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Community Resource Center Monthly E-Newsletter
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Success Strategies for Colorado Nonprofits
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September 2014
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This September, Trinidad, CO will host Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days. More than 275 individuals will come together on September 24-26th to strengthen their networks by building relationships, meet with potential funders and take advantage of professional development opportunities. In addition, the conference will offer opportunities to discuss regional needs and challenges of the 8 county region. Through a series of community conversations beginning with the Listening Tour, an ongoing focus has been to take a deeper dive into regional issues and identified opportunities for collaboration.
In an effort to continue this productive dialogue, at RPD there will be an overview of the Listening Tour and an opportunity to brainstorm solutions around two of the region's most pressing issues. To review the Southeast Listening Tour Report, CLICK HERE.
We look forward to seeing many of you there! Registration is extended through Wednesday, September 10th. Learn More about Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days!
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Meet the Newest Members of CRC's Team!
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Rural Philanthropy Days
Program Coordinator
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Amanda came to Denver after completing a Masters of Public Administration specializing in Nonprofit Management from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management. She brings five years of experience working with governments, nonprofit organizations, foundations, and private businesses. Amanda has worked, studied, and volunteered in Belize, Austria, and Italy, and is fluent in Italian. She is passionate about helping nonprofits gain the resources necessary to strengthen communities and people.
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Southeast Regional Coordinator AmeriCoprs VISTA
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Daniel is a Colorado native, raised in Littleton, who just graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in Communication Studies and a minor in Peace and Reconciliation Studies. During his time at CSU he was a student associate for the Center for Public Deliberation and a reporter for the Collegian. Daniel's skills are in a number of broad areas, from deliberation and fundraising to journalism and communication, which are essential for effective community development.
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Communication Associate
AmeriCorps VISTA
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Emily is an Ohio native, who is entering into her second year as an AmeriCorps VISTA. She is very familiar working with highly diverse and inherently vulnerable populations, including newly resettled refugees. In her previous AmeriCorps year, Emily gained experience in nonprofit development and capacity building. Emily earned her B.A. in International Studies with a focus in Conflict Resolution from Earlham College, where she also minored in Politics and Film Studies. She is passionate about empowering individuals to increase their quality of life, as well as positively impacting their surrounding communities.
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CHECK OUT OUR NEW FEATURE
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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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 3-Part Development Officer Series
This training series is for nonprofit professionals who are currently working in a development capacity and will provide a deep dive into the critical components of a sustainable fund development plan. Register for the Full 3-Part Series and save $20 each session or you can customize your training and register for individual sessions.
COST: $120 Individual Session | $300 Full Series
Part 1: Overview of Fund Development & Individual Giving
October 28 | 9:00am-4:00pm | Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits
Part 2: Grants & Foundation Relationships
November 4 | 9:00am-4:00pm | Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits
Part 3: Capital Campaigns & Planned Giving
November 18 | 9:00am-4:00pm | Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits
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 2014 Fall Conference
The premier annual event for Colorado's nonprofit sector, the conference draws over 800 nonprofit decision makers, foundation trustees and staff, corporate giving officers, and consultants and vendors who work with nonprofits. Join us for two full days packed with new ideas, timely information, and great networking. You can't afford to miss this!
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 Digital Story Telling Through Social Media
How do you tell your story on social media? With Facebook and Twitter popularity close to saturation, what other platforms strengthen your message? We'll present an overview of different platforms and the strategic "nuts and bolts" for Pinterest and Instagram. We'll then utilize case studies from the recent Hands on Tech Digital Storytelling series and others to explore the potential and community rules for these platforms and more, including YouTube and LinkedIn.
Date & Time: September 17 | 4-6pm
Location: Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits
789 Sherman Street Ste 100 | Denver, CO 80203
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 Mountain Strong for Nonprofits Launches September 12!
Last year, Colorado experienced horrific flooding and devastation. As the anniversary of these tragic events approaches, the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) has joined with Stage 2 Studios and Neanderthal Marketing to announce Mountain Strong for Nonprofits. This new online marketing collaborative is designed to raise seriously needed funding for the local nonprofit community. The program will assist in rebuilding efforts following last year's flood and will help increase capacity for nonprofit organizations that serve Colorado residents most affected by the flooding.
Learn More
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 Save The Date!
