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Nonprofit Community Leadership Gathering
In September 2015, Our Community Foundation was invited to partner with Advisory Board member Beth Slifer to sponsor an annual gathering of Eagle County non-profit leaders. Our commitment to this important work has been strengthened over the years and our annual gathering now includes over 100 community leaders. Together we are facilitating awareness and collaboration across organizations and people so that our combined passions, power, work and expertise can transform our community.
It is truly a pleasure to be among this extraordinary nonprofit leadership community dedicated to enhancing the lives of our local residents on so many different levels. Together, we are a positive force for humankind — helping to build conversation, connection and collaboration for the betterment of all.” — Melina Valsecia, Eagle Valley Community Foundation Executive Director
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR NEXT MEETING
We will listen, learn, and collaborate to activate community power, create space for community voice, and give the communities we serve an opportunity to create and implement ideas.
To be added to the list or to update your organization’s primary contact, please contact Grace Anshutz, Director of Development and Marketing, at grace@eaglevalleycf.org
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“The Nonprofit Leadership semi-annual event has become a fun opportunity to network, make new friends and share best practices. I look forward to the collaborations that often result spontaneously!” — Beth Slifer
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“Great event up at the Harvest. It was incredible to be in the same area with so many wonderful community folks who run our nonprofits. A real honor! Many thanks for all you do!” – Patricia Hammon, RN, Veteran Service Officer, Eagle County, CO
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“Thank you to EVCF and Beth Slifer for the wonderful evening at Harvest. It’s always great to touch base with other nonprofits at the Leadership Gathering.” —Marian McDonough, Catholic Charities, Western Slope
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58%
of rural nonprofits have no board members who are people of color. Although rural America is less diverse than the nation as a whole, two-thirds of rural counties consisted of at least 10 percent people of color, one-third were over a quarter people of color, and 10 percent were majority people of color in 2020.
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1 out of every 10 employees
With 1 out of every 10 employees working for a nonprofit, a large portion of our nation’s workforce is feeling overworked, under-resourced, and disengaged. Leaders in particular (60 percent of nonprofit leaders) reported feeling “used up” at the end of the workday, according to DDI World’s Global Leadership Forecast for 2021.
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65%
There are over 65 nonprofit organization in the Vail Valley — we are better together!
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$1 = $9
For each dollar you have given, we have been able to leverage an additional $9 in resources and financial support for our community.
🩷 This fall, we honor both Hispanic Heritage Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 🩷
🍥 In the U.S., breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women after non-melanoma skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death. Although breast cancer deaths have declined by 40% over the past 30 years due to improved awareness, early diagnosis, and treatment, a persistent mortality gap remains among racial groups.
🍥 Increasing the participation of underrepresented groups is crucial for gaining valuable insights into tumor biology and its variations among diverse populations. This approach will facilitate the development of more personalized therapies, ultimately improving outcomes for Hispanic women and Latinas diagnosed with breast cancer.
💗 EVCF supports a commitment to examining the differences in breast cancer biology across racial and ethnic groups. By focusing on these disparities, we hope to encourage strides in reducing breast cancer risk for all women.
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🩷 Este otoño, honramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama en octubre 🩷
🍥 En EE. UU., el cáncer de mama es el cáncer más común diagnosticado en mujeres, después del cáncer de piel no melanoma, y la segunda causa principal de muerte por cáncer. Aunque las muertes por cáncer de mama han disminuido un 40 % en los últimos 30 años gracias a una mayor concienciación, diagnóstico temprano y tratamiento, aún persiste una brecha de mortalidad entre los grupos raciales.
🍥 Aumentar la participación de grupos subrepresentados es crucial para obtener valiosos conocimientos sobre la biología tumoral y sus variaciones entre poblaciones diversas. Este enfoque facilitará el desarrollo de terapias más personalizadas, mejorando así los resultados para las mujeres hispanas y latinas diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama.
💗 EVCF apoya el compromiso de examinar las diferencias en la biología del cáncer de mama entre los grupos raciales y étnicos. Al enfocarnos en estas disparidades, esperamos alentar avances en la reducción del riesgo de cáncer de mama para todas las mujeres.
#BCA #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth #EVCF #MIRA
🗣 ¡COMPARTE TU VOZ sobre el transporte en el Condado de Eagle!
🚎 El Plan de Desarrollo y Capital de Transporte de Core Transit para 10 años ayudará a dar forma al futuro del transporte en Eagle Valley, y queremos que se incorporen la mayor cantidad de voces posible.
🏵 ¡Grupo de enfoque con prioridad en español en la Biblioteca de Eagle el 17 de octubre a las 6 PM!
