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Exciting news for all middle schoolers — the deadline to submit your essay for the National Civics Bee has been extended to January 22. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your knowledge and earn your spot in the first national championship in Washington D.C. with more than $50,000 in prizes!

🚨 essay submission deadline extended! 🚨 Students in grades 6-8 can submit their 500-word essays addressing a community issue by January 22. Find a competition near you and apply now: https://www.nationalcivicsbee.org/

⭐ Alaska - Alaska Chamber
⭐ Arizona - The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry
⭐ Arkansas - Rogers Lowell Chamber
⭐ Colorado - Colorado Chamber of Commerce
⭐ Connecticut - CBIA
⭐ Georgia - Fayette Chamber of Commerce, Milledgeville-Baldwin Chamber
⭐ Idaho - Idaho Chamber Alliance
⭐ Indiana - Indiana Chamber of Commerce
⭐ Iowa - Iowa Chamber Alliance
⭐ Kansas - Kansas Leadership Center
⭐ Kentucky - Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation
⭐ Maryland - Maryland Chamber of Commerce
⭐ Michigan - Michigan Chamber of Commerce
⭐ Mississippi - Mississippi Economic Council
⭐ Montana - Montana Chamber of Commerce
⭐ New Mexico - New Mexico Chamber of Commerce
⭐ New York - The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
⭐ Ohio - Ohio Chamber of Commerce
⭐ Oklahoma - The State Chamber
⭐ Oregon - Oregon Business & Industry
⭐ Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
⭐ Tennessee - Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry
⭐ Texas - Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Pearland Chamber of Commerce, Brownsville Chamber
⭐ Virginia - Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce
⭐ Washington - Association of Washington Business
⭐ West Virginia - West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
⭐ Wisconsin - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce - Wisconsin's Chamber
⭐ Wyoming - Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce

At the Daniels Fund, we’re committed to empowering families to choose the school that is best for their child. Through our Big Bet on education, we are dedicated to creating 100,000 new choice seats by 2030 – contributing to transformative opportunities for our next generation of students.

Take a look at these articles to see our commitment and collaboration with our partners in action!

1. Dive into the success stories and continued growth of the charter school movement in this insightful article, highlighting our work at the Daniels Fund.
https://tinyurl.com/yda7prj8

2. Learn about the significant strides being made in the New Mexico school choice landscape and the opportunities ahead through a new $52 million federal grant secured with our support.
https://tinyurl.com/3ty8he2a

Calling all 6th, 7th & 8th graders!

Passionate about civics? The Daniels Fund invites you to enter the National Civics Bee Competition! Showcase your knowledge and earn your spot in the first national championship in Washington D.C. with more than $50,000 in prizes!

Middle schoolers can apply now: https://bit.ly/3v01Fhh
ENTER BY JANUARY 8, 2024

The Civic Trust & U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

The Daniels Fund is thrilled to sponsor this year’s Denver Business Journal Giving Guide. Take a moment to explore the guide and read Hanna's inspiring letter reminding us about the importance of giving back and supporting our communities during this season of giving.

http://tinyurl.com/dwce2xh5

We have an amazing career opportunity available! The Senior Vice President, Scholarship Program, guides and implements the strategic direction of the Daniels Scholarship Program and Boundless Opportunity Scholarship.
Learn more and apply at: https://bit.ly/41aCILX

Are you a nonprofit or public entity looking for a space to host your next meeting? The Daniels Fund offers MEETING SPACE FREE-OF-CHARGE for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public entities!

Warren Village, an organization dedicated to aiding unhoused and low-income single-parent families in Denver, used one of our spacious meeting rooms for a staff meeting. They focus on providing resources for economic mobility and disrupting systems of poverty in the community.

Our facility is available for board meetings, staff meetings, training sessions, and planning meetings as a resource for nonprofits who are working to help our community. Learn more and request space on our website! https://bit.ly/3GgNK8S

Happy Thanksgiving from the Daniels Fund!

We're delighted to announce the expansion of the National Civics Bee to 27 states, reinforcing our commitment to promoting civics education among students. This year, qualifying students can access free tutoring support through Khan Academy's cutting-edge AI-powered tutor, Khanmigo.

Don't miss out—student applications are open until January 8, 2024. Apply and discover more here: https://uscc.foundation/46ipDRE

The taps into business leaders' deep commitment to strengthening civics education and the long-term health of our democracy. Now, thanks to significant multi-year grants from supporters like the Daniels Fund, we are expanding the competition to 27 states.

Chambers across the country will host in-person contests in their communities this school year, with the top-performing students advancing to a national competition held in . This year, all qualifying students will receive free tutoring support through Khan Academy's new AI-powered tutor and teaching assistant, Khanmigo.

Student applications are open until January 8, 2024. Follow The Civic Trust to learn more and check out the participating states here: https://uscc.foundation/46ipDRE

We are honored to spotlight the remarkable efforts at Children's Hospital in Colorado Springs to build community and connections among children with hearing disabilities and their families. The Daniels Fund is proud to support this program, in alignment with Bill Daniels' enduring commitment to supporting those with disabilities and hearing loss. Dive into the full article and video feature to learn more.

Building community for kids with hearing difficulties (COLORADO SPRINGS) — Singing and signing are intertwined as a main form of communication for a group of young children with hearing difficulties. Inside one room at Children’s Colorado Therap…

Meet Gaddi Layden! As the Impact Grants Manager, she brings over 14 years of experience from top Wall Street firms and the telecommunications industry to the grants team. With a unique blend of analytical skills, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Gaddi is not only an invaluable member of the grants team but also serves as the Spanish spokesperson for the Daniels Fund, amplifying our outreach and impact.

