EMergence
New Opportunities, New Momentum
2022 ANNUAL REPORT
See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
Isaiah 43:19
Ross Chapman
From the CEO
"We recognize God is doing something new in Denver, the Front Range, and in our work. It’s the in-breaking of the Kingdom of God in every workplace, neighborhood, and family. Yet, while we’re planning for our renewed role in its emergence, we can look back and see the new things God did through the investment and work that happened in 2022. Like Isaiah says, it’s our job to perceive it.
So, this report shares the story of four of our programming areas that were new or grew significantly in 2022. We hope you’ll consider and perceive how they might bring new life to your work. It also highlights the story of two real estate co-workers impacted by Denver Institute who are making a way in the wilderness. Their stories will inspire and challenge you like they have us."
Table of Contents
This report highlights four areas of Denver Institute programming that were new or grew significantly in 2022 . It also shares the story of two real estate agents using their daily work to bring flourishing to their communities. You can use the icons below to navigate to sections of particular interest or you can scroll through the report in order.
Colorado Conversations
"See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up..."
Colorado Conversations
...a new type of event to build community
For one attendee, the most valuable part of the event was “connecting with other local professionals to share experiences and get feedback from [those] who share my faith.”
Looking Forward
In 2023, Denver Institute will host a total of 6 Colorado Conversations and extend their reach to Boulder, CO. Review and register for upcoming events by using the accompanying button.
If your company or organization would like to reach a local audience of Christian workers, please consider sponsoring upcoming Colorado Conversations.
CityGate
"See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up..."
CityGate emerged as a way to partner with other organizations committed to developing leaders and changing communities. Hear how the RCLI Fellowship helped its participants live with God, for their city, through their work by watching the video below.
CityGate
...growing partnerships for personal formation and community transformation
Across the United States, there are many local organizations committed to changing and healing their cities. Often that work is done in silos, without the encouragement of community or collaboration.
- In spring 2022, CityGate partnered with the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary to lead monthly learning webinars. This relationship led to Denver Institute supporting multiple local cohorts of The Road Ahead, De Pree’s program for those facing seasons of vocational transition or disruption.
- Throughout 2022, CityGate partnered with the Richmond Christian Leadership Initiative and introduced them to the curriculum and content used in the 5280 Fellowship. This collaboration added theological foundations, spiritual formation, and enhanced professional development to RCLI's already robust civic education.
"I want you to know that our partnership has been so helpful to me – on curriculum, on the admin side, and it has been a joy personally. "Helpful" is good in practical terms. But more than that, I feel like you're with me – which means a lot."
Blaine Lay
Executive Director | RCLI
Denver, Indianapolis, and Richmond currently offer CityGate Fellowships. Denver started in 2016, Indianapolis in 2018, and Richmond in 2022.
Cumulative Number of Fellows
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Over 6 years, a cumulative total of 185 individuals have participated in a CityGate Fellowship, learning to live with God, for their cities, through their work.
2022 Class of 5280 Fellows
Looking Forward
Applications for the 8th class of the 5280 Fellowship are now open and will close on May 1, 2023. We are expanding to include cohorts in Denver and Boulder.
In June 2023, CityGate will host a gathering of 30 leaders from 20 organizations across the country focused on faith work initiatives to cultivate relationships and best practices for mutual equipping to see fruit grow on one another's trees.
Virtue and Vice
"See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up..."
Virtue & Vice emerged as a way of intentionally integrating programming to provide a richer formational opportunity to readers and listeners.
Virtue & Vice
...a new approach to content for greater formation
In response, Denver Institute published Virtue & Vice at Work: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Age, a book that draws on historic traditions of the Christian faith to offer a framework for understanding how the modern workplace can be a conduit for sin and vice. At the same time, we launched a podcast series that explored how to cultivate virtue in our various workplaces. The book and the podcast episodes provided our listeners and readers with a robust challenge to recognize the way vice distorts their work and encouraged them to cultivate virtue in response.
For one reader, the book "wrecked me in the best of ways...I think every Christian in the workplace ought to read it.”
virtue and vice At Work
“Work is a unique kind of crucible because sooner or later it will reveal what we’re made of. Day after day, we wake up and bring our broken selves to work (whether in an office or on a Zoom call), and whom do we find there? Other broken selves. To put it another way, there is no context quite like work to remind us that we have no choice but to find a way to live with ourselves and with other people.”
Virtue and Vice at Work: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern Age
Looking Forward
In the summer of 2023, Denver Institute will launch a new podcast called “Teach Us to Pray,” with weekly episodes focused on short scripture meditations and prayer practices to accompany you in your daily work.
In the fall, we will celebrate the launch of a new book with InterVarsity Press, Faithful Work: In the Daily Grind with God and for Others. Details on how to purchase a copy coming soon!
Women, Work, & Calling
"See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up..."
Women, Work, & Calling emerged as a program area with clear momentum and an audience eager for more development.
Women, Work, & Calling
...a growing program area for deepening discipleship
One attendee remarked "I was refreshed and encouraged to hear a biblically grounded affirmation of the significant roles women have in the workplace. The speakers and panelists presented a rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and influence that expanded my view of how God is using women to build his kingdom across industries."
200%
The increase in number of attendees from the first Women, Work, & Calling in 2018 to the event in 2022.
