Author: Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Peloton’s Robin Arzon: ‘Movement is medicine’ — so use it!
WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO Denver News: Robin Arzon believes sweat transforms lives. Of course she does, one might say, seeing how she’s vice president of fitness programming and head instructor at Peloton. But it goes deeper than that. Running, Arzon explained at an Oct. 21 fundraising luncheon put on by the Women’s Foundation of Colorado, helped her overcome the…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Barry Hirschfeld to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at National Philanthropy Day luncheon
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS Denver News: A. Barry Hirschfeld’s lifelong philanthropic efforts will be recognized on Nov. 12 when he receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Philanthropy Day in Colorado Luncheon. Hirschfeld is only the 11th to receive this honor since the award was established in 1997. He joins a distinguished group that includes the…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Gala puts spotlight on scholars and how they’re succeeding
DENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Denver News: Jamal Giornazi, Samariddin Meliboev and Kai Suematsu met while attending George Washington High School, becoming best friends after starting the Denver Club of Humanities. The purpose of the club was to reduce waste by recovering food from restaurants and stores and delivering it to low-income seniors and families. It began as a hobby and grew…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | 2021 ‘Legend of Agriculture’ to be honored at Oct. 1 fundraiser
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COLORADO AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION Castle Rock News: Tim Lowell, nephew of Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) founders John and Bea Lowell, is CALF’s 2021 Legend of Agriculture and will be honored at the Cork and Pork fundraiser to be held Oct. 1 at CALF’s Lowell Ranch. A fourth-generation Douglas County resident, Lowell grew up on…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Colorado Symphony leader announces his retirement
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COLORADO SYMPHONY Denver News: Jerome H. “Jerry” Kern, whose leadership of the Colorado Symphony spans some two decades, today announced his retirement as chief executive officer and chairman of the board. “This is the perfect moment for my retirement because I’m leaving the symphony in the strongest financial position it has ever achieved,” Kern said.…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Festival to feature American Indian culture and traditions
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DENVER AMERICAN INDIAN FESTIVAL Adams County News: Attendance at the annual Denver American Indian Festival has increased so much over its eight-year history that the 2021 edition is moving to larger quarters, the spacious Riverdale Regional Park Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton. The dates are Sept. 25 and 26. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Whee! Try going 36 stories ‘Over the Edge’ for cancer research and patient services
CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO Denver News: Who’s willing to go “Over the Edge” for a good cause? Cancer League of Colorado invites everyone with an adventurous spirit to sign up for this “breath-taking” fundraiser that involves rappelling down the 36 stories of the 1670 Broadway skyscraper. “Whether you are an accomplished climber or a first-time…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | New Loan Fund will aid nonprofits led by and serving communities of color
LATINO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF COLORADO Denver News: To ensure that nonprofit organizations led by and serving communities of color have access to capital, the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado has established the Colorado Communities of Color Loan Fund. It launches with an initial $3 million investment managed by the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado, with…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Take flight in a vintage warbird during multi-day fundraiser in September
EXPLORATION OF FLIGHT Centennial News: Exploration of Flight and the Commemorative Air Force invite the public to experience History Comes to Life, a multi-day fundraiser where once-in-a-lifetime flights can be taken in various vintage warbirds. Those not inclined to become airborne can tour the planes, including a World War II B-17, a SB2C Helldiver and…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Summer Art Market returns this weekend in Denver’s West Washington Park neighborhood
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ART STUDENTS LEAGUE OF DENVER Denver News: Nearly 100 visual artists will be taking part in the 28th Summer Art Market that takes place Aug. 28 and 29 between 1st Avenue and 4th Avenue and…