AFP Colorado Chapter

Register soon for AFP Colorado's RMPI annual conference! This year's theme, "A.I. Doing This Right?", will explore the opportunities and challenges of incorporating artificial intelligence into nonprofit work providing insights into - Ethical considerations for using A.I. technologies | Leveraging A.I. for fundraising, marketing, and operations | Case studies of nonprofits successfully implementing A.I.
When: September 20th 2024 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: UCAR Center Green Campus, 3090 Center Green Dr, Boulder, CO 80301
Register: https://lnkd.in/gzuJauG7

Individual Tickets for National Philanthropy Day Colorado Available Now!
National Philanthropy Day (NPD) in Colorado is a day to celebrate and recognize the individuals and organizations whose contributions improve the quality of our lives, communities, and world. Individual tickets are now available for the luncheon on November 7, 2024!! 
Purchase tickets here: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/npd48/new-item
**Tables (10 seats) and sponsored tables are also available. Please email DeAnn at [email protected] for details!! They will go FAST!

NPD Overview - AFP Colorado Chapter National Philanthropy Day in Colorado is a special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the individuals and organizations whose contributions improve the quality of our lives, communities, and world.

Calling all Colorado nonprofit leaders, visionaries, and changemakers!

The Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI) is AFP Colorado’s annual conference is taking place on September 20th! RMPI 2024 at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) in Boulder. This year’s theme is “A.I. and Nonprofits: A Powerful Partnership".

Space is limited! Register here:

RMPI Overview - AFP Colorado Chapter

“Positivity takes the gaze away from the abyss and toward the horizon" This quote set the tone at yesterday's coffee chat for a robust conversation about managing internal communications and how to build an infrastructure to support future growth. Attendees commented on how much they enjoyed having each other to rely on for support! We hope to see YOU at our next coffee chat gathering!
https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/education/new-item35

Scholarship opportunities!
1.) RMPI conference scholarship applications are now being accepted to attend RMPI 2024 (September 20, 2024) at a significantly reduced cost. Application Deadline: August 16, 2024 Info/Apply: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/rmpi/new-item6
2.) AFP Membership Scholarship is offering a scholarship that covers the cost of a 1-year AFP membership. Application Deadline: September 23, 2024 Info/Apply here: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/rmpi/new-item6

RMPI Speaker Announcement! We are thrilled to introduce another incredible speaker for our RMPI 2024 line-up! Please join us in welcoming Megan Bennett, Owner and Digital Strategist of Socially Acceptable.
Session Title: Maximizing Impact: AI & Fundraising: Revolutionizing Your Fundraising Efforts
Early Bird registration ENDS August 9th. Sign up today to save before discounted tickets fly out the door!
REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/gGjfdBGE

Don't miss this highly anticipated AFP Educational Session on Tuesday - Giving USA 2023 Results. Presented by Melissa Brown we will do a deep dive into the results of Giving USA 2023. This online presentation will go beyond a simple recap of the numbers to help you understand what they mean to you and your organization’s fundraising success.

AFP Virtual Education Event
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
VIA ZOOM
Register:

Educational Sessions - AFP Colorado Chapter If you are planning on joining with fellow co-workers using the same event log in, please choose this registration option.

REMINDER! National Philanthropy Day in Colorado nominations are due Tuesday, July 16th, at 5 p.m.
This is an excellent opportunity to recognize our community's amazing donors, volunteers, businesses, and foundations. People of all ages and stages of their philanthropy journey are eligible, from emerging professionals to lifetime givers.

Categories and instructions here: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/npd48/content168839

National Philanthropy Day Nominations Deadline July 16th! Our deadline for nominations is quickly approaching for National Philanthropy Day. Our hope is to further the work of philanthropy in the state of Colorado, and recognizing those making a lasting impact for countless individuals in our state.

Who can I nominate?
Individuals, businesses, and organizations are making a real difference in our state. For a full list of categories, details, and to nominate visit:
https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/npd48/content168839

Coffee Chat is a gathering for non-profit development professionals. Anyone with fundraising duties in their job description - or interest in breaking into the field of nonprofit fundraising- is welcome! Join us for a discussion on Major Gifts next Tuesday! ***Starting July 9th, Coffee Chat is the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Tuesday, July 9th
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Topic: Major Gifts
DIRT Coffee at Mosaic Community Campus
1785 Quebec St. Denver, CO 80220
View parking map here: https://tinyurl.com/3sy77xf6

AFP Colorado VIRTUAL Educational Session: Giving USA 2023 Results. This online presentation will help you understand what the data means to you and your organization’s fundraising success.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | VIA ZOOM
Register: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/education/new-item
**COST: Individual Ticket: $20.00
Group Registration (3 or more): $50.00
Members receive a 15% discount - check your Thursday Thoughts newsletter!

Hosted by Melissa S. Brown. Melissa has raised funds for nonprofits and studied philanthropy since 1989. She edited Giving USA from 2001 through 2010 and worked on numerous research projects at what is now the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at the same time and is now in her 14th year as an independent consultant advising charities internationally.

