73 survey respondents
Location: 5855 Wadsworth Bypass Unit A, Arvada, 80003 CO
EIN: 51-0157964
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Reviewer 7798 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Connect with the program team first. They are super helpful; open to questions; and give good advice. Try to get them in for a site visit because that can make all the difference.
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
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Other
2020
Good
Excellent! CFF program team is very responsive; open to questions; and gives good advice. They really want to get to know the grantees and they're invested in who they fund.
Good
The 2020 grants of food insecurity and housing instability gave nonprofits the opportunity to apply for a range of angles within the funding area. This made it a very inclusive process and allowed many organizations to find a philanthropic fit. Thank you!
Nothing comes to mind right now. Maybe this: One of our funders has a grantee reception, which I think is another opportunity to get to know the program team. Also, it's a good way to meet the other grantees and have the opportunity to socialize on a little more personal level. One of the grantees could also host the grantee reception at their facility.
Just a clarification on an above question: In 2019 and 2020, some of the grants didn't require that much time and others were a little bit more extensive. Very open-minded funder that welcomes different ideas and perspectives. Thank you!
Funded for both the amount requested, as well as for lesser amount.
CFF is truly interested in the work their grantees are doing. They are super helpful throughout the entire grant process. The entire program team is very knowledgeable in general about the philanthropic landscape in Denver. Great to work with!
10 to 15 hours
Being an inclusive organization is important to us. Thank you for providing input.
Reviewer 5782 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
We found Community First Foundation to be extremely responsive and easy to work with. Their application process to approval process was seamless. Thank you Community First Foundation!
DAWG Nation Hockey Founation
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2020
Good
Noah Atencio and the team were extremely responsive and accessible to questions.
Good
The funder was right on time and target with their assistance to non-profits like ours whose events were postponed or canceled.
This funder's application process was appropriate, provided guidance and was easy to use.
More than 15
Thanks for your feedback, DAWG Nation Hockey Foundation. It's important to us that we're responsive and easy to work with! Glad this has been your experience.
Reviewer 4384 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Questions sent by email were always answered in a timely fashion.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Other
2020
Good
Good
This funder really reaches into the community to address and support needs in a variety of arenas.
We received 2 grants to help our satellite clinic in Wheat Ridge (Jefferson County) survive the major financial hit of COVID-19.
What they say is what they'll do. i.e. respond to submitted grant applications that they've received them, and then replying when promised with their decision.
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Thanks for your feedback! We appreciate all you're doing to support our community during COVID-19.
