Dec 15, 2020
My name is Maureen (she/her/hers), and I am the Communication Director here at the Association. My dad, Oscar, passed away in October 2020 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. I want to extend my deepest condolences to all who suffered a loss this year. I am carrying my grief like an anchor of aloneness, so I built a...
Dec 2, 2020
As the CEO of Colorado Nonprofit Association for almost 12 years, I have had the honor of working with and supporting nonprofits all across Colorado who are essential to vibrant communities. My public service career started 35 years ago when I was first elected to the legislature. It has been a great journey with so many wonderful people...
Nov 18, 2020
As a response to our team openly sharing overwhelm and fatigue with an increased self-care prioritization, we created The Grace Space. The Grace Space is an opt-in email group/thread for team members interested in spontaneous gatherings and connections. A team member sends an email to the thread inviting our fellow Grace Spacers to a...
Nov 13, 2020
The Nonprofit Legal Audit Clinic has been a resource over the past few years that gives you peace of mind on your foundational legal issues and effectively strengthens your organization without the financial cost.
Oct 16, 2020
Colorado Nonprofit Conference: Access Granted features a diverse set of speakers and topics that will resonate with all types of nonprofit roles and personal learning. Everyone has personal reasons why they show up at the conference and each session has different benefits for each person. We hope these pathways will spark new ideas,...
Sep 24, 2020
The mental and emotional fortitude that life has required from us the past six months is starting to wear thin. The season is changing, making all the other changes, and tumult and heartbreak feel that much heavier. It can be tempting to feel paralyzed by the feelings of anger and hopelessness pervasive in our communities. It can all...
Sep 23, 2020
Colorado’s nonprofit workers have a significant stake in statewide ballot measures beyond casting their votes. These public policies affect how they perform their jobs and carry out programs to benefit the communities they serve. Ballot measures influence how nonprofits manage their financial and human capital. Moreover, voters’...
Jul 29, 2020
Colorado Nonprofit Association was a part of something extraordinary earlier this month. An adventurous three-person Creative Committee invented and presented the first-ever "Super Funtime Jamboree", a day-long digital retreat and escape from the monotony of the traditional work-from-home workday. What occurred on July 2nd, 2020, was a...
Jun 29, 2020
Colorado Nonprofit Association stands in solidarity with the growing number of companies boycotting Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram advertising, in response to continual irresponsible and harmful handling of hate speech, racism, and violence on the platforms.
Jun 18, 2020
I hope you are well. You are receiving this email because your organization is eligible for ReFUND CO, or you signed up for ReFUND CO updates. As we come to the close of the income tax filing season, I wanted to update you. When the world shut down in March, many nonprofits shut down. Perhaps you're included. Many had to cancel...
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