worry about missing the early bird pricing. If you apply but are not awarded a scholarship you will be able to register at the early bird pricing.
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| Where in Colorado? |
Take a guess for a chance to win a copy of the Colorado Grants Guide. Each month, we feature a photo taken during our travels around Colorado. Last month, we featured this photograph of the giant snowman in Gunnison. Congratulations to Joan Sweere of YMCA of Metropolitan Denver. She wins a copy of the Colorado Grants Guide. Thanks for participating!
For this month's "Where in Colorado?" and in honor of Colorado Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month, we are inviting guesses on a photo from a different part of Colorado.
What is Colorado Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month? Archaeology & Historic Preservation Month is a celebration of our state's heritage. Help spread the word that preserving the past is important. Saving significant prehistoric and historic places ensures that future generations in Colorado will maintain a connection with our shared cultural legacy.
The first person to correctly identify the location of this photo by posting it on our blog will receive a copy of the Colorado Grants Guide.
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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
Carol N., Maria, Sarah, Lauren, Carol C., Marianne, Kara, Kristen, and Jennifer | |
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| 2010 RPD Events | |
Registration Now Open! | |
Registration is almost full! Sign up today to secure your spot!
June 9-11; Mancos (Archuleta, La Plata, Dolores, Montezuma & San Juan counties)
Save the Date!September 15-17; La Junta
(Huerfano, Las Animas, Baca, Prowers, Bent, 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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Anschutz Foundation, 6/1
Archer Daniels Midland Community Partnership Grant, 6/30
Aspen Valley Medical Foundation, 6/5
David Bohnett Foundation, 6/30
Brownson Memorial Fund, 6/15
Colorado Private Activity Bond Program (PAB), 6/1
Comprehensive Health Education Program, 6/1
The Denver Foundation, 6/2
Fine Arts Foundation, 6/1
Alice N. Jenkins
Foundation, 6/15
The Freda & Grace Crawford Maytag Trust, 6/20
Mesa County Small Grants Fund, 6/1
National Trust for Historic Preservation, 6/1
Needmor Fund, 6/30
New Early Christian Church Charities, 6/1
Shoup Charitable Trust, 6/1
Small Church and Community Ministry Office, 6/1
United Methodist Youth Service Fund, 6/1
US Bancorp Foundation, 6/30
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Grant Seeking Clinic & Grants Guide Special Offer!, 5/19-21
Grant Application information is available in the Grants Guide.
Order Today!
Annual Online Subscription:$150
Book: $175 |
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Cindy Sorensen, volunteer trainer for CRC, as the new Regional Director of Education & Support for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
Hollie Hendrikson,
former Spring 2010 Intern, is the Research Analyst II for the Health Program at the National Conference of State Legislatures.
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Keep track of CRC's activities and get updates on capacity building tips and tools for your nonprofit organization.
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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.
| | GiftWorks Discount! | |
Thinking about using GiftWorks as your donor management tool?
Mention CRC when you purchase GiftWorks Fundraising software and receive 15% off. | |
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| CRC Staff Contacts |
303.623.1540
Executive Director:
Carol Nickell,
Consulting Services: Sarah Fischler, fischler@crcamerica.org
Training:
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Jennifer Jones,
Financial Coordinator,
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