CAF Members Benefits

CAF educates grantmakers on critical issues of the day

Monthly program meetings featuring speakers from around Colorado and across the country.
Annual program on legislative issues affecting the grantmaking/nonprofit community, with opportunities to hear from key local and state government officials.
National teleconferences sponsored by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers.
CAF website and members-only area for articles of interest, news from other CAF members, and presentations from past CAF program meetings, library of available publications, sample grantmaking documents, and other valuable resources, reference tools and links.
Member e-newsletter and email updates with local, regional and national information of interest to the funding community and to members.

CAF offers the opportunity to network and collaborate with your peers

Support from and exchange of information with colleagues from more than 80 Colorado grantmaking organizations.
Potential funding collaborations and partnerships for particular issues, studies, research, and evaluation methods.
On-line membership directory with contact information and profiles on member organizations.
Annual holiday event.
Special issue-based affinity groups.
National connections through the Council on Foundations, Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, and other national philanthropic research and support organizations.

CAF strengthens philanthropy

CAF Giving Study, a study of organized philanthropy in Colorado.
Annual briefing/reception with state legislators.
Opportunity to become more involved in the future of philanthropy in Colorado through participation in CAF committees and task forces.
Synthesis of services strengthens the sector as a whole and presents a cohesive image of Colorado organized philanthropy.

CAF provides personalized attention

Assistance of CAF staff to help answer questions and connect members to people and resources.
Share member information, reports/studies, and job announcements to the full membership through CAF emails, e-newsletter and website.

Other member benefits include special service rates

Stanford Social Innovation Review: 25% reduction in the subscription rate.
A+ Conferencing: low-cost conference calling service.
GrantCraft Guides for Effective Grantmaking: 20% off printed guides.
Forum of Regional Association of Grantmakers: free or discounted rates for national teleconferences; 10% subscription discount for the peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy, The Foundation Review; free access to KnowledgeBase, a searchable database containg hundreds of documents and publications important to grantmakers.
Council on Foundations: Endorsed Directors' & Officers' Liability Insurance Policy, 10% premium discount; discounted rate for the Grantmaking Basics Online course.

Here's what a few members have to say about CAF:

"CAF gives me access to information, resources, and connections that help me to be a better grantmaker."

-Terri Konrad, Program Officer, The Denver Foundation

"The opportunity to network with other grant makers is invaluable. I appreciate the diversity of grant makers who belong to CAF, and their willingness to share their expertise with others. The speakers provide a wealth of knowledge on numerous relevant topics."

-Carol Wright, Program Manager, Xcel Energy Foundation