Impact Investing for Nonprofits

Colorado is leading the way in "Impact Investing" and there are exciting opportunities for nonprofit organizations to rethink how to finance their important work. Come learn more about this topic and have a chance to ask questions and discuss these ideas with fellow innovators.
Topics will include:

• Different kinds of philanthropic capital
• Local examples of what is happening in this space 
• How it relates to development and nonprofit capacity
• Facilitator: Cindy Willard of Full Potential Philanthropy

August 25, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits
$120 Regular Price

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3-Part Grantwriting Clinic: Community Resource Center

This 3-part series will provide you with coaching and peer review of a current grant application. Each session will focus on a different element of the Common Grant Application (CGA), including: narrative, goals & objectives and grant attachments.

1. Develop Your Effective Case for Support, Tues, Aug 23; 9:00am - 4:00pm
2. Mission Building Blocks, Thurs, Sept 1; 9:00am - 4:00pm
3. Grant Attachments & Tips for Success, Weds, Sept 7; 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits

Cost: $350
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Meet El Pomar Foundation

Community Resource Center Development Roundtables provide an introduction to a Colorado-based funder and Program Officer, and an opportunity for peer-learning and networking.

August's Featured Foundation is El Pomar Foundation, whose mission is to enhance, encourage, and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado. A private general purpose foundation, El Pomar accepts applications from 501(c)3 organizations serving the state of Colorado in the areas of arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, health, and human services.

The guest is Matt Carpenter, Senior Vice President of Grants
Wednesday, August 17| 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: 789 Sherman Street, Suite 100
Cost: $20 Early Bird (ends 8/10) | $35 Regular Price

Get Out of the Grant Dependent Cycle!

Diversify your funding by learning new techniques for expanding your revenue streams and reconnecting with your donors. Join CRC and your non-profit colleagues to cover funding strategies like social enterprises, earned revenue streams, online giving, crowd funding, annual appeals and special events.

Community Resource Center (CRC)

Wednesday, July 27 | 9:00am-4:00pm
789 Sherman St, Suite 100 | Denver
$120 Regular Price - REGISTER NOW

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Capital Campaigns and Planned Giving Skill Development

Starting a capital campaign or building a planned giving program? Don’t know where to begin? Join CRC and Alan Sherwood, President of Sherwood Consulting Services and development these important skills. Sherwood focuses on capital and endowment campaigns, and has successfully conducted multiple campaigns from $500,000 to $18 million, exceeding expectations. This session will provide tools and strategies to engage donors in your community to plan a successful capital campaign, and build a sustainable planned giving program for the future.

 July 6   9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits Training Center
Cost: $120 Individual Session
REGISTER HERE

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Meet Anshutz Family Foundation and Rose Community Foundation

Community Resource Center Development Roundtables provide an introduction to Colorado-based funders and Program Officers, and an opportunity for peer-learning and networking.

Participants will gain valuable and unique information regarding:

·         --Funder’s history and priorities for Colorado giving

·         --Current strategic plan and funding initiatives

·         --Grant application submission and review process

·        - -Tips for success from a Program Officer

·        - -Opportunity for open dialogue and questions with a Program Officer 

·         --If you are unable to attend the session in person, there is a teleconference option. Please indicate your preference to attend remotely when you register.

Anschutz Family Foundation

Thursday, June 16   2:00pm - 3:30pm

789 Sherman Street, Suite 100

Cost: $20 Early Bird (ends 6/9) $35 Regular Price

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Rose Community Foundation

Thursday, July 14   2:00pm - 3:30pm

789 Sherman Street, Suite 100

Cost: $20 Early Bird (ends 7/7) $35 Regular Price

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Questions?  Contact Rebecca Gorrell, Director of Education & Leadership Development at gorrell@crcamerica.org or 303-623.1540 x 100

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Increase Individual Giving to your Organization

Part 1:  Principles of Fund Development and Individual Giving
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current fundraising climate and emerging trends in Colorado, how your organization’s goals may align with these trends, and how you can gain a competitive edge by improving your case for support. During this session, you will focus on building your organization’s individual giving program through prospect research, donor cultivation, individual giving solicitation and stewardship.
June 1 | 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits Training Center | Denver
Cost: $120 Individual Session | $300 Full Series

Part 2: Diversified Funding and Donor Engagement
June 15 | 9:00am-4:00pm

Part 3: Capital Campaigns and Planned Giving 
July 6 | 9:00am-4:00pm

Register for the full series and you'll get a chance to learn about a wide range of development topics and you'll save $60!
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2011 C3 Forum

Presented by Colorado Association of Funders, Colorado Nonprofit Association, and Community Resource Center

Tuesday, July 12, 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m.)
Embassy Suites Hotel Conference Center, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, CO 80538 

Networking and dialogue with Colorado funders - hear about the grantmaking process from funders' perspectives. Choose from skill-building sessions like Finding the Right Funder or Corporate Philanthropy, and join discussions with grantmakers on focus areas such as Arts & Culture, Education, Health, Environmental Sustainability, and more. 

Registration is $55 for members of the Colorado Association of Funders and Colorado Nonprofit Association; $75 for nonmembers.

Visit http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=n4k9wccab&et=1106047762818&s=14578&e=001tsGT3IZB5Z7VUzhUZTxzcZZH5R5fHL6g7D5cBzKrtJlAQShSY9hT1xdBBmPX3hOD7zQsdmFuL9BETuT0BLgGDmUE4ExwPn8E0061p5DDP01BXZ5zhLSJsur6sxoPnIOImBosmdjCuUM= to learn more or register now.