Ready. Set. GIVE Where You Live!

Let’s come together to make the extraordinary happen!

Nonprofits are the backbone of Colorado’s thriving communities, and Colorado Gives Day is critical to their success. Since its launch in 2010, this annual day of giving has become a movement that changes lives.

As the official regional champion for Colorado Gives, Chaffee County Community Foundation proudly hosts ChaffeeGIVES.org—your local destination to discover, support, and make tax-deductible donations to the nonprofits strengthening our community.

GIVE where you live! Choose from over 80 incredible, local nonprofit organizations that are focusing on a variety of important issues. And if you’re having a tough time selecting which groups to support, you also have the option of donating to Chaffee County Community Foundation, and we’ll invest your funds to help improve nonprofit capacity throughout the region. 

Donate All Year Round

Support a Chaffee Nonprofit: Go to ChaffeeGIVES.org and choose from 50+ local organizations to support.

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Support all Chaffee County: By giving to the Chaffee County Community Foundation, your donation impacts the entire community.

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Are you a nonprofit looking to participate?

Here are all the details to help you get the most out of the ChaffeeGIVES Campaign:

KEY DATES:

  • All Year: Create or Update Your Organization Page on www.coloradogives.org.
    The first step to participating in ChaffeeGIVES and you can start it now! Enroll with the Colorado Gives Foundation by following instructions found here.

    To participate in ChaffeeGIVES you need to have a CO Gives Page. The process to enroll can take up to a month, so don’t wait to get started. Don’t meet the eligibility criteria? Let us know and may be able to help you make a campaign page under CCCF’s Umbrella.

  • August 2026: Survey on Promo Plan for 2026
    Did you participate in ChaffeeGIVES in 2025? Keep an eye out for a survey from CCCF where your input will help us design the promo plan for 2026.

    Have a great idea to help promote the local campaign? August is a great time to share it so we can work it into the plan for 2026!

  • September 2026: Register with CCCF for ChaffeeGIVES by OCTOBER 1ST
    Keep an eye out for a survey from CCCF where you will let us know you are participating, confirm key info on your organization, and sign-up for space limited promo opportunities available first come first served.

    Want to make sure you are on the list to get contacted? Email us at anna@chaffeecommunity.org to be added or to update your contact info.

  • October 2026: Get Your Campaign Ready
    CCCF will start pushing out trainings, materials for your org and more during the month of October. This is a great time to access the Colorado Gives Foundation’s Resource Library to craft your messages so you can hit go on Nov. 1st!

  • November 1st - December 9th: ChaffeeGIVES Campaign
    It’s go time for giving! Organizations participating in ChaffeeGIVES will receive a weekly email with simple promotional ideas you can complete in 15 minutes or less. CCCF will also be sharing advertising, marketing, and community-wide promotions to spotlight ChaffeeGIVES and participating nonprofits. Be ready to make the most of the momentum!

FAQs FOR NONPROFITS

  • What is the difference between Colorado Gives and ChaffeeGIVES?
    ChaffeeGIVES is the regional giving platform of Chaffee County Community Foundation, making it easy for donors to discover and support local nonprofits. As the official Regional Champion for Colorado Gives, CCCF connects our community to the statewide Colorado Gives network while highlighting the organizations creating impact here in the Upper Arkansas River Valley.

  • Are there fees?
    The Colorado Gives Foundation has a fee structure associated with using the platform for donations. You can read about it here. CCCF does not charge additional fees for participating in ChaffeeGIVES. Thanks to generous sponsors, CCCF is able to cover all of the graphic design, advertising costs, additional trainings and event costs.

  • What if I’m not a 501c3? You may still be able to participate by forming a campaign under CCCF’s page. Please reach out to us at anna@chaffeecommunity.org to see if this would be a good fit for your cause.

  • I’ve never done a fundraising campaign before. Where do I start? The Colorado Gives Foundation has a ton of resources to get you started and to help you be successful. Visit this page and navigate to the bottom for the “Need Help” section. You can also always reach out to us at CCCF to brainstorm and get support!

  • Shoot. I missed the October 1st deadline to register. Can I still participate? Maybe. Creating an organization page may take up to a month for it to be fully functional and accept donations. The promo materials for the local ChaffeeGIVES campaign are designed during early October and printed by mid-October. If your page is live, we can link you to the ChaffeeGIVES site but you won’t be listed in any pre-printed material.

    We strongly encourage you to create your organization page prior to September so that you are able to fully participate.