Dear Friends of The Civic Canopy,

I have had the privilege to be associated with The Civic Canopy since it was still in Bill’s head. Since that time I have witnessed the stunning growth of the Civic Canopy and of our fearless leaders Bill Fulton and Drew O’Connor. Together they have grown The Civic Canopy from an idea into a thriving organization. Every day The Civic Canopy affects change, engages in meaningful dialogues, works to impact our civic network and to create a community that supports us all.

While there are so many successes to celebrate for The Civic Canopy, I would like to take a moment to recognize Bill Fulton. He is not a man to toot his own horn, but his incredible accomplishments have been recognized by The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. Bill has been selected as Livingston Fellow. The Livingston Fellowship Program provides advanced learning and professional development opportunities to promising nonprofit leaders who hold or aspire to hold a significant leadership role in Colorado’s nonprofit sector.

The Program is named for Johnston R. Livingston, Chairman Emeritus of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. Each year, the Foundation’s Trustees select up to five Livingston Fellows who receive awards of $25,000 to enhance their leadership skills. Recipients use their fellowships for professional development activities that may include study, research, travel, executive coaching and peer learning. This winners also include PJ D’Amico, Heather Lafferty, Sean VanBerschot, and Olivia Mendoza.

Bonfils-Stanton states that: “Fellows are selected on the basis of exceptional leadership ability, promise for significant and unique contributions to the nonprofit sector, and the potential for the Fellowship experience to enable them to move from ‘success to significance’ as leaders of people, organizations and Colorado’s nonprofit sector.”

I believe if ever a person deserved such an honor and opportunity, it is Bill. His strength of character, commitment to the mission and vision of the Civic Canopy makes our community better and stronger each and every day. As a leader and a friend, Bill is an inspiration and I know that he will continue to affect real change and create stronger communities that we are all privileged to be a part of. Please join me in congratulating Bill on this incredible honor and opportunity.