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Community Resource Center Monthly E-Newsletter
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Success Strategies for Colorado Nonprofits
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July 2014
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Greetings!
 Thank you to everyone who attended Southwest Rural Philanthropy Days! It was a hugely successful conference that brought over 350 grantseekers, grantmakers, and local officials to Pagosa Springs to share ideas, network, and work collaboratively on regional issues.
A very special thank you to all the dedicated SWRPD Steering Committee members who volunteered over 400 hours over the past year to plan this unique regional event. Especially the event co-chairs Mary Jo Coulehan from Pagosa Springs and Briggen Wrinkle from Durango. This conference would not have been possible without all their hard work, creativity, and passion for the sector.
Finally, thank you to the Town of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County for your hospitality and welcoming us to your community. Pagosa Springs was a beautiful backdrop for this event. Between the Hot Springs Resort, the San Juan River, the views from Reservoir Hill and the delicious food from local restaurants like the Pagosa Baking Company - it's a wonder any work was accomplished!
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Wednesday night reception on Reservoir Hill
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Boettcher Foundation Roundtable on Friday
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Even with all the distractions of play and beautiful landscapes, the nonprofits in Southwest Colorado work extremely hard to provide invaluable services and resources to their communities. Through the generous support of the philanthropic community in Colorado, nearly 600 grants totaling over $16 million was awarded to nonprofits over the past 5 years in this region. This support allows these deserving nonprofits to continue to make an impact on their communities. For more information and to view the interactive funding impact map, visit our website!
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CHECK OUT OUR NEW FEATURE
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A Warm Welcome to our New Staff!
CRC is thrilled to introduce our new staff who joined the CRC Team in June! Kelli and Jake bring unique skills to CRC and will be valuable in moving our programs forward!
Kelli Mowrey - Resource Coordinator
Kelli is passionate about international development, education, social justice, and Spanish and, because of this, has also spent a great deal of time volunteering throughout Latin America. Previously, Kelli worked at the Boettcher Foundation as a Scholarship Program Intern and as the Social Enterprise Intern for Youth on Record. Kelli earned her Master's degree in International Development with concentrations in Nonprofit Management and Latin America at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver (DU). In her free time, Kelli enjoys practicing yoga, reading, learning new languages, and traveling, especially to spend time with her fianc�e's family in Honduras.
Jake Arnolds - Outreach Coordinator
 Jake worked for 5 years as a bilingual investigator for the Colorado State Public Defenders. This experience contributed to his passion for social justice and provided him with an intimate knowledge of all of Denver's communities and neighborhoods, the challenges that they face, and the importance of building relationships among neighbors to create strong communities. Jake returned to graduate school in 2012, completing his M.A. in International Development at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. As a Denver native, Jake enjoys skiing, camping, and hiking in the mountains and he and his wife share a deep passion for international travel.
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Mobilize Your Board to Raise More Money! Presented by Andy Robinson
If your board is not raising all the money it could - in fact, if your board is not raising any money at all - you are not alone. In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the reasons why, and outline strategies to turn things around.
Registration includes Andy's new book, Train Your Board (And Everyone Else) to Raise Money.
CARBONDALE
Date & Time: October 21 | 9am-4pm
Location: Third Street Center | Carbondale, CO 81623
Cost: $125 Early Bird | $150 Regular
DENVER
Date & Time: October 22 | 9am-4pm
Location: Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits | Denver, CO 80203
Cost: $150 Early Bird | $175 Regular
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Register Today-Still Spots Available
Presented by the Association of Funders, Colorado Nonprofit Association, and Community Resource Center
The C3 Forum is a full-day event that facilitates dialogue and strengthens relationships between Front Range nonprofits and funders. Nonprofit attendees participate in funder-led discussions to learn about the grantmaking process and to build their grantseeking skills.
Don't Delay-Register Today!! Space is limited, but spots are still available!
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Colorado Gives Day: 2014
Colorado Gives Day 2014 is Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. Donors are encouraged to join the movement to "give where you live" and raise millions for Colorado nonprofits. Colorado Gives Day is powered by ColoradoGives.org, a year-round, online giving website featuring nearly 1,500 Colorado nonprofit organizations.
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: August 1, 2014
Learn more about Colorado Gives Day at CRC's Development Roundtable with Community First Foundation on July 22. Register Now!
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Shared Space Survey
Occupancy costs are the second largest expense for our sector after personnel. Denver Shared Spaces and The Nonprofit Centers Network are surveying the Colorado nonprofit sector to understand our space needs and resources.
