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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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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.
Introducing Community-Directed Stories
Are you curious about something in the nonprofit sector? Join CFGV in a new experiment: community-directed storytelling. Submit your question, vote on your favorite question, and then we’ll go find some answers.
Deepening Your Impact in Times of Need
CFGV is your local philanthropic partner. When times are uncertain, talking through your charitable goals can help you set your priorities and maximize your impact. CFGV’s team can help you come up with a custom, hybrid approach to your giving that will support current community needs while setting aside funds for future giving.
Endowments and Trust
Endowments can provide steady support through distributions, build long-term stability, and help an organization weather unpredictable fundraising cycles, but there is another dimension of endowments that can matter just as much to donors.