The Community Foundation
of the Gunnison Valley is Here for Good.

CFGV improves the quality of life in the Gunnison Valley by bringing generous donors and local nonprofits together.

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CFGV Partners Make a Real Impact

Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley is nestled high in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. We inspire and connect people so everyone can thrive. We strengthen and enrich the community through engaged philanthropy, thoughtful grantmaking, strategic education, and collaborative leadership.

CFGV was formed in 2007 when the Crested Butte Community Foundation and the Gunnison Area Community Foundation united as one organization to serve the entire Gunnison Valley. Explore more about CFGV and our mission, vision, history, and more.

There are ways for everyone to become a partner of CFGV whether a donor, a nonprofit, or a community member.  We can help with your goals whether they are building a better community, creating a giving strategy, or strengthening your nonprofit organization.

Donors

Make an online donation, start a fund, or explore professional advisor information.

Nonprofits

Browse our Nonprofit Directory, review Grants Information, and learn about the S.T.E.P. Program.

Community

Discover how the One Valley Leadership Council, Imagination Library, and the Civility Project help Gunnison thrive. Find information about Scholarship & Awards deadlines, details, and winners.

CFGV Resources

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Annual Newsletter

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New! Resource Library

The Resource Library contains documents such as reports, TICtalks, podcasts, website links, resource guides and much more.

Check out our Resource Library for documents, reports, videos, recordings and more!

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ANNUAL REPORT

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The Latest Insights & Inspiration!

Better Together Blog

How a Marathon Parallels the Nonprofit Sector

My birthday is in October. This year, I decided to run a marathon to celebrate. My marathon experience is parallel to much of our work at CFGV. The visible part was race day, but that was only a sliver of preparation that went into success.

Your CFGV Team

Did you know we’re hiring at CFGV? We currently have an open position for a new Administrative Coordinator. We realized as we were preparing to publicize the opening that this was also a great time to update you on who does what behind the scenes at CFGV. Read on to meet your team members (listed alphabetically by first name) and get a better understanding of their roles.

Is Your Nonprofit Structure Obsolete?

Perhaps your nonprofit governance is working like a charm: you’re finding enough board members who have the time and commitment to consummate the pledge they likely signed at the start of the term. But, when I worked for the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley, I wagered that at least half – and maybe more – of the nonprofits I spoke with raised issues like: The board is too big. The direction has changed but some of the original members have not. Board members just don’t have the time to do what they are expected to do. Some board members would rather be doing programs than governance. It’s hard to find board members in a small valley…

Monthly CFGV Newsletters

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November 2024 Newsletter

Nuturing Community. Nonprofit Happy Hour. Gratitude for you. Gunnison Valley Nonprofits in the News. Gunnison County Gives. Year-End Deadlines. Make a Gift to Support a Thriving Gunnison Valley. 

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October 2024 Newsletter

Fall is here. Rural Funder Learning Network. DAF Day. Community Stories: Your CFGV Team. Gunnison County Gives. Thank you! Make a Gift to Support a Thriving Gunnison Valley.

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CFGV is in a log building on Main Street in Gunnison, CO with a lawn, cottonwood trees, and evergreen bushes.

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Simplified Summary

CFGV is here to help our community for a long time. We connect donors with nonprofits to make life better. CFGV partners really make a difference! We bring people together so that everyone can succeed. We help our community grow through donations, education, and teamwork. CFGV started in 2007. The Crested Butte Community Foundation and the Gunnison Area Community Foundation combined. This helped the whole Gunnison Valley. Everyone can join CFGV as a partner. It doesn't matter if you’re a donor, a nonprofit, or someone who cares. We’re here to help you reach your goals. This could mean making the community better, giving, or supporting a nonprofit.