COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING SOUTHWEST COLORADO
Powering Philanthropy to Make a Difference
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Community Foundation envisions a generous, vibrant and inclusive Southwest Colorado with opportunities for all to thrive. We are working to address equity in resource sharing across our region.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Community Solutions
A program designed to create foundation-sponsored projects to increase impact giving in Southwest Colorado. We want to significantly impact early childhood education & care and supportive housing by acting as a convener, big-picture thinker, data and case study collector, as well as a supporter in finding ways to collaborate and share resources.
Where we work
Accreditations
Council on Foundations, Community Foundation Accredited 2020
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado works to power philanthropy to make a difference in the lives of others. Currently, we are collecting community donations to deploy to regional organizations in the wake of the global pandemic and the restrictions and closures required to protect the public health and our fragile health care system.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We are working with community stakeholders, including representatives from public health, local governments, school districts, businesses and nonprofits, to prioritize available funds to meet immediate needs in our region, including public health needs and economic impacts.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Community Foundation team facilitates grant making, strategic giving, opportunities for local philanthropists to meet and discuss personal giving strategies. We assist philanthropists and help them to identify their passion and desired outcomes by connecting them with nonprofits doing work that relates to their desired outcomes. We house more than 60 funds, including the Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF).
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have granted nearly $500,000 in emergency funds as of July 2020. We will continue to raise funds and disburse grants as needed and as available.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Paper surveys, Community meetings/Town halls, Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve,
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What significant change resulted from feedback?
We regularly survey workshop participants to inform program evaluations and future offerings.
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners,
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback,
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING SOUTHWEST COLORADO
Board of directorsas of 08/29/2022
Nancy Bonnett
John Arms
Wendy Barney
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Amy Moody
Hillcrest Golf Course
Martha Minot
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Priority Financial Partners
Ryan Siggins
SoCo Wood & Windows
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
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Disability
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