Looking Forward
We’re publishing a book! InterVarsity Press will release
Women, Work, & Calling: Step into Your Place in God’s World in fall 2023.
We are recruiting church and nonprofit host sites to expand the 2023 event and exploring a partnership with the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary to develop a cohort-based curriculum for women.
Feature Story
"See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up..."
Feature Story
“Where do you see brokenness in your industry or city?”
That question motivated Dave and Ingrid to explore how they could use their work to bless others on a local level. As a result, they created The Flourish Alliance, a 501(c)(3) that focuses on issues that limit someone’s ability to live a flourishing life. Here’s how it works: The Flourish Real Estate Network gives over 25 percent of the profits from real estate closings to The Flourish Alliance. Then, The Flourish Alliance uses that money to write grants for organizations addressing areas of brokenness such as food insecurity, human trafficking, and homelessness."
Data & Financials
"See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up..."
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In 2022, there was a 26% increase in downloads of the Faith & Work Podcast.
The Faith & Work Podcast
Monthly Partners
Events
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2,500
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Since 2018, Denver Institute has hosted 6,328 event attendees.
The Faith & Work Classroom
Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
Finances
2022 was a unique year for Denver Institute.
Organizationally, we saw significant changes in our staff composition with a CEO transition and the addition of talented staff members in key roles, including VP of Advancement and VP of Operations and Finance. Programmatically, we moved away from the production of digital courses and invested in anchor initiatives like Women, Work, & Calling and Business for the Common Good. Financially, we saw a significant increase in individual giving which sustained us through an unusually low year for grants.
The following slides outline the financial details of these changes. In the future, we are committed to diversifying our income sources and continuing to steward those resources with maximum faithfulness toward our mission.
"I believe in the work DIFW is doing and want to ensure others have opportunities that I have had to learn and grow in their faith and career."
Monthly Partner
EXPENSES
Program Area | 2021 Expenses | 2022 Expenses | $ Change |
Public Events | $286,206 | $307,664 | $21,459 |
5280 Fellowship/CityGate | $222,974 | $234,998 | $12,024 |
Education/Thought Leadership & Community | $179,137 | $111,304 | -$67,833 |
Communications | $81,666 | $121,716 | $40,050 |
External Giving | $10,250 | $0 | -$10,250 |
Fundraising | $149,816 | $245,342 | $95,526 |
Administration | $176,181 | $207,647 | $31,466 |
Total Expenses | $1,106,230 | $1,228,671 | $122,442 |
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We did not produce a professionally filmed digital course in 2022.
Additional personnel time was allocated to communications in 2022.
In 2021, we were able to use budget surplus from 2020 to give to other nonprofits.
We had an additional FTE working in fundraising for the full 2022 calendar year.
INCOME
Revenue Source | 2021 Revenue | 2022 Revenue | $ Change |
Donor Contributions | $491,858 | $709,638 | $217,780 |
Grants | $180,000 | $2,000 | -$178,000 |
Event Income | $59,120 | $49,525 | -$9,595 |
Sponsorship | $188,150 | $70,064 | -$118,086 |
5280 Fellowship Tuition/CityGate Income | $32,225 | $47,311 | $15,086 |
Misc Income/Loss | $4,152 | -$7,319 | -$11,470 |
Media Income | $45,245 | $10,778 | -$34,467 |
Total Revenue | $1,000,750 | $881,997 | -$118,752.37 |
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We had an increase in support from existing donors contributing to the CEO transition as well as many new donors. Thank you!
some foundations implement a pause in funding at regular intervals to increase sustainability of their partners. We expect significant support from foundations in 2023.
A large percentage of sponsorship dollars for the 2022 Business for the Common Good Event were received in the 2021 fiscal year.
This category includes a decrease in our investments due to market fluctuations.
In 2022 we did not receive income from RightNow Media to produce a professionally filmed digital course.
EXPENSES
BY CATEGORY
Fundraising
20%
Communications
10%
Administration
17%
Education & Thought Leadership
9%
Public Events
25%
5280 Fellowship/CityGate
19%
Income
BY CATEGORY
5280 Fellowship Tuition
5.4%
Grants
.2%
Sponsorship
7.8%
Event Income
5.6%
Donor Contributions
79.9%
Revenue
2014–2022
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
$0
$250,000
$500,000
$750,000
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$1,250,000
$128,172
$462,570
$645,724
$694,364
$652,590
$707,677
$1,175,107
$1,000,750
$881,997
Expand the Mission
Denver Institute for Faith & Work is an educational nonprofit dedicated to forming men and women to serve God, neighbor, and society through their daily work. The work of Denver Institute is not possible without the generous support of partners sharing their time, talent, and resources.
Pray
Pray that men and women throughout the city would reimagine the value and potential of their daily work for God's Kingdom.
As an educational nonprofit supported by people across the country, we gratefully accept gifts of cash, stock, or planned gifts.
Attend an upcoming event to meet other community members and learn together.
Catherine Sandgren
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Cliff Johnson
Publishing Manager
Pamela Ramon
Development & 5280 Fellowship Coordinator
Abby Worland
VP of Operations & Finance
Jeff Hoffmeyer
VP of Advancement
Lisa Slayton
Director of CityGate
Brian Gray
VP of Formation
The Denver Institute Team
Ross Chapman
CEO
Joanna Meyer
Director of Public Engagement
Founder of Women, Work, &
Calling
Thank you for investing in this work
Social Media
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