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CAF meets with Colorado congressional delegation and staff
Sen. Mark Udall and CAF's Joanne Kelley
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CAF took part in the annual Foundations on the Hill event in Washington and visited with all nine Colorado congressional offices to talk about the reach and impact of philanthropy across our state. |
Check out our new video about Colorado philanthropy
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May 5 CAF Member Luncheon Program
Generational Differences
 CAF members are invited to join us for a program on the not-so-subtle differences between various generations. We've invited Paul Taylor of Washington's Pew Research Center to discuss his group's new work contrasting the Millennials with the Gen Xers, the Baby Boomers, and beyond. So pull out your fountain pen or send us a last-minute text message and please let us know if you can join us. LEARN MORE and REGISTER today! |
Special offer for CAF Corporate Grantmakers
CAF corporate grantmakers are invited to attend the inaugural Maximizing Corporate Community Investments course June 9-10 at IBM facilities in Atlanta, GA at a special discounted rate of $350 ($799 for nonmembers). Contact the CAF office to learn how to take advantage of this introductory offer. |
Upcoming National Webinars & Teleconferences
Community Foundations Leading Change, CFLeads, May 4, 12:30-2pm MT, Register
Diversity and Inclusion in Talent Acquisitions, Council on Foundations, May 12, 12-1:30pm MT, Register
Introduction to Philanthropy In/Sight, Foundation Center, May 19, 12pm MT, Register |
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Forum and COF Launch LearnPhilanthropy.net
 A new grantmaker education initiative, LearnPhilanthropy.net launched by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers and the Council on Foundations, seeks to engage all stakeholders of grantmaking learning. |
2009 Saw Record Decline in Foundation Giving
According to a recent Foundation Center report, more than 75,000 grantmakers cut their 2009 giving; however giving is likely to remain flat in 2010 and 2011.
The End of the 'Next Generation'
As the oldest members of Generation Y begin turning 30, the once "next generation" of philanthropic and foundation leadership is sliding more easily into leadership positions. Read more
Gore Tells Foundations Climate Strides in Your Hands Former Vice President Al Gore addressed the philanthropic community in Dever stating foundations play a key role in "getting our act together". Read more |
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Welcome New Member
CAF is pleased to welcome our newest member, the Erion Foundation. The foundation was formed in 1986 and strives to balance their grantmaking in the areas of health & welfare, basic needs, education, and culture & community. Welcome!
2010 Class of Daniels Scholars Announced
Daniels Fund has announced its listing of 261 outstanding students that will make up its class of 2010 scholars.
First Large-Scale Bicycle Program in the U.S. LaunchedKaiser Permanente has helped launch the first large-scale citywide bicycle sharing program in Denver with a community benefit grant. Read more
Roots & Branches Foundation seeks new members
Rose Community Foundation is looking for a diverse group of Jewish people who want to be part of an innovative grantmaking program called Roots & Branches Foundation.
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Southwest Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days, June 9-11, Mancos, CO. Learn more
2010 Colorado Health Symposium, The Colorado Health Foundation, July 28-30, Keystone, CO. Register
2010 Rocky Mountain Tax Seminar, El Pomar Foundation, August 31-September 2, Colorado Springs, CO. Learn more
Southeast Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days, September 15-17, La Junta, CO. Learn more
2010 National Conference, Association of Small Foundations, October 11-13, Austin, TX. Register
Seize the Moment: Embracing the Winds of Change, Grantmakers in Aging Annual Conference, October 20-22, Chicago, IL. Learn more
GFE 14th Annual Conference, Grantmakers for Education, October 27-29, New Orleans, LA. Learn more |
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