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Established in 1981, the Community Resource Center (CRC) is
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides training,
technical assistance and consultation to community-based organizations
in Colorado and across the country. CRC empowers nonprofits
to fulfill their missions by building capacity, strengthening
skills, and providing strategies for success. CRC serves as
a convener of communities to expand resources and stimulate
change.
CRC provides opportunities, tools and strategies for Colorado
nonprofit organizations and community groups to achieve
a more just society.
CRC has worked with thousands of organizations
in both urban and rural communities throughout Colorado. The
role of CRC is to assist these organizations in addressing
a variety of community issues and problems while building
a network of partners and supporters throughout the state.
CRC has a reputation for tackling difficult issues with its
"hands on" practical approach to organizational
problem solving and the development of strong and lasting
community leadership. The mission of CRC is, in short, to
help other organizations fulfill their missions.
The Community Resource Center (CRC) was
founded in 1981. CRC's initial mission was to assist organizations
that used community organizing to promote social change in
Denver's inner city. By 1984, the mission expanded to encompass
the broad range of nonprofit organizations and community groups
that provide services throughout Colorado.
CRC continued its focus on innovation and community
change throughout the 1980's. In 1986, CRC founded Community
Shares of Colorado to challenge United Way's workplace giving
monopoly and to provide fundraising opportunities for the
vast majority of nonprofits. In 1987, CRC founded the Colorado
Association of Nonprofit Organizations to provide a unified
voice for the nonprofit sector.
CRC has responded to the needs of the sector
by continually developing new ways to serve Colorado's nonprofits.
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In 1990, CRC organized the first Rural Philanthropy
Days (RPD) event in partnership with nonprofits in Mesa
County. Today, RPD events are held annually in two of
the eight rural regions across the state.
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In 1990, CRC initiated its unique Colorado
Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program, which has
trained more than 400 nonprofit leaders over the past
15 years.
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In 1991, CRC published the first edition
of the Colorado Grants Guide, providing the first comprehensive
guide to funding sources for Colorado nonprofits. In 2001,
CRC established an online version of the Colorado Grants
Guide with a searchable database that is continuously
updated.
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In 1995, CRC received The Samaritan Institute
Award from the Colorado Ethics in Business Awards Committee
for illustrating the importance of ethical values in its
community work.
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In 2002, CRC brought the Rural Philanthropy
Days concept to counties with both rural and urban communities
by organizing the first Funders' Fair in Boulder and Broomfield
Counties. Since then, Funders' Fairs have been held in
two additional Front Range communities.
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In 2003, CRC launched NPower Colorado
in 2003 as a technology resource center for nonprofit organizations.
NPower Colorado is one of twelve affiliates of the national
NPower movement, which aims to put technology know-how in
the hands of nonprofits.
In 2004, the Community Resource Center
continues to provide opportunities, tools and success strategies
for Colorado nonprofit organizations and community groups
to achieve a more just society.
Learn more about our services.
View our 2005 990 Form.
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