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MEMBER NONPROFITS
Tuesday Talk: March 4, 2008
Dear friends,
Working for Community Shares, I've enjoyed the unique opportunity to interact with many nonprofits providing crucial services in Colorado. Speaking and learning about our membership was the highlight of my job and something I took tremendous pride in. After two and a half years, I have decided it is now time to take the experience and knowledge from my time at CSC and try something new. My final day in the office will be March 21 and then I'm off to discover my next adventure.
It has been my pleasure to work with you. Thank you for the work that you do, and the impressions you've made.
Kyle Backlund
Please click here for more information about the Membership Services Manager position with Community Shares of Colorado. We are now accepting applications.
2008 Documentation Update
Thanks for your diligence in submitting all necessary recertification documents for Community Shares, Denver Employees Combined Campaign, Colorado Combined Campaign and the Combined Federal Campaigns. We have been in contact with all agencies to collect any missing information. Please continue to provide requested documents until your file is complete so we can assure your agency's eligibility and participation in these campaigns.
Book signing to benefit Community Shares
Laurie Cameron, author of The Journey From Fear to Love: Waking Up and Walking the “Evolutionary Relationship” Path With Your Partner, is hosting a book signing and silent auction to benefit Community Shares of Colorado. The free event will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2008, from 2-5 pm, at Jazz@Jack’s in the Denver Pavilions (500 16th St., Ste. 320, Denver). Included is a performance by Face, the nationally recognized vocal rock band. $4 from every book sold will be donated to Community Shares. Seating is limited and reservations are required. RSVP to Kathy Klaus at 303-777-1217. More info
Volunteers needed!
Community Shares needs volunteer help with some light administrative work between now and the end of March. Duties will include folding materials and stuffing envelopes. Participation hours will be given, or if applicable, class or internship credit will be given. For more information, contact Mary Snyders.
Cherry Creek Youth/Adult Summit
There is still room for a few more agencies at the Cherry Creek Youth/Adult Summit. If your charity has volunteer projects available for high school youth, please consider signing up to participate in the fair.
March 8, 8:30AM - 1:30PM @ Grandview High School (20500 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora)
Breakfast, lunch, table and chairs are supplied by the conference.
Additional information will be sent to those who sign up to participate. Please contact Kyle Backlund to sign up or with questions.
Get Smarter Faster
CausePlanet.org is one-stop reading for nonprofit executives, teams and board members. Thanks to Denise McMahan, founder of CausePlanet.org and former Community Shares board president, Tuesday Talk now features links to complimentary CP features.
MANAGING CONFLICT
In a perfect world, conflicts at work would improve productivity and even relationships. However, in the real world, conflicts can result in damaged relationships and a lack of trust. A recent study... Read more
Partners of the month
Outstanding Member Agency
Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission
Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission (PPJPC) is a community-based organization grounded in principles of nonviolence, solidarity with the poor and oppressed, sustainable living, and social and economic justice. Last March, PPJPC volunteers, board members, staff and friends donned green t-shirts with peace signs and, as they did the year before, joined board member Eric Verlo's Bookman entry to march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. One official motioned for the group to begin. A block and a half later, another official stopped the group, and seven people were arrested. While the incident triggered an emotional response in the community, PPJPC continued to promote peaceful conflict resolution. Due to their determined efforts, the PPJPC was invited to participate in the 2008 parade taking place March 15th. Executive Director of PPJPC, Jeff Briggs, is an active member of the Pikes Peak Chapter of Community Shares, as well as a contributing member of the Pikes Peak Equality Coalition (PPEC).
OUTSTANDING WORKPLACE
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente’s goal of total community health is deeply embedded in their nearly 40-year history in Colorado as a prevention-oriented health care organization. Community & Local Government Relations Coordinator, Jana Baker, said, “Partnership with key organizations such as Community Shares allows KP employees to make a true impact. The giving campaign makes it as easy as possible for employees to support organizations they are passionate about through payroll deduction.” KP sponsors a highly successful employee giving campaign raising nearly a quarter of a million dollars annually for local nonprofit organizations and internal community benefit funds. In addition, KP is committed to outreach through four core areas of community benefit work: care and coverage for low-income people; partnership with Safety Net Clinics to increase access to care; community health initiatives; and, developing and disseminating health knowledge to improve the quality of care for all patients. “Community benefit is not always easily measured in numbers and dollar amounts. At the end of each day, there is no greater satisfaction than knowing we are making a difference; one person at a time, one community at a time.”
Community Shares Meetings
Audit Committee - March 6, 9AM @ Community Shares (1536 Wynkoop St., Denver)
Board of Directors - March 12, 8:30AM @ Community Shares (1536 Wynkoop St., Denver)
Pikes Peak Chapter - March 19, 10AM @ Pride Center (2508 E. Bijou St., Colorado Springs)
Executive Committee - April 1, 8AM @ Common Grounds (3484 W. 32nd Ave., Denver)
Boulder Chapter - April 1, 9AM @ KGNU (4700 Walnut St., Boulder)
Community Events
march 8 - Invest in Kids: Jane-a-thon
7:30AM @ Mary Jane Mountain (Winter Park Ski Resort) More info
March 8 - Cherry Creek Youth/Adult Summit
8:30AM @ Grandview High School (20500 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora) More info
march 8 - Naral Pro-Choice Colorado: Choice Celebration & Auction
5:30PM @ Denver Marriott City Center (1701 California St., Denver) More info
march 8 - trees, Water & People: Renew the Rockies
6:30PM @ Lincoln Center (417 W. Magnolia, Fort Collins) More info
 March 9 - Laurie Cameron Book Signing & Silent Auction, benefiting Community SHares
2PM @ Jazz at Jack's (500 16th St., Ste. 320, Denver) More info
march 19 - ACLU of Colorado: Blues, Brews & Bills
6PM @ The Post Modern Company (2734 Walnut St., Denver) More info
march 9 - KGNU: Silent Auction Fundraiser
7PM @ The Dairy Center for the Arts (2590 Walnut St., Boulder) More info
Visit our Web Calendar for more opportunities to connect with your community.
job Bank
Visit our our online nonprofit job bank for available positions in many of Colorado’s most vital and vibrant organizations. Please submit your agency's job openings to jobs@cshares.org.
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