The Denver Foundation Welcomes New Trustees, Officers in 2023
We are pleased to welcome six new members to its board of trustees and a new slate of officers. We are thrilled to have a group of civically engaged local…
Robin Luff’s impact in the community and partnership with Watson Institute
Note: Robin Luff is a donor-advised fundholder at The Denver Foundation, where the foundation helps to support her philanthropic goals, like the project listed below. To learn more about donor-advised…
The Denver Foundation staff receive philanthropy awards
We are thrilled that two staff from The Denver Foundation were recognized for their exceptional commitment to philanthropy in Colorado at National Philanthropy Day in Colorado: Chief Impact Officer Dace…
Charitable Gift Annuities: Providing Income While Doing Good
Interest in impact investing has skyrocketed in recent years, with institutional and retail investors pouring $70 billion into U.S-based funds focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in 2021,…
Year-end giving: Reminders for a season of generosity
Every year, it seems that December 31 arrives more quickly than we imagine it will. With the end of the year comes a rush to ensure charitable donations are made…
For arts sake
A giving circle at The Denver Foundation, the Arts Affinity Group supports the creative sector in creative ways. The Arts Affinity Group (AAG) was created in 2013 to bring arts…
Gratitude for Sarah Harrison
A remarkable career in donor service will culminate on July 31. As the hundreds of families who have worked with her will attest, Sarah Harrison truly cares about helping generous…
Built by donors, the Critical Needs Fund is there when it matters most
Hunger, homelessness, and economic insecurity. A global pandemic, a wildfire, a war. Sometimes deeply entrenched problems and events in our world call for extraordinary measures. Built over time by generous…
How estate planning can build a charitable legacy
It can be comforting to know that, through estate planning, the assets you leave behind will be distributed according to your wishes, and that your legacy will match your intent.…
The Denver Foundation supports environmental efforts amid new Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency will make it harder for federal agencies to regulate emissions that contribute to global warming. This decision has…