"My journey in finance was ignited by Bill Daniels' Young Americans Bank in 1998 when I first set foot in the USA. I genuinely love my role here and am wholeheartedly dedicated to advancing and preserving Bill’s legacy. Working alongside the exceptional team at the Daniels Fund is a privilege I cherish from the depths of my heart."

Are you a nonprofit or public entity looking for a space to host your next meeting? The Daniels Fund offers MEETING SPACE FREE-OF-CHARGE for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public entities!

Positive Coaching Alliance utilized one of our many spacious meeting rooms for a meeting they held last month. They work to change the culture of youth sports so that every child, regardless of social or economic circumstance, has access to a positive youth sports experience.

Our facility is available for board meetings, staff meetings, training sessions, and planning meetings as a resource for nonprofits who are working to help our community. Learn more and request space on our website!

Congratulations to Randy Wells, one of our incredible board members, for being inducted into the 2023 class of Cable TV Pioneers! This recognition honors those with outstanding contributions and impact in the cable industry and includes Bill Daniels who was part of the inaugural class in 1966.

Last Tuesday, during its 75th-anniversary celebration, LARADON recognized the Daniels Fund as its MVP Foundation Partner. We are incredibly honored to receive this award and proud to support such an impactful organization that continues to make a meaningful difference in our community for those with disabilities.

Tomorrow is the final day to apply and take your chance at becoming a Daniels Scholar. This portion of the application will take less than an hour, could change your life and make your college dreams a reality.

The application will close on Sunday, October 15, at 4:00pm MDT!

Learn more and apply at https://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships2023.

This Sunday, October 15, is the LAST DAY TO APPLY for the Daniels Scholarship Program! Make sure to get your application in by 4:00pm MDT to take advantage of this amazing opportunity to go to the college of your choice! Learn more and apply at https://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships2023.

Where will the Daniels Scholarship take you? There are only a few days left to apply for an opportunity that could change your life!
https://www.danielsscholarship.org/

Check out this story from 9NEWS (KUSA) highlighting one of our incredible alums from the first class of Daniels Scholars. Renae Bellew shares how the scholarship changed her life and how she is now paying that forward by helping other students to find scholarships in her role at Denver Scholarship Foundation.
https://bit.ly/3QbKS2K

Daniels Fund looking for students to send to college with scholarships The nonprofit has been helping students in need in Colorado and surrounding states since 2000, with scholarships covering the full cost of attendance.

Kindness can go a long way. Bill Daniels believed in being kind not only to those in personal situations but also to those within the workplace.

There are just two weeks left to apply for the Daniels Scholarship Program! Make sure to get your application in by October 15 to take advantage of this amazing opportunity to go to the college of your choice! Learn more and apply at https://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships2023.

Meet Oscar Lomeli! Oscar is one of our incredible accounting associates here at the Daniels Fund. Oscar collaborates with team members across our organization to ensure funds go out to support our amazing scholars and grantees who are making a meaningful change within their communities. Oscar is also a proud 2007 Daniels Scholar and is honored to carry on the legacy of Bill Daniels every day.

"Being a former Daniels Scholar myself, I feel extremely fortunate to work for the Daniels Fund. I am excited to be part of a team that is dedicated to making life better for people. I encourage all students out there to apply for the Daniels Scholarship and take a chance at becoming a part of something truly special!"

Did you know that nearly 80% of our nation’s students are not proficient in civics? At the Daniels Fund, we believe that ensuring civic engagement across generations is crucial to fostering a healthy democracy and an effective government.

That’s why we are delighted to share our $4.5 million grant agreement with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to scale the National Civics Bee to all 50 states by 2026.

Read more about our grant and the National Civics Bee here: https://tinyurl.com/45w8h268

Are you ready to unlock your potential and make your college dreams a reality? The Daniels Scholarship Program provides $$$ for college, a free MacBook, and ongoing support for graduating seniors. Applications are open until October 15. Learn more and apply at https://www.DanielsFund.org/Scholarships2023.

Wherever your journey takes you, the Daniels Scholarship Program can get you there! Daniels Scholars will receive a full ride if they choose to attend a partner school in our four-state region. Find the list at https://www.danielsfund.org/partnerschools.

Daniels Scholars can attend any accredited, nonprofit school in the U.S. If they choose a school outside our four states, they can receive up to $100,000 over four years, or $30,000 at other schools in our region.

Apply by October 15 at https://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships2023

You could become a Daniels Scholar! Calling all motivated students — It's time to make your college dreams a reality. The Daniels Scholarship Program application is now open! Learn more and apply by October 15 at https://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships2023.

As students across the country return to classrooms, Daniels Fund President and CEO Hanna Skandera sat down with Philanthropy Roundtable for a conversation about the Daniels Fund’s “Big Bets” in education, civics, and youth sports.

Take a look at this great interview to learn more about these initiatives and the important impact they can make for young people.

Leaders in Philanthropy: A Conversation with the Daniels Fund’s Hanna Skandera As students across the country return to classrooms this fall, Micah Sagebiel, Philanthropy Roundtable vice president of programs, sat down with Daniels Fund President and CEO Hanna Skandera about the Daniels Fund’s “Big Bets” in education, civics and youth sports. Skandera is a member of the ...