E-Newsletter | November 2017
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It is vital that nonprofits fight for the continuation of a society that gives back, and work to uphold the critical community services that they provide. “We are responsible for the world in which we find ourselves, if only because we are the only sentient force which can change it.” – James Baldwin
Community Resource Center strongly opposes H.R. 1, a bill that hurts nonprofits, our communities, and millions of families that we serve. We believe in the Johnson Amendment, and the power of our sector as a nonpartisan force for social good. H.R. 1 also eliminates the estate tax and severely limits the charitable deduction, by making it available only to the wealthiest American taxpayers.
The Senate tax bill, while rejecting the House’s total assault on the Johnson Amendment, still fails the nonprofit sector. The Senate bill limits the charitable deduction, meaning that 95% of Americans will be taxed on their charitable contributions, and it limits the estate tax by doubling the current exemption. We urge you to take a moment and review this summary of the two bills from our colleagues at Independent Sector.
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Maria Fabula, Chief Executive Officer
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On January 25th, Community Resource Center and Colorado Association of Funders present: 2018 State of the Sector.
This event is a unique opportunity for nonprofit leaders, foundation
staff, elected officials and stakeholders to reflect on the current state of Colorado’s nonprofit sector and discuss opportunities for 2018.
January 25 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | The Studios at Overland Crossing
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Participation Project Webinars
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Learn more about civic engagement opportunities for your nonprofit, and how to join our 2018 efforts to increase participation across the state! Attend an upcoming webinar for an overview of the program, what it means to be a partner, and gain the resources to get started.
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Rural Philanthropy Days Updates
Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) provides a powerful opportunity for the state’s most influential funders, government representatives, business leaders and local nonprofit organizations to strengthen partnerships and better meet the needs of Colorado’s rural communities.
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Save the Date for the 2018 RPD Conferences
Southeast RPD will be held in Lamar on June 13-15, 2018. The Southeast region includes Baca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, and Prowers counties.
Southwest RPD will be held in Cortez on September 12-14, 2018. The Southwest region includes Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties.
Upcoming Regional Events
Are you interested in continued nonprofit professional development in your rural community? Check out what the RPD interim committees are currently planning across the state. If you’re interested in joining your regional committee, contact Andrea Swan at swan@crcamerica.org and stay up to date on our regional events page.
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Host a VISTA at Your Organization
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Are you a nonprofit in rural Colorado? Would you like to increase your organizational, financial, and/or administrative capacity? If so, please consider joining us for a FREE informational session. We’ll discuss hosting a VISTA member at your organization through the CRC Rural Capacity Building VISTA Project. You will learn about the application process, supervision requirements, cost, and the timeline to apply.
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State Service Plan Needs Assessment
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You are an expert on your community! We want to hear from you about your community’s most pressing needs so that Serve Colorado can help local organizations address them through service and volunteerism.
Please take 15 minutes to complete this brief survey about the unmet needs in your community. You can access the survey by clicking here.
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Colorado Collaborative Connections
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December 14 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | $10 per registrant
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December 1
Brady Education Foundation
A.V. Hunter Trust, Inc.
Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation
Nord Family Foundation
December 6
The William Stretesky Foundation
December 8
Hagerty Education Program at America's Car Museum
December 15
Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
CDPHE: EMTS Provider Grants
December 25
Lake Fork Community Foundation
December 30
Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation (DRWF)
December 31
Ballantine Family Fund
CoBiz Cares Foundation
Schlessman Family Foundation, Inc.
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| CRC Staff
Maria Fabula
Chief Executive Officer
Hannah Clemenson
Executive Coordinator
Stephaine Gommert
Program Assistant
Rebecca Gorrell
Director of Education & Leadership Development
Diana Pineda
Program Assistant
Leah Rausch
Director of Rural Partnerships
Emily Shamsid-Deen
Community Engagement Manager
Andrea Swan
Program Manager, Rural Philanthropy Days
Mariah Taylor
Communications Assistant
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| Thank You to Our
Supporters
A.V. Hunter Trust
Anschutz Family Foundation
Adolph Coors Foundation
Ballantine Family Fund
Boettcher Foundation
Brett Family Foundation
Buell Foundation
Caring for Colorado Foundation
The Colorado Health Foundation
The Colorado Trust
Corporation for National & Community Service
Daniels Fund
The Denver Foundation
El Pomar Foundation
Gates Family Foundation
Kenneth King Foundation
Nonprofit VOTE
Orton Family Foundation
reDirect Foundation
Rose Community Foundation
US Bank
USDA Rural Development
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| Community Resource Center
789 Sherman Street
Suite 210
Denver, CO 80203
303.623.1540
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November
Finding Funding on the Web | Webinar
November 21 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | $25 Early Bird - $35 Regular Price
Getting Started with Social Enterprise | Evergreen
November 29 | 9:00am - 12:30pm | $65 Early Bird | $80 Regular Price
Making the Ask | Denver
November 30 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm | $50 Early Bird | $60 Regular Price
December
Financial Leadership | Denver
December 5 | 10:00am - 5:00pm | $100 Early Bird | $120 Regular
Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program Info Webinar
December 6 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Free
Development Roundtable Ft. Community First Foundation | Denver or Teleconference
December 12 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | $20 Early Bird | $35 Regular
Executive Director Roundtable: Succession Planning | Denver or Teleconference
December 13 | 11:00am - 12:30pm
$15 Individual Session
Grant Writer Roundtable: Corporate Grants | Denver or Teleconference
December 14 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm | $15 Individual Session
Guest: Shanda Vangas
January
Mission Centered Advocacy | Denver
January 17 | 10:00am - 5:00pm | $100 Early Bird | $120 Regular
Presenter: Emily Shamsid-Deen
Development Roundtable ft. The Denver Foundation | Denver or Teleconference
January 31 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | $20 Early Bird | $35 Regular
February
Development Roundtable ft. A.V. Hunter Trust | Denver or Teleconference
February 6 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
$20 Early Bird | $35 Regular
Program Planning and Evaluation | Denver
February 7 | 10:00am - 5:00pm | $100 Early Bird | $120 Regular
Presenter: Emily Shamsid-Deen
Getting Started with Social Enterprise Full-Day | Durango
February 7 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | $95 Early Bird | $120 Regular
Presenter: Maria Fabula
Get Grants | Denver
February 8 | 10:00am - 5:00pm | $100 Early Bird | $120 Regular
Presenter: Leah Rausch
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Colorado Division of Local Affairs has released projections on Colorado regional growth until 2050. The Western Slope region is set to receive large population growth as new residents move outside of the general Front Range area. Additionally, regions in Southeast Colorado are set to lose more residents during the timeframe. Read more here. USDA is now accepting applications for their Farm to School grants. These are grants of up to $100,000 for planning, implementing or training on the farm to school programs. The program is designed to improve access to local foods in schools and applications are open to all types of organizations and farmers who want to work to create a school farming program. The application deadline is December 8. Learn more here.
Colorado Local Elections recently took place across the state. Elections results vary by county, but as a whole Colorado residents adopted plans to increase funding for schools, infrastructure, and housing across the state. Local efforts in Steamboat Springs, Grand Junction, Pueblo, Durango, and other areas outside of the Denver Metro area saw significant attention from residents and prompted an effort by citizens to mobilize voters. Learn more about election results across the state here.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing funding opportunities for nonprofits to provide assistance in creating healthier homes in rural communities. The program is designed to benefit low to moderate income individuals and families by creating or improving housing developments that lead to higher cost savings and a higher standard of living. The application deadline is December 7. Find out more here.
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