Colorado Gives Foundation

67 survey respondents

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

EIN: 51-0157964

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Top descriptors for this funder

55Responsive49Positive leader in the field48Builds relationships45"Gets" nonprofits and issues42Friendly33Culturally sensitive31Openminded30Gives more than money25Insightful13Risk taker9Likes site visits

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Colorado Gives Foundation

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.

Jul 21, 2022

Grant Applicant - applied in 2022

The Community First Foundation is open to lots of different ideas and flexible with aligning their priorities with non-profit needs. I would consider them the opposite of "rigid"

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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

Jul 22, 2022

Thanks for your feedback. Listening is core to how we do business so it's important to us that you feel we are open and flexible.

May 30, 2022

Grant Applicant - applied in 2022

It's helpful to contact a representative of the foundation as you apply to ensure you understand the best approach to the application and what topics are most important to hit in the writing process. They are extremely friendly and supportive of your efforts as you apply!

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

May 31, 2022

Thanks for sharing your feedback. A streamlined and organized process is our goal, but we'd love to hear more about where the Hat's Off grant feel short if you want to share with us at [email protected].

May 25, 2022

Reviewer 5093 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020

The Community First Foundation is amazingly supportive of Jeffco based non-profits. We are SO incredibly thankful for them and for their neverending support of all of us who are trying to make Jeffco a safer, healthier and more creative place to live!

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Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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Response from Colorado Gives Foundation

May 25, 2022

Thanks for your feedback. We'd love to hear more about how we can be a better advocate for the community. If you'd like to share ideas, please email us [email protected].

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