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2022 State Legislative Roundup from Rose Community Foundation

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Fourteen bills endorsed by Rose Community Foundation in the 2022 state legislative session are set to become law, advancing equity in Greater Denver.

Youth Nominations Due June 13 for Philanthropy Day Colorado

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

National Philanthropy Day Colorado recognizes individuals and organizations whose contributions have improved the quality of life in our state.

State of the Community Report from Community Foundation of Gunnison Valley

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Monday, May 23, 2022

The Community Foundation of Gunnison Valley shared two important new reports:

Results of The Colorado Health Foundation Pulse Poll 2022

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Learn about the results of the annual Pulse poll from The Colorado Heal

Article: Reimagining the Public Square - Colorado's news ecosystem

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Gunnison Valley Behavioral Health & Early Childhood Reports

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Monday, May 23, 2022

Moore Philanthropy podcast Authentic Partnerships & Reframing Risk

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Trust-based and participatory grantmaking mean reframing partnerships and risk.

Meet the members of AJL Foundation's 2022 Grantmaking Committee

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

AJL Foundation believes people amd communities know what they need.
Rather than acting as the authority, AJL engages community youth, professionals, teachers, artists, business owners, policy advocates, immigrants, parents and neighbors to make funding decisions.

Are you telling a compelling story?

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Storytelling is one of the most effective ways of communicating your impact.

Are you telling a compelling story?

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Storytelling is one of the most effective way for philanthropic organizations and nonprofits to demonstrate their impact.

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Colorado Community Foundations Model Wildfire Response

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

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Colorado Community Foundations play a critical leadership role in disaster relief and community recovery.
Learn from these four Philanthropy Colorado members leading recent wildfire response:

Community Foundation Boulder County – Boulder County Wildfire Fund shares comprehensive information on the community advisory committee and disbursement of the funds + check out Next Steps for the Wildfire Fund taped discussion with Marshall Fire Survivors, March 2022
Grand Foundation – Grand County Wildfire Emergency Fund gives all the East Troublesome Fire stats and an overview of the use of funds and impact
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado – NoCoFires Fund details relief related to the Cameron Peak and other regional fires.
Colorado Association of Realtors’ Colorado Project Wildfire pairs relief funding information with wildfire prevention tips and resources.

Are you with a community foundation interested in Planning for Disaster Philanthropy?
Contact Amy Swiatek (aswiatek@philanthropycolorado.org) for information on Philanthropy Colorado’s June 23, 2022 convening. It brings together foundations on the front lines of disaster response in their communities with a focus on wildfire and flood response, recovery and mitigation. We will lift up lessons learned on approaches and practices; and discuss local, regional and statewide disaster response issues and opportunities to work together.

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Call for Philanthropy Day Colorado Nominations

Monday, June 6, 2022

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National Philanthropy Day recognizes the individuals and organizations whose contributions improve the quality of our lives, our communities and our world. The Philanthropy Day Colorado award luncheon will take place November 10, 2022.

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Please take advantage of this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and impact of outstanding individuals and organizations in Colorado philanthropy. Help ensure that we have diverse nominations from all regions of Colorado. The submission process has been streamlined to include a completed nomination form, maximum 2-page narrative explaining the nominee’s achievements, impact, leadership and spirit of inclusion, and two letters of support.

Youth Nominations are due Monday, June 13, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.
Outstanding Youth recognizes a youth who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to philanthropy and volunteerism through their community work. The winner will receive $3,000 towards educational expenses.
Outstanding Youth Group recognizes a youth group that serves as a role model for philanthropy and volunteerism. Preference is given to youth-led groups. The winning group will receive $3,000 to continue their community work.

All other individual and organization nominations are due Friday, July 15, 2022 by 5:00 p.m.
Categories include:

Lifetime Achievement for an individual demonstrating significant, lasting philanthropic accomplishments over at least a decade.
Outstanding Foundation for a public or private foundation demonstrating strategic financial support, leadership, impact and community involvement.
Outstanding Philanthropist for an individual or couple with a record of exceptional generosity and encouragement of philanthropy.
Outstanding Professional Grantmaker for an individual who has made a significant impact through their grantmaking commitment and skills over a sustained period.
Outstanding Professional Fundraiser
Outstanding Service Organization
Outstanding Volunteer
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser
Outstanding Large Business
Outstanding Small Business
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Building policy momentum with our 2022 Advocacy Learning Series

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

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The 2022 Advocacy Learning Series is part of Philanthropy Colorado's commitment to lead and build momentum on policy and advocacy work, as outlined in our Strategic Roadmap & Equity Framework. This year's virtual series aims to expand the capacity of Colorado philanthropic organizations; improve understanding and provide clarity on permissible policy and advocacy activities; and encourage peer learning exchanges and sharing about experiences, models and examples.

