Four Things to Know About Colorado’s A.V. Hunter Trust

Four Things to Know About Colorado’s A.V. Hunter Trust

The A.V. Hunter Trust is an excellent local grantmaker for small organizations in rural Colorado communities to know. Here are the important things to know about this funder.

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New Funding Initiative Aims to Boost Wages for Early Educators — And Help Fix a Broken System

New Funding Initiative Aims to Boost Wages for Early Educators — And Help Fix a Broken System

Against the backdrop of a national child care crisis, the Early Educator Investment Collaborative just launched an effort to boost worker pay by building on progress made during the pandemic.

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“Be Open to Evolving.” How a Regional Arts Funder Centered Equity, Increased Payout, and More

“Be Open to Evolving.” How a Regional Arts Funder Centered Equity, Increased Payout, and More

Denver's Bonfils-Stanton Foundation made a lot of changes amid the tumult of 2020, but leaders knew there was more work to be done. President and CEO Gary Steuer walks us through the foundation’s ongoing evolution.

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Seven Questions for Women’s Foundation of Colorado President and CEO Lauren Casteel

Seven Questions for Women’s Foundation of Colorado President and CEO Lauren Casteel

One of philanthropy’s most committed advocates for inclusivity and diversity, Lauren Casteel has led the Women’s Foundation of Colorado since 2015. We discuss her career trajectory, why funders should take risks, and more.

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A Quick Overview of the Virginia W. Hill Foundation’s Colorado Giving

A Quick Overview of the Virginia W. Hill Foundation’s Colorado Giving

The Virginia W. Hill Foundation is a private foundation and the legacy of a philanthropist who gave locally during her lifetime. Here’s an overview of this funder and how it approaches giving in Colorado.

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Who Created the Grand Foundation and What Does It Fund in Colorado?

Who Created the Grand Foundation and What Does It Fund in Colorado?

The Grand Foundation serves Grand County, Colorado and has a significant presence in the outdoor adventure towns of Fraser and Winter Park. Here are some details about how to approach it for support.

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How the Gill Foundation Backs the LGBTQ Community in Colorado

How the Gill Foundation Backs the LGBTQ Community in Colorado

The Gill Foundation envisions a world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Here are a few things to know about its commitment to Colorado.

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How Colorado Groups Can Get the Fox Family Foundation’s Support

How Colorado Groups Can Get the Fox Family Foundation’s Support

The Jonathan and Shari Fox Family Foundation is a small family funder with highly local focus in several Colorado communities. Here some tips for how to approach and receive a grant from this Fowler, Colorado-based grantmaker.

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How and Where the Erion Foundation Supports Nonprofits in Colorado

How and Where the Erion Foundation Supports Nonprofits in Colorado

Here are some top facts to know about the Erion Foundation’s local giving in Northern Colorado.

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A Wealthy Colorado Family Puts a Bullseye on the State’s Rural Communities

A Wealthy Colorado Family Puts a Bullseye on the State’s Rural Communities

The Anschutz family is the wealthiest in Colorado, and though its best known philanthropy is that of Philip Anschutz, the smaller Anschutz Family Foundation is a stalwart supporter of rural communities in the state.

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Who’s Behind the El Pomar Foundation and How Does It Give in Colorado?

Who’s Behind the El Pomar Foundation and How Does It Give in Colorado?

The El Pomar Foundation is a private, general purpose foundation with a long history. Here is some information about how it awards grants throughout the state of Colorado.

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An Overview of the Denver Foundation’s Local Giving

An Overview of the Denver Foundation’s Local Giving

The Denver Foundation is among the largest and most well-established community funders in the Rocky Mountain west. Here is some information to know about its local giving.

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A Look at Recent Developments at the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation

A Look at Recent Developments at the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation

The Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation has recently revamped its overall giving strategy. Here are some key things to know about DDCF before you approach this statewide, oral health-focused funder.

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A Look at the Adolph Coors Foundation’s Giving in Denver and Throughout Colorado

A Look at the Adolph Coors Foundation’s Giving in Denver and Throughout Colorado

Here are some details about the Adolph Coors Foundation’s giving in the Denver area and throughout Colorado to guide local grantseekers.

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An Overview of Colorado’s Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley

An Overview of Colorado’s Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley

For nonprofits operating in Colorado, here are a few things to know about the Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley and its local grantmaking.

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Top Things to Know About the Community Foundation Boulder County

Top Things to Know About the Community Foundation Boulder County

For nonprofit grantseekers in this part of the Mountain West, here are some top things to know about the Community Foundation Boulder County.

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This Colorado Funder Has Supported Black Students for Decades. Here’s How Its Work Is Expanding

This Colorado Funder Has Supported Black Students for Decades. Here’s How Its Work Is Expanding

For 90 years, the Colorado-based Sachs Foundation has been laser-focused on supporting Black students in the state. The funder awards millions in scholarships annually—and has seen a spike in interest in the past year.

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What Nonprofits Should Know About the Aspen Community Foundation’s Local Giving in Colorado

What Nonprofits Should Know About the Aspen Community Foundation’s Local Giving in Colorado

Over a dozen community foundations focus on specific geographic regions in Colorado. One such group, the Aspen Community Foundation, addresses needs of working-class families and children in a region known for vast wealth disparities.

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How and Where the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation Gives in Colorado

How and Where the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation Gives in Colorado

Based in Grