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We are thrilled to be hosting a virtual community forum on November, 14th at 6:00pm MST to highlight the work and the collective impact of the Creative Ideas Fund.

This is an opportunity to share and to build on our successes and celebrate all the work our subcontractors have done to promote inclusion in Denver.

Please click on the zoom link below to register and share with us any accessibility accommodations that you might need.

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Please share this link with other folks that may be interested, this event is open to the public and will be recorded!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Creative Ideas Fund - Community Forum . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Creative Ideas Fund - Community Forum . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Today, we are excited to launch our newsletter and invite you to join us! Every month, we plan to share our thoughts, work, learnings, and values with those of you on this journey with us. We will curate content that helps you stay abreast of trends in the sector, provides you with knowledge nuggets, and updates you on the amazing work of our clients.

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Today is the final day to vote for us as the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce 2023 Woman or BIPOC-Owned Business of the Year. We would love your support!

2023 Business Awards Community Vote Vote For Your Favorite In Each Of The Categories! Voting Closes Wednesday, March 16th Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Did you hear the exciting news? We were named a finalist for the Denver Metro Chamber of 2023 Woman or BIPOC-Owned Business of the Year award, along with Dope Mom Life and New Community Transformation Fund - Denver. Show your support for us at the presented by BOK Financial by voting for us. Voting ends on Thursday, March 16th so don’t wait!

2023 Business Awards Community Vote Vote For Your Favorite In Each Of The Categories! Voting Closes Wednesday, March 16th Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

It was such an honor to speak about our work with such a great group from the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce yesterday!

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for funding in Round 1 of the Creative Ideas Fund! Check out our website for the full guidelines and application. https://www.pointbestrategies.com/creative-ideas-fund

Creative Ideas Fund — Point be Strategies, LLC In October 2021, Denver Human Services set aside $600,000 from Denver taxpayer dollars to fund creative projects that would help decrease isolation, loneliness and disengagement from services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Individuals and/or organizations can app...

The Creative Ideas Fund is now accepting applications to fund creative projects that would help decrease isolation, loneliness
and disengagement from services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Denver County! Individuals and/or organizations can apply for between $2,000 and
$20,000 to fund projects that accomplish this purpose. Please visit our website to learn more https://www.pointbestrategies.com/creative-ideas-fund.

Creative Ideas Fund — Point be Strategies, LLC In October 2021, Denver Human Services set aside $600,000 from Denver taxpayer dollars to fund creative projects that would help decrease isolation, loneliness and disengagement from services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Individuals and/or organizations can app...

Point b(e) Strategies is recruiting a new Community Council to aid us in the management of the Creative Ideas Fund. If you or someone you know is interested in sharing their time and their voice to decrease social isolation for folks with intellectual and development disabilities in Denver please check out the opportunity on our website. https://www.pointbestrategies.com/cif-community-council

Creative Ideas Fund—Community Council — Point be Strategies, LLC In 2020, Denver Human Services selected Point b(e) Strategies to manage the Creative Ideas Fund. This fund is a pool of money that has been set aside to provide services and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The goal of the fund is to support projects that make peop...

Want to work with the most amazing colleagues and clients ever? Want to have a blast changing the world?! Join our team! More information available here: https://www.pointbestrategies.com/careers

There’s another round of COVID relief available from the City! Reach out if you’ve got questions — our team is available to provide technical support!

Applications are open for the Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund (NPERF) program. Funding in grants of up to $15,000 will support the important work of nonprofits in some of our most under-resourced communities. Read about the requirements, attend a technical assistance session, and apply! https://bit.ly/3ndOnEj

Thrilled to announce another round of funding is live! The Creative Ideas Fund is open for short term projects! Go to https://www.pointbestrategies.com/creative-ideas-fund for all the details. Apply now!

Creative Ideas Fund — Point b(e) Strategies, LLC In September 2020, Denver Human Services (DHS) executed a contract with Point b(e) Strategies (Point b(e)) to serve as the fund manager for a $300,000 mini projects fund as a part of the Denver Mill Levy program that funds services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabili...

ICYMI...We extended the deadline for the Creative Ideas Fund! Need $10,000 to do something amazing for folks experiencing intellectual or developmental disabilities in Denver?! Apply before Sunday!!! https://www.pointbestrategies.com/creative-ideas-fund

Creative Ideas Fund — Point b(e) Strategies, LLC The Creative Ideas Fund round two applications are due by 11:59 pm on March 7th. The Fund will award up to $10,000 to individuals or organizations offering creative projects and services that help decrease isolation and increase access to services for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disab...

Final week for applications to the Creative Ideas Fund! Have a great idea to reduce the isolation felt by folks experiencing intellectual or developmental disabilities in Denver? Need $10,000 to get it off the ground?! Check it out! https://www.pointbestrategies.com/creative-ideas-fund

💰 FUNDING AVAILABLE! The Creative Ideas Fund has opened for a second round of funding designed to support services and programs that will decrease isolation, loneliness, and disengagement from critical services in the Denver I/DD community. The first round of funding awarded $126,000 to 14 applicants, and $173,000 remains for awards ranging from $2,000 - $10,000 in Round 2. If you have a great idea, please visit the website to learn more about funding priorities, guidelines, application and current recipients.  Applications are due on Sunday February 21, 2021. 

