Colorado Gives Foundation

70 survey respondents

Location: 5855 Wadsworth Bypass Unit A, Arvada, 80003 CO

EIN: 51-0157964

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Top descriptors for this funder

56Responsive51Positive leader in the field50Builds relationships46"Gets" nonprofits and issues44Friendly35Culturally sensitive32Openminded31Gives more than money26Insightful14Risk taker10Likes site visits

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Colorado Gives Foundation

Jan 10, 2024

Grant Applicant - applied in 2024

It was a wonderful surprise to be given a grant to help those in the community. Every dollar was spent on food to give to our guests at our food pantry. We experienced over a 40% increase in visits from 2022 to 2023. So grateful for the award!

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Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

Jan 10, 2024

Thank you for taking time to post a review. We are always grateful for feedback and appreciate hearing about the impact our partners are having in our community. A 40% increase --- wow!

Nov 28, 2023

Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

Colorado Gives Foundation is THE BEST Foundation we have worked with!!! They are very responsive and their people are helpful and caring!!! WE love them!!!

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

Nov 28, 2023

Well, this was a great review to start the day with! Thank you for sharing your feedback and we'll keep working to meet yours and others' expectations.

Nov 27, 2023

Reviewer 1700 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

The platform in which I applied for the grant was easy to navigate. The process was detailed but sufficient for a process requesting cash assistance.

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

Nov 27, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to post a review. Your feedback about having a more personal touch to the process is helpful and will be shared with our community impact team.

Nov 13, 2023

Reviewer 1507 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

Use every offer of personnel support that the Foundation sets forth. They truly want to help and get the money into the community for maximum impact. Your understanding of their framework, and their understanding of your needs creates a perfect partnership!

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

Nov 13, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. Shared understanding is an important goal we share with grantees and it's nice to hear to hear this was your experience.

Nov 09, 2023

Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

A great organization that is looking to have real impact on the community. They are willing to ask for clarity and find paths forward if it aligns with their values. Do not hesitate to reach out to them to do the same. They are happy to provide thoughts and opinions to make sure there is alignment on both sides.

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Gives more than money, Risk taker, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

Nov 10, 2023

Thanks for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

Oct 04, 2023

Reviewer 9740 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

Call to be sure you qualify, and to see what the next steps are.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

Oct 12, 2023

Thank you for sharing feedback with us.

Oct 04, 2023

Reviewer 4059 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

I attended the zoom meeting, which was very beneficial and helpful as we determined what we would apply for/what area we wanted help with funding.

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

Oct 04, 2023

Thanks for your feedback on our recent responsive grant. Good to hear the webinar/office hours were helpful.

Jun 16, 2023

Reviewer 3054 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

Colorado gives was very helpful and accessible willing to answer questions on the grant opportunity.

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

Jun 16, 2023

Thanks for taking the time to provide a review. We're glad you found us accessible. Grant applications can be complicated. We try to make ourselves available and are glad this was your experience.

Jun 06, 2023 1

Grant Applicant - applied in 2023

Read RFP thoroughly.

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Builds relationships, Responsive

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

Jun 06, 2023

Thank you for the feedback.

Jul 27, 2022

Grant Applicant - applied in 2022

The online info sessions can be helpful. Be sure to reach out to ask questions if you have them.

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Positive leader in the field, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

Jul 27, 2022

Your feedback is important to us! It's how we learn and get better. We're glad you felt the webinar was helpful. We continue to work toward making grant applications and management easier.

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