NB3 Foundation Looking to Hire First Director of Development
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Development will be responsible for developing and implementing the development strategy for the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation. As a new position in the NB3 Foundation, the Director of Development will have the opportunity to build the development function. The Director of Development will be responsible for designing and implementing all development systems and functions that will enable the NB3 Foundation to create a successful development department that will achieve the Foundation’s fundraising goals to support programs, organizational development and sustainability of the Foundation.
POSITION RELATIONSHIP
The NB3 Foundation Director of Development reports directly to the Executive Director.
Click here for a full job description and to apply. Application deadline is Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 5:00pm MDT.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Crystal EchoHawk
505.918.9696 or crystal@nb3.com
NOTAH BEGAY III FOUNDATION MAKES FIRST MAJOR IMPACT IN INDIAN COUNTRY; BREAKS GROUND ON $750,000 SOCCER FIELD AND COMMUNITY PARK IN SAN FELIPE PUEBLO
SAN FELIPE PUEBLO, N.M.—May 6, 2010—In partnership with tribal nations, professional golfers and community residents, the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation and members of the Pueblo of San Felipe broke ground today on the first phase of a $750,000 soccer field and community park on the reservation, the first of its kind in the community.
"The support for the construction of San Felipe’s soccer field and park is an example of how the proceeds of the NB3 Foundation Challenge and the work of the foundation are seeking to create access and opportunities for Native American youth and their families by helping them be more physically active and healthy," said foundation founder Notah Begay III. "This field of dreams, which the Pueblo has waited nearly 10 years for, will also help to bolster NB3 Foundation’s efforts through the San Felipe Soccer Club and increase the numbers of San Felipe youth and parent volunteers who participate in the soccer program."
Please Join Us For Colorado CASA’s Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Featured auction items include: 4 days/3 nights in Telluride, a personal chef dinner for 2, tickets to a Rockies-Red Sox baseball game (donated by interSector Partners, L3C), massages, delightful wine baskets, and a "Get Golf Ready" package for the Hiwan Golf Club
Date: April 29, 2010
Location: Translations Gallery
Location Address: 1743 Wazee Denver, CO 80202
Time: 6-9 PM
You are invited to join us for this exciting evening of sumptuous wine and food from around the world, brought to us by Mondo Vino and Anise Catering, while supporting Colorado CASA’s effort to provide advocacy for abused and neglected children throughout our state.
Cost: Individual $30 | Couple $50
To purchase your tickets online, please go to www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp and enter event code: CASAwine (All one word, not case sensitive)
Expanding Membership Model to help extend EF in Colorado
Posted: 14 Apr 2010 11:17 AM PDT
Last week in the Denver Business Journal, Bruce Goldberg helped us announce changes to the EFCO model that expand support beyond just 1% of equity for fast growth companies, to include 1% of Profit in LLC, LLP and S corporations.
Based on a review of other Entrepreneur Foundation Affiliate models and a desire to increase our reach and services, our board voted to expand the membership model for EFCO. Beginning in March of 2010, we now have two different membership models and an optional membership fee.
For equity-financed, high-growth companies, we continue to offer the 1% equity model. This model works through a warrant mechanism that executes at change of control.
For partnership and profit-centered businesses, we are now offering a 1% of profit model. This model allows more profit focused firms to donate 1% of annual and/or 1% of liquidation profits to EFCO. This mechanism operates through non-binding promissory note.
For all members, we have created a new EFCO operating fund at the Community Foundation serving Boulder County. This is now an optional, but default, 10% allocation to this fund for all new members. We will use this fund to operate EFCO and provide services in the forms of community volunteering, marketing and education services.
For all members, we have created an optional membership fee. Like the new EFCO fund above, these fees will fund services in the forms of community volunteering, marketing and education services. These modest, $1,000 to $3,000 per year fees, directed at the large members (greater than 50 employees), will be instrumental in helping grow an income stream with a goal of hiring a part-time Director in 2011.
We are thrilled with the impact we have had in the local community in our first three years. We hope these changes will allow us to spread this culture of giving and philanthropy to a much larger community of Colorado businesses. These models are working at other EF Affiliates around the country and we believe it will work here in Colorado.
Thank you so much for your support. Let us know if you have any questions.
Boulder firm launches Green Academy By Business County Business Report Staff
March 12, 2010 --
BOULDER - Ethical Impact L3C, a Boulder-based educational company focused on sustainable business practices, has launched The Green Academy.
The program offers online and classroom instruction on creating a low-impact energy management plan.
Online sessions are from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the second and fourth weeks of each month at www.ethicalimpact.com.
Classroom instruction is offered on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. at 357 S. McCaslin Blvd, Suite 200 in Louisville. All introductory classes are two hours and begin at $50.
"Finally, we are going beyond wise use of energy and beginning to make the planet a partner in how we do business," said Kathryn Alexander, president and chief executive of Ethical Impact.
