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Celebrating 17 Years of ZIM

On September 15th, ZIM will celebrate its 17th anniversary. I have often likened ZIM’s growth to that of a child. We began in a...

ZIM's Summer Playlist

Happy August! As we slowly head towards the cooler temperatures of autumn, it is important to revel in the remaining days of summer....

BIPOC Mental Health Month

The month of July is Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month. In this month’s blog, we highlight the...

How Philanthropy is Impacting the Manufacturing Industry

According to an article from The Chronicle of Philosophy, in areas with high job vacancies, philanthropy has been playing a crucial role...

Happy Pride!

Happy Pride! June is all about celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. This month-long observance holds significant historical and cultural...

A Resource Guide for Juneteenth

What does this day commemorate? On June 19, 1865, approximately two months following the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee...

Millennials are Having a Philanthropic Moment!

A recent survey about philanthropic giving has surprised many in the fundraising world with the finding that millennials, on average,...

Doubling Down on Our Nonprofit Community

A week ago, the April Denver municipal election results were certified. And yes, I lost. Running for Denver City Council was an...

Making a Great Plan(et) for Earth Day

April is an amazing time of the year in Colorado, but it also comes with unpredictable weather changes. You could start your day bundled...

Land Acknowledgement in the Nonprofit Sector

Indigenous land acknowledgement is an important practice for nonprofits to engage in. Doing so recognizes the past, present, and future...

Recurring Donations: Set it and Forget it?

Leveraging Mastercard’s Compliance Rules to Drive Donor Stewardship Recurring donations via credit card are a win-win for so many in the...

SMART Goals in 2023

Last month, the ZIM team offered advice on readying your organization for the new year. Though 2023 is here, it’s still not too late to...