Community Resource Center
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To receive a 10% discount on your GiftWorks purchase, call Barbara Young at 888.323.8766 X117 and mention CRC!
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| Alumni Leader Network | | Are you a graduate of CRC's Colorado Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program? Join CRC's Leader Alumni Network. Click here to become involved! |
Rural Philanthropy Days
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Thank you to everyone who attended the San Luis Valley Rural Philanthropy Days event in September. Your participation helped make the event a success. A special thanks to the Steering Committee members who worked so hard to plan this great event.
Planning for the 2012 RPD events in the Northeast and the Heart of Colorado is underway. If you would like to be involved in the planning of either of these events, please contact Lindsay Moore at moore@crcamerica.org or 303.623.1540 X17.
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| Did You Know? | | To ensure statewide accessibility, CRC provides complimentary subscriptions to the Colorado Grants Guide to all rural libraries. Representatives from rural libraries contact Marianne Piech at 303.623.1540 X10 to get your FREE subscription! |
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Grant Deadlines
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Aetna Foundation, Inc., 11/15
American Honda Foundation, 11/1
Best Buy Children's Foundation, 11/1
Bikes Belong, 11/30
Bradley Foundation, The
Lynde & Harry, 11/1
CDOT: Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant Program (CDAG), 11/5
Coors Foundation, Adolph, 11/1
ECA Foundation, 11/1
Giddings Foundation, Hester E. & Edwin W., 11/1
Kinder Morgan Foundation, 11/10
Lawrence Foundation, The, 11/1
McConnell Clark Foundation, The Edna, 11/1
Medtronic Foundation, 11/16
Mile High United Way, Inc., 11/30
Montrose Community Foundation, 11/1
Musser Fund, Laura Jane, 11/9
Nagel Foundation, 11/15
National Emergency Medicine
Association (NEMA), 11/15
Petteys Memorial Foundation, Jack, 11/15
Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation, 11/4
Serve Colorado, 11/1
Sisters of St. Francis Social Justice Grant Fund, 11/15
Sprint Foundation, 11/20
State Trails Grants Program, 11/2
Trinidad Community Foundation, 11/30
USDA: Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFP), 11/17
Vail Valley Foundation, 11/2
Youth Advocacy Project for Routt County (YAP), 11/1
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| Thank You to CRC's Major Contributors | |
Adolph Coors Foundation
Animal Assistance Foundation
Anschutz Family Foundation
Boettcher Foundation
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
Bright Mountain Foundation
Caring for Colorado Foundation
Colorado Capital Bank
Daniels Fund
Denver Foundation
El Pomar Foundation
Gates Family Foundation
Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado
Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation
Rose Community Foundation
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation
The Colorado Health Foundation
The Colorado Trust
U.S. Bank
Western Union Foundation
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Mile High United Way Early Literacy Grant - Request for Proposals
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Mile High United Way was awarded a Social Innovation Fund Grant by the Corporation for National and Community Service in August. This grant gives United Way the opportunity to partner with organizations to expand the number of children who read at or above grade level by the end of the third grade.
Mile High United Way will support social innovations in:
- Strategies and programs that engage children and/or families to impact early literacy success; and
- Volunteer integration and civic engagement in individual program and statewide early literacy efforts
Click here to view the RFP.
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| Greetings! | |
Recently I had the chance of a lifetime: I was invited, along with my horse Shamhu, to participate in the demonstration portion of a leadership program entitled "Horse Sense For Leaders" or" You Can Learn a Lot from a Cowboy". The event took place at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, facilitated by John Lord with cowboy Louis Woods, both very accomplished in their professions. The audience and leaders there for their 2nd week of training were 28 Internal Revenue Service senior managers. I was nervous, mainly because Shamhu and I would be in the ring with very accomplished professional observing our relationship and providing feedback. Yikes! My nerves were immediately put to rest when I actually met John and Louis. They communicated clearly and concisely that their main purpose was teaching the 28 people from around the country about the elements of leadership by working with Shamhu and me, but their overriding goal was the safety and well-being of horse and rider.
