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Committees

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Much of CJI's work is accomplished through volunteer committees, and many welcome the help of CJI general members.

CJI volunteer committees include:

  • Audit/Finance

    Oversees CJI’s financial health and ensures appropriate reporting, audit, and control functions.

  • Awards

    Manages CJI’s Judicial Excellence Awards including criteria, procedures, solicitation of nominations, and conferral of awards.

  • Awards Dinner

    Plans the annual Judicial Excellence for Colorado Gala Dinner event that celebrates each year's Judicial Excellence Awardees.

  • Diversity on the Bench

    Leads CJI's activities in support of the Diversity on the Bench Coalition, a multi-organization collaboration working to ensure Colorado’s courts reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.

  • Education & Outreach

    Leads CJI’s education and outreach efforts, including advocacy and earned media, influence on public policy, and public education and information resources.

  • Events

    Plans CJI's education and networking events, including "Straight Talk With Judges" CLE classes.

  • Fund Development

    Plans CJI's fund development efforts, including relationship-building, donor cultivation and engagement, and fundraising, all in support of CJI's mission and programs.

  • Judicial Education

    Manages allocation of CJI’s resources for funding the continuing education of judges and court staff.

  • Nominating

    Recruits candidates for CJI’s board and officer roles and makes recommendations for consideration by the full board.

  • Leads CJI initiatives to increase membership and engagement among young professionals under the age of 40.

To sign up for a committee or task force, visit the Volunteer page.