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1% Sell a Home. Help Build a Home. Giving Campaign

Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley is launching a new visionary giving campaign alongside leaders of the real estate community in our region called: Sell a Home, Help Build a Home. This campaign creates an opportunity for real estate agents and their clients to donate a percentage of each home sale to Habitat for Humanity RFV towards building affordable homes in our community for working families and seniors. We are engaged in thoughtful conversations with the broker community to shape and support this new campaign. This 

voluntary commitment to donate to Habitat for Humanity RFV is a way for the real estate community to impact the local affordable housing crisis directly. This coalition of real estate agents has committed to donating 1% of their net sales commission to the cause for at least a year (a cumulative minimum of $250 is required). The campaign will continue to build momentum for years to come, and we intend to track the campaign’s progress and accomplishments along the way. 

$48,970

Raised Since September 1st, 2023

There is a unique benefit for donors of this program - REALTORS®, buyers, and sellers alike - each donation can be eligible for Enterprise Zone tax credit and charitable deductions. The State of Colorado’s Enterprise Zone designation for our development projects provides significant tax benefits for monetary gifts over $250. Donations to Habitat For Humanity RFV are unique in that 100% of the donation goes directly to the cost of the building because operational costs are already covered by sales at the ReStore in Glenwood Springs. 

We are currently recruiting our founding participants, called “Groundbreakers” to launch this campaign. This is an ongoing campaign, we will continue to welcome all new sign-ups to help combat the affordable housing crisis. We have developed a unique benefit package for agents committed to participating. Agents will be able to utilize the campaign logo package in their personal marketing. Additionally, Habitat for Humanity RFV will provide periodic public recognition to those participating through marketing and social media as being real estate industry leaders in addressing the unprecedented housing shortage. We look forward to discussing this and more ideas with you! 


Habitat for Humanity RFV is inviting leaders in the real estate industry to help fund our net-zero affordable home-building developments, housing teachers, and essential workers throughout the region. We invite you to join in on the important work! Please reach out at OnePercentGiving@HabitatRoaringFork.org with any questions, or if you are ready to take the next step in your commitment, please fill out the pledge form below.

Donor Benefits for Real Estate Brokers

The goal of the 1% campaign is to provide local real estate broker with significant marketing and financial benefits that not only encourage individual, voluntary giving but also create recognizable brand brokers who can stand and rally behind. Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley will recognize your contributions through their marketing program. We are in the process of developing a package of benefits for committed participants from the real estate community. 

Enterprise Zone Tax Credits

Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley's net revenue from the ReStore operation covers the affiliate's overhead expenses, which means that all donations go directly toward building homes. Additionally, Habitat has been awarded Enterprise Zone status for their current housing projects, which means a large part of your donation comes back to you through charitable deductions and a Colorado income tax credit, significantly reducing the after-tax cost of donations. 

Complete Campaign Logo Package and Standard Campaign Copy

This will allow brokers to generate custom social media posts, newspaper ads, branding, and content for newsletters. Use standards for the campaign logo will be provided. The standard copy will provide an informational starting point for you to add on to or embellish to your liking to supplement whatever content you wish to share regarding the campaign.

Campaign Community Membership

All 1% donors will be added to an email list of partners where emails will be periodically sent out to help our partners better understand the crisis our region is experiencing and the impact that this group is making. We will include information about Habitat for Humanity developments, stories of our homeowners, volunteer opportunities, as well as campaign progress. 

Beneficial Branding Opportunities

This will allow brokers to show their philanthropic efforts to their clients and other colleagues. Branding together a group of dedicated brokers in our community will allow clients who value philanthropic aspects to have a respectable list of brokers to choose from. We look forward to continuing to group these branding opportunities through this partnership.

Questions, Feedback, and Ideas are Welcome!

Email us at OnePercentGiving@HabitatRoaringFork.org to learn more, ask questions, or give us feedback!

Meet Our Ground Breakers

Shilo Bartlett

SLIFER SMITH & FRAMPTON

Bill Blanton

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Debra Cannon

HUMMEL REAL ESTATE

Penney Carruth

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL

Becky Ciani

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Adam Desmond

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL

Cory Didier

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL

Ashley Eaton

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Ashley Eberly

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Nancy Emerson

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Valerie Forbes

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL

Shannon Francis-Pienaar

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL

Jed Goodwin

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Brian Hipona

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Bobbi Hodge

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Audrey Imhoff

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Jocelyn Kochevar

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Konnie Krahn-Prosence

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Sara Kurz

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL

Chris Lawrence

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Haddie Lopez

THE PROPERTY SHOP

Amy Lueke

THE PROPERTY SHOP

Tessa Maize

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Jamie Maybon

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Jenn McNicholl

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Mike Mercatoris

SLIFER SMITH & FRAMPTON

Leslie Newbury

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Marci Pattillo

THE PROPERTY SHOP

Tammy Reid

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Jennifer Schauer

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Roshni Slali

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Sandy Smith

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL

Gella Sutro

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Tara Turner

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL

Jennifer VanDyke

THE PROPERTY SHOP

Ben West

INTEGRATED MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES

Joy White

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Maria Barbara Wimmer

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

Ingrid Wussow

COLDWELL BANKER MASON MORSE*

*Thank you to our matching brokerage firm!

Coldwell Banker Mason Morse has taken an extra step in finding solutions to the affordable housing crisis. They are matching their brokers 1% donations. We cannot thank the leadership at Coldwell Banker Mason Morse enough for their unprecedented commitment. 


Thank you to our underwriters!

We are deeply grateful to FirstBank for their incredible generosity and support in underwriting our 1% Giving Campaign. Your commitment to our mission has made a significant impact, enabling us to create solutions the affordable housing crisis. FirstBank's dedication to community enrichment and philanthropy is truly inspiring, and we are honored to have you as a partner. Thank you for helping us build affordable homes!

FAQ's

Can my brokerage firm send the 1% donation on my behalf?

While we understand that having your accounting team pay the 1% for you would be more streamlined, your donation check or payment needs to come directly from you (or your individual LLC or other company) in order to reap the tax credit benefits. 

What is the best way to submit my donation?

You can pay by check or credit card, whatever is easiest for you! Use the blue button below to submit a secure donation with your credit card. 

If you wish to pay on a per sale basis, we encourage brokers to add the check or credit card payment to your close file checklist. Alternatively, if you pay quarterly estimated taxes, you can calculate your 1% and submit payment as part of your process there. Or, you can also wait until you recieve your annual 1099 from your brokerage firm in January and then calculate your percentage and submit payment from there (just be sure to submit by the appropriate income tax deadlines).

Why is the 1% from my net commissions (not gross)?

We do not interfere with your brokerage firm's split and franchise fees, etc. so we felt it makes the most sense for your contribution to come from your net commission (pre-taxes, post-company commission splits). Ultimately, our goal is to recognize brokers for their individual contributions to fighting the housing crisis.

What steps do I need to take to contribute to and claim the Enterprise Zone tax credit.

When you donate to an approved enterprise zone contribution project, you will provide the Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork the last four digits of your Social Security Number when you fill out the pledge form. If you have an LLC, you can also provide the last four digits of FEIN number instead (S Corps are unfortunately not eligible). Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork will submit your contribution to the local enterprise zone administrator for review to ensure that the contribution will be applied to the specific contribution project activities and objectives. You, the contributor, will receive a tax credit certificate documenting your contribution. To claim the tax credit, you (the taxpayer) will need to submit the tax credit certificate and form DR 1366 when you e-file your Colorado tax return.