Ways to Engage: After the 2022 Legislative Session
Throughout the 2022 legislative session, The Denver Foundation took positions on several policy proposals. We were thrilled to have Senator Coleman and Senator Lundeen join us on June 9 to discuss…
The Denver Foundation awards $1.9M in community grants
Funding will support 53 organizations working to advance economic opportunity, education, climate and environment, housing, and transportation in Metro Denver Congratulations to 53 nonprofit organizations that have been awarded a…
How to Help When Disaster Strikes
5 Tips for Effective Disaster Relief Giving Since Russia launched attacks on Ukraine in late February, The Denver Foundation has mobilized to support on-the-ground help for Ukrainians in need. Over…
2022 Policy Positions – Legislative Session Wrap Up
(updated May 12, 2022) Update from Naomi Amaha: It’s been an exciting legislative session. This represents the start of deeper involvement in policy and advocacy from The Denver Foundation. We…
Listening & Learning: 5 takeaways from our community conversations
From intersectionality and innovation to systems work and wellness, grantees shared how funders can support them. Here are 5 takeaways. With the launch of our new strategic framework in 2021,…
Ways to Engage: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month & Beyond
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The Denver Foundation joins in paying tribute to the generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders…
Lifting Community Voice: A Poets Project reflection
If you really wanted to hear the news. . . Or: Nine things I’ll carry forward from the Poets Project honorees During National Poetry Month 2022, we invited Meca’Ayo…
A Home for Philanthropy
For many donors, gifts of real estate unlock a lifetime of strategic giving. Mike and Carrie wanted to do something purposeful with their Austin condo. They initially purchased the…
Mission Control
Agency funds at The Denver Foundation help nonprofits plan for the future When Michael Gadlin took over as executive director of PlatteForum last year, his vision was to dream…
Rising Up
The Black Resilience in Colorado Fund makes a big impact in its first two years. As Colorado’s first Black-focused community fund, the Black Resilience in Colorado (BRIC) Fund supports…