Know an organization that’s right for SCFD?


Eligibility applications for organizations new to SCFD are now open. Please share with other organizations who you’d like to see join our family. Eligibility applications will close on September 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Only new organizations seeking eligibility are required to complete this. Currently funded organizations are exempt.



What you need, when you need it


Just a friendly reminder that we are continuing to add information, tutorials, grant deadlines, and other important details to pages dedicated to your tier of partnership with the district. Please use these resources to help answer your questions. 


Tier I | Tier II | Tier III 



Save the Date: 2023 Engage-Empower-Connect Summit


SCFD, Denver Botanic Gardens and The Collaborative of the SCFD proudly present the 2023 Engage-Empower-Connect Summit on September 19, 2023 at Denver Botanic Gardens.



This free summit will bring together experts to present panel discussions on best practices and trends for a range of nonprofit management topics. These sessions will be followed by an engaging keynote panel and happy hour reception.

                                                                     

Learn more and register here.


Resources for Good

Head Back to School with SCFD-Funded Organizations!


It’s hard to believe that summer is already beginning to wind down, and that students and families are gearing up to head back to school. Many of our funded organizations provide unique arts, culture and science programming for kids both inside and outside of school, with education at the forefront of many of their missions to serve the community. Keep an eye out for our amazing organizations providing programs in schools across the seven-county District! In addition, below is just a small sample of educational programs that kids and families can take advantage of outside of school:



Save the Date: Learn more about Bloomberg Connects on August 29 at 1:00 p.m.


Bloomberg Philanthropies recently launched Bloomberg Connects, a dynamic mobile app that allows cultural organizations to better engage with their visitors and develop new audiences. Informed by 30+ years of supporting efforts to use technology to democratize access to arts and culture, the app currently features digital guides to almost 250 museums, botanical gardens, theaters, public art initiatives, and historic sites and has more than 1.7 million users worldwide. 

 

The app is free to download, and free to participating cultural organizations. The team at Bloomberg Philanthropies is eager to make this opportunity available to organizations across our region and build a strong community of users both in the Denver Metro Area and across the state of Colorado. Please join us via Zoom on Tuesday, August 29 at 1:00 pm to learn more about Bloomberg Connects, hear how other local organizations are using the platform, and discuss whether it might be a useful resource for your organization.

 

You can register here and use this link on August 29 to join the event.



Applications are Open for the Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program


The Department of Local Affairs in Colorado has launched the Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program for small, community-based nonprofits providing service to communities who have been historically underrepresented, underserved or under-resourced. The program aims to support infrastructure and capacity-building by providing funds for strategic planning, professional development and technology. Applications will be open to eligible nonprofits with budgets between $150,000 and $2,000,000 until August 31, 2023. Interested applicants should contact their geographically appointed Regional Access Partner for additional information and submit applications directly through them. Learn more here



Roundtables from The Collaborative of the SCFD

The Collaborative of the SCFD hosts Roundtables, Trainings and Networking events, which are open to all SCFD Tiers. Please RSVP to Jannett@Collaborativescfd.org if you would like to attend any events below.

 

  • Beyond Binary: LGBTQ+ Concepts & Etiquette with Michal Duffy, Director of Education & Research at Out Boulder County

Michal Duffy (they/them), Director of Education & Research, will discuss the difference and relationship between sex assigned at birth, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation. They also cover appropriate language, pronouns, effective allyship in both professional and personal settings, and answer those questions you've been afraid or unsure how to ask. Join virtually here (passcode 789687) on Wednesday, August 9 from 2 - 3:30 p.m.


  • DEIA & Philanthropy: Donors of Color, Women in Philanthropy, and People with Disabilities with Yolanda Johnson

Join virtually here (passcode 411788) on Tuesday, August 15 from 1 - 2 p.m.


  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive Spaces for Volunteer Programs

Please join the Collaborative and Out Boulder County in continuing the conversation around inclusive best practices and approaches to training volunteers.


  1. Session 1: Tuesday, August 29; 2 - 3:30p.m. (Zoom, passcode 434191)
  2. Session 2: Wednesday, September 20; 2:30 - 4 p.m. (In-Person) at Wings Over the Rockies

 

  • Volunteer Roundtable

Meet in person on Tuesday, December 5; 2:30 - 4 p.m. at Swallow Hill Music



Colorado Privacy Act


The Attorney General’s Office will be providing updated information and resources about the Colorado Privacy Act and how it affects nonprofits including webinars, FAQ's and more. You can find the most recent update about enforcement of the Colorado Privacy Act here.

Engage with Us


"Elevating the SCFD" Shout Out


As part of our ongoing work with you to help raise the profile of the SCFD for residents across the metro area, we’ll be adding a hat tip to organizations who have found a way to include SCFD in their outreach. The goal is to highlight all the ways your organization can help. 


Hat Tip to Cherry Creek Theatre



A special thank you to Cherry Creek Theatre for their Instagram shoutout. We welcome all funded partners to join us in elevating the value of the SCFD. Please take a look at the resources we’ve developed to help. 




Register your Free Days with us


If you have days, programs, or events to share with the public, you can submit them for inclusion on the SCFD website. This is typically the most visited page on our site. Submit your Free Days

News from the Board

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