Grantee Guidelines

Grantee Guidelines

Communicating Grant Awards from Colorado Gives Foundation

Colorado Gives Foundation is pleased to partner with you make good happen. Whether you’re a participating nonprofit on ColoradoGives.org or a grantee working to create a thriving Jeffco, we encourage you to share the good work you’re doing in your communities.

Here are some ideas to help you get the word out:

Publish your grant award on your website.

Distribute a news release to local media.

Share the news with a video, photo or blog on social media.

Referencing Colorado Gives Foundation

Our Name

When referencing our organization, please use “Colorado Gives Foundation”.

Correct: Colorado Gives Foundation

Incorrect: The Colorado Gives Foundation

Examples:

Thanks to Colorado Gives Foundation for supporting [x, y, z…].

Funding provided by Colorado Gives Foundation.

Colorado Gives Foundation is helping us make good happen. Their support helps [insert driving impact statement explaining what you’re doing and how funds will be used].

Our Logo

We encourage you to use our logo on your website when referencing a grant award from Colorado Gives Foundation.

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Our Social Media

Please tag Colorado Gives Foundation in your social posts:

About Us

Colorado Gives Foundation is a community foundation (a public charity, 501(c)3) dedicated to improving the lives of people in Jefferson County and supporting Jeffco nonprofits through philanthropy tools including grantmaking. We work statewide to help donors, whether they are individuals, organizations or corporations, with giving accounts that fulfill their charitable interests.

Unlike other community foundations, we also run an online year-round giving platform via ColoradoGives.org which connects donors to nonprofits across the state of Colorado, and powers a giving day every December called Colorado Gives Day. Together, we can build resilient, connected and thriving communities, which is good for everyone.

Publicity, Advertising + Promotion

Colorado Gives Foundation may feature details about the grants we provide, including the amount, purpose, photos, your logo or trademark, and other relevant information about your organization or project. This information could appear in our public and internal reports, news releases, websites, social media and other marketing materials.

Share Your Impact

Submit your impact story and tell us how Colorado Gives Foundation’s support is helping you advance your mission so we can highlight the impact you’re making.