2023 Southwest Rural Philanthropy Days Conference Schedule and Venues

Wednesday, June 7

TimelineEventLocation
7:30 AM – 5:15 PMRegistration & Help DeskFort Lewis College
8:30 AM – 12:15 PMIgnacio TourIgnacio, Colorado. Participants will meet at Fort Lewis College
9:00 AM – 10:30 AMCapacity Building Sessions Block 1 Various Fort Lewis College Classrooms
10:45 AM – 12:15 PMCapacity Building Sessions Block 2 Various Fort Lewis College Classrooms
12:25 PM – 1:30 PMWelcome and Networking LunchFort Lewis College
1:30 PM – 3:00 PMSouthwest Regional Town HallFort Lewis College
3:30 PM – 5:00 PMSouthwest Nonprofit Community Fair: Meet the NonprofitsAnimas High School
6:00 PM – 7:30 PMWelcome ReceptionFort Lewis College Patio and Terrace

Thursday, June 8

TimelineEventLocation
7:30 AM – 5:00 PMRegistration & Help DeskLa Plata County Fairgrounds
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Networking BreakfastLa Plata County Fairgrounds
9:00 AM – 10:30 AMDecolonizing Philanthropy Plenary Panel La Plata County Fairgrounds
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Meet the RAN Funders CirclesLa Plata County Fairgrounds
12:30 PM – 2:00 PMNetworking Lunch | Funder Office Hours La Plata County Fairgrounds
2:30 PM – 4:00 PMCapacity Building Session 3Various Locations in Durango: La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango Public Library, Durango Arts Center, Wells Group Community Room, Fort Lewis College Noble Hall
2:30 PM – 4:30 PMThe Many Sides of Durango Walking TourMeet at The Commons
5:30 PM – 7:30 PMReception on the RanchRiver Bend Ranch

Friday, June 9

TimelineEventLocation
8:30 AM – 12:30 PMWellness in the Workplace Retreat

Please note that this was an optional add-on for nonprofits, and the conference will end on Thursday night for participants who are not signed up.

Animas High School
8:00 AM – 1:00 PMSilverton Tour: High Hope

Please note that this was an optional add-on for funders. Participant will meet at Animas High School for breakfast then take a bus to Silverton. The bus will leave at 8:20 AM. For participants that would like to drive themselves, the bus will meet at Silverton Visitor’s Center at 9:30AM.

Animas High School to Silverton