Deadline: 1/7/22

Amount: $10,000-$95,000

Website: https://coloradohealth.org/nonprofit-sabbatical-program

Description:

The program is designed to award Colorado-based nonprofit executives with a three-to-four month sabbatical, while offering funds for their organization’s interim leadership and staff capacity building. The sabbatical award is made in the form of a grant for charitable support to a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and includes the following key features:

  1. Up to $20,000 for sabbatical activities (e.g., personal activities such as travel or professional development) and between $25,000-$50,000 subsidy for salary and benefits (dependent on current salary)
  2. Up to $10,000 to support interim leadership needs while grantee is away on sabbatical
  3. Up to $15,000 to help strengthen staff capacity within the grantee organization to be used during the sabbatical period or up to two years after receipt of the award

The program also includes a one-month executive-in-residence at the Foundation, which is designed as a co-learning experience among the grantee, Foundation executives and staff.

We encourage interested applicants to learn more about the program before applying by Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 at 5 p.m. MT.

Eligible applicants:

Successful applicants will meet the following individual and organizational eligibility criteria:

Individual:

  1. Be a Colorado-based executive director, CEO or tribal administrator of a nonprofit organization working to bring health and health equity in reach for Coloradans
  2. Be an outstanding and respected leader with a demonstrated record of community contribution
  3. Have served at least three years in current executive role (five years preferred)
  4. Have at least seven years’ experience in an executive leadership role within the nonprofit sector
  5. Be a full-time employee and resident of Colorado
  6. Demonstrate commitment to remaining in current position at current organization for at least three years upon return from sabbatical
  7. Have organization’s board approval
  8. Present an interim leadership plan that sustains the organization during the sabbatical period
  9. Have at least three full-time employees on staff at the organization
  10. Be willing to serve a one-month executive-in-residence placement at The Colorado Health Foundation
  11. Be willing to participate in program alumni activities

Organizational:

  1. Be located in Colorado and provide services and/or programs that bring health and health equity in reach for Coloradans
  2. Operate as a public charity, and not a private foundation, under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3)
  3. Have at least three full-time employees on staff at the organization
  4. At least 50% of the population served must be living on low income
  5. At least 60% of the services and programming conducted must directly occur in Colorado
  6. Guarantee maintenance and sustainability of regular operations during the applicant’s absence
  7. Demonstrate a need for and commitment to supporting organizational, employee-driven capacity building that will strengthen the organization’s ability to meet its mission
  8. Guarantee regular health and other benefits to awardee during their absence

PROGRAM CONTACT

Carolyn Love

(303)-438-0953

carolyn@kebayaconsulting.com