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...
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Steve Bates
Oct 202 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,...
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Steve Bates
Oct 72 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,...
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Steve Bates
Aug 191 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...
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Steve Bates
Aug 33 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...
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Steve Bates
Jul 162 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...
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Steve Bates
Jul 22 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...
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Steve Bates
Jun 172 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...
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Steve Bates
May 272 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...
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Steve Bates
May 211 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...
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Steve Bates
May 102 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...
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Steve Bates
Apr 282 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...
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Steve Bates
Apr 232 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...
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Steve Bates
Apr 32 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...
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Steve Bates
Mar 123 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...
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