Step by step, it starts with “love of humanity”

Has the Gunnison Valley captured your heart? 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...

Introducing Community-Directed Stories

What are you curious about? Have you ever had a random question about the nonprofit sector in the Gunnison Valley? It could be “why did someone start XYZ nonprofit?”  Or something like “what’s the oldest nonprofit in the Valley?” Or, “are there ways that nonprofit a...

Deepening Your Impact in Times of Need

To amplify your impact, CFGV is your local partner Many people are not fully aware of the extent to which charitable organizations shape everyday life in our communities. From social services to education, healthcare, and the arts, nonprofits touch nearly every aspect...

What exactly is self-sufficiency?

And why does it matter? In April of last year, we released a report called the Gunnison County State of the Community 2025. This report was a follow-up to the previous, and much longer, State of the Community Report from 2022 that was commissioned by the Health...

Women and Philanthropy: Impact Across Generations

Celebrating Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month, and it’s a great time to celebrate the remarkable impact of women on philanthropy in the Gunnison Valley. At CFGV, we are honored to work with women in a variety of distinct roles including: Women...