Nonprofit News

A Letter from Board Chair, Kristen Sundin

Jan 26, 2021

We are in a time of change at the Colorado Nonprofit Association. Renny Fagan, our CEO, began planning for his upcoming retirement last fall, and then after reflecting at the end of the year, decided to begin his retirement in February. Renny devoted his life to improving the lives of Coloradoans and, for the last 12 years, the...

2020/2021 Colorado Nonprofit Community Memory Altar

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...

A Letter from President & CEO, Renny Fagan

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...

The Grace Space

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...

Nonprofit Legal Audit Clinic Checks Legal Wellness

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. You may be questioning the structure of the sector and what it represents, or worrying that you’ll never get things in order...

Customize at Your Convenience | Colorado Nonprofit Conference: Access Granted Schedule

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,...

Wield Your Power to Vote on Colorado's Issues

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...

2020 Colorado Statewide Ballot Measure Guide

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’...

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Colorado Nonprofit Association Team Connects During Digital Workless Retreat

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...

In Solidarity with the Facebook Advertiser Boycott

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.

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