🌮 ¡Se proporcionarán comida y bebidas!
💵 ¡Los participantes recibirán $50 por su tiempo! ‼️
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🗣SHARE YOUR VOICE about transit in Eagle County!
🚎 Core Transit’s 10 Year Transit Development and Capital Plan will help shape the future of transit in Eagle Valley, and we want as many voices as possible to be incorporated.
🏵 SPANISH-FIRST focus group at the Eagle Library on October 17 at 6 PM!
🌮 Food and drinks provided!
💵 Participants recipients will receive $50 for their time‼️
#CoreTransit #EVCF @eaglevalleycf @eaglecountygov #MIRA #TCM
Did you know your loved ones may be eligible for unemployment benefits -- regardless of their immigration status? The Benefit Recovery Fund is a new program that provides benefits for eligible workers who are facing a loss of employment.
Encourage your loved ones to find out if they are eligible to apply to the Benefit Recovery Fund!
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¿Sabía que sus seres queridos podrían ser elegibles para recibir beneficios de desempleo sin importar su estatus migratorio?
El Benefit Recovery Fund es un nuevo programa que proporciona beneficios para trabajadores elegibles que han perdido su empleo.
¡Motive a sus seres queridos a averiguar si son elegibles para aplicar al Benefit Recovery Fund!
#BenefitRecoveryFund #benefitrecoverfund #BRF #EVCF MIRA Bus - Camión MIRA MIRA Bus - Camión MIRA #Mira lEagle Valley Community Foundation @eaglevalleycf
✨ ¡Eleva tu impacto – Únete al Comité Directivo de EVCF Elevar!
🌻 La iniciativa Elevar se dedica a apoyar a los emprendedores locales y empoderar a los líderes de nuestra comunidad para alcanzar nuevas alturas. Guía a otros mientras desarrollas tus propias habilidades de liderazgo.
🟢 Los miembros del Comité Directivo de Elevar se benefician de apoyo entre pares basado en la comunidad a través de pequeños grupos cercanos, mentoría de líderes comunitarios y otras capacitaciones en desarrollo de liderazgo, lo que les brinda experiencia directa en una junta y en la concesión de subvenciones filantrópicas.
🟢 El Comité Directivo de Elevar está compuesto por 9-15 miembros que son responsables de guiar el proceso de aplicación, identificar posibles beneficiarios, revisar propuestas y, en última instancia, recomendar la financiación de 5-7 beneficiarios (sujeto a aprobación por parte de la junta de EVCF).
🟢 Los miembros del Comité Directivo de Elevar reciben un estipendio por su participación, lo que crea oportunidades más equitativas para involucrarse en el comité.
🗣 ¡Tu voz y experiencia son vitales para el éxito de nuestra comunidad!
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✨Elevate Your Impact – Join the EVCF Elevar Steering Committee
🌻 The Elevar initiative is dedicated to uplifting local entrepreneurs and empowering leaders in our community to reach new heights. Guide others while developing your own leadership skills.
🟢 The Elevar Steering Committee members benefit from community-based peer support through small, tight-knit cohorts, community leader mentorship and other leadership development training in order to give them direct experience on a board and in philanthropic grantmaking.
🟢 The Elevar Steering Committee is comprised of 9-15 members who are responsible for guiding the application process, identifying potential grantees, reviewing proposals, and ultimately recommending the funding of 5-7 grantees (to be approved by the EVCF board).
🟢 Elevar Steering Committee members are paid a stipend for participation to create more equitable opportunity to participate in the committee.
🗣 Your voice and experience are vital for the success of our community!
#EVCFElevar
🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀
Let’s unite for a cause that matters! Getting checked saves lives—don’t wait!
Join our partners at the Vail Valley Charitable Fund, Inc. TONIGHT from 5-9pm for the Bowling for Boobs fundraiser to help support local breast cancer patients.
🎳💖 Let`s strike out breast cancer! Together, we can make a difference— one bowl at a time!
#BreastCancerAwareness #BowlingForBoobs #GetChecked
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🎀 ¡Octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama! 🎀
¡Unámonos por una causa que importa! Hacerse chequeos salva vidas—¡no esperes!
Únete a nuestros socios del Vail Valley Charitable Fund, Inc. ESTA NOCHE de 5 a 9 p.m. para el evento de recaudación de fondos Bowling for Boobs y ayudar a apoyar a pacientes locales de cáncer de mama.
🎳💖 ¡Abolamos el cáncer de mama! Juntos, podemos hacer la diferencia—¡un lanzamiento a la vez!
