Supporting Creative Opportunities for Community Connection CFGV is currently home to nearly 100 funds of varying types. As a community foundation, funds offer one of the most effective tools in our toolbox for long-term philanthropic investment in the Gunnison Valley....
A Creative Tool for Giving Even in an era when term life insurance policies may appear to dominate, many people still hold whole life, variable life, or universal life insurance policies. In many cases, when the original need for a policy goes away (e.g., children...
Begin This Year with Intention Many people approach a new year with a genuine desire to be more intentional about their charitable giving. They know they want to make a difference, align their generosity with their values, and perhaps even involve their families—but...
Big and small, there is something for every giver As your 2026 fundraising and donor stewardship efforts begin in earnest, it’s worth focusing on developing specific strategies for high-income and affluent donors on one hand, and entry-level donors on the other end....
Braver Angels Workshop Recap For two nights in November, community members in the Gunnison Valley did something brave. They went outside their comfort zones and attended a workshop called Skills for Disagreeing Better with the hope they would learn new techniques to...
A Beautiful Wave of Generosity Across the Gunnison Valley This was CFGV’s second year acting as a Regional Champion leading Gunnison County Gives as part of the statewide Colorado Gives Day. Colorado Gives Day is the largest mass-giving movement in the state of...
