OUR MISSION

Colorado Nonprofi t Association leads, serves and strengthens Colorado’s Colorado Nonprofi t Association leads, serves and strengthens Colorado’s nonprofi t community to improve the quality of life throughout our state.nonprofi t community to improve the quality of life throughout our state.

Colorado Nonprofi t Association closed out its 30th year leading, serving and strengthening Colorado’s nonprofi t community. We take seriously our role as the voice of the nonprofi t community and continue evolving our programming to best serve those organizations dedicated to elevating the quality of life in our state.

In 2016, we began implementing our 2020 Strategic Plan. The plan asks our members to join us in achieving a bold vision: Colorado has the nation’s most eff ective, vibrant and innovative nonprofi t community essential to the quality of life in our state. This vision is grounded in three core elements of how we achieve our mission – knowledge, infl uence, network. These elements interconnect to support six goals we plan to achieve over the next four years (see diagram on next page).

The pages that follow highlight our 2016 efforts and set the stage for what’s to come.

To our numerous members, supporters, donors, sponsors, volunteers, staff and friends who made our 2016 statewide programs, initiatives and events possible – THANK YOU. You are our champions and we look forward to working together in 2017 and beyond.

ANNU

AL R

EPOR

T

Nature & Raptor Center of Pueblo Member since 2009

STRA

TEGI

C PL

AN

CORE

ELEM

ENTS

NE

TW

OR

K

INFLUENCE

KN

OW

LEDGE

Conn

ect m

embe

rs w

ith

each

oth

er a

nd w

ith

outs

ide

reso

urce

s to

en

rich

and

stre

ngth

en

thei

r wor

k.

Stre

ngth

en o

ur

rela

tions

hip

with

no

npro

fi ts,

gove

rnm

ent

offi c

ials

and

busin

esse

s in

ea

ch re

gion

of C

olor

ado,

in

clud

ing

area

s ou

tsid

e of

De

nver

.

Elev

ate

publ

ic un

ders

tand

ing

and

appr

ecia

tion

of C

olor

ado’

s no

npro

fi t s

ecto

r.

Lead

ado

ptio

n an

d im

plem

enta

tion

of

publ

ic p

olic

ies

that

st

reng

then

non

profi

ts a

nd

com

mun

ities.

Incr

ease

the

sust

aina

bility

of

the

nonp

rofi t

sec

tor

by p

rovid

ing

prof

essio

nal

deve

lopm

ent,

acce

ss to

be

st p

ract

ice

know

ledg

e an

d cu

rrent

tren

d in

form

atio

n to

peo

ple

and

orga

niza

tions

.

Colo

rad

o h

as

the n

ati

on

’s

most

eff

ecti

ve, v

ibra

nt

an

d in

nova

tive

non

pro

fi t

com

mu

nit

y ess

en

tial to

the q

uality

of

life

in o

ur

state

.

Faci

litate

and

gro

w a

thriv

ing,

con

nect

ed

mem

bers

hip

of n

onpr

ofi t

prof

essio

nals.

INFLU

EN

CE

Legi

slato

rs, b

usin

esse

s, co

mm

unity

Le

gisla

tors

, bus

ines

ses,

com

mun

ity

lead

ers

and

the

gene

ral p

ublic

le

ader

s an

d th

e ge

nera

l pub

lic

reco

gnize

the

esse

ntia

l val

ue o

f re

cogn

ize th

e es

sent

ial v

alue

of

Colo

rado

’s no

npro

fi t s

ecto

r. Co

lora

do

Colo

rado

’s no

npro

fi t s

ecto

r. Co

lora

do

purs

ues

and

mai

ntai

ns p

ublic

pol

icie

s pu

rsue

s an

d m

aint

ains

pub

lic p

olic

ies

and

partn

ersh

ips

whic

h su

ppor

t a

and

partn

ersh

ips

whic

h su

ppor

t a

fl our

ishin

g op

erat

ing

envir

onm

ent

fl our

ishin

g op

erat

ing

envir

onm

ent

for n

onpr

ofi ts

.fo

r non

profi

ts.