With just 25 minutes of your time, you can add your organization's perspective to this process by taking the survey linked here. The first 100 respondents will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card.
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Call for Nomination for National Philanthropy Day
Join the National Philanthropy Day in Colorado committee in recognizing the people and organizations making a difference and improving Colorado's quality of life.
Nominations are due July 21, 2014. CLICK HERE for more information, a list of past winners, or to download a form.
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Dashboards: Monitor Progress to Achieve Results
Learn how to think about the process of setting-up a dashboard and review the general approach to using dashboards for measuring progress. See examples and hear stories from nonprofits who use dashboards within their organizations.
Date & Time: July 16 | 4pm-6pm
Location: Mile High United Way, Founders Room | 2505 18th Street, Denver
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CRC Training Calendar
JULY
Nonprofit Financial Management - DENVER
July 22 | 9:00am-1:00pm | $60 Early Bird-$70 Regular
Development Roundtable with Community First Foundation - DENVER
July 22 | 2:00pm-3:30pm | $25 Early Bird-$35 Regular
Communicating Your Cause - BOULDER
July 29 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $30 Early Bird-$45 Regular
C3 Forum - DENVER
July 31 | 8:30am-4:45pm | $95 CNA/CAF member-$115 Standard
AUGUST
Get Grants - WALSENBURG
August 7 | 10am-5pm | $80 Early Bird-$100 Regular
2-Day Grant Seeking Clinic - DENVER
August 14 & 15 | 9am-4pm | $300 Early Bird-$350 Regular
Development Roundtable with DOLA - DENVER
August 21 | 2pm-3:30pm | $20 Early Bird-$35 Regular
Get Grants - CASTLE ROCK
August 22 | 9:30am-4:30pm | $100 Early Bird-$120 Regular
Communicating Your Cause - COLORADO SPRINGS
August 27 | 1:00pm-4:30pm | $30 Early Bird-$45 Regular
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Upcoming Grant Deadlines
August 1, 2014
American Honda Foundation
Anschutz Family Foundation
Best Buy Children's Foundation
CDE: Colorado State Library Services & Technology Grants
The Denver Foundation
DOLA: Colorado Private Activity Bond Program (PAB)
DOLA: Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Program
ECA Foundation
Goodrich Foundation
Mary's Pence
Nord Family Foundation
Toshiba America Foundation
August 4, 2014
Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund
August 14, 2014
Jackson National Community Fund (JNCF)
August 15, 2014
Clif Bar Family Foundation Small Grants
Gannett Foundation
Alice Jenkins Foundation
National Emergency Medical Association (NEMA)
Open Meadows Foundation, Inc.
The Libri Foundation
Union Pacific Foundation
August 16, 2014
Harder Foundation
August 21, 2014
Chinook Fund
August 31, 2014
Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation
Oxbow Animal Health
Patagonia, Inc.
Schramm Foundation
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Thank you to CRC's
Major Contributers
Adolph Coors Foundation
Anschutz Family Foundation
Boettcher Foundation
Caring for Colorado Foundation
Daniels Fund
Denver Foundation
El Pomar Foundation
Gates Family Foundation
Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation
Rose Community Foundation
Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation
The Colorado Health Foundation
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Rural Philanthropy Days Updates
Registration Opens on July 14 for Southeast RPD in Trinidad!
Nonprofit professionals and community leaders from Baca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, and Prowers counties are invited to attend this three-day conference in Trinidad on September 24-26. Take advantage of this opportunity to network with statewide and local funders, collaborate on projects and identify new funding opportunities. The conference is designed, organized, and funded by community volunteers from the Southeast region. To learn more, please visit our website at www.southeastrpd.org or find us on Facebook!
Staff Positions Available:
CRC is currently hiring three AmeriCorps*VISTA members to join our team.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the positions available
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Finding Funding for Main Street Revitalization
Many towns in rural America have a wealth of historic buildings and Main Street shops that symbolize the vibrant heart of the community. As municipal coffers dwindle and private enterprises relocate, Main Streets are often the first indicator of economic decline. Recent years have seen an increased effort to revitalize these downtown centers, with a focus on historic preservation, creative enterprise, and community pride. Check out just a few of the many resources available to develop and maintain a lively downtown space.
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Contact Us
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Community Resource Center
789 Sherman Street Ste 210 | Denver, CO 80203
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