The Devil’s in the Details Community foundations are not easy organizations to understand, though we are always striving to make it so. As of this writing, the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley (CFGV) has 85 separate funds. Each fund has a different...
The Third Leg Philanthropy, continued: “Goodwill to fellow members of the human race; active efforts to promote human welfare.” “An act or gift made for humanitarian purposes.” The acts and gifts made this year have been legion. But here I want to acknowledge every...
A Year Makes A Difference The timeline below represents the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley’s efforts to help our community become more resilient in its pandemic recovery efforts: MARCH, 2020: In response to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic causing the...
Lessons in Philanthropy Philanthropy – the basic concept of benevolence – has a very long history. It can be traced back to ancient Chinese and Hindu cultures when it was deliberately built into societal structures. The Greeks gave us the word “philanthropy” and...
The Perfect Paradise It feels strange after all these years to know that this is my last Foundation column. You’ll hear from Lauren Kugler next month – I’ve passed the reins of Executive Director into her capable hands. All month, I’ve thought about what I might...