Colorado CASA Executive Director 501(c)(3)
Salary Range: $65-$75,000/year + benefits
Principals only. No phone calls.
Application deadline is February 1, 2010.
Colorado CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates: www.coloradocasa.org) is the statewide coordinating agency for CASA in Colorado. Colorado CASA and the 17 local CASA programs in Colorado work cooperatively with the Department of Human Services, the county courts and other child serving agencies to improve the lives of abused and neglected children in Colorado. Over 900 Colorado CASA volunteers are paired with children statewide serving some 3,000 children annually. Our goal is to provide CASA volunteers for the over 7,000 children who need an advocate in the state.
Colorado CASA is a 501(c)(3) agency which is funded through foundation, corporate and individual donations, as well as through state government funding. It is part of the National CASA Association (www.nationalcasa.org), a network of over 1,000 state and local CASA programs across the country.
Colorado CASA's main objectives are to raise the profile of CASA throughout Colorado, assist with fundraising for all CASA programs, to provide coordination and leadership for CASA throughout the state and coordinate networking with child welfare and protection agencies throughout the state. Uniquely among state CASA organizations, Colorado CASA also directly manages some local CASA programs in rural areas which are in the start-up phase.
The Executive Director reports to an independent Board of Directors and directly manages a team of 4-6, with a full statewide staff of 15. We are seeking an experienced not-for-profit leader with a proven track record in public relations, legislative affairs, financial management, fund raising and program management. Must have in-depth knowledge of child protection and welfare issues. Must be a dynamic public speaker, effective communicator, team builder, networker, staff leader and effective fund raiser.
A minimum of five years of executive leadership experience and a masters degree are preferred. Frequent travel (including overnight) throughout the state by car and occasional out-of-state travel by car and/or plane are required. Evening and occasional weekend meetings are a regular part of this position.
Happy New Year! I hope this email finds everyone well and in good health.
The Notah Begay III (NB3 Foundation) is seeking to hire a highly qualified applicant to serve as the Director of Development. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing the development strategy for the NB3 Foundation. As a new position in the Foundation, the Director of Development will have the opportunity to build the development function. The Director of Development will be responsible for designing and implementing all development systems and functions that will enable the NB3 Foundation to achieve its fundraising goals to support programs, organizational development and sustainability of the Foundation.
Volunteer with Groundwork Denver on Martin Luther King Day
"A day on, not a day off."
On Monday, January 18th, join thousands of people across the country in the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service.
On this day volunteers will bring neighborhood energy action to the Whittier Neighborhood in Denver. In teams of two, volunteers will go to every door in the neighborhood offering to change out front porch light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs, providing information about reducing energy use, and signing up people for recycling, free weatherization and street trees. We need 150 volunteers, so we need you!
"Everyone can be great because anyone can serve " ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This is a project of the Neighborhood Energy Action Partnership. Project partners include: Groundwork Denver, Mile High Youth Corps, Sun Power, Denver Office of Economic Development, Denver Environmental Health, Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships, Greenprint Denver, Energy Outreach Colorado, the Governor's Energy Office, and the Whittier Neighborhood Association.
The Philanthropist: Four-time Tour winner Notah Begay, 37, is battling obesity and diabetes among Native American youths
Published: December 01, 2009
"Type-2 Diabetes is an enormous problem in this country, but in Native American communities, it's an epidemic. My uncle just died of heart failure at 60. My mom has diabetes, my grandmother died of diabetes, and my first cousin lost his foot to diabetes. There's not one family in what we call 'Indian Country' that's not personally dealing with this illness.
"Type-2 diabetes is preventable — the way to curb this problem is to address the health and wellness of the Native American youth. The Notah Begay III Foundation uses golf and soccer to provide health education to communities that have historically seen youth programs come and go with grant cycles. Luckily, I didn't sleep through all my classes at Stanford [Begay has an economics degree], and I make sure that our donors' gifts are invested productively and responsibly to create a sustainable program that will serve the community for decades.
"We've raised a lot of money through two Notah Begay Challenge skins games, with help from some of my friends like Mike Weir, Camilo Villegas and my 'brother,' Tiger Woods. Hopefully, we can move the needle on diabetes in these communities for a whole generation."
Our first annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge in New Mexico is just around the corner! Our golf tournament, hosted by Notah Begay III, will be held at Isleta's Eagle Golf Course on November 9th. All proceeds benefit the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation. Registration is $1200 per team. We are offering some amazing prizes and gift bags for every registered participant that includes a new Callaway Putter & Golf Balls, Antigua Apparel & Hat and much more. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
We hope that you will be able to support our event to help make a difference for the Native American youth we serve through our NB3 sports programs. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information or registration details.
Many thanks for your support & please help us spread the word!
