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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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Why 2026 is Different
This year offers opportunities for tax-wise giving. Read for four things to discuss with your account or planner.
What exactly is self-sufficiency?
Our two State of the Community Reports indicate that Self-Sufficiency is the important number for measuring the economic health of our community. Here’s why and what leaders are doing to address our challenges.
Women and Philanthropy: Impact Across Generations
To celebrate Women’s History Month, explore the different ways women in the Gunnison Valley participate in, and lead, philanthropy.
Building Your Charitable Plan, Brick by Brick
It can be hard to know the right first step in your philanthropy journey during the best of times. When times are uncertain, it can be even harder to know where and how to start. CFGV is your local philanthropic partner.
Tax time: Old things, new things, and things you can do
Tax season is more than a pile of paperwork – it’s a window into what donors are thinking, what their advisors are recommending, and how tax law may influence their gifts.
Lana Athey Takes the Reins at Gunnison Tough
When a community member faces a cancer diagnosis, there are many things to consider from logistics to finances. In Gunnison County, local organizations, including Gunnison Tough, have helped lighten that load. Lana Athey recently took over as executive director and we checked in with her to learn about the future.