Who Benefits from Rural Philanthropy Days?

Grant makers, grant seekers, business leaders and government representatives will all benefit from the relationship building and educational opportunities of the Northwest Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days.

Benefits:

• Discuss potential projects one-to-one to gain a mutual understanding of the needs of our rural communities.

• Learn about successful programs and projects throughout the seven-county region.

• Build new partnerships and relationships across the nonprofit, private and government sectors.

• Collaborate with peers about new methods and opportunities to improve our communities.

• Network, network, network!

Grant Makers

Two days of your time—is it worth it? YES! You’ll gain insight about the Northwest Colorado region (learning about its economy, regional issues, and what is on the horizon). You will also help call nonprofits, elected and government officials and other leaders to action...forming partnerships, building capacity and advancing valuable services. You will help strategize about serious opportunities of importance to Northwest Colorado and enjoy the hospitality of the region. The experience will pay off in many ways including making wiser investments. So join in, you are most welcome!

-- Jeff Pryor, Anschutz Family Foundation

Grant Seekers

Three days of your time—is it worth it? Yes, absolutely! You'll join other nonprofits, government, businesses, and elected officials in creating a regional strategy that helps secure the future. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in valuable training sessions, meet people from the region who share common interests, and network with grant makers … gaining increased understanding of resource development potential. You can help the Steering Committee extend a warm welcome to grant makers and state leaders that will show them your love for Northwest Colorado and your dreams for the future of your organization and your community.

-- Lauren Price, Consultant and Trainer at the Community Resource Center

Effective fundraising is not just measured by how many checks you receive but rather by how many relationships you can foster. Rural Philanthropy Days represents an opportunity to raise funds, but more importantly, RPD is a chance to build collaboration, expand relationships, and strengthen the capacity of your organization. To miss this exciting event is to miss the opportunity for long-term success.

-- Sarah Fischler, Interim Co-Director of the Community Resource Center

Business and Government Leaders

Rural Philanthropy Days is a must-attend event for elected and appointed officials at both the municipal and county levels. Public agencies and nonprofit organizations share a remarkable similarity in their goals for community development, environmental protection and service delivery. Government-nonprofit partnerships will play an ever more important role in meeting those goals. RPD offers learning and networking opportunities that encourage attendees to explore new ways to form collaborative relationships.

-- Steve Randolph, Mayor, City of Woodland Park