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Policy Influence: What Foundations are Doing and Why (Report)
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Center for Effective Philanthropy
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Friday, May 01, 2020

The nonprofit and philanthropic sector has contributed to many advances in our society, including civil rights, consumer protections, public health, and safety. Many of these efforts have been supported by foundations engaging in public policy.

2023 Kids Count Report: Youth Mental Health and Well-Being
Colorado Children's Campaign has released the 30th annual Kids Count in Colorado Report. Youth mental health is the focus of the report, which shares the most recent data and offers recommendations for policy action. You can also explore data by county.
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$5.57 B Annual Impact Estimates Report on Private Foundations of Colorado
Todd Ely, a professor in CU Denver's School of Public Administration, has released a new report on Colorado private foundations. The goals of the report are to identify characteristics and giving patterns, highlight grantmaking best practices, and spotlight private foundation impact investing. The report analyzes assets, number and average amount of grants, geographic distribution and . Findings project that private foundation giving has an economic impact of $5.57 Billion annually in Colorado. The report also notes significant efforts related to equity and diversity and a high level of...
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Buell Foundation Report: The History and Impact of Colorado’s Early Childhood Councils
The Buell Foundation report reviews the history and impact of Colorado’s Early Childhood Councils. By sustaining a network of local, community-driven entities, it is possible to disseminate programming and best practices throughout the state as well as to gather diverse perspectives from Colorado’s many regions. This is the only formalized network that exists in Colorado that crosses all domains and is charged with facilitating development of a coordinated system that supports children by influencing their relationships, environments and communities. In addition, the Buell Foundation supports...
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Together We Protect - Vaccine Equity Interim Impact Report

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Together We Protect – Colorado’s COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Fund – was a collaborative effort that provided support to organizations working in communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The goal of this effort was to ensure that people who face systemic barriers had culturally appropriate information about the COVID-19 vaccine and could easily access the vaccine. From April through November 2021, Together We Protect made 135 grant awards totaling $6.8 million to community-based organizations across Colorado. Initial estimates show that grantees’ outreach and education efforts on COVID...
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