22 Things We’re Excited About in 2022
2021 reminded us of the unique power of community foundations to respond to ongoing challenges. Thanks to the unprecedented giving of our fundholders, we were able to continually distribute resources…
Nine Nonprofits to Receive Amazon Grants to Advance Small Business in Metro Denver
$500,000 has been awarded through Amazon Denver Community Fund at The Denver Foundation Nine nonprofits that advance opportunities for small businesses in Metro Denver and across Colorado have been awarded…
Congratulations to the Executive Directors of Color Institute Class of 2021
The EDCI is seeking participants looking to grow and expand their skill sets; contribute to a dynamic network of peers; and work to inform, shape,…
Documentary Film Highlights the Impact Mobile Home Parks Have on the Current Nationwide Housing Crisis
Cover photo by Patrick Lewey. Saturday, November 6th the documentary film A Decent Home made its world premiere during the 44th annual Denver Film Festival. The film is the first…
Giving Circles Elevate Philanthropic Giving in Latino Community with Grants Totaling $45,000
In November, LatinasGive! and Latinos Impacting our Future Together (LIFT), two giving circles housed at The Denver Foundation focused on elevating Denver’s Latinx communities, recently awarded $45,000 in grants to…
The Giving Season: Tools for Engaged Philanthropy at Year’s End
Members of The Denver Foundation’s community of fundholders and partners have played an essential role in our work this year. With the holiday season underway, we know you have giving…
Takeaways from the Leading & Learning Events Series: Focus on Housing
Building on a long tradition of addressing issues that matter most to the community, and a commitment to engaging in ongoing learning alongside our stakeholders, The Denver Foundation is hosting…
Aligning Assets with Mission
In 2018, The Denver Foundation made an important decision. It would change the focus of its $180 million socially responsible investment pool from negative screens (excluding “sin stocks” such as…
Helping Clients Meet Year-End Charitable Goals
Do your clients serve on boards, or have they expressed interest in charitable giving? There are several ways that you can open the conversation to learn more about your clients’…
In Conversation: Leslie Karotkin, Karotkin Consulting
Looking back, Leslie Karotkin recognizes that the day she was laid off, early in her career, turned out to be a good one. She had not found a job within…