Community Resources | Civic Engagement, Policy & Nonprofits
The Women's Foundation of Colorado recently hosted a Chat4Change session with the author of Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in our Country and in Our Lives, Emily Amick. The discussion focused on the value of civic engagement as powerful way to be proactive and find hope in the midst of uncertain times.
“It may seem that only those already in power are the ones with the
ability to make change, but democracy is a participation sport, and if
we all take on one small part, we can make big changes.”
“There are so many ways to be engaged in civic life: advocating
for policy changes, joining a sports league, organizing a meal train for
a sick neighbor, serving on a school board, or even trying to dismantle
the entire system itself.”
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Sami Sage and Emily Amick,
Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives
Community-Centric Fundraising + New Research
This month, CCF and Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy hosted Adopting Community-Centric Fundraising: Findings from a national study with Elizabeth J. Dale, Ph.D. and Maya Hemachandra, MPA, CFRE and Dana James from CCF!
Hightlights
- 76% reported their organization had changed some fundraising policies or practices
- Just over 50% of organizations reported making changes in 8 or more domains (principle areas) In practice, this looks like:
- Sharing support with other nonprofits
- Highlighting another nonprofit's work: 76.3%
- Passed along funding opportunities: 65%
- Shared fundraising resources with other orgs: 63.6%
- Publicly crediting a partner org: 59%
- Working for systemic change
- Taken a public stance on a politically charged issue: 47.3%
- Written op-eds or other materials to challenge harmful perceptions/practices: 32.5%
- Invited supporters to take political action: 29%
Ways to Get Engaged: Sign up for our
newsletter or join the Community Centric Fundraising
Mighty Networks to receive links to the Guide from Elizabeth and Maya out in April and to learn about their future panel in May.
More Resources
Are you looking for ways to get more involved in your local nonprofit networks? Or, are you looking for where to stay informed about policy changes in 2025? We've rounded up some options for you below.
association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter
Coffee Chats | Membership | Mentor Program
AFP International Advocacy & Resources
Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable
Membership | Summer Symposium | Mentor Program
Equity in the Center
Awake Awoke to Work | Services | Newsletter 3/25 Resistance in Bloom
National Council for Nonprofits
2025 Tax Policy Updates
Virtual Press Conference - March 4, 2025
Colorado Health Foundation
Policy News and Advocacy Tools | News Releases
The Denver Foundation
2025 Policy Positions | 100th Anniversary
Colorado Nonprofit Association
Advocacy Resources | Newsroom | Membership
Women's Foundation of Colorado
Programs | Legislative Priorities
Blog: Colorado Fiscal Institute Helped Me Understand TABOR So I Can Advocate for Better Policy
The Urban Institute
What is the Financial Risk of Nonprofits Losing Government Grants?
Independent Sector
Membership | Navigating This Moment Together: Advocacy, Action, and Resources
