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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.
As colder days arrive, a warm coat can make a real difference. 🧥❤️
We’re grateful to 8z Real Estate Vail Valley for hosting a coat drive to support The Community Market and neighbors across Eagle County. This generous effort helps connect people with the warm clothing they need as temperatures drop.
Thank you to everyone who donates a coat, helps spread the word, or takes part in the drive. Your kindness brings our community together and helps make sure more of our neighbors feel cared for this winter.
We appreciated welcoming the Sysco team to The Community Market to see our work up close and learn how our programs support neighbors across Eagle County.
Sysco’s partnership—through discounted food purchases and donations—helps make it possible for The Community Market to provide food for up to 6,000 neighbors each week. Thank you, Sysco, for helping strengthen our community!
#syscoperks26
🎉 Eagle Valley Community Foundation is one of seven inaugural grantees of the Katz Amsterdam Foundation and Charitable Trust’s new Catalyst Grant Program!
This $900,000 investment over three years will help us bring fresh food directly to kids at schools, early childhood programs and youth sites across Eagle County.
Catalyst invests in organizations tackling early childhood education, food security, immigrant services and K-12 out-of-school opportunities across mountain communities in Colorado and Utah — and we’re honored to be part of this inaugural class alongside six other incredible organizations.
Thank you, Katz Amsterdam Foundation and Charitable Trust, for believing in this work. 🙏
https://katzamsterdam.org/katz-amsterdams-new-catalyst-grant-program-awards-2-1-million-to-three-organizations-serving-eagle-county-families
Monday Momentum 💛
A huge thank-you to every partner who joined us at the MIRA Health Fair. Your time, care, and resources helped make it a welcoming day for Eagle County neighbors.
There’s more to look forward to this November! MIRA is bringing you a fitness class with Gula Wellness and a chance to shop with a nutritionist at The Community Market. The Community Market’s Holiday Meal Kit application is open through November 9, and Elevar has an upcoming course to help local entrepreneurs keep learning and growing.
We’re grateful to share this work with so many community partners. Stay tuned for event details, and find ways to join us at eaglevalleycf.org!
Got a little time next week? Let’s make it count! 🥕🥑 The Community Market needs volunteers to help bring fresh food and good energy to neighbors across Eagle County. Come lend a hand, meet great people, and leave knowing you made a difference. Sign up today: https://eaglevalleycf.org/volunteer/
