Senior Engaged Philanthropy Officer
Come to me for thoughtful conversations about philanthropy, charitable giving strategies, community needs, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the nonprofits and the communities you care about.
As a Senior Engaged Philanthropy Officer, David Gardner partners with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community members to create meaningful impact across Metro Denver and beyond. Originally from Aurora, Colorado, David is passionate about serving the region that helped shape him. Before joining The Denver Foundation, he held roles at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona as well as in organizations focused on immigrant legal services and climbing advocacy and conservation.
David is also a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Ecuador, 2017-2019. He received his Master’s of Public Administration in Nonprofit Management from Indiana University and a Bachelor’s in Spanish from Colorado State University.
