The Colorado Health Foundation Nonprofit Sabbatical Program
Deadline: 1/7/2022
Amount: $95,000 max
Website: https://coloradohealth.org/nonprofit-sabbatical-program
Description:
This program aims to recognize and reward long-term and respected nonprofit leaders in Colorado and strengthen the organizations they lead by offering funds for interim leadership and staff capacity building. The program offers nonprofit executives the opportunity to step away from professional responsibilities and take time for themselves for rejuvenation. Ideally, the executive returns to their professional life with new ideas and a fresh sense of commitment to their work, the nonprofit sector as well as the health and health equity of all Coloradans. Up to five sabbaticals will be awarded annually. Each sabbatical must be taken within 18 months of the receipt of the award.
Eligible applicants:
Organizational:
- Be located in Colorado and provide services and/or programs that bring health and health equity in reach for Coloradans
- Operate as a public charity, and not a private foundation, under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3)
- At least 50% of the population served must be living on low income
- At least 60% of the services and programming conducted must directly occur in Colorado
- Guarantee maintenance and sustainability of regular operations during the applicant’s absence
- Demonstrate a need for and commitment to supporting organizational, employee-driven capacity building that will strengthen the organization’s ability to meet its mission
- Guarantee regular health and other benefits to awardee during their absence