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…
![Re In Grantmaking Blog Graphic [converted]](https://denverfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/RE-in-Grantmaking-Blog-Graphic-Converted-e1636055099139-1400x1400.png)
Racial Equity in Grantmaking: Community Foundations Must Lead the Way
Recently, I had the opportunity to be part of a panel at Grantmakers for Education’s national conference focused on internal and external strategies to pursue race equity in grantmaking. The…
Funding The Fight Against Climate Change
Thursday, April 22 marks the 41st Earth Day. Earlier this week, USA Today quoted Kathleen Rogers, president of EarthDay.org, in reminding us that, “at the heart of Earth Day’s 2021…
Meet GRID Alternatives Trainee Majok Ater
I would like to start by introducing myself, my name is Majok Ater I’m East African from South Sudan to be specific and I am 29 years old. I grew…
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…
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…
Hispanic Heritage Month Donor Profile: The Salazar Family
This article was orginally published in the Winter 2020 edition of The Denver Foundation's donor newsletter, Noteworthy, published in February 2020. Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the…
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…
Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund is Now Accepting Applications
Applications are now open for the Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund (DILSF) 2020 grant cycle. The Request for Proposals includes detailed information about eligibility requirements and further information about what…