Community Resource Center Monthly E-Newsletter

Success Strategies for Colorado Nonprofits

September 2015

In the spirit of collaboration, The Colorado Trust partnered with Community Resource Center and Colorado Nonprofit Association on a research project to better understand the state of evaluation in Colorado's nonprofit sector. This report, which is now available, studied the role of evaluation, the challenges in implementing evaluation practices and recommendations to support and enhance evaluation practices.

To review the findings and recommendations, you can CLICK HERE. Many thanks go out to the 900 plus nonprofit organizations across the state that completed the online survey.

On behalf of the partners, we hope that you will find this study informative and helpful as you develop evaluation strategies and implement practices.

Sincerely,

Maria Fabula, Chief Executive Officer

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Now Accepting Applications for 2016!

Our Nonprofit Leadership & Management program is looking for qualified applicants for the 2016 cohort! This 9-month program is a unique mix of leadership development and access to trainings and resources focused on nonprofit best practices. Celebrating 25 years, this program has supported emerging nonprofit leaders by helping to increase confidence, expand leadership capabilities, learn new management techniques and build meaningful relationships. Visit our website for program criteria and components. Applications are due January 8, 2016.

Need help determining if this opportunity is a good fit for you? Sign up for one of our FREE informational webinars!

September 17 | 10:00am - 11:00am
October 19 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
November 19 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
December 17 | 10:00am - 11:00am

Save the Date: 1st Annual State of the Sector

We are excited to announce the date of our first annual

State of the Sector on Wednesday, December 9, 2015! The event follows Colorado Gives Day and will provide attendees a unique forum for reflection, discussion, information sharing and networking. Nonprofit leaders will have the opportunity to highlight achievements in 2015 and look forward to 2016. Join us in conversations around the future of nonprofit organizations and communities across the state. Designed for nonprofit and foundation staff, board members and volunteers, this event will also benefit business, education and government institutions to join in the exchange of ideas.

Date & Time: Wednesday, December 9 | 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Space Gallery | 400 Santa Fe Drive | Denver, CO 80204

State of the Sector is a signature event of the Colorado Grants Guide.

Have You Reserved Your Spot for Andy Robinson?

For 34 years, nonprofit consultant Andy Robinson has traveled around the country facilitating interactive workshops on board leadership, fundraising, strategic planning and leadership development. So far, he has made it to 47 states and Canada and will be returning to rural Colorado for a four-day training tour.

We have partnered with the Western Colorado Nonprofit Council, Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days and Southwest Rural Philanthropy Days to offer sessions in Montrose, Durango and La Junta. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and motivated! Click here to register!

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"RURAL COMMUNITY NEWS & RESOURCES"

SLV Registration Extended for Additional Week

Conference registration has been extended for an additional week until this Friday! The next RPD Conference won't come to the San Luis Valley until September 2019 - don't miss your chance for professional development and networking opportunities offered at this one of a kind event.

RPD conferences include many opportunities to increase your understanding of nonprofit best practices, collaborate with other community leaders and connect with Front Range and local funders. For a full list of grantmakers attending the conference, click here.

San Luis Valley Rural Philanthropy Days

September 23-25, 2015 | Creede, CO

www.sanluisvalleyrpd.org

The Colorado Trust Grants $25,000 via RPD

The Colorado Trust, a foundation dedicated to creating fair and equal opportunities for Coloradans to lead healthy lives, announced it has granted $25,000 to five rural nonprofit organizations in conjunction with the June 2015 Mountain Rural Philanthropy Days Conference. Click here to read the full story! Congratulations to the winners:

Donations On The Go: Mobile Tools to Enhance Giving

Tech4Good Denver is at it again! As an organization that seeks to provide high-quality educational and networking forums to facilitate the effective use of technology across the nonprofit sector, they offer a variety of forums all year long that address different topics. Their next forum is Donations On The Go: Mobile Tools to Enhance Giving. The forum is designed for beginner to intermediate learners and will cover the three primary types of mobile donation tools: text-to-give and other mobile fundraising tools, mobile apps, and mobile-responsive donation pages.

Date & Time: Wednesday, September 16 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Mile High United Way | 711 Park Ave West | Denver, CO 80205

Cost: FREE | Register Here

Interested in Making an Impact in Your Community?

Community Resource Center's Rural Capacity Building VISTA Project has allowed four nonprofits around the state to create VISTA positions at their organizations. The responsibilities of the positions vary - most focus on program development, outreach and marketing, fund development or a mixture of the three. Check out open positions through this program here!

Is your organization interested in hosting an AmeriCorps VISTA? Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the application process, requirements, cost and the timeline to apply! Click here for additional information.

Mayor Proclaims September as Give Where Your Live, Work and PLAY! Month in Estes Park

Mayor Pinkham of Estes Park has proclaimed the month of September as "Give Where You Live, Work and Play" month and encourages all Estes area enthusiasts to support the vital and hardworking nonprofit that enrich the community through the online portal, Mountain Strong for Nonprofits.

Mountain Strong for Nonprofits is a program of the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center and features a dynamic, video-centric website where individual nonprofits are profiled with a link to donate right to that organization. The portal allows local and out of state Estes Valley enthusiasts to donate directly to the organization(s) of their choosing. To learn about Estes area nonprofits serving your favorite cause, and to GIVE where you Live, Work and PLAY, visit: Mountain Strong for Nonprofits.

We Are Essential: Colorado Nonprofit Association's 23rd Annual Fall Conference

Registration for the Colorado Nonprofit Association's Fall Conference is now open! Join more than 800 nonprofit, business and community leaders for two full days of learning, idea-sharing, skill-building and networking all in support of Colorado's nonprofit community! The Fall Conference is Colorado Nonprofit Association's premier, annual event open to all professionals serving in Colorado's nonprofit community. The conference includes:

Networking with your peers
Opportunity to learn more about products and services available in the nonprofit community in the Exhibit Hall
Featured speakers covering issues important to the nonprofit community
Over 100 breakout sessions on topics from fundraising and marketing to leadership and organizational governance

Date: October 29-30, 2015

Location: Renaissance Denver Hotel

To register, click here!

CRC Training Calendar

SEPTEMBER

Development Roundtable with Daniels Fund - DENVER

September 17 | 2-3:30pm | $20 Early Bird-$35 Regular

Finding Funding on the Web - WEBINAR

September 29 | 2pm- 4pm | $25 Early Bird-$35 Regular
Facilitated by Leah Rausch, RPD Program Manager

October

Pen to Paper Grant Writing: Part 1 of 3 - ESTES PARK

October 6 | 10am-5pm | $75 Full Series
Facilitated by Amanda Barlow, RPD Program Coordinator

New to Nonprofits - SALIDA

October 14 | 9:00am-4:00pm | $50 Half Day-$80 Full Day
Facilitated by Amanda Barlow, RPD Program Coordinator

Development Roundtable with A.V. Hunter Trust - DENVER

October 15 | 2pm-3:30pm | $20 Early Bird-$35 Regular

Mobilize Your Board to Raise More Money - MONTROSE

October 19 | 9am-4pm | $65 Early Bird-$85 Regular