Category: Engaged Philanthropy

The first Board Alumni Group happy hour was a night to remember. To all who attended in person or in spirit, the evening was truly special because of the exceptional…

The foundation recognizes William Schmidt by renaming this award in his honor  The Denver Foundation announced Michelle Adams as the 2023 winner of the newly named William Schmidt Philanthropic Leadership…

Giving in strategic ways throughout our lifetime is something all philanthropists aspire to do. Navigating resources to do that well takes skillful Professional Advisors.   Last week, The Denver Foundation’s Professional…

This November, voters in Colorado will have the opportunity to vote on two ballot measures on state issues. Depending on where they live, they will also vote on several local…

Thank you for your interest in our Leading & Learning event on affordable housing and homelessness. We were grateful to have some amazing panelists: Jonathan Cappelli, Executive Director of Neighborhood…

Now that the legislative session is over and municipal elections are done, The Denver Foundation hosted an open house with civic leaders to celebrate the work ahead.  Leaders from the…

We recently hosted our annual Community Legacy Society luncheon. When you make an estate gift to The Denver Foundation, you become a part of the Community Legacy Society, the foundation’s…

Every year we hold an annual investment meeting to allow our donors and fundholders to hear from our investment consultant about the state of the markets and how our investment…

Addressing the affordable housing crisis through policy change As Denver’s population grows and changes, it’s critical that the city’s policies and practices change as well. The Denver Foundation and our…

Place-based giving focuses on the challenges of a local ecosystem and draws on the experience, expertise, and resources of local partners to create solutions best suited to each specific community.…