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BPI elects Christine Murray and Craig Foster to Board of Directors
New BPI Board Members
Steve Bates
Jun 302 min read


Understanding the Basics of Grant Applications
Navigating the world of grant applications can be overwhelming. Non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individual...
Steve Bates
Mar 214 min read


Unlocking Potential: Apply for Grants that Support Critical Wraparound Services for Colorado’s Underprivileged Teens
BPI Partner Grants Open Soon! Did you know that there are over 34,000 registered nonprofits in Colorado? These are organizations...
Steve Bates
Mar 183 min read


Your future is here, take the next step- a letter to Colorado's under-resourced high school seniors
Open Your Door to a Brighter Future: The 2025 BPI Scholars Program is Here! Grab Your Chance: Apply to the BPI Scholars Program Today Are...
Steve Bates
Feb 203 min read


Urgency for both students and employers
Here are some eye-popping numbers to consider: 7.7 million: the number of open jobs in the United States 4.1 million: the number of...
Steve Bates
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Defending philanthropy in the crazy holiday season
Like all people, I carry many titles. Father, Husband, Brother, Friend, Mentor, President, Co-founder, Retired Executive, Aviation...
Steve Bates
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Taking a step back from the post “college-for-all” era
As we continue to meet with school districts across the Denver-metro area it is becoming increasingly clear that administrators,...
Steve Bates
Oct 20, 20242 min read


Donor's generosity fuels BPI’s impact
Just under a year ago, a quiet dinner on a snowy evening ignited a remarkable journey. It was at our dining room, surrounded by friends,...
Steve Bates
Oct 7, 20242 min read


The Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI) awards first scholarship
Lafayette, CO, August 19, 2024 - The Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI) is pleased to announce the first ever recipient, Christian...
Steve Bates
Aug 19, 20241 min read


Participating in the land of opportunity
We live in a remarkable country, a place with an incredible abundance of resources, economic and social stability, and the fulfillment of...
Steve Bates
Aug 3, 20243 min read


Workers wanted: How to fill the skilled-trade shortage
Dear reader, let me share with you a perspective that I believe wholeheartedly: the vast majority of American families are doers, not...
Steve Bates
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Insights from the next generation of leaders
Amongst the many things I appreciate from our Board of Directors is the emphasis on staying connected to the generation of young adults...
Steve Bates
Jul 2, 20242 min read


BPI elects Kristina Stuber to Board of Directors
BPI Announces the Appointment of New Board Member Kristina Stuber adds leadership in educational nonprofits and donor development FOR...
Steve Bates
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Jumping Through Hoops- why $24B in free tuition, financial aid, and scholarships go unclaimed
With the constant coverage of the skyrocketing cost of college tuition, (an average of over 20% across all post-secondary schools in the...
Steve Bates
May 27, 20242 min read


BPI elects David Bangs to Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BPI 05/21/2024 BPI Announces the Appointment of New Board Member David Bangs bring deep understanding of corpoate...
Steve Bates
May 21, 20241 min read


The road to success has many, many lanes and not all go through a college town
“The road to success has many, many lanes and not all go through a college town” Mike Rowe in “College Conundrum” If you’ve watched...
Steve Bates
May 10, 20242 min read


Catching the wave and understanding the need for trades
Fire up your favorite news source and you’ll see a lot of chatter about how AI and advanced technology are fundamentally changing the...
Steve Bates
Apr 28, 20242 min read


Give back more than you take
In nearly thirty years of working with inspiring leaders, iconic companies, brilliant teams, and complex challenges, I've learned a thing...
Steve Bates
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Seeing is believing.
There's nothing quite as compelling as witnessing something firsthand to gain a deeper appreciation. Such was the case this week, when...
Steve Bates
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Slipping through the cracks
When we first met our daughter's friend, Duncan (not his real name for privacy), we would have never guessed that he was at risk of...
Steve Bates
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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