KN

OW

LED

GE

Colo

rado

non

profi

t pr

ofes

siona

ls Co

lora

do n

onpr

ofi t

prof

essio

nals

are

prep

ared

and

insp

ired

to le

ad

are

prep

ared

and

insp

ired

to le

ad

sust

aina

ble,

tran

spar

ent a

nd in

nova

tive

sust

aina

ble,

tran

spar

ent a

nd in

nova

tive

nonp

rofi t

s se

rvin

g co

mm

unitie

s.no

npro

fi ts

serv

ing

com

mun

ities.

NETW

OR

KCo

lora

do n

onpr

ofi t

prof

essio

nals

Colo

rado

non

profi

t pr

ofes

siona

ls ha

ve s

trong

rela

tions

hips

with

eac

h ha

ve s

trong

rela

tions

hips

with

eac

h ot

her a

nd w

ith g

over

nmen

t offi

cial

s ot

her a

nd w

ith g

over

nmen

t offi

cial

s an

d bu

sines

s le

ader

s, en

gend

erin

g an

d bu

sines

s le

ader

s, en

gend

erin

g co

llabo

ratio

n, s

hare

d re

sour

ces

and

colla

bora

tion,

sha

red

reso

urce

s an

d pe

er-to

-pee

r lea

rnin

g.pe

er-to

-pee

r lea

rnin

g.

Otero Junior College FoundationMember since 2016

3

ATTENTIVE TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF NONPROFITS AND COLORADO COMMUNITIES

*Learn about advocacy eff orts and fi nd policy updates at ColoradoNonprofi ts.org/advocacy.

We researched and acted on issues broadly impacting Colorado nonprofi ts so they have the latitude and support they need to do their work in Colorado communities.

Laws and Measures Aff ecting Nonprofi tsEncouraging engagement from many Colorado nonprofi ts, we worked for the passage of and endorsed relevant Colorado legislation*. As a result of the following legislation, nonprofi ts can operate in an environment with …

HB 16-1129 stonger penalties to deter bad actors from committing charitable fraud, ensuring nonprofi ts exercise due diligence when working with paid solicitors

HB 16-1297stability in checkoffs on the Colorado income tax form, including more tax checkoff funds, some funds restored to the tax form and the amount funds must raise reduced to remain on the form – allowing more nonprofi ts to participate in the program

Amendment 70 increased minimum wage to $12 an hour Issue 4B

renewed sales tax funding the Scientifi c and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for the seven county Denver metro area

S

We worked to lift up Colorado nonprofi ts’ positive impact on making out state a better place to live.

Awards Event Recognized Exceptional Nonprofi t LeadersHosting the 21st annual Colorado Nonprofi t Week Awards Luncheon*, we honored the 2016 awardees – six individuals and one organization – who have dedicated their lives and careers to strengthening Colorado’s nonprofi t sector.

Week Dedicated to Nonprofi t ContributionsNew for 2016, we rallied nonprofi ts for the entire Colorado Nonprofi t

Week, encouraging nonprofi t staff, board members and volunteers across the state to participate in activities each themed day. The week featured opportunities for nonprofi ts to share knowledge, recognize the work happening in communities around the state and educate the public about what nonprofi ts do every day.

Mt. Crested Butte Performing Arts CenterMember since 2013

4

CELEBRATED AND ELEVATED THE ESTEEM OF COLORADO’S NONPROFIT SECTOR

*Learn about Colorado Nonprofi t Week at ColoradoNonprofi ts.org/events/colorado-nonprofi t-week.**Learn about membership at ColoradoNonprofi ts.org/membership.

proud members linked together

1.3K nonprofi t members strong**

5 statewide member appreciation events

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver Member since 1988

5

CULTIVATED THE EXPERTISE OF THE NONPROFIT COMMUNITY

We raised the professionalism of the nonprofi t community and all its leaders working to achieve the missions of thousands of nonprofi ts in the state.

