Nov 22, 2022
by Monique | Community, Holidays, Nonprofits, Small Business
Whether you love or hate the consumerism this time of year brings, chances are you have to buy something for somebody this holiday season. Whether it’s a boss, a coworker, or yourself, we’ve put together some of our favorite holiday gift ideas for small...
Sep 17, 2021
by Monique | Community, Nonprofits
I used to work for a nonprofit that talked about giving in three ways: time, treasure, or talent. I always liked this expression because it did not limit the support of causes you cared about to solely monetary or physical donations. This way of thinking makes...
Apr 4, 2019
by Christine Cox | Community, Technology
Coworking spaces continue to grow across all major metropolitan areas offering amenities and respite to the growing number of remote and freelance workers in the US. Do a quick Google search and you’ll find article after article touting the numerous benefits of...
Oct 27, 2014
by Natalie Winslow | Community, Nonprofits, Social Media News
Last week Michelle and I presented at the Food Bank of the Rockies’ second annual Programs Conference, where we were fortunate enough to talk about social media with representatives from the Food Bank’s partner agencies. The partner agencies include...
Sep 22, 2014
by Michelle Drumm, Co-founder and CEO | Community, Culture, Women in Tech
Last week, one of my favorite CK clients, Merrily from over at EEO Legal Solutions, reached out and asked for some help brainstorming on a tricky issue. I won’t get into the legal details – in large part because they seem horribly confusing and I...
Jul 29, 2014
by Natalie Winslow | Community, Featured, Nonprofits
I’ve been going to the gym a lot lately, and here’s one thing I’ve noticed, since I can’t avoid the TV hanging above me as I workout: CNN does not make me a better person. In fact, I’m pretty sure that the constant barrage of terrifying...
Jul 23, 2014
by Natalie Winslow | Community, Nonprofits
Last week a canvasser from the Blue Bench (formerly the Rape Assistance and Awareness Program) came to my door, and while I often politely and nervously tell canvassers to leave, I decided to listen to her spiel and donate some money to the cause. This inspired me to...
May 21, 2014
by Michelle Drumm, Co-founder and CEO | Community, Culture, Featured, Women in Tech
Last week, I was talking to one of our team about a talented developer who I wanted to lure away from her current job with the promise of a superhero cape and Wine Fridays. It seemed like I might have a chance – but then I got the disappointing news: Since she...
May 15, 2014
by Natalie Winslow | Community
A couple weeks ago Commerce Kitchen took a philanthropy field trip to a horse rescue ranch, where we shoveled horse shit, stuffed bags with hay, tried to fix a baler, took rides on a tractor, and groomed horses. It was freaking awesome. Jamie, one of the CK owners,...
Mar 20, 2014
by Michelle Drumm, Co-founder and CEO | Community, Culture, Staff Experience
A few months ago, during a trip to Portland to talk to the brilliant minds at Reed College, I took some time to catch up with some old college friends over dinner. There was wine and whiskey, there was fantastic food, there was a crazy ice storm going on (Come on,...
