My Colorado

My Colorado is going to be so much fun! This new Shares program is designed to engage young community leaders (ages 24-39) in basic philanthropy, nonprofit board service, and community engagement. In other words, Community Shares would like to engage tomorrow's donors today....

Instead of asking for support from those with means, we asked ourselves how can we do a better job of giving someone the means to give? My Colorado is a consumer driven, "social philanthropy network" that is inspiring thoughtful community investment and and leadership in Colorado's next generation of philanthropists.

What has been especially rewarding is the collaborative relationships that have resulted from the initial planning stages of My Colorado. The Young Philanthropists Foundation, Gay and Lesbian Fund, Kroenke Sports Enterprises, Denver Metro Chamber, Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, Metro Volunteers, and Community Resource Center are among our partners on this project.

The program elements are named RIPPLE.

Our first year goals: Raise $50,000 for local nonprofits and have 400 participants.

My Colorado will launch on September 1, 2007. Please email jesse@cshares.org if you are interested in being part of the "RIPPLE 100", a set of young, very networked leaders that will help us launch My Colorado. - Jesse