Six hours later I discovered that you CAN learn a lot from a cowboy! One gem that stood out for me (and I think many nonprofit leaders will be able to relate) was knowing when to increase the pressure and when to back off. Here's how it translated for me as an Executive Director: when I am under pressure to balance the budget, engage board members, cut programs, correct staff, or strengthen community relations (usually all on the same day!) I often feel the pressure, the deadlines, etc... that can translate to turning up the pressure on staff. Well, just as with horses, if I apply too much pressure without paying attention to their response, staff may feel trapped and "look outside the ring" for an escape. Instead of gaining the results I am seeking and accomplishing a goal together, we could spend our limited resources simply running around looking to relieve the pressure.
In this time of reduced funding, increasing demands for services, too little time, and too few staff, how can YOU take a step back and see if you and your organization need to release the pressure so you can accomplish your intended goals?
Enjoy the autumn colors, take time to reflect, and keep doing the good work - it is all important in our world and know you can learn a lot from a cowboy...and it is not always about horses!
 Carol Lynn Nickell Executive Director One reason why birds and horses are happy is because they are not trying to impress other birds and horses. ~Dale Carnegie |
Colorado Nonprofit Leadership and Management
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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Are you an Executive Director interested in expanding your leadership capabilities, developing greater self-confidence, and mastering management techniques that will increase your effectiveness? If so, then the Colorado Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program is for you!
Join us for a FREE information session to learn more about this 10 month program offered by the Community Resource Center. Learn more about the leading edge curriculum, the outdoor retreat, and the scholarship opportunities that are available. Hear from past participants of the program. We will be available to answer your questions about the program, the commitment and the learning experience.
October 27, 2011, 10am-11am
REGISTER TODAY!
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Colorado Grants Guide
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The continuously researched & revised Colorado Grants Guide is the premier fundraising tool specifically created for nonprofit & community-based organizations in Colorado.
The Grants Guide will provide you with:
- Continuously updated funder profiles
- Access via an internet connection from CRC's homepage with login ID and password
- Live links to a foundation's website & most recent 990 (when available)
- Favorite funders tool to quickly return to the funders that best fit your organization
- Notes field that allows you to conveniently record your own comments
Click here to order your Colorado Grants Guide online subscription or call 303.623.1540 X10 for multi-user pricing.
Join us for a FREE online tutorial of the Colorado Grants Guide online. Learn how this searchable, database can connect you to funding opportunities. Sign up TODAY!
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CRC Consulting Services
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CRC works to build great organizations that are well-managed, accountable for performance, and deliver on their promises. Good management practices are fundamentally the same for all organizations, but how these practices are put to work varies widely among and within organizations. CRC's approach is hands-on and practical, resulting in skills, tools and strategies you can put to work immediately. Our mission is simple - to help you fulfill your mission!
CRC can help you with:
- Strategic Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Conflict Management
- Organizational Assessment
- Facilitation
- Executive Coaching
- Customized training for board and staff
CRC begins its customized services with an in-depth conversation to:
- Analyze and assess your needs
- Clarify your expectations and explain our approach and design
- Create a "scope of work" or a list of activities, time-line, and costs for the customized service
Email consulting@crcamerica.org today to learn more about how to increase your organization's capacity. |
Upcoming CRC Trainings
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Featured Training:
October 20, 2011, 2pm-3:30pm
Development Roundtable - Gates Family Foundation
CRC Roundtables are an opportunity for peer-learning and networking for those who work and volunteer in the nonprofit community. New participants are always welcome and encouraged to join in these informal, supportive and confidential discussions. The Development Roundtable is facilitated by CRC executive director, Carol Nickell. This peer learning opportunity provides an introduction to a Colorado-based funder. Click here for more information.
