These are unprecedented times. Over the past two weeks, executive orders have created uncertainty for nonprofits across Colorado and the evolving federal landscape has left many organizations with pressing questions about what comes next.
In response, the Association hosted a virtual town hall last week where our members were joined by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, representatives from U.S Senator Bennet’s and Senator Hickenlooper’s offices, Colorado’s deputy secretary of state, and our Association’s legal counsel. Nearly 800 individuals from 68 cities and 31 counties joined the conversation where members had the opportunity to share concerns, exchange resources, and learn about best practices.
We are already planning for additional town halls in the weeks and months to come.
Work Continues at the Colorado Legislature
Last week at the Association’s 2025 State Legislative Preview, members gained insights into the state legislative session, and the Association’s advocacy efforts and legislative priorities, including our nonprofit lobbying reform bill. Briefings were conducted by our Association’s lobbyist Edie Busam, chair of our Public Policy Committee Carmen Lewis, and Jack Murphy the Association’s Associate Director of Government Affairs. The conversation reinforced the critical role policy plays in shaping the nonprofit sector. A recording of the 2025 Legislative Preview is available for those who couldn’t attend.
Updated February 6, 2025
Some Colorado Nonprofits continue to face challenges with disbursement of federal funds. Such actions are not in compliance with the court orders entered by the Rhode Island and D.C. district courts. Should any Colorado nonprofit organization receive such a communication that is noncompliant with the courts’ orders, Attorney General Weiser would be grateful if your organization’s staff would alert his office. We encourage you to provide such information to or direct any questions to Kurtis Morrison, Deputy Attorney General, at kurtis.morrison@coag.gov. You can read the Attorney General’s letter on this subject here.
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