www.southeastrpd.org June/July 2013 In This Issue: Outreach by the numbers Page 2 Upcoming foundation grant deadlines Page 2 Workshop draws over 50 participants Page 3 Recent grants Non-profit news Page 4 Page 4 Southeast RPD Leadership Team Page 5 Southeast Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days Update growing together RPD Outreach meetings planned For 23 years, local communities have worked to coordinate Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) in partnership with the Community Resource Center, the Anschutz Family Foundation and statewide grantmakers. The RPD program provides a powerful opportunity for the state's most influential funders and local grantseekers to strengthen partnerships to better meet the needs of rural Colorado communities. It results in increased access to resources, relationships and skill building opportunities for important local projects. It is time to begin planning the September 2014 Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days conference, which serves Baca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero and Prowers counties. To begin the process of bringing RPD to the region, the Community Resource Center and the Anschutz Family Foundation will host three outreach opportunities. The sessions are planned for: Tuesday, July 16 9-11 a.m. Lamar Lamar Community College (Trustees Building), 2401 S. Main St., Lamar Tuesday, July 16 2:30-4:30 p.m. Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce (Gobin Building), 105 N. Main St., Rocky Ford Wednesday, July 17 9:30-11:30 a.m. Trinidad Mt. Carmel Health, Wellness, and Community Center, 911 Robinson Ave., Trinidad Rural Philanthropy Days is designed to: Increase the organizational capacity of local nonprofits to serve their communities; Increase grants and grant dollar amounts made to Southeast nonprofits; Improve regional collaboration among nonprofits, private and government sectors; Provide grantmakers with a chance to build relationships and create funding opportunities; and Facilitate networking between regional nonprofit professionals. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Monday, July 8, 2013, by email (Rausch@crcamerica.org) or phone (303-623-1540, ext. 170). Specify which outreach session you plan to attend.
Southeast RPD outreach activities by the numbers Following the 2010 Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days event, a team of individuals from throughout the region s eight counties was formed to provide outreach activities to area nonprofit organizations. Below is a snapshot of these outreach activities: Number of newsletters published: 11 Total number of trainings held: 11 Total number of trainers utilized: 16 Total number of funders assisting with trainings: 4 Total number trained: 193 Total number of unique topics offered at trainings: 14 Upcoming grant deadlines Below is a list of some of the upcoming grant application deadlines for Colorado foundations. July July 1 Adolph Coors Foundation July 1 Gates Family Foundation July 1 Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson Foundation July 31 Lucille Drinkwater Allen Charitable Trust July 31 Bonfils-Stanton Foundation August Aug. 1 Anschutz Family Foundation Aug. 15 Alice N. Jenkins Foundation Aug. 21 Chinook Fund Aug. 30 Colorado Garden Show, Inc. Grant Programs Aug. 31 Schramm Foundation September Sept. 1 Brett Family Foundation Sept. 3 Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation Sept. 7 Wolcott Family Foundation Sept. 15 George W. Hopper Family Foundation Sept. 27 Animal Assistance Foundation More information on these funders can be found in the Colorado Grants Guide, available online. Always contact a funder before applying to ensure their giving guidelines and grant deadlines have not changed. 2
Funders, non-profits attend full-day workshop sessions Over 50 individuals spent a full day May 15 attending the Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days Leadership Team s final workshop session; Breaking the Ice: Philanthropy in Southeast Colorado. The event was held at Lamar Community College and brought attendees from throughout the region s eight counties. Co-sponsored by the Colorado Nonprofit Association, the Community Resource Center and Lamar Community College, the workshop gave participants a chance to attend a variety of sessions on marketing, evaluation, grant writing, grant reports, capital campaigns and budgeting. It also included a funders panel at lunch that allowed three foundation representatives to provide answers to some common questions nonprofits have. Serving on the panel were Joe Kost from USDA Rural Development, Noah Atencio from the Daniels Fund and Matt Carpenter from the El Pomar Foundation. A keynote speech was given in the morning by Renny Fagan of CNA and a closing session was facilitated by Crissy Supples of CRC and Southeast Leadership Team Chair Dee Quick (Otero County). 3
