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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…

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Year in Review 2023

Jan 15, 2024

What a year 2023 was! You were with us every step of the way last year. See the highlights that would not have been possible without your support. Thank you!

It’s Giving Season in the Gunnison Valley

Nov 20, 2023

The Giving Season is one of the most wonderful times of the year in the Gunnison Valley. It’s a time to celebrate our community and share what we have with our friends and neighbors.

Gunnison Cultural Connection Hosts Second Annual Welcoming Week

Oct 16, 2023

In 2022, Welcoming America selected the City of Gunnison as one of only 10 cities in the country to be part of their Rural Welcoming Initiative. In September of that year, Gunnison hosted their inaugural Welcoming Week to great acclaim. The Rural Welcoming Initiative...

Get to Know Your CFGV Team: Alicia Corliss

Sep 19, 2023

If you’ve ever called CFGV for guidance, there’s a good chance the person who fielded your call, at least to start, was our Director of Operations, Alicia Corliss. It’s rare to find someone with her extensive nonprofit experience, deep love for the Gunnison Valley and Colorado as a whole, and tremendous attention to detail.

Maryo Gard Ewell: Catalyst and Mentor

Aug 21, 2023

Maryo Gard Ewell has empowered many local leaders to pursue funding through grants, and even as she steps back from her role at CFGV, her legacy will continue as her former students improve our community.

Local Nonprofits Save Lives

Jul 17, 2023

While all the nonprofits in the Gunnison Valley engage in life-changing work, we want to shine a spotlight on three local organizations that support members of our community going through challenging times.