Critical Connections

Strategic Decisions to Sustain Your Organization

A Colorado Nonprofit Association Leadership Luncheon

Tuesday, January 27th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Red Lion Hotel Denver Central

In tough times, it's more essential than ever to nurture existing relationships and build new ones. Join Janice Gow Pettey, internationally recognized author and nonprofit consultant, for a discussion about making strategic decisions - and sometimes, some tough choices - about these critical connections.

Click here to learn more about this event or register now!

Register by 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 9 for discounted early-bird rates!

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Just Released –

Reports on Individual Giving in Colorado

The Colorado Nonprofit Association is pleased to release two new reports of the Colorado Generosity Project – Generous Colorado: Why Donors Give – the first-ever statewide study of factors driving philanthropy in the state. This report offers insight into the factors motivating Coloradans to make charitable gifts, how they chose nonprofits to support, the ways they prefer to give, and what might make them give more. Download the complete report (PDF). Download the reports's key findings (PDF). Learn details and news about this study. The 2008 edition of The State of Giving: A Profile of Individual Giving – the second in a series of statewide studies of philanthropic giving by individuals. This report was undertaken for factors parallel to last year’s report, and also makes comparisons between data to determine areas of growth and decline in giving across Colorado. Download the complete report (PDF). Download the reports's key findings (PDF). Learn details and news about this study.

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Making a More Generous Colorado

Generous Colorado is designed to help you connect to the causes you care about most. We know that investing in the quality of life in Colorado is important – and is absolutely the right thing to do. You can play a meaningful role in making a difference in your community today. GenerousColorado.org was developed to provide a user-friendly educational resource and an online portal for giving. We encourage you to do your part and help us make a more generous Colorado. Visit GenerousColorado.org.

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Search for the New President & CEO

The board and staff of the Colorado Nonprofit Association are excited to announce that we have begun the search for the new President & CEO of the Association. Those interested in pursuing this opportunity may view the full description here. To apply for this position, please contact Carolyn McCormick at carolyn.mccormick@peakhrconsulting. The offices of the Colorado Nonprofit Association are not accepting phone calls or resumes for this position. All inquiries should be directed to Carolyn McCormick. Thank you.

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Colorado Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey

Take advantage of this terrific resource, whether you're planning a budget, reviewing your benefits, or making sure your organization has a competitive edge when recruiting new employees. The 2008 edition is just $50 for Colorado Nonprofit Association members and $70 for nonmembers. Order now and download immediately!

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The Colorado Generosity Project The Colorado Generosity Project is a comprehensive multi-year program to help nonprofits demonstrate best practices, increase public awareness of the impact of the nonprofit sector, and increase charitable giving in Colorado. This project has included key research, the adoption of a best practices program for the state, training programs in a variety of topic areas to improve effectiveness and enhance fund development, a media campaign to increase philanthropy, and a web site to make giving easy. Components of the Colorado Generosity Project — GenerousColorado.org Generous Colorado: Why Donors Give Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado Return on Investment: The Economic Impact of the Nonprofit Sector in Colorado The State of Giving: A Profile of Individual Giving

Colorado Generosity Project — General Project Sponsors