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David Brooks of The New York Times talks to Charlie Rose about early childhood education and closing the achievement gap

Submitted by cogadmin on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:11

Charlie Rose interviewed David Brooks of The New York Times, and Brooks had some interesting things to say about how important it is for the US to start addressing the achievement gap through early childhood education. Take a listen here (start at 10 mins. 55 secs.)

IRA Charitable Rollover

Submitted by cogadmin on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 17:00

Individuals are permitted to roll over up to $100,000 from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) directly to charity. The funds contributed are excluded from yoru gross income and satisfy your requirement for a required minimum distribution. The Community Foundation may receive this contribution.

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Salina Community Rebuilds Lost Fire Station from Fourmile Fire

Submitted by cogadmin on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 16:05

Donor Advised Funds: NOT One Size Fits All

Submitted by cogadmin on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 15:32

Donor Advised Funds: NOT One Size Fits All, By Josie Heath

Everyone benefits from Best Organics and Community Foundation Partnership

Submitted by cogadmin on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 16:46

The Community Foundation is pleased to add Best Organics to its list of corporate donors.

Boulder's Best Organics will donate 11% of each gift sold when you enter this code at checkout: GiveBoulder. Visit www.bouldersbestorganics.com to shop.

Survey Confirms Continued Strain on Boulder County Nonprofits

Submitted by cogadmin on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 16:06

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How would local school board candidates work to close the achievement gap in their districts?

Submitted by cogadmin on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 13:55

The Community Foundation asked School Board Candidates:

We are interested in hearing from each of you on your ideas to close the achievement gap in your school district. What would be your priorities and what resources would you commit to making that happen?

Click on the attachment to see how candidates in your district responded.

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Coming Soon! School Board Candidate responses about what they'll do to help close Boulder County's academic achievement gap

Submitted by cogadmin on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 17:00

Community Foundation's Board of Trustees Endorsing Prop. 103

Submitted by cogadmin on Tue, 10/18/2011 - 16:48

The Community Foundation's Board of Trustees is endorsing Prop. 103. For more information about Prop. 103, please see www.voteyeson103.com

Fall Family Portrait Days to Benefit The Community Foundation

Submitted by cogadmin on Thu, 09/08/2011 - 14:33

Michelle Maloy Dillon, a Boulder-based photographer, announces Fall Family Portrait Days, with 100% of proceeds from session fees being donated to The Community Foundation.

Portrait donation days will take place at outdoor locations in the Boulder area on Sunday, September 25 or Saturday, October 1.

Session fees are $65 for 20 minutes and include a customized photo session and a private website of the photos, so families can place their orders for photographs and holiday cards.

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