October 20: Development Roundtable, Featuring Gates Family Foundation, 2pm-3:30pm October 27: Leadership Outreach Webinar- FREE, 10am-11am November 2-4: Grant Seeking Clinic & Online Grants Guide Special, Day 1: 1pm-4pm, Days 2 & 3: 9am-4pm November 3: Grants Guide Webinar- FREE, 9am-10am November 3: New to Nonprofits? An Overview, 1pm-4pm November 16: Finding Funding on the Web, 1pm-3pm November 29: Master the Common Grant Application & Report, 1pm-4pm December 1: Making the Ask, 9am-12pm December 6: Grants Guide Webinar- FREE, 1pm-2pm |
| Upcoming CRC Rural Trainings | |
October 24: Get Grants, Alamosa, CO- 11am-5pm
October 25: Making the Ask, Alamosa, CO- 9am-12pm
November 2: Making the Ask, Rocky Ford, CO- 1pm-4pm
November 7: Get Grants, Durango, CO- 9:30am-4pm
November 8: Making the Ask, Durango, CO- 9am-12pm
November 14: Board Roles, Brush, CO- 10am-1pm
November 14: Making the Ask, Brush, CO- 2:30pm-5:30pm
December 8: Making the Ask, Woodland Park, CO- 9am-12pm
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Planning & Strategy for Social Media - Tech4Good Denver Affinity
| Please join Tech4Good for a conversation about Social Media for  nonprofits. The evening will include refreshments and door prizes in addition to great panel discussion.
November 15, 2011 from 4pm-6pm at United Way, Founder's Room, 2505 18th Street, Denver, CO 80211
Panelist include:
- Jamie Hollier, Project Coordinator, Colorado State Library and Advisory Board Member (Moderator)
- Mike Pritchard, VP of Development, Goodwill Industries of Denver
- Lloyd F. Athearn, ED, Colorado Fourteeners Initiative
- Tynan Szvetecz, Owner, Commerce Kitchen
Contact Amy Quinn, Co-chair of Tech4Good via email at asquinn@mac.com for more information.
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National Philanthropy Day Colorado Winners Announced
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The 2011 honorees for National Philanthropy Day in Colorado have been selected. The annual luncheon, which celebrates the contributions of these individuals, as well as the countless others who donate their time, talent, and financial resources to worthy causes, will be held Friday, November 18th from 11am-1:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. The "Outstanding Youth" will receive a $2,500 scholarship for college or post-secondary education.The "Outstanding Youth Group" will receive $1,500 towards their organization. Channel 7 News Team's John Ferrugia will be the Master of Ceremonies. More than 900 community members are expected to attend the event. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.npdcolorado.org.
The 2011 Honorees:
Lifetime Achievement:
Marilyn Van Derbur Atler(Denver)
Outstanding Large Business or Corporation:
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (Denver)
Outstanding Small Business or Corporation:
OtterBox (Fort Collins)
Outstanding Foundation:
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation (Denver)
Outstanding Philanthropist:
LaFawn Biddle (Denver)
Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy - Fundraising Professional:
Bob Cooper (Denver)
Outstanding Professional in Philanthropy - Grant Making Professional:
Terri Konrad (Denver)
Outstanding Service Organization:
Zonta Club of Denver (Denver)
Outstanding Volunteer:
Susan Lane (Denver)
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser:
William H. Winn (Denver)
Outstanding Youth:
Gage Crispe (Lakewood)
Outstanding Youth Group:
The Lafayette Youth Advisory Committee (Lafayette)
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| CRC Staff | |
Please note, effective immediately:
For CRC Executive Director, please contact Carol Nickell at Nickell@crcamerica.org or by phone at 303.623.1540 X14.
For CRC Consulting inquiries, please contact Maria Fabula, Director of Programs, at Fabula@crcamerica.org or by phone at 303.623.1540 X12.
For Rural Philanthropy Days inquiries, please contact Lindsay Moore, RPD Program Manager, at Moore@crcamerica.org or by phone at 303.623.1540 X17.
For Nonprofit Leadership & Management inquiries, please contact Carol Crawford, Leadership Development Program Manager, at Crawford@crcamerica.org or by phone at 303.623.1540 X13.
For Colorado Grants Guide inquiries, please contact Marianne Piech, Grants Guide Coordinator, at Piech@crcamerica.org or by phone at 303.623.1540 X10.
For Training, marketing, nonprofit start-ups, or general program inquires, please contact Latia Shaw, Program Coordinator, at Shaw@crcamerica.org or by phone at 303.623.1540 X16.
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Sincerely,
CRC's Staff
Carol N., Maria, Lindsay, Carol C., Marianne, and Latia
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