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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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Is Focused or Broad Giving Better?
For our first community-directed story, you asked us to provide some advice on whether it’s better to make larger gifts to a few organizations or many gifts to more organizations. Read on for our answers.
Meet Kathy Fogo
Kathy Fogo serves as the Vice President of CFGV’s board. A long-time community member, Kathy loves all the different ways CFGV supports nonprofits in the Gunnison Valley.
Caution ahead? Changes may be coming to the Form 990
The IRS has signaled that changes to the Form 990 may be coming. Learn about what may be on the horizon and how it could affect your organization.
Memorial Flag Fund Spotlight
Every Memorial Day and 4th of July, Gunnison Valley people come together to honor local veterans. Learn more about how the Memorial Flag project started, how you can volunteer, and how to make a gift to keep it going.
Meet Ashley Upchurch
Ashley Upchurch has been an important, generous leader in the Gunnison Valley community over the last decade. CFGV is excited she’s our new Director of Philanthropy. Learn a bit more about Ashley and her interests.
Step by step, it starts with “love of humanity”
The word “philanthropy” comes from Greek roots, meaning, quite simply, a love of humanity. It’s a big word—but at its heart, it reflects something very personal: the desire to help others, strengthen community, and make a difference in ways that matter to you.