Educational Sessions - AFP Colorado Chapter If you are planning on joining with fellow co-workers using the same event log in, please choose this registration option.

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI) 2024: Where Nonprofits and A.I. Converge! We’re thrilled to host RMPI 2024 at the stunning University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) in Boulder.
Early Registration is OPEN. (Early Bird Registration Deadline: August 9th ($139 members, $149 nonmembers)

This Year’s Theme: "A.I. and Nonprofits: A Powerful Partnership”
Explore the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence (A.I.) and nonprofit work.
Our theme dives deep into:
* Ethical Tech: Uncover the moral compass guiding A.I. adoption.
* Fundraising Magic: Learn how A.I. supercharges fundraising efforts.
* Success Stories: Be inspired by real-world A.I. triumphs.

REGISTER TODAY! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rwbtfzb

DON'T FOGET! Join us TOMORROW, 6/4 for our June VIRTUAL Education Event: 20+ Simple Fixes to Unlock the Power of the Paddle Raiser - Presented by Reggie Rivers! Join Reggie to learn more than 20 simple fixes you can deploy at your next event to unlock the power of your paddle raiser.
Date: Tuesday, June 4th
Location: Virtual ZOOM
Time: 8:30AM – 10:00AM
Cost: AFP Member: FREE
Nonmember: $15.00
REGISTER https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/education/new-item

June Virtual Education Event: 20+ Simple Fixes to Unlock the Power of the Paddle Raiser - Presented by Reggie Rivers! Over the span of 900+ fundraising events, The Gala Team has developed best practices about what works and what doesn't. Join Reggie to learn more than 20 simple fixes you can deploy at your next event to unlock the power of your paddle raiser.

Date: Tuesday, June 4th
Location: Virtual
Time: 8:30AM – 10:00AM
VIA ZOOM
Cost: AFP Member: FREE
Nonmember: $15.00
REGISTER: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/education/new-item

Community Centric Fundraising Survey
You are invited to participate in a research study about your organization’s experiences with Community-Centric Fundraising to understand the experiences of nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. This survey will help understand how organizations are carrying out fundraising activities today and what changes they have made in their fundraising programs in response to calls for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
To learn more and participate click here:

Qualtrics Survey | CCF National Study We’re inviting you to participate in a research study about your organization’s experiences with Community-Centric Fundraising to understand the experiences of nonprofit organizations on a national scale.

We need your nominations! Do you know Colorado youth making a difference? Nominate them for award here: https://bit.ly/3vWrVtL

Watch this video of past individual youth winner Aimee Resnik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-haAMJW05o

A huge congratulations to the Institute for Leaders in Development class of 2024 who graduated yesterday at Denver University. We are excited about this class and the impact it will make on Colorado’s philanthropic efforts. Graduating Class of 2024 includes:
Iris Abraham - Denver Rescue Mission
Hannah Beltrone - Brothers Redevelopment Inc.
Sarah James – University of Denver
Jordyn Jefferson - Reading Partners of Colorado
Allison Kerr - Western Resource Advocates
Austin Locke - Warren Village
Elyse Lombardi - National Sports Center for the Disabled
Emma McDevitt - Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Krista Mortensen - Thorne Nature Experience
Leila Regan-Porter - Bluff Lake Nature Center
Lakeasha Smith - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado
Ustina Tawadros - Denver Art Museum
Nancy Tomb - Denver Health
Brittany Vital - Coal Creek Meals on Wheels
Sungmin Yi - Metro Caring

We had a tremendous turnout for Coffee Chat last week! See pics below! Thank you to our presenter Linda Hli Xiong at Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute!
Coffee Chat is a gathering for non-profit development professionals. Anyone with fundraising duties in their job description or interest in breaking into the field of nonprofit fundraising-- is welcome!

Mental Health Awareness Month - Honor Those Making A Difference! In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, consider nominating a business, individual or non-profit making an impact on mental health in on National Philanthropy Day here: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/npd48/content168839

Shout out to our 2022 Outstanding Foundation Honoree, Caring for Denver Foundation “created by Denver for Denver” and doing amazing work for . Watch the honoree video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOPwQksO0S0

National Philanthropy Day 2022 Foundation, Professional Grantmaker, and Inspiration NPD 2022 Honoree Video - Outstanding Foundation -- Caring for Denver Foundation; Outstanding Professional Grantmaker -- Dace West; Inspiration -- Urban Leade...

Next Coffee Chat ~ Thursday, May 9th, 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Measuring & Communicating Impact
Presenter: Linda Hli Xiong, Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute
Learn more: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/education/new-item35
Coffee Chat is the 2nd Thursday of each month. Join us at:
DIRT Coffee at Mosaic Community Campus
1785 Quebec St.
Denver, CO 80220

ATTN: Members - Join Us For AFP Colorado Chapter Happy Hour and Networking Social!! This happy hour will provide an opportunity for networking, camaraderie, and the exchange of ideas among fellow fundraising professionals. RSVP: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/education/new-item2
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
4:30PM -6:30PM
Location: Cheluna Brewery inside the Stanley Marketplace
2501 N Dallas Street, Unit 148, Aurora, CO 80010

All NPD Nominations Are Open For All Categories! National Philanthropy Day in Colorado is a special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the individuals and organizations whose contributions improve the quality of our lives, communities, and world. Your nominations help ensure recognition throughout Colorado! Deadline is July 16, 2024!

