Shared Space Consulting Support
Background and Overview
The Denver Shared Space Project works to enhance operations and effectiveness of nonprofit shared space centers in our community. As a part of this effort, the Project annually offers technical assistance and consulting support to existing and emerging shared spaces through a competitive application process.
Partnering with a team of expert consultants led by Lara Jakubowski of LWJ Consulting, selected applicants have the opportunity to work one-on-one with professionals versed in areas such as real estate, financial modeling, nonprofit collaboration, coordinating shared services, environmental impact and/or community engagement. The consulting services are intended to develop targeted plans in areas which would help the applicant enhance specific areas of their Center’s overall function.
For more information regarding the application and selection process, please contact Megan Devenport at megan@denversharedspaces.org. Click here to download current application.
Application for 2013 services currently available. Deadline January 30, 2013.
2012 Cohorts:
2011 Successful Cohort - Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits:
Members: Metro Volunteers, Colorado Nonprofit Association, Colorado Nonprofit Development Center, Community Resource Center, Community Shares of Colorado
Contributing to the success and sustainability of individual nonprofits and Denver’s nonprofit sector as a whole, each of these organizations provides capacity building training programs, resources and tailored advice. While they often coordinate in providing these services, each organization possesses unique expertise.
These agencies working together means that nonprofits will get the support they need for their organizations, staff, and volunteers in a coherent, complementary, and integrated way. It will also create a central place for building the sector’s infrastructure, incubating new efforts, engaging in advocacy, and enhancing philanthropy.
Executive Director: KristyJudd, KristyJ@metrovolunteers.org
Mission: To foster the development of a healthy and vibrant nonprofit sector in Colorado by enhancing the effective and efficient use of community resources and by supporting the development of charitable projects and nonprofits.
CEO & President: Melinda Higgs, mhiggs@cndc.org
Mission: To lead, serve, and strengthen Colorado nonprofit organizations.
President & CEO: Renny Fagan, rfagan@coloradononprofits.org
Mission:To create opportunities, tools, and strategies to develop nonprofits and community groups to strengthen Colorado.
Executive Director: Carol Nickell, nickell@crcamerica.org