Not everyone wants to share their information with the government. While recent attempts to get a citizenship question included in the Census were struck down in the courts, it’s left a feeling of distrust in many communities. What's at stake? In January, our monthly...
If you missed the live broadcast, tune in here to listen to this compelling conversation that is at once concerning, but also hopeful in the may efforts underway to address our community’s housing and poverty problems. Did you know? According to the Colorado Center...
In three compelling videos that expand on the stories and data in our newly released 2019 Boulder County TRENDS Report, we're excited to share with you the experience and informed perspectives of valued community leaders who inspire community action for meaningful...
"...life is so busy sometimes that I feel like I’m hardly looking up. People pass quickly on the sidewalk, or whoosh by in another car without my really seeing them. It’s easy to stay in our own little worlds. The Boulder County TRENDS Report – a biennial publication...
“Climate change is daily, headline news – more than ever, we really need to think about how to reverse course for our planet. To do that, it takes not only political will, it takes philanthropists coming together to change the trajectory, and to pool and leverage...
We're thrilled to announce the 11th edition of the Community Foundation's TRENDS Report, which shines a light on our community's most challenging concerns and most promising opportunities...and invites us all to engage with one another to build a more connected and...
We're excited to announce that – as an extension of our new TRENDS Report – we've launched the new TRENDS podcast in partnership with KGNU Community Radio! The new TRENDS podcast of your Community Foundation has launched! That's right, our just-released TRENDS...
"TRENDS is an opportunity to take a deep dive into what’s new and what’s persistent in our community." In case you missed it: on our September radio show, Chris Barge – the foundation’s Vice President of Strategic Initiatives who directs the extensive reporting and...
Join us for our free community presentations of TRENDS 2019, Oct. 7 in Longmont and Oct. 15 in Boulder! You're invited to attend a free community presentation of TRENDS 2019! Please join us for a presentation of highlights from our newly published TRENDS...
The implications of tax reform on donor attitudes and donor behaviors keep making headlines. Add into the mix a roller-coaster stock market and political uncertainties, and many local nonprofits may see a slide in donations. But there’s hope – and imperative – to keep...
"It’s shocking to me that Colorado ranks 46th in teacher pay and 42nd in per student funding, nationally. Put another way, the state’s school funding lags behind the national average by $2,800 per pupil! So while Amendment 73 may raise taxes for some of us (8% of tax...
"We can and must do better for our children, our teachers, and our schools. New funds from Amendment 73 would go straight to our local school districts to spend in the best way to meet local community needs and as accountable to local voters." To elevate awareness and...
Consistent with its longstanding commitment to education, Community Foundation Boulder County is endorsing Amendment 73 which, as described by the Bell Policy Center, proposes to "raise funding for public education by enacting a graduated income tax increase and...
One of the most important questions you can ask a client is whether the client serves on boards of directors of nonprofit organizations. Not only will the answers give you insights into the client's community and philanthropy priorities, but you'll also have an...
Who Counts? “…never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” John Donne One of the ways we determine whether we matter or even exist in America is by counting ourselves. This happens every ten years with a national census and will happen again...
On our radio show, Brian Nuttall – shareholder with Kingsbery, Baris, Vogel, and Nuttall CPAs – and Shelly Merritt – attorney with more than 20 years' experience representing individuals, families, and businesses – explore recent tax legislation and its implication...
The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed by President Trump on December 22, 2017. The great news is that charitable contributions remain deductible for income, estate, and gift tax purposes. Contributed by Jane Caddell Paddison, Board of Trustees The new Tax...
"To improve health in our community, it’s important to understand what the greatest needs are, and where public health efforts can have the greatest impact." Every five years, Boulder County Public Health conducts a Community Health Assessment by reviewing health...
"I’m proud of our community foundations for working together with all our nonprofits to continue to make this a place that everyone can call home." We recently spoke with Matt Zavala, Board President of the Longmont Community Foundation, and Carmen Ramirez, our own...
A new year beckons new opportunities to deepen impact and community engagement. Here at the Community Foundation Boulder County, we’re often asked by potential new donors, partners, and other interested community members: “what’s the role of a community foundation?”...