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Seeing Potential, Creating Change: The Reach and Impact of Colorado Philanthropy
Colorado’s foundations have a grand tradition of supporting causes that benefit people throughout the state. More than a century of history can be traced through the formation of 1,700 foundations that collectively work to improve the quality of life for Coloradans. The stories in this publication aim to help all of us better understand how foundations have been – and continue to be – a valuable resource throughout Colorado.
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... within their communities, and determine recipients for grants . Affinity Groups: See: funder networks ... assets are invested and the income is used to make grants . (See Payout Requirement) Audit: An independent ... and administered within a profit-making company. Gifts or grants go directly to charitable organizations from the ...
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Exploring Openness Report
Over the past several years, Philanthropy Colorado (formerly Colorado Association of Funders) has actively sought to convene funders and the nonprofit agencies they support — to encourage dialogue, increase understanding and build bridges for the good of communities throughout the state. That’s why we were excited to learn about an initiative of the Fund for Shared Insight, in partnership with United Philanthropy Forum, to support projects aimed at increasing openness and feedback in our sector. We were ultimately one of five organizations selected to form a leadership cohort statewide to...
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Peer Networks

... of ideas and resources with those who perform similar job functions. Chair: Anna Alarid (Rose Community ... on ways to address climate issues through philanthropic grants , investments, advocacy and policy change. Co-Chair: ...

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... Colorado encourages learning and professional development by offering workshops and programs on topics ... Read more about our policy efforts here . Job Bank Members may post to our job bank free of charge. We advertise member job openings ...

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