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What the Minnesota fraud case teaches Colorado about grant oversight | PODIUM
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By Erik Clarke State and local governments across the country rely heavily on nonprofit partners to deliver social-service programs. When these partnerships work well, they expand reach and improve outcomes for vulnerable communities. When oversight is weak, the consequences can be severe. The scale of the fraud case unfolding in Minnesota is a stark reminder…
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Colorado bingo night: It’s all about the prizes, not so much the charity
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It’s a Thursday night at Bingo Oasis in Northglenn. Located on the outer edge of a nondescript strip mall just west of I-25, it has a simple façade sign advertising what goes on behind the mirrored and postered windows: BINGO. About the only giveaway to the activity there is that the 50 or so cars…
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As need increases, Fill a Plate for Hunger supporters step up | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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WE DON’T WASTE Denver News: With an estimated one in every eight Coloradans experiencing food insecurity, the need for We Don’t Waste and its ability to provide nutritious produce, protein, dairy and other healthy foods to those in need is increasing at breakneck speed. At the nonprofit organization’s 14th Fill a Plate for Hunger, chief…
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Museum’s ‘Passport to Play’ was both fun and profitable | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS Denver News: His role as president and chief executive officer of the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus requires Mike Yankovich to wear many hats: exhibit developer, growth and innovation catalyst, number-cruncher, trusted adviser. Just to name a few. On Sept. 5, however, his hat – and…
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Deluxe Western fashions to be shown at fundraiser | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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HONORING THE LEGACY CAMPAIGN Denver News: The luxury Western wear firm Double D Ranch is partnering with Women of the National Western and the National Western Stock Show’s Honoring the Legacy Campaign to present a fundraising fashion show on Sept. 17. Guests will gather on the third floor of the Hall of the West, 4655…
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist to headline annual luncheon | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO Denver News: Soccer star Abby Wambach, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup champion and one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most influential People in the World,” will be the special guest when the Women’s Foundation of Colorado stages its annual fundraising luncheon. The Sept. 19 event begins at 11:30 a.m. in…
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Mayor, city councilman show how it’s done on the dance floor | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE Denver News: Their jobs call for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and City Councilman Darrell Watson to step gingerly when it comes to dealing with complex issues affecting the city and its residents. Which may have served them well as they prepared for the 15th Dancing with the Denver Stars, signature fundraiser…
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Think you can’t afford quality art? This festival has it at affordable prices | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE is hosting an exciting art show this year. Littleton News: Pieces of art worth thousands of dollars can be purchased for $150, or less, at the 14th Affordable Arts Festival taking place Aug. 24 at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Proceeds from the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. event…
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10 Colorado colleges launch campaign to educate students on fentanyl dangers
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Last year, more than half of Colorado’s overdose deaths were a result of fentanyl. Now, state colleges are working to inform students of the dangers of the opioid that’s increasingly infiltrating street drugs. Ten colleges and universities launched the “You Can’t Outsmart Fentanyl” education campaign this week, created by the nonprofit Blue Rising Community. The campaign will…
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Campaign finance complaint against Colorado Springs nonprofit moves to administrative court
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A campaign finance violations case levied against a Colorado Springs nonprofit will go before Colorado’s administrative courts after the deputy secretary of state this month denied a motion to dismiss the complaint. Civic nonprofit Colorado Springs Forward “violated (the state’s) constitutional provision against corporate donations directly to candidates” when it made prohibited campaign donations last…
