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11/28/11

Karla Raines Presenting at TEDxCrestmoorParkWomen

On December 1, TEDxWomen will take place simultaneously in New York and LA. The conversation will continue at 110 global TEDx events, including TEDxCrestmoorParkWomen hosted at the University of Denver. We’re thrilled to announce that Corona Insights’ own Karla Raines has been selected to present at TEDxCPW and host an interactive breakout session. The title […]

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11/22/11

Nonprofit Business Model – A Definition

A few years ago I realized that the phrase “business model” was being used more and more in nonprofit settings.  Intrigued, I did a little research and found several definitions for the private sector but none specifically for nonprofits.  The language that seemed to fit across sectors focused on the logic of an organization.  It’s […]

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11/17/11

Nonprofit Business Models – Getting Past the Semantics

The concept of a nonprofit business model has percolated up to the collective conscious.   You know you’ve hit on something interesting when it is being embraced by some and hotly debated by others.  The ongoing conversations about arts organizations nationally (the Colorado Symphony is a prime local example) illustrate this fact. Too many nonprofits – […]

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10/20/11

Bold. Smart. Strategic. WFCO’s new strategic plan

Think big. Be bold. Stay Focused. Accomplish More. These are the opening words of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado‘s new strategic plan, and we couldn’t agree more! In June 2011, Corona Insights wrapped up a transformational strategic planning process with the Foundation. With new leadership in place, WFCO came to Corona because they needed a […]

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10/13/11

Up Close and Personal – The Quest for Sustainability of the Colorado Symphony

Yesterday’s piece in the Denver Business Journal regarding the Colorado Symphony’s new CEO and continued efforts toward sustainability is the first to reference Corona Insights and my involvement in their sustainability efforts.  I facilitated the three-month process with the Sustainability Study Committee for the Symphony earlier this year.  To clarify, it was not an emergency […]

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10/6/11

The Colorado Generosity Project: Understanding Giving

Hot off the presses! The Colorado Nonprofit Association just released their “Understanding Giving” report, which compiles latest research into the beliefs and behaviors of Colorado’s donors. Corona Insights was delighted to lead the survey research that informed this influential study in partnership with SE2. This report represents the Association’s ongoing commitment to their Generosity Project. […]

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