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How many stalks of corn are in a corn maze? Find out at Fritzler Farm Park [Video]

LASALLE, Colo. — When you have 15 acres of corn maze, exactly how many corn stalks does it take to fill in such a massive design?

Fritzler Farm Park owner Glen Fritzler revealed his algorithm for calculating that product, as his autumn destination opens up its annual corn maze for the 23rd year.

“I’ve never had that question, but it’s a great question,” Fritzler said virtually, after Denver7’s Danny New surprised him with his hard-hitting journalism. “There are roughly 40,000 stalks of corn per acre, so multiply that by 15.”

That comes out to 600,000 stalks. That’ll do!

How many stalks of corn are in a corn maze? Find out at Fritzler Farm Park

In the above video, you can enjoy a flashback of designs from over the years —including portraits of John Elway, Elvis Presley and Ray Charles — as well as an aerial view of this year’s theme, which is dedicated to a nonprofit called Hero Expeditions. …

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Nonprofit's Questions of the Week [Video]

A lively talk about maintaining a culture of philanthropy within nonprofits, covering the importance of communication, transparency, and ethical practice in all fundraising efforts. This engaging Ask & Answer episode highlights the evolving nature of nonprofit fundraising and the ongoing commitment to ethical practices within the sector. Jack Alotto, a seasoned expert in nonprofit fundraising, shares his enthusiasm about the increasing participation in his CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) training programs, noting that the numbers remain high with classes reaching around 170 participants. He describes a new initiative tailored for Muslim-affiliated nonprofits, reflecting the inclusive approach of the training sessions. This enjoyable learning episode focuses mainly on the ethical dilemmas fundraisers often face. Jack emphasizes the importance of adhering to ethical standards, especially when dealing with competitive situations between nonprofits, advising against disparaging other organizations, stressing that the goal should be to enhance the entire community's well-being rather than focusing solely on individual success. This approach aligns with the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) code of ethics, which promotes integrity and respect among fundraising professionals. One of Jack's statements from the episode encapsulates his philosophy on this issue: "I am reluctant to engage in a conversation which would disparage another nonprofit... we should continue to talk about the benefits of giving to our organization and the importance of making a gift to advance our mission. It's OK if they also want to give to another organization doing similar work. It just makes the whole community much better." With input from host Julia Patrick, the episode explores the role of ethics in donor relations, with Jack advocating for the inclusion of the AFP code of ethics in donor packets to educate and align expectations with donors.#fundraisingethics #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitmanagement