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Jan
9
2020
Webinar: Towards a New System of Community Wealth
Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM

In the last decade a new system of community wealth building has begun to emerge as a trend in both urban and rural parts of the country. It’s focused on people instead of buildings, with a blend of public, private, civic and community leadership and capital. This bottom up approach involves building skills, growing entrepreneurship, increasing incomes and building assets.

History and Mission

Philanthropy Colorado was founded in the early 1970s by representatives from local foundations who recognized the value in sharing expertise, skills and experiences. The organization was later officially incorporated and received nonprofit, 501(c)3...
Growing Diversity of Black America
46.8 million people in the U.S. identify as Black. It is important to understand the diversity of histories, ethnic and racial identities of this increasingly diverse population. This understanding allows us grantmakers to consider and respond to the different demographic and economic characteristics and needs of different Black populations. Graphic of increase in Black bachelor's degree holders
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46.8 million people in the U.S. identify as Black. Learn about Black diversity.
The Pew Research Center has released a report on The Growing Diversity of Black America . As we focus efforts on racial equity, it is critical to remember that Communities of Color are themselves very diverse, with nuanced backgrounds and ethnic and racial identities.This means there are a range of demographic and economic characteristics within the Black population that can inform racial equity work. Graph showing increases in Black bachelor's degree holders
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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. 
Lessons and Trends in Nonprofit Capacity Strengthening
Our understanding of capacity building is changing, better reflecting the role of power and community. Lessons and Trends in Nonprofit Capacity Strengthening , a report from the William + Flora Hewlett Foundation, explores the new environment of capacity building, what it means for grantmakers to strengthen nonprofit organizations and emerging trends. Hewlett_Nonprofit Capacity Strengthening
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Best Practice
Sep
14
2021
Summer Learning Series: Trust-Based Philanthropy Part III
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, in partnership with Philanthropy Colorado, Philanthropy Missouri, Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, and New Mexico Association of Grantmakers, and Connecticut

May
26
2020
Philanthropy Colorado COVID-19 Funder Call
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 3:00 to 4:00 PM

 

Philanthropy Colorado members: Please mark your calendars for a briefing on the Governor’s statewide recovery fund as it heads into the last planned round of applications and grantmaking.

The one-hour call will include:

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