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 Maria Fabula at fabula@crcamerica.org or 303.623.1540 X12.

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Independent Sector needs your help in identifying extraordinary candidates of stature and achievement for the 2012 John W. Gardner Leadership Award. Learn more. 

Anschutz Family Foundation, 1/15

Ballantine Family Fund, 1/1

Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF), 1/1

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, 1/31

Brett Family Foundation, 1/15

Broomfield Community Foundation, 1/2

Buell Foundation, Temple Hoyne, 1/15

CDOE: Service Learning Grants Program, 1/14

CDPHE: Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF), 1/15

Collectors Foundation, 1/1

Colorado Health Foundation, The, 1/15

Colorado State Bank Foundation, 1/1

Cummings Foundation, Nathan, 1/15

El Paso Corporate Foundation, 1/31

Episcopal United Thank Offering, 1/31

Gates Family Foundation, 1/15

Johnson Foundation, Helen K. & Arthur E., 1/1

Kettering Family Foundation, The, 1/31

Kinder Morgan Foundation, 1/10

McGowan Charitable Fund, William G., 1/2

PacifiCare Health Systems Foundation, 1/1

Packard Foundation, David & Lucile, 1/1

Southern Colorado Community Foundation, 1/1

Venoco Community Partnership, 1/15

Vradenburg Foundation, Bee, 1/1

Click the link to see some major updates with the following foundations.

Boettcher Foundation

Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado

Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation  

At a technology conference last year, Google's outgoing CEO Eric Schmidt tried to put our current "information explosion" into historical perspective. Today, he said, we create as much information in 48 hours - five billion gigabytes worth - as was created "between the birth of the world and 2003." It's an astonishing comparison, which illuminates something important about the times we live in.

We are all inundated with too much data and information. How do we sort through it all? How do we know what is worth reading? 

One way to deal with "information overload" and identify good and useful information is to rely on trusted sources. For Colorado nonprofits, there is no lack of resources.  

• Community Resource Center (CRC) is a trusted resource for the skills and knowledge needed to run a successful community based organization.
• For volunteer management and engagement, Metro Volunteers is a proven resource.  
• Colorado Nonprofit Association (CNA) is a reliable advocate and source for public policy that impacts nonprofits.
• For nonprofit fiscal responsibility for nonprofits issues, the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC) is a good source.
• The Nonprofit Resources is a good resource for risk management questions.
• Community Shares of Colorado and your local United Way are both excellent resources for work place giving. 

As you can see from the list above, Colorado has an abundance of "trusted" sources to turn to should the nonprofit you are involved with have a question or need professional advice on any topic related to nonprofit management. 

If you Google "nonprofit resources Colorado" you will find over 12 million sites (yes, million!) I would, however, encourage you to look in your "back yard" and tap into the knowledge, expertise, and experience of the staff and volunteers of Community Resource Center,and other local capacity building organizations  dedicated to helping the Colorado nonprofit sector do its good work better!

Thank you for all the work you do, may 2012 find you, and the organizations you are dedicated to, happy, healthy, and successful.

From the Board, Staff and Volunteers of the Community Resource Center, Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year!  

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED - APPLY TODAY! 

Pamela Argo - Executive Director

Teller Senior Coalition

Angela Bomgaars - Director

Extreme Community Makeover

Tammie Carroll - Associate Director

New Genesis

Kathryn Davis - Executive Director

Colorado West Regional Mental Health

Dori Eppstein-Ransom - Executive Director

Hearts & Horses

Sherry Faith - Executive Director

RSVP-CO West, Inc.

Jennifer Giacomini - Executive Director

Grand County Rural Health Network

Betty Goebel - Executive Director

Colorado Interfaith Power and Light

Erin Jemison - Executive Director

Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Eric Kornacki - Executive Director

Revision International

Jackie List - Executive Director

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley

Sonja Macys - Executive Director

Yampatika

Bob Matter - Executive Director

Assisted Cycling Tours

Tracy Maxwell - Executive Director

Hazing Prevention

Jeanne McQueeney - Executive director

Early Childhood Partners

Kate Nowak - Executive Director

Yampa Valley Partners

Rich Points - Executive Director

Community Cycles

Katie Reiff - Executive Director

A Child's Dream

Dena Rodriguez - Executive Director

Pueblo Rape Crisis Services

Stacey Saggese - Co-Founder/Development Director

Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute

Debbie Shronce - Executive Director

Sangre de Cristo Center for Youth

Julie Simmons - Executive Director

Colorado Housing

Maria Velasco - Program Director

Intercambio de Comunidades

Jodi Walker - Executive Director

Production Co

Luke Yoder - Associate Director

Center for Restorative Programs  

"This has been an incredibly valuable year for me. It provided
much food for thought for growing our organization and a new personal sense of belief in what is real and possible for me as a leader. I understand that leadership development is an on-going process. The Executive Directors in this group are among the most talented and I am thankful and honored to be a part of this network of statewide leaders.

This is one of those experiences that will keep on giving long after graduation. Thank you fellow leaders, presenters, and CRC staff for giving us this career-enhancing opportunity!"   

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.

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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.