Chinook Fund

We're #hiring a visionary leader to join our organization as Executive Director. The ideal candidate will drive strategic growth while maintaining our commitment to justice and grassroots social change across Colorado. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're hiring! Chinook Fund is seeking an Executive Director to lead our organization! We're looking for someone who can drive strategic growth while maintaining our commitment to justice and grassroots social change across Colorado. .. The ideal candidate will be passionate about mobilizing resources to support grassroots organizing that creates lasting, systemic change. .. Visit chinookfund.org/hiring to learn more and apply! #NonprofitJobs #SocialJustice #ColoradoJobs #ExecutiveDirector #GrassrootsChange .. [Image ID: Announcement sharing that Chinook Fund is looking for an exceptional executive director.]

Thank you to our Fall 2024 Giving Project members who demonstrated the power we still hold when we come together! 17 amazing Giving Project members raised $156,949 from 229 generous donors to fund 17 grassroots groups. Over six months, members developed a shared analysis of race, class, and power in society, then collectively raised and granted funds to groups working for lasting change in Colorado. .. Grants included 2 Multi-year grants ($20,000 spread over 2 years), 10 Established grants ($10,000), and 5 Start-Up grants ($4,000). We look forward to sharing more with you about funded organizations in the coming months. .. [Image ID 1: Collage of Fall 2024 Giving Project members. Image ID 2: Some highlights from the most recent grant cycle.]

As we begin the search for a new Executive Director, Chinook Fund's Board of Directors has been working diligently on the Executive Transition process, with the Executive Transition Committee playing a key role in moving us forward thus far. We are excited to announce that Program Director, Mateo Parsons, is serving as our Interim Executive Director. .. “Mateo brings experience as an Executive Director both at Four Winds American Indian Council and in his role during Crys Middlestadt’s 2024 sabbatical. We’re confident that he is the right person to steward staff through this transition." - Anna Ghublikian, Chinook Fund Board Member .. We’ll also be partnering with Sonya Ulibarri and Marisol Solarte-Erlacher of Cultura Leadership Consulting to identify and hire our next Executive Director. Sonya and Marisol are experts in organizational development and bring deep awareness of Chinook’s work. It was our hope to find a consultant that has the macro understanding of executive leadership as well as familiarity with what we do; Cultura has been a great fit. .. [Image ID: Profile image of Mateo Parsons, announcing him as Chinook Fund's Interim Executive Director.]

There is still time to join the Spring 2025 Giving Project! The application window has been extended to January 30th. More information and application link can be found at: https://lnkd.in/gScrsGSn .. Chinook Fund’s democratized grantmaking brings together a diverse cohort of people from all income levels who are passionate about social change and interested in developing in fundraising, grantmaking, and community building. Through The Giving Project, we are committed to resourcing emerging social justice leaders across Colorado.

This week we will bid farewell to our executive director, Crys Middlestadt. Their last day with Chinook Fund is January 9th. Crys has accepted the Co-Senior Director of Consulting position at Justice Funders, a national organization that is organizing philanthropy for a Just Transition. We invite you to drop some farewell comments in the chat, or send them directly to Crys at [email protected]. .. Crys has had an immeasurable impact on Chinook Fund over the past seven years. Under their leadership, our grantmaking has increased from $129,000 to $479,000 per year, with 83-92% of grants directed to BIPOC-led groups each year. We have activated 160+ Giving Project leaders who have funded 100+ groups since 2018. And, Chinook Fund launched the Another World is Possible Fund in 2020, in collaboration with Transformative Leadership for Change, to provide rapid response grants across Colorado's social justice ecosystem and BIPOC-led movements. Crys, thank you for all you have done, and will continue to do in your new role, to democratize philanthropy and support grassroots organizing! .. [Image ID: Crys with staff, Board members, Giving Project Network, and others over the years]

Colorado's social justice movements need you this Spring. Ground yourself in a local, diverse community of activists who are supporting long-lasting social change in Colorado -- join Chinook Fund's Spring 2025 Giving Project! .. The Giving Project is a unique opportunity to mobilize and build community, sharpen your understanding of activism and politics, and move money to organizations doing important grassroots work in their communities statewide. Applications are due January 7th. Apply now or register to attend an info session on Jan 4th! Link in bio or visit https://lnkd.in/dCcxscX. .. [Image ID: Group of past Giving Project members with a reminder to apply to join this awesome community.]

The Spring 2025 Grant Application is now open! If your organization or grant writer is new to Chinook Fund, we strongly recommend attending our Grant Application Workshop where we will give an introduction to Chinook Fund, our funding criteria, and an overview of the grant application process. .. This workshop will help you: - Determine if you are eligible to apply - Review our grantmaking criteria - Navigate our online grant submission process - Provide you with the opportunity to ask questions from our Grants Manager, Alma Urbano .. Register for Jan 21st, 2pm-4pm workshop via the link in our bio or at https://lnkd.in/eXs-v-AY. .. Grant application is due February 13th, 2025! .. [Image ID: Two images giving key details for the upcoming Chinook Fund Spring 2025 grant cycle. One has key deadlines and the other has our key funding criteria.]

Join Chinook Fund on the evening of Monday, December 16th for a casual night out at Woods Boss Brewing in Denver. We invite you to drop by anytime between 5-8pm. This event is open to the community at large. We welcome partners, spouses, chosen family, kids, or anyone else you'd like to bring! RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gXDQ65HK .. As part of this event, we will be bidding farewell to Crys Middlestadt. After nearly seven years serving as Executive Director of Chinook Fund, Crys is leaving their position to pursue a new role in funder organizing. Their last day with Chinook Fund will be January 9th.

Learn about the Giving Project during one of our upcoming information sessions! The Giving Project offers a space that is grounded in long-term strategy, collective action and decision-making across difference, with intention and attention towards root-cause solutions. As some have shared before, it is a place to reignite your trust in the human spirit. https://lnkd.in/dCcxscX .. Chinook Fund uses community-led grantmaking to build leadership skills and distribute our grants each cycle. Anyone passionate about social justice and creating tangible change may join a Giving Project; no prior experience necessary and you do not have to be able to raise or donate a certain amount to join! BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and low-income individuals are especially encouraged to apply. All sessions are held virtually, the program is free to join, and accommodations are available to support your participation. .. [Image ID: Three dates for upcoming information sessions to learn more about the Giving Project.]