Philanthropy’s role in policy change: A conversation with Bolder Advocacy | February 22, 2022
We invited back Abby Levine, Director of Bolder Advocacy, to answer questions in a conversation moderated by Naomi Amaha, Director of Policy and Government Affairs at The Denver Foundation, and Philanthropy Colorado CEO Joanne Kelley. The session helped members gain a clear understanding of why advocacy is important for them and their grantees, the kinds of advocacy activities in which foundations can safely engage and resources for advocacy grantmaking.

Advocacy in action: How Colorado Philanthropy is Engaging on Public Policy | May 17, 2022
Policy conversation leaders Mark Andersen and Sara Craig-Scheckman from the Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation, Deb Mahan with The Anschutz Foundation/Gazette Charities and Dr. Janet Lopez with The Denver Foundation.answered questions about the following:
- How they make decisions on public policy priorities and what types of actions they will take;
- Specific examples of their public policy projects;
- How they negotiate anxiety about legal requirements and donor reaction.

Video recordings of these completed Advocacy Learning Series sessions are available to members.
To receive video links, contact Director of Advocacy & Communications Jan Brennan at JBrennan@PhilanthropyColorado.org

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Next up in Philanthropy Colorado’s Advocacy Learning Series

Developing internal expertise on advocacy and policy change | Tuesday, July 26, 2022 | Virtual | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Staff members who have recently taken on new policy positions at Colorado community and private foundations will share how they are defining and developing their new roles. Together we will discuss promising practices and challenges for establishing and building advocacy and policy work, from conducting baseline assessments to creating policy committees and building understanding and support among staff, leadership and boards.

How Colorado Philanthropy seeks to advance racial equity through policy change | Thursday, September 29, 2022 | Vitual | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
The momentum continues to build within Colorado philanthropy to center racial equity in grantmaking and to engage on public policy issues. But how do these two commitments intersect and align?
This panel will delve into how Colorado philanthropic organizations are connecting their racial equity and public policy work. The conversation will be led and moderated by Lisa Duran, Executive Director of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, along with two of our strategic Colorado foundation policy leaders, Sarah Kurz, Vice President of Public Affairs at Rose Community Foundation and Kyle Rojas Legleiter, Senior Director of Policy at The Colorado Health Foundation. They will be joined by grantee and community partners in their policy efforts, which span health, housing, environment, civic and voter engagement and more.
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Partnering to Advance Racial Equity

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

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Our partnership with ABFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities is key in Philanthropy Colorado’s commitment to advancing racial equity in our own work and the work of our member organizations. Together with ABFE, Philanthropy Colorado is offering another round of learning workshops designed to help move our members forward with advancing racial equity in their philanlthropic efforts. We encourage staff and trustees of our member organizations to take advantage of these additional and timely racial equity learning opportunities.

The facts tell the story. One handy resource offered by ABFE are its FACT SHEETS. The research provides pertinent Black Facts on issues from education and employment to criminal justice and health.

Find more information and registration on our Programs Calendar

Imperatives for Advancing Racial Equity for the Long Haul | Tuesday, June 14th | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Introductory Racial Equity Training for Trustees | Wednesday, June 22nd | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Advancing Racial Equity in Grantmaking | Monday June 27th | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Innovative social enterprise The Philanthropic Collective opens in Colorado Springs

Monday, April 18, 2022

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A new social enterprise held its grand opening celebration on April 22 in Colorado Springs.

Philanthropy Collective's social enterprise The Well

Powered by Pikes Peak Community Foundation, The Philanthropy Collective represents a consortium of philanthropic organizations and individuals working collaboratively to address the Pikes Peak Region's most significant challenges and actualize its potential. Working together, for good, The Philanthropy Collective is open to any foundation or philanthropic-minded entity looking to create transformational change in the region.

Funded through mission-related investments by six foundations, The Philanthropy Collective is a co-working space in a rehabilitated building in downtown Colorado Springs that fosters an innovative and collaborative environment. Nine foundations and philanthropic enterprises, representing approximately $1 billion in assets, call The Philanthropy Collective home. Additional offices, hot desks, and meeting spaces are available for the broader philanthropic community. One half of the building houses The Philanthropy Collective with the other half occupied by The Well, a food hall and community gathering place that funds the overall investment.

Read media coverage of the opening and learn more about this innovative model:
www.ThePhilanthropyCollective.org
New Philanthropy Collective to fund mission-driven community development and economic development in Colorado Springs, The Gazette, April 21, 2022
Philanthropy Collective and new food hall collide in downtown Colorado Springs, KTTV11, March 22, 2022
The Philanthropy Collective powered by PPCF opens in Colorado Springs, KRDO NewsRadio, March 2, 2022
The Philanthropy Collective brings unique concept to Colorado Springs, Fox21 News, February 10, 2022
Contact David Dahlin, Director of The Philanthropy Collective, to set up a tour at ddahlin@ppcf.org.