The Charitable Boomerang
The following article was written by L. William Schmidt, Jr. Denver Foundation Trustee and Chair of the Professional Advisors Council. The Non-Grantor Charitable Lead Annuity Trust A common obstacle to making a…
Strengthening Neighborhoods and Denver Office of Economic Development Mini Grant Program
Denver Economic Development's Division of Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization in partnership with The Denver Foundation offers small grants that support the meaningful and necessary work of nonprofit organizations and community groups…
Creating Education Pathways
“Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.” One of the timeless quotes by Aristotle speaks even louder today as institutions of higher education search to find…
The New Better: Ethical Leadership to Guide Our Pandemic Recovery
Dear Friends, “This is not normal.” How many times have we heard that phrase during this extraordinary year? The phrase is usually tinged with a longing for the recent past…
Economic Literacy Colorado Expands Virtual Programming to Offer Financial Courses Across the State
Financial education available for teachers in local, rural, and distant communities. As more learning resources move toward a fully-virtual experience, Economic Literacy Colorado (ELC) is expanding its virtual programming and…
Meeting The Moment: A 2020 Report to the Community
New report highlights how The Denver Foundation and the community have faced a moment that changed us all. I was only six months into my tenure as the leader of…
Working Together to Adapt Scholarships Programs to Meet the Moment
In partnership with generous individuals, families, and organizations, the scholarship team at The Denver Foundation adapted quickly to the new realities of higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic in March.…
Strengthening Our Civic Fabric: How Can We Fulfill Our Duty to be Engaged Voters This Fall and Beyond
There's a clear intersection between the work of community foundations and civic engagement. At The Denver Foundation, we believe that democracy works best when everyone shows up. We see it…
Hispanic Heritage Month Donor Profile: LatinasGive! & L.I.F.T.
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The event, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates…
Prop EE Campaign Off to a Strong Start, Join Us
In early September, Governor Polis, together with health and education advocates, officially kicked off the YES on EE campaign. By increasing taxes on big tobacco and closing the tax loophole…