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www.southeastrpd.orgSoutheast Colorado Rural Philanthropy DaysUpdategrowing togetherRPD Outreach meetings plannedFor 23 years, local communities have worked to coordinate RuralPhilanthropy Days (RPD) in partnership with the Community Resource Center,June/July 2013 the Anschutz Family Foundation and statewide grantmakers. The RPD programprovides a powerful opportunity for the state's most influential funders and localgrantseekers to strengthen partnerships to better meet the needs of ruralColorado communities. It results in increased access to resources, relationshipsand skill building opportunities for important local projects.In This Issue:It is time to begin planning the September 2014 Southeast RuralPhilanthropy Days conference, which serves Baca, Bent, Crowley, Huerfano,Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero and Prowers counties.To begin the process of bringing RPD to the region, the CommunityOutreach by the numbersPage 2 Resource Center and the Anschutz Family Foundation will host three outreachopportunities. The sessions are planned for:Upcoming foundationgrant deadlinesPage 2Tuesday, July 16 9 - 11 a.m. LamarLamar Community College (Trustees Building), 2401 S. Main St., LamarTuesday, July 16 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Rocky FordChamber of Commerce (Gobin Building), 105 N. Main St., Rocky FordWorkshop draws over 50participantsPage 3Wednesday, July 17 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. TrinidadMt. Carmel Health, Wellness, and Community Center,911 Robinson Ave., TrinidadRural Philanthropy Days is designed to:Recent grantsPage 4Increase the organizational capacity of local nonprofits to serve theircommunities; Increase grantsNon-profit newsPage 4and grant dollar amounts made to Southeast nonprofits; Improve regionalcollaboration among nonprofits, private and governmentsectors;Southeast RPD LeadershipTeamPage 5 Provide grantmakerswith a chance to build relationships and createfunding opportunities; and Facilitatenetworking between regional nonprofit professionals.Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Monday, July 8, 2013, byemail (Rausch@crcamerica.org) or phone (303-623-1540, ext. 170). Specifywhich outreach session you plan to attend.

Southeast RPD outreachactivities by the numbersFollowing the 2010 Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days event, a team of individuals from throughoutthe region’s eight counties was formed to provide outreach activities to area nonprofit organizations. Below isa snapshot of these outreach activities:Number of newsletters published: 11Total number of trainings held: 11Total number of trainers utilized: 16Total number of funders assisting with trainings: 4Total number trained: 193Total number of unique topics offered at trainings: 14Upcoming grant deadlinesBelow is a list of some of the upcoming grant application deadlines for Colorado foundations.JulyJuly 1 – Adolph Coors FoundationJuly 1 – Gates Family FoundationJuly 1 – Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson FoundationJuly 31 – Lucille Drinkwater Allen Charitable TrustJuly 31 – Bonfils-Stanton FoundationAugustAug. 1 – Anschutz Family FoundationAug. 15 – Alice N. Jenkins FoundationAug. 21 – Chinook FundAug. 30 – Colorado Garden Show, Inc. Grant ProgramsAug. 31 – Schramm FoundationSeptemberSept. 1 – Brett Family FoundationSept. 3 – Temple Hoyne Buell FoundationSept. 7 – Wolcott Family FoundationSept. 15 – George W. Hopper Family FoundationSept. 27 – Animal Assistance FoundationMore information on these funders can be found in the Colorado Grants Guide, available online. Alwayscontact a funder before applying to ensure their giving guidelines and grant deadlines have not changed.2

Funders, non-profits attend full-day workshop sessionsOver 50 individuals spent a full day May 15 attending the Southeast Rural Philanthropy DaysLeadership Team’s final workshop session; “Breaking the Ice: Philanthropy in Southeast Colorado.” Theevent was held at Lamar Community College and brought attendees from throughout the region’s eightcounties.Co-sponsored by the Colorado Nonprofit Association, the Community Resource Center and LamarCommunity College, the workshop gave participants a chance to attend a variety of sessions on marketing,evaluation, grant writing, grant reports, capital campaigns and budgeting. It also included a funders’ panel atlunch that allowed three foundation representatives to provide answers to some common questions nonprofitshave. Serving on the panel were Joe Kost from USDA Rural Development, Noah Atencio from the DanielsFund and Matt Carpenter from the El Pomar Foundation.A keynote speech was given in the morning by Renny Fagan of CNA and a closing session wasfacilitated by Crissy Supples of CRC and Southeast Leadership Team Chair Dee Quick (Otero County).3

