70 survey respondents
Location: 5855 Wadsworth Bypass Unit A, Arvada, 80003 CO
EIN: 51-0157964
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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"
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
Colorado
Applied and not funded
2022
Good
Good
More than 15
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.
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!
Colorado
Grant currently pending
2022
Good
Good
The application was a bit convoluted in parts for the 'Hat's Off' grant we recently worked on... but overall the process was streamlined and organized, and we always remain grateful for the opportunities to apply as a Jeffco nonprofit!
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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].
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!
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2020
Good
Good
Before COVID, you changed your strategic framework. We are hoping that you are able to re-invigorate you idea of becoming an advocate for the community. We look forward to partner with you in that capacity as well.
Supporting the community.
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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].
Reviewer 8158 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
It's always helpful to speak with a program officer before applying
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2021
Good
Good
While there is a flexibility built into many of your current grants that acts almost as gen ops funding, pure general operating funding/ grant applications would further CFF's commitment to aforementioned best practices.
They've done a great job of seeking to understand and apply best practices in foundation grantmaking, specifically around streamlining the application and reporting process and trusting that their nonprofit grantees know how to best use funding and will do so diligently.
10
Trust is critical to having a good relationship. Thanks for sharing your experience with us and we're glad you're feeling trusted.
Reviewer 6310 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2022
We registered less than one week before the grant proposal deadline and Community First Foundation was very responsive and called us to let us know we were approved to submit an application. We were not able to register with "Catch A Fire" before the grant deadline, but that did not prevent us from submitting an application.
Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Colorado
Grant currently pending
2022
Good
The Community First Foundation was very accessible, taking the time to call us to let us know that we were qualified to submit a grant application and offering us to call if we had any questions.
Good
The Community First Foundation appears to be very well connected to the community, focusing on funding grants that maximize the overall benefits to the community.
Keep up the great work you do for the community!
Don't hesitate to let them know if you have any questions.
The Community First Foundation is very good at communicating their grant opportunities and and funding objectives, along with grant application evaluation criteria.
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Your feedback is appreciated. Questions are always encouraged and welcome!
Grant Applicant - applied in 2022
Everyone at CFF is approachable and helpful. They go out of their way to answer questions quickly and assist whenever there is an issue.
Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
Colorado
Grant currently pending
2022
Good
Average
They want to have greater impact but they aren't necessarily tracking the data and are very prescriptive and narrow with their funding priorities.
Please provide greater amounts of flexible funding and allow for overlap between your funding priorities.
Excellent support from program officers.
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It looks like we can do better in tracking data and more flexible data. We'd love to understand more if you want to share your ideas with us at [email protected].
Reviewer 5940 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2022
Take advantage of the webinars that are offered. They will provide you with great info and they will answer any questions you may have.
Colorado
Grant currently pending
2022
Good
Good
Continue to keep the application process relatively easy. Not all nonprofits have a professional grant writer nor the time to spend long hours providing background info.
Provides a relatively easy application to use. Does not ask for info that is already on file and accessible through the nonprofit's profile on Colorado Gives. Thank you!!
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Thanks for your feedback that you find the grant webinars helpful!
Reviewer 6354 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2022
I enjoyed the questions and felt like the staff supported our organization with cultural competency. This is important as a Native Woman Led Organization.
Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Colorado
Grant currently pending
2022
Good
Good
Each organization has different needs and fulfilling those needs in this process is exactly what we need!
Relationship building and feeling comfortable are two important contributions this organization provides.
Communication is clear and concise.
8
We don't believe in a cookie-cutter approach to grantmaking. You are correct. Every organization has very different and specific needs. And your feedback on cultural competency is meaningful as we are learning and growing in this area. Thank you.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2022
I would tell the colleague to reach out to the Foundation and get more information. If this is a first-time approach, I would suggest that he/she float the
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2022
Good
Good
8
Reviewer 8358 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
Be open and honest with your questions. If you have questions about the application, or even an idea you'd like to share, you can trust Community First Foundation to listen and respond. They do a great job of demonstrating that they really do want to help and support local nonprofits.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2021
Good
Good
Communication with nonprofits throughout the year. Partnership with nonprofits to support special initiatives, and provides guidance in circumstances when priorities don't quite align and/or circumstances when a request may not be fully thought out.
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Listening is core to our work. We value openness and honesty. Let us hear it!
