Mt. Antero
The Newsletter of the Colorado Association of Funders
Vol. VI Number 1
January 2010
In This Issue
CAF Programs & Services
National Trends & Issues
Member News
Conferences & Events
New Resources
Our Staff
 
Joanne Kelley  
Executive Director
 
Abel Wurmnest
Program & Member Services Manager
  
 
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Thanks to all of our members who have renewed their 2010 membership to date.
(as of 1/19/10)
 
  • Animal Assistance Foundation
  • Boettcher Foundation
  • Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
  • Bright Mountain Foundation 
  • Caring for Colorado Foundation
  • The Colorado Health Foundation
  • Community First Foundation
  • Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado
  • Community Foundation Serving Boulder County
  • Cydney and Tom Marsico Family Foundation
  • Daniels Fund
  • David and Laura Merage Foundation
  • David and Lucile Packard Foundation
  • Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation
  • The Denver Foundation
  • Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation
  • Donnell-Kay Foundation
  • EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.
  • Gates Family
    Foundation
  • Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado
  • Grand Foundation
  • Greenlee Family Foundation
  • Helen K and Arthur E Johnson Foundation
  • Ilse Nathan Foundation
  • IMA Foundation
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation
  • Junior League of Denver
  • Kenneth King Foundation
  • The LARRK Foundation
  • The Lillis Foundation
  • Mile High United Way
  • Oreg Foundation
  • Orton Family Foundation
  • The Piton Foundation
  • Rose Community Foundation
  • Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation
  • Sam S. Bloom Foundation
  • TeleTech Foundation
  • Temple Buell Foundation
  • Western Union Foundation
  • The Women's Foundation of Colorado
 
CAF Programs & Services
CAF Disaster Relief Resource Website

Haiti EarthquakeIn response to the recent disaster situation in Haiti, CAF has established a website with various grantmaking resources for disaster relief.  We invite you to share any actions your organization has taken to provide assistance in Haiti. 
 
Feb. 3 CAF Program Meeting
Social Media: Why Give a Tweet
Register Now
 
Like it or not, social media is transforming the way people communicate.  So it might not be bad to take a closer look at what it all means.
 
Join us for a high-level, interactive discussion.
View your invitation.
 
Be sure to register by January 27.  
THANK YOU for Fighting Hunger & Feeding Hope

2009 CAF Service ProjectMore than 100 individuals from 25 CAF member organizations joined together on Dec. 9 and 18 to work filling boxes with food for needy recipients during a holiday volunteer service project. 
 
CLICK HERE to view photos, a listing of participating CAF member organizations as well as additional details about the service project.  
FREE Upcoming Webinars/Conference Calls 
 
Earthquake in Haiti: A Briefing for the Foundation Community, Association of Small Foundations
Thursday, January 21, 10:00 am MST, Register 
 
Introduction to Philanthropy In/Sight, Foundation Center
Wednesday, January 27, 12:00 pm MST, Register 
 
Making Evaluation Work: Tools and Tips for More Effective Grantmaking, Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
Tuesday, February 2, 12:00 pm MST, Register  
 
National Trends & Issues
What we can do to help Haiti, now and beyond
Former President Bill Clinton provides insight on what Americans can do to assist in the Haiti earthquake relief and recovery efforts in a recent Washington Post article.    
 
Funders focus on rebuilding assets
According to a Philanthropy Journal article, a majority of endowments and funders will focus on rebuilding their assets in the coming months. Read more.   

Corporate philanthropy strong in 2010, despite economy
A new study finds 65% of major Chicago area corporations plan to maintina or increase their corporate philanthropy in the coming year.  Learn more.  
 
Foundations offer millions to ensure accurate census count
Nearly 20 California private foundations contributed $9 million for outreach efforts designed to help areas of the state get counted properly in the 2010 U.S. Census. Read more.
Member News
New CAF Member
CAF is pleased to welcome our newest member, the Grand Foundation under the leadership of executive director Megan Ledin. Welcome!        
 
Welcome New CAF Board and Committee Members
With the new year comes several changes to CAF's leadership and committees.  Welcome to all of our new directors and committee members.  VIEW CAF's 2010 Board and Committee members.
 
The Colorado Health Foundation Names New Vice Presidents

Chuck Reyman has been named the new vice president of communications while Kelly Dunkin has been promoted to the position of vice president of philanthropy for The Colorado Health Foundation. Learn more.       

$250,000 for Haiti Disaster Relief
The Western Union Foundation has committed $100,000 for basic human relief efforts while the Western Union Company will contribute an addition $150,000. Read more.      
 
Conferences & Events
Taking Risks at a Critical Time, Grantmakers in Health Annual Meeting, March 10-12, Orlando, FL. Register 
 
Streamlining Grantmaking: Charting a Course for Change, Grants Managers Network Annual Conference, March 15-17, Baltimore, MA.  Register

Foundations on the Hill, March 16-17, Washington, DC. Learn more

Unleashing Philanthropy's Potential, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations National Conference, April 12-14, Pittsburgh, PA. Register 
 
Annual Conference, Council on Foundations, April 25-27, Denver, CO. Register
New Resources
To read or download the following documents, just click on the links below.
 
Solutions for Impact Investors: From Strategy to Implementation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. (offers ideas and suggestions for developing an ompact investing strategy).
 
Why Rural Matters 2009: State and Regional Challenges and Opportunities, The Rural School and Community Trust. (report analyzing the contexts and conditions of rural education in America). 
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