Conference Centered on What it Means to be Part of the 20,000More than 20,000 public charities impact Colorado. The 20,000: 24th

Annual Fall Conference & Exhibition* was a time for representatives from the 20,000 to come together to discuss vital questions about the nonprofi t sector. The event engaged almost 1,000 nonprofi t professionals and those serving the nonprofi t community for learning, idea sharing and skill building. Expanding our reach, more than 80 viewers from across the state tuned in to see our fi rst-ever live stream featuring four plenary sessions.

Collaborative Event Inspired Dialogue around AdvocacyThe seventh annual C(3) Forum** brought together a full house of almost 300 nonprofi t professionals with 40 funders to discuss the state and future of the nonprofi t sector through the lense of policy, advocacy and community engagement.

*Learn about the Fall Conference & Exhibition at ColoradoNonprofi ts.org/events/fall-conference.**Learn about C(3) Forum at ColoradoNonprofi ts.org/events/c3-forum.***Learn about our education programs at ColoradoNonprofi ts.org/knowledge/training.

statewide education and

inspiration for all

2.8K individuals reached through educational programs and events

100 professional development trainings***

We unveiled important communication tools helping carry out our mission of leading, serving and strengthening Colorado nonprofi ts and communities.

Launched New Quarterly Nonprofi t MagazineWe published the inaugural issue of Nonprofi t Colorado magazine, distributing 4,000 copies to nonprofi ts, community partners and select libraries across the state. The magazine is designed to lift up the important work of nonprofi ts across Colorado. We strive to publish inspiring and informative content of interest to not only nonprofi t staff, board members, volunteers, donors and supporters, but also community-minded Coloradans interested in learning more about the positive impact nonprofi ts make every day.

Debuted Newly Designed WebsiteOur streamlined ColoradoNonprofi ts.org website includes new and improved functionality making it easier for Colorado nonprofi ts to connect with us and with each other. It continues serving as the central location for critical information and resources supporting the nonprofi t sector.

Adaptive Sports Center of Crested ButteMember since 2007

6

BOLSTERED RESOURCES ADVOCATING FOR COLORADO NONPROFITS

informational center advocating

for nonprofi ts

*Learn about Nonprofi t Colorado at ColoradoNonprofi ts.org/about-nonprofi t-colorado.**7/1–12/31; site went live 7/1

74 mediahits 4K issues of fi rst Nonprofi t

Colorado magazine distributed

1.6M page views on ColoradoNonprofi ts.org**

7

Community CyclesMember since 2010

DEMONSTRATEDSOUND FISCAL MANAGEMENT

The fi nancial information shown* represents Colorado Nonprofi t

Association and Citizen Action for Colorado Nonprofi ts (Colorado Nonprofi t Association’s 501(c)(4) arm).

*Our complete 990 for 2016 is available at ColoradoNonprofi ts.org/sites/default/fi les/attachments/990_2016.pdf.

total assets

$2,792,762

total liabilities

$559,704

total unrestricted net assets

$1,535,349

total change in net assets

$81,919

cash and cash equivalents year-end

$730,153

2016 income by type

2016 expenditures by function

2016 OVERVIEW$ 38%

24%

21%

17%

membership dues

program service revenue

other

public support

65%

31%

4%

program services

adminis-tration

fundraising

HELP US IMPACT THOUSANDS OF COLORADO NONPROFITS

We envision an effective, vibrant and innovative nonprofi t community that improves the quality of life in our state. But we cannot do it alone.

Colorado Nonprofi t Association

supports the thousands of

nonprofi ts that make a diff erence

in our communities every day.

Volunteers for Outdoor ColoradoMember since 1988

Learn more about getting involved and making your contribution at ColoradoNonprofi ts.org.

Your support of

Colorado Nonprofi t Association

helps us meet this vision of Colorado’s future – one that

benefi ts every Coloradan.

789 Sherman St | Ste 240 | Denver CO 80203-3530(303) 832-5710 | (800) 333-6554 | ColoradoNonprofi ts.org

Member of