Recent GrantsThe following organizations reported grant awards received in recent months:Las Animas CountyThe A.R. Mitchell Museum in Trinidad received a grant from the El Pomar Foundation in the amountof 10,000 to go toward the replacement of their boiler. This will be added to 8,000 donated by thecommunity. Additional funding in the amount of 59,000 is needed to complete the boiler project.Otero CountySoutheast Health Group was awarded 50,000 from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation to conductearly childhood outreach and case management. The organization was also chosen to contract with theColorado Department of Corrections as an approved provider of mental health, substance abuse and sexoffender treatment services for offenders living in the community.Prowers CountyThe Prowers Conservation District (PCD) received a 25,000 Fencing Grant from the Colorado StateConservation District (CSCB). Funds will be used to enable landowners to build a mile of fence per theNatural Resources Conservation Service. When the project is completed, landowners will receive up to 2,500for their project (half of the cost). PCD is also applying for a sand trap grant and a fence grant for 2014.Non-Profit NewsCanyons & Plains searches for Executive DirectorCanyons & Plains is a heritage tourism development organization. Formed in 2003, C&P serves sevencounties: Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Prowers and eastern Las Animas. The non-profit grouppromotes visitation to and stewardship of the unique historical, natural and cultural assets of southeasternColorado among resident, state, national and international audiences. Since its formation, Canyons & Plains(C&P) has garnered over 1 million in funding for projects in the area. C&P is looking for an ExecutiveDirector to lead the organization into sustainability.The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, with grant management and administrationexperience, fundraising experience and a proven ability to provide all facets of organizational and projectmanagement. Traveling within the seven-county service region is also the responsibility of the ED whilenetworking and fostering relationships that will help to continually advance the organization.The C&P ED position will be a contract position and, as such, C&P will not provide benefits; salary forthis position will be determined upon experience. The office location for the position will be in Rocky Ford.The salary range is 40,000- 50,000, dependent on experience. Send cover letter and resume withreferences to secorht@gmail.com. Call (719) 468-1439 or secorht@gmail.com for a full job description. Theposition will be open until filled.***Mitchell Museum plans eventsThe A.R. Mitchell Museum in Trinidad has scheduled several upcoming events: Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.: The Third Annual Quick-Draw on the Courthouse Lawn and auction in theMitchell Museum. Watch the artists create a masterpiece in one hour, then walk down to the museum for alive auction. Free admission. Friday, Sept 6, 5:30 p.m.: Opening Reception of the Smithsonian Museums on Main Street “Journey StoriesShow”, in conjunction with the museum’s show “TRAILS How We Got Here.” The show runs throughOct. 5. Free admission. Friday, Sept. 13: free reception 5-7 p.m. “Vehiculart” Show in many galleries around town. Kick-off ofArtocade. Saturday, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m.: “Cardango” Artocade Extravaganza. Dance, costumes, art fashion show. Saturday, Oct.19: “Black and White Ball” dinner, auctions, music, dancing; 30.4

Thank you, Leadership Team!Since the 2010 Southeast Rural Philanthropy Days event (held in La Junta), a team of individuals fromthroughout our region have served on the Southeast RPD Leadership Team, working to provide a variety ofopportunities for our region’s nonprofit organizations. Below are the individuals who volunteered their time.Dee QuickAlisha HallMichelle EnglandCurrent team members/officersDee Quick, Otero County (2010-2013), chairPam Denahy, Otero County (2010-2013), vice chairMichelle England, Baca County (2011-2013), secretaryMarty Fleischacker, Crowley County (2010-2013)Alisha Hall, Bent County (2010-2013)Cindy McLoud, Kiowa County (2011-2013)Mike Bryant, Prowers County (2012-2013)Tara Marshall, Las Animas County (2012-2013)Kimber Begano, Las Animas County (2012-2013)Teri Erickson, Regional Manager (2010-2013)Past team membersMichael Aragon, Las Animas County (2010-2011)Kerry Gabrielson, Las Animas County (2010-2012)Marty Hackett, Las Animas County (2010-2012)Debbie Shronce, Huerfano County (2010-2011)Mike BryantTeri EricksonMarty FleischackerPam DenahyCindy McLoudKimber BeganoThank you to all Southeast ColoradoNonprofits for your support ofRural Philanthropy DaysSee you in Trinidad inSeptember 2014!5

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