Nominations from individuals, groups, and organizations representing all regions of Colorado can be made here:

NPD Overview - AFP Colorado Chapter National Philanthropy Day in Colorado is a special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the individuals and organizations whose contributions improve the quality of our lives, communities, and world.

April Education Session: Navigating Workplace Harassment in Fundraising. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we are pleased to welcome Katie Smith, an HR Generalist with Denver Dumb Friends League, to present on this topic of navigating the power dynamics of staff and stakeholders.
REGISTER: https://community.afpglobal.org/education/new-itemcalendar
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
8:30 AM - Check-In/Breakfast/Networking
8:45 AM - Welcome and Intro
8:50 AM - Katie presents
9:40 AM - Questions/Discussion
9:55 AM - Wrap Up
Location: Morgridge Family Foundation | 4242 E Amherst Ave
Denver, Colorado 80222

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute: Save the Date, September 20, 2024 for the RMPI annual conference at UCAR in Boulder!

This year's theme is "A.I. Doing This Right?" and will explore the opportunities and challenges of incorporating artificial intelligence into nonprofit work. More details to come!!!

*** If you'd like to join the RMPI Planning Committee, please contact Carolyn @ [email protected].

Promote ReFUND Colorado Before Tax Day!
ReFund Colorado (Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit Fund) provides local nonprofits with an opportunity to tell the story of their impact and to ask for community support during tax season. With Q2 starting next week and April 15th quickly approaching, we have you covered!

AFP Colorado's ReFUND toolkit includes simple, easy marketing flyers that you can customize and brand for your organization. Access the toolkit marketing flyers and creative examples to promote your nonprofit here.

ReFUND Colorado - AFP Colorado Chapter What is ReFUND Colorado?This program allows Coloradans to donate their state income tax refund to registered Colorado nonprofits. The expanded program started with tax year 2019, adopted by the Legislature in 2018.

AFP Colorado Chapter has been awarded a Ten Star Chapter by AFP Global. Awardees are recognized for actively supporting AFP’s strategic initiatives and IDEA emphasis. We are excited to be an awardee and continue to strive for the important work across AFP.

ReFund Colorado is in full swing as many of our constituents are actively filing their returns. As donors choose your nonprofit, we wanted to provide you with tools to thank and appreciate your donors through this unique channel.
AFP Colorado Chapter has created a special toolkit with a "Focus on Gratuity". With this unique giving opportunity, many of your donors are anonymous and this tool helps to cover your bases with many great channels of communication.
View the toolkit information here:

ReFUND Colorado - AFP Colorado Chapter What is ReFUND Colorado?This program allows Coloradans to donate their state income tax refund to registered Colorado nonprofits. The expanded program started with tax year 2019, adopted by the Legislature in 2018.

In 2023 $2.7 BILLION dollars was refunded to Colorado taxpayers and about $85,000 was donated using ReFUND. That leaves a lot of money on the table for your nonprofit to utilize in the amazing services.
Hear from Gerry Rasel on how you can utilize this tool to your benefit this year!! https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/733u7byz8eogcwifkw5n4/IMG_1817-1.mov?rlkey=q8mxygu70iebo8uxp3448bfrh&e=1&dl=0

AFP Colorado is proud to host this toolkit to give fundraisers another tool to raise funds. https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter/education/new-item4118

Introducing New AFP Board Member Blake Nauman, CFRE Nauman, At-Large, Director Philanthropy Manager, Denver Rescue Mission

Years as an AFP Member: I have been a member of AFP for over 8 years. It was a natural part of my career development at Denver Rescue Mission, and I was blessed by an organization who prioritizes all that AFP offers to better our work and organization.

Favorite part of being a fundraiser? My favorite part of fundraising is the education that happens for so many around issues that many are aware of, but not well versed in. I believe that education breeds passion, and it is that passion that leads to transformational investment in organizations and causes. Watching a donor have “a-ha” moments and in those moments, realize the magnitude and impact that happens because of their support is one of the greatest joys in my career. The “I never knew” or “I didn’t know you do so much” response is a joy, because it is in that discovery that so many find their niche or passion point for transformational investment. I am grateful, for the amazing individuals and families that have trusted me with education in their lives and these points of passion for furthering the work we do and see lives impacted because of it.

What has been your favorite AFP Colorado moment? AFP ICON New Orleans was a pivotal opportunity for AFP and me. Although I had been a member for years and attended multiple AFP ICON conferences, I didn’t connect with our local chapter. However, this past year, I attended our Colorado networking dinner at the conference. It was such a blessing to realize the amazing connections that were right in my back door. I met many people who have become great partners and friends. I also learned about ways to be an active member with AFP Colorado. Of course, the conference was a blessing in and of itself, but it took me leaving the state to realize what was already at my fingertips and dove into all the great work here in Colorado.