Recent Grants The following organizations reported grant awards received in recent months: Las Animas County The A.R. Mitchell Museum in Trinidad received a grant from the El Pomar Foundation in the amount of $10,000 to go toward the replacement of their boiler. This will be added to $8,000 donated by the community. Additional funding in the amount of $59,000 is needed to complete the boiler project. Otero County Southeast Health Group was awarded $50,000 from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation to conduct early childhood outreach and case management. The organization was also chosen to contract with the Colorado Department of Corrections as an approved provider of mental health, substance abuse and sex offender treatment services for offenders living in the community. Prowers County The Prowers Conservation District (PCD) received a $25,000 Fencing Grant from the Colorado State Conservation District (CSCB). Funds will be used to enable landowners to build a mile of fence per the Natural Resources Conservation Service. When the project is completed, landowners will receive up to $2,500 for their project (half of the cost). PCD is also applying for a sand trap grant and a fence grant for 2014. Non-Profit News Canyons & Plains searches for Executive Director Canyons & Plains is a heritage tourism development organization. Formed in 2003, C&P serves seven counties: Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Prowers and eastern Las Animas. The non-profit group promotes visitation to and stewardship of the unique historical, natural and cultural assets of southeastern Colorado among resident, state, national and international audiences. Since its formation, Canyons & Plains (C&P) has garnered over $1 million in funding for projects in the area. C&P is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organization into sustainability. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, with grant management and administration experience, fundraising experience and a proven ability to provide all facets of organizational and project management. Traveling within the seven-county service region is also the responsibility of the ED while networking and fostering relationships that will help to continually advance the organization. The C&P ED position will be a contract position and, as such, C&P will not provide benefits; salary for this position will be determined upon experience. The office location for the position will be in Rocky Ford. The salary range is $40,000-$50,000, dependent on experience. Send cover letter and resume with references to secorht@gmail.com. Call (719) 468-1439 or secorht@gmail.com for a full job description. The position will be open until filled. *** Mitchell Museum plans events The A.R. Mitchell Museum in Trinidad has scheduled several upcoming events: Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.: The Third Annual Quick-Draw on the Courthouse Lawn and auction in the Mitchell Museum. Watch the artists create a masterpiece in one hour, then walk down to the museum for a live auction. Free admission. Friday, Sept 6, 5:30 p.m.: Opening Reception of the Smithsonian Museums on Main Street Journey Stories Show, in conjunction with the museum s show TRAILS How We Got Here. The show runs through Oct. 5. Free admission. Friday, Sept. 13: free reception 5-7 p.m. Vehiculart Show in many galleries around town. Kick-off of Artocade. Saturday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m.: Cardango Artocade Extravaganza. Dance, costumes, art fashion show. Saturday, Oct.19: Black and White Ball dinner, auctions, music, dancing; $30. 4
Thank you, Leadership Team! Since the 2010 Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days event (held in La Junta), a team of individuals from throughout our region have served on the Southeast RPD Leadership Team, working to provide a variety of opportunities for our region s nonprofit organizations. Below are the individuals who volunteered their time. Dee Quick Alisha Hall Current team members/officers Dee Quick, Otero County (2010-2013), chair Pam Denahy, Otero County (2010-2013), vice chair Michelle England, Baca County (2011-2013), secretary Marty Fleischacker, Crowley County (2010-2013) Alisha Hall, Bent County (2010-2013) Cindy McLoud, Kiowa County (2011-2013) Mike Bryant, Prowers County (2012-2013) Tara Marshall, Las Animas County (2012-2013) Kimber Begano, Las Animas County (2012-2013) Teri Erickson, Regional Manager (2010-2013) Past team members Michael Aragon, Las Animas County (2010-2011) Kerry Gabrielson, Las Animas County (2010-2012) Marty Hackett, Las Animas County (2010-2012) Debbie Shronce, Huerfano County (2010-2011) Pam Denahy Cindy McLoud Michelle England Mike Bryant Teri Erickson Marty Fleischacker Kimber Begano Thank you to all Southeast Colorado Nonprofits for your support of Rural Philanthropy Days See you in Trinidad in September 2014! 5