THIRD SECTOR INNOVATIONS HELPS WESTERN COLORADO NONPROFITS DO THEIR BEST WORK
Based in Grand Junction, Colorado since 1994, our team supports clients with local, regional, and occasionally national reach. We know the funding landscape, the organizations, and the politics. We've been at this long enough to know what works, and we've built our reputation one engagement at a time.
WE SERVE THE THIRD SECTOR
Nonprofits operate in what we call the “third sector.” It’s the place between public institutions and private enterprise, where communities are served directly, service gaps are bridged, and needs are met. Small and mid-sized nonprofits anchor both rural and urban communities through programming that is often essential, and sometimes lifesaving.
Third Sector Innovations has helped these organizations take their work to the next level. We work across the full range of organizational needs, applying a custom approach to each client so that every engagement is built around what that organization actually requires. Whether it's raising capital funds for an emergency shelter or facilitating a team-building retreat for an orchestra, we deliver exactly what you need, and nothing you don't.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIRD SECTOR INNOVATIONS:
Practical first. We give you data-based directional advice and actionable next steps so that when the rubber hits the road, you know which way to go.
Built around you. Every engagement is shaped by your organization's specific needs instead of a one-size-fits-all template.
Rooted in community. We've worked in Western Colorado for three decades, and we understand what makes this region different. We work in Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Glenwood Springs, Montrose, Delta, Hotchkiss, Steamboat Springs, Craig, Durango, and beyond.
Full-service support. Fundraising, research, planning, facilitation, and training, all under one roof, so you're not piecing together multiple vendors.
A network built to grow your mission. Our team of experts allow us to match the right skill sets to your project.
Honest guidance. We tell you what you need, even when it's not what you came in asking for.
WHY NONPROFITS CHOOSE THIRD SECTOR INNOVATIONS
There are lots of nonprofit consultants in Western Colorado, and many of them specialize in one or two of our service areas. Organizations choose us because they need an honest, experienced partner who can handle the small projects and the bigger strategy, without overpromising or overcharging.
MEET
THE
TEAM
Illene Roggensack (CFRE)
Founding Partner and AdvisorIllene founded Third Sector Innovations in 1994 and built it into a trusted resource for nonprofits across Western Colorado. She has worked as an executive, board member, and consultant throughout her career, developing a nuanced depth of knowledge through hands-on work with hundreds of nonprofit organizations. Today, Illene serves as a Founding Partner and Advisor to Third Sector Innovations, lending her experience and perspective to the team she built.
Former President of: Colorado Nonprofit Association, Citizen Action for Colorado Nonprofits, Grand Junction Lions Club
The Giving Club (Grand Junction & Montrose), Founder
MBA, BA in Journalism
Managing PartnerJesse Redmond
Jesse has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors. Throughout his career, he’s worked with Mesa County, HomewardBound of the Grand Valley, and Western Colorado Community Foundation; and has built skillsets in communications, operations, strategic planning, and resource development. Jesse is highly skilled in guiding organizations through periods of growth, transition, and long-range planning. He holds a BA in Mass Communication with a minor in Political Science from Colorado Mesa University.
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