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We’re grateful to be partnering with Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) Colorado and PEAK Grantmaking for this special collaborative event, blending SVP Denver’s Community Connect series with EPIP’s second Capacity-building workshop in Building Your Bench of Support. 

On August 29th, we’re gathering our partner organizations at the Denver Zoo for a unique opportunity to collaborate on building transformational mentorships. Together, we’ll explore how to amplify your impact, navigate organizational challenges, and refine your leadership vision, all while connecting with Colorado’s most dedicated philanthropic leaders.

What You’ll Experience:

• Peer Learning Circles: Collaborative problem-solving with fellow practitioners
• (Speakers will be announced in the coming weeks!)
• Strategic Frameworks: Methods to identify and nurture key relationships
• Actionable Tools: Concrete steps to build your personal support ecosystem
• Mentor Insights: Wisdom from Colorado’s most respected philanthropic leader
  

  
  Why This Matters Now:
  
  Whether you are a Board Member, donor or staff, strong development teams are the lifeblood of mission-driven organizations—yet too many professionals in these critical roles lack the support, mentorship, and growth opportunities they need to thrive. The cost? Burnout, turnover, and unrealized potential that ripple across our entire sector. This gathering is about rewriting that story. When we invest in development professionals through intentional mentorship, peer learning, and career roadmaps, we see transformative results: organizations retain top talent longer, build deeper donor relationships, and create more equitable pathways to leadership.
  
  For emerging practitioners especially, these connections can be career-changing, helping you navigate the unique challenges of philanthropy while amplifying your impact. Because when we strengthen the people behind the missions, we don’t just change individual trajectories—we build a more sustainable, effective philanthropic ecosystem for everyone. 

  ✓ Bridging generational knowledge gaps
  ✓ Creating equitable leadership pathways
  ✓ Fostering authentic cross-sector connections
  ✓ Developing Colorado-specific approaches to today’s challenges

  Who Will Benefit from this Event:
  This gathering is perfect for any Colorado development professional looking to grow through meaningful mentorship. Whether you’re part of SVP Denver, EPIP, PEAK Grantmaking – or simply looking to connect with these communities – this event offers valuable support for your professional journey. 

  Big thank you to the Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy, Colorado team for partnering with SVP Denver and PEAK Grantmaking as we all build a bench of resource for Denver’s philanthropic community. If you are curious of how to join EPIP or attend their next Coffee Chats send an email to eliana@svpdenver.org or iriana.corrales@gmail.com.