National Philanthropy Day is the special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy -- and those people active in the philanthropic community -- have made to our lives, our communities and our world. Celebrations are held annually in many states across the nation.
Date: November 14, 2014
Location: Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Performing Arts Complex
1350 Araphahoe Street | Denver, CO
Learn more
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 Take Action Today!
Nonprofits across the U.S. have an opportunity to help increase giving and grant-making. On July 17, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the America Gives More Act (H.R. 4719). Sign a letter from Colorado nonprofits to our Senators supporting America Gives More Act by September 10. The letter urges Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall to both support H.R. 4719 and encourage Senate leadership to bring it to a vote by the end of September.
Click here to SIGN!
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CRC Training Calendar
SEPTEMBER
Development Roundtable with Denver Foundation - DENVER
September 17 | 2pm-3:30pm | $20 Early Bird-$35 Regular
OCTOBER
Get Grants - BRECKENRIDGE
October 1 | 9am-4pm | $80 Early Bird-$100 Regular
New to Nonprofits - DENVER
October 4 | 9am-12pm | $50 Early Bird-$60 Regular
Development Officer Series: Part 1 - DENVER
Overview of Fund Development & Individual Giving
October 28 | 9am-4pm | $120 Individual Session-$300 Full Series
Development Roundtable with El Pomar Foundation - DENVER
October 30 | 2pm-3:30pm | $20 Early Bird-$35 Regular
NOVEMBER
Development Officer Series: Part 2 - DENVER
Grants & Foundation Relationships
November 4 | 9am-4pm | $120 Individual Session-$300 Full Series
Get Grants - TRINIDAD November 13 | 10am-5pm | $80 Early Bird-$100 Regular Development Officer Series: Part 3 - DENVER Capital Campaign & Planned Giving November 18 | 9am-4pm | $120 Individual Session-$300 Full Series Making the Ask - DENVER November 19 | 12pm-4pm | $50 Early Bird-$60 Regular
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Upcoming Grant Deadlines
October 1, 2014
Baseball Tomorrow Fund
Boulder Art Commission Grants
Chamberlain Foundation
Cobiz Cares Foundation
Colorado State Bank Foundation
Creel-Harison Foundation
The Denver Post Charities
DOLA: Colorado Private Activity Bond Program
Gates Family Foundation
Hagerty Education Program at America's Car Museum
MDU Resources Foundation
Pueblo Day Nursery Children's Foundation
Sprout Foundation
Toshiba America Foundation
Bee Vradenburg Foundation
October 3, 2014
Caring for Colorado Foundation
October 7, 2014
USA Equestrian Trust
October 10, 2014
The Goodwin Foundation
October 13, 2014
Brighton Legacy Foundation
October 15, 2014
The Colorado Health Foundation
William H. & Velma C. Gerber Trust
Robert J. & Helen C. Kleberg Foundation
LEGO Children's Fund
Mile High Connect Equitable Transportation Initiative Grant
Laura Jane Musser Fund
October 17, 2014
CDE: Colorado Charter Schools Program Grant
October 27, 2014
The Telluride Foundation
October 31, 2014
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
John G. Duncan Charitable Trust
Fred & Elli Iselin Foundation
Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn Charitable Trust
Luther T. McCauley Charitable Trust
Ambrose Monell Foundation
Office Depot Foundation
H. Chase Stone Trust
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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
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Registration is open through Wednesday, September 10!
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 two AmeriCorps*VISTA members to join our team in Durango and Steamboat Springs.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the positions available
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The Laura Jane Musser Fund's Rural Initiative Grant Program works to encourage collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions in a number of civic areas including, but not limited to, economic development, business preservation, arts and humanities, public pace improvements, and education. Applications will be accepted from October 1 - November 1, 2014. To learn more about this great opportunity click here.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering grants to nonprofits through the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) which provides financial and technical assistance to recipients in developing their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. DEADLINE: 11/12/2014. Click here for application guidelines.
LOWE'S Charitable and Education Foundation is accepting applications for Toolbox for Education Grants. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded in support of projects that have a permanent impact on a K-12 school community, such as a facility enhancement or landscaping/clean-up effort. Deadline: 10/15/2014. Click here to visit the website and review funding guidelines.
The Center for Community Change has new research on how to talk about poverty that messages a focus on people's life experiences. Read the Center's research brief, which is full of helpful terms and strategies to talk about building an economy that works for all of us, here.
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