People with expertise in the following areas are advancing the crucial work of Blue Sky Bridge by volunteering their skills. If you are interested in learning more about these, please contact us at 303-444-1388. Brand The Blue Sky Bridge Brand Committee was created in 2010 and is responsible for overseeing brand strategy and communication materials for the agency. Over the past year, we have worked steadily towards our goals of increasing brand awareness, increasing client and donor understanding, as well as improving name and purpose recognition within the community. In …
Monetary Donations
Donate securely and easily here. Your donation will immediately go to work in the young lives who need Blue Sky Bridge. Thank you for considering a gift that recurs quarterly or monthly! If you prefer to donate by check, please make it payable to Blue Sky Bridge and mail it to: Blue Sky Bridge P.O. Box 19122 Boulder, CO 80308 If your gift is a tribute to a special person, let us know and we will be delighted to send an acknowledgement of your thoughtfulness.
Matching Gifts
Many Colorado companies will match charitable gifts by their employees! Your company’s human resources office will have this information and the simple form you will need. Once you’ve made your gift to Blue Sky Bridge, complete your portion of the form and mail it to: Blue Sky Bridge, P.O. Box 19122, Boulder, CO 80308. We will then complete our portion and submit the request for matching funds.
Vehicle Donations
Cars, campers, even boats: if you are finished with it and would like an easy way to turn it into a donation to Blue Sky Bridge, simply Click Here. Frequently Asked Questions: What can I donate? You can donate most any vehicle, including cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles and recreational vehicles. They do not have to be currently running. Your vehicle donation will be sold at an auction or to salvage depending on condition. Is my donation tax-deductible? Yes, Blue Sky Bridge is a non-profit organization and all donations qualify as a charitable …
Hold an Event to Benefit Blue Sky Bridge
Perhaps your business, book group or congregation would be interested in offering support to Blue Sky Bridge, or you will be celebrating a special occasion and would like for your friends and family to direct their gifts here. We will be happy to provide all of the information you need, including a program about our work, if that would be helpful. [email_link email=”info@blueskybridge.org”]Email Us for More Information[/email_link]
Adopt a School
[teaser]We are excited to be providing a comprehensive Child abuse Prevention Education curriculum to the Boulder Valley School District and Saint Vrain Valley School District. This curriculum encompasses a three-tiered approach as outlined below: School Personnel: A training on recognizing the signs of abuse, mandatory reporting laws and appropriate steps in handling a disclosure of abuse. Parents: A presentation on recognizing signs of abuse, how to proceed when a child discloses abuse, proactive parenting strategies, characteristics of safe homes and an orientation to the 3rd grade Children’s curriculum. …
Planned Gifts
With a gift to us in your estate or financial plans, you help ensure that Blue Sky Bridge will be here for our community for years to come. Depending on the gift you choose, you can enjoy tax benefits, and perhaps provide additional income for your heirs. Please consult with your financial advisor about including this important work in your estate: Child and Family Advocacy Program, DBA Blue Sky Bridge; EIN: 84-1305384. For more information on Planned Giving Click Here.
Staff/Consultants
Gina Maione Earles Executive Director Gina joined Blue Sky Bridge as Executive Director in 2012. She has extensive experience managing and working with numerous nonprofit and for profit organizations across the country, overseeing program and financial management, fundraising, communications, marketing, events, external relations, operations, and organizational dynamics. Gina also serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Colorado Children’s Alliance. Gina received her BA from Northwestern University and MBA from the Amos Tuck School at Dartmouth College. Born in Indiana, she lived on both coasts before settling permanently in …
Board of Directors
Catrina Weigel, Chair Chief Deputy District Attorney, Boulder County District Attorney’s Office [divider_padding] Brooke Davison, Vice Chair Former amateur national and world champion triathlete [divider_padding] Paige Norton, Secretary President, Colorado Business Bank Northwest [divider_padding] Heidi Foote, Treasurer Small Business Advisor [divider_padding] Andy Bush Principal, Morgan Creek Ventures [divider_padding] Mark Deaton Detective, Longmont Police Department [divider_padding] Charlotte Genevier Tech Entrepreneur [divider_padding] Bing Howenstein CEO, BackJoy [divider_padding] Carey Kerschner Grant Consultant [divider_padding] Amy Larson Community Volunteer [divider_padding] Cheryl McConnell Owner Full Circle Music Promotion [divider_padding] George Moore Head of School, Dawson School [divider_padding] …
Committees
Education The Education Committee is comprised of dedicated Blue Sky Bridge volunteers who work on education initiatives with the focus of prevention and early detection of child abuse. This program works with schools’ staff, parents and the third grade students. If you would like to be involved with our Prevention Education Program, please fill out our Volunteer Application for the Education Program and email the form to our [email_link email=”rfriesen-holwell@blueskybridge.org”]Prevention Education Coordinator[/email_link]. For more information on our School-Based Prevention Education Program, click here. Members of the Education Committee [bullet_list] Annette Kissinger, Chair …