Creative Ideas Fund Website: https://www.pointbestrategies.com/creative-ideas-fund

Image description: A Black man, wearing a blue collared shirt, sits next to a White man, wearing a black shirt, glasses and headphones around his neck, as they both hold a trumpet. One man has his mouth to the trumpet, while the other uses his hands to manipulate the keys. Under the picture in blue writing reads "Creative Ideas Fund".

We are hiring a Senior Catalyst!! If you are a talented and experienced Grantwriter and Strategic Planner who wants to work with the coolest chicks in town, for the most inspiring clients...check it out!! https://www.pointbestrategies.com/jobs/senior-catalyst

We have launched the second round of funding through the Creative Ideas Fund! If you need up to $10,000 to implement an AMAZING project benefiting folks experiencing intellectual or developmental disabilities in Denver...Check it out and apply by Feb 21, 2021! https://www.pointbestrategies.com/creative-ideas-fund Thanks to our friends at The Wayfaring Band for the amazing image below!

Are you a a nonprofit operating in Denver? Did your organization experience a financial loss as a result of COVID? If so, please consider applying for the Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund from the City! Fifth and final round just went live. If you need help with your application – reach out!!! https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-office-of-economic-development/housing-neighborhoods/nonprofit-emergency-relief-grants.html

Do you have questions about the Creative Ideas Fund?!!? Want $10,000 to do something amazing?! Join us on Zoom in 10 minutes to learn more! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87247621591

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Are you hoping to apply for the Creative Ideas Fund? If so, please join Point b(e) and the Wayfaring Band on Monday, November 13th at 6pm for a Question & Answer session. We will share information about the Fund and answer your questions. No previous experience with funding required. Hope to see you there! Here's the Zoom link for Monday: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87247621591

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Point b(e) Strategies is officially accepting applications for the Creative Ideas Fund! The fund will award up to $10,000 to individuals or organizations offering creative projects or services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Denver. Projects or services must decrease isolation, loneliness, and disengagement from critical services due to COVID-19. Do you have an amazing idea?! To learn more about the Fund and apply, please visit our website: https://www.pointbestrategies.com/creative-ideas-fund. Special thanks to our amazing partners – The Wayfaring Band , Building Bridges and Denver Human Services!

Creative Ideas Fund — Point b(e) Strategies, LLC In September 2020, Denver Human Services (DHS) executed a contract with Point b(e) Strategies (Point b(e)) to serve as the fund manager for a $300,000 mini projects fund as a part of the Denver Mill Levy program that funds services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabili...

Sunday is the deadline to apply to join our amazing Community Council! We are looking for incredible folx to help us shape the future of equitable philanthropy! Join us, The Wayfaring Band and Building Bridges as we seek to do things differently. Visit https://www.pointbestrategies.com/ to learn more!

Point b(e) Strategies, LLC We believe in the power of the nonprofit and small business communities, and we are proud to partner with agencies working to move the needle every day. 

We are excited to announce that we have been selected by the Denver Department of Human Services to serve as the fund manager for a $300,000 mini projects fund (The Creative Ideas Fund). The purpose of the fund is to support the development and delivery of creative projects or services that seek to reduce social isolation experienced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD ). Joining us in our work are friends from The Wayfaring Band and Building Bridges who will partner with us in creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible process!

For more information about the Creative Ideas Fund or to apply to join our Community Council, visit: https://www.pointbestrategies.com/

When we work with organizations on justice, equity, diversity and inclusion work, we always start by asking for their WHY? Why do they want to diversify the board? Why is an equity plan critical for their mission? Why do they believe they lack the diversity they seek? The list goes on...We like this blog because it articulates the importance of the WHY. https://blog.boardsource.org/blog/recruiting-for-board-diversity-with-respect?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=94287930&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8basU-2qH_5NqsoQnXKwaPo2CvdahWhru_yDZ3jUgLBl6ydv4KG0mFdsFdS_CXE4Tz2bhfSFAlCCL0oxyYy6KyO6Q9tFVy5VsgGWEIj8rPaU3QEeQ&utm_content=94287930&utm_source=hs_email

Recruiting for Board Diversity — Without Disrespecting People of Color Jim Taylor of BoardSource shares his board recruitment experiences and how nonprofit boards can recruit people of color respectfully and equitably.

In case you missed it, here is a recording of the panel Julia participated in through the Denver Public Library's AMAZING Symposium last week. All of the talks can be found on DPL's YouTube page! Check them out. https://youtu.be/Sq_VIk8qdIc

Session 1: Preparing and Planning for Organizational Change

The Denver Botanic Gardens are offering Evenings of Healing – welcoming people into the Gardens for connection with nature and community! This amazing (no cost) opportunity will likely fill-up fast! Check it out and register if you're able! https://catalog.botanicgardens.org/DateSelection.aspx?item=3899

Evenings of Healing Calendar - Denver Botanic Gardens For those who have fought for justice, kept us safe and healthy, and endured undue hardship, we offer evenings at Denver Botanic Gardens simply for the purpose of healing and restoration.

Clear imagery to explore and explain concepts that are commonly confused! What do you think of these descriptions/explanations?