Free help for local nonprofits and small businesses
Every quarter, our advisory council reads every application and decides who gets free help from Telos Creative.
Why I'm starting #MoreBlessedToGive
My heart for this started a long time ago.
For the first five years of my life, I had nothing. No parents, no one to guide me, no real idea what the future held. Then my Mum and Dad took a chance on me. They adopted me, brought me home, and gave up a lot of themselves so I could have a second chance at life.
I’ve never forgotten that. I don’t think I ever will. When someone chooses to be generous with you, especially when they don’t have to, it changes you. It changed me.
Looking back now, I’ve been given so much. A family, a home, a faith, a business I love, and people who believed in me before I’d done anything to earn it. The least I can do is pass some of that on.
I know a lot of people are having a hard time right now. Families stretched thin. Small business owners working late and wondering if it’s going to be enough. I can’t fix everything, but I can help where I’m able. And I’ve come to believe that making a difference in someone else’s life is a big part of what life is all about.
That’s why I’m starting #MoreBlessedToGive. Jesus said it’s more blessed to give than to receive, and I’ve seen that play out in my own story from both sides.
I can’t wait to hear your story, and to find out how I can support you as you go after your dreams.
Always in your corner,
What a project can include
Every project is done properly. The council matches it to what you need most.
- A brandA logo and a simple guide, so everything you make looks like you.
- A websiteClear, fast, and easy to use on a phone.
- A clear messageWords that tell people what you do and why it matters.
- A Google listingSet up properly, so people nearby can find you.
Who can apply
For Fort Collins, Windsor, Loveland, Greeley, Longmont and the towns around them.
- Nonprofits and charitiesFood pantries, shelters, youth programs and the people who run them.
- Churches and ministriesCongregations and ministries serving their neighbors.
- Community groupsClubs, gardens, local causes and volunteer groups.
- Small businessesLocal owners going through a tough stretch.
How it works
- ApplyThe form below takes about 5 minutes.
- The council reviewsA small advisory council reads every application each quarter.
- Everyone hears backYes or no, you get an answer after the council meets.
- We get startedIf you are chosen, we agree on the project and the timeline on a call.
Who reviews the applications
Arnold and a small advisory council read every application each quarter and decide together who gets help. Council members are not named.
Will my story be shared?
Only if you say yes. With your written OK, we may share your project on our YouTube channel and social media. Saying no doesn’t change your chances.
Apply for Give Back
Tell us who you are and what would help. Plain words are fine. You don’t need a plan, just tell us where things stand.
- About 5 minutes to fill in
- The council reads every application
- Everyone hears back, yes or no
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Give Back questions, answered
Still have a question? Email connect@teloscreative.com or call (970) 581-1398.
Is it really free?
Yes. A Give Back project costs you nothing, and there is no contract. If you want more help later, that's a separate conversation, and you never have to have it.
How do you choose who gets help?
It depends on the applications. Each quarter the council reads every one and decides who gets help.
Do I have to be in Northern Colorado?
Yes. Give Back is for groups and businesses in Northern Colorado, where Telos is based.
Can I apply again?
Yes. If you aren't chosen this round, you're welcome to apply again next quarter.
Who reads my application?
Arnold Jakobsen, founder of Telos Creative, and the advisory council. Nothing you send is published.