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Welcome to Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley’s blog, where local news, community stories, nonprofit information, and charitable vision come together to inspire and inform. Dive into our latest posts to stay connected with the heart of our community. Join us, as we work together to make a lasting impact throughout our mountain community. Together, we are CFGV – here for good.
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Support for Los Angeles
The recent wildfires in southern California have caused widespread destruction. This curated list might be helpful if you’re looking for ways to support the relief efforts.
Meet Tanith Martinez
CFGV added a new staff member in November of 2024. Meet Tanith Martinez, your new Administrative Coordinator.
Gunnison County Gives– Generously!
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to Gunnison County nonprofits for Colorado Gives Day! While the giving season is relatively short, your impact is felt throughout the year. You keep the Gunnison Valley ticking, whether you contribute to organizations providing basic needs, recreation, the environment, animal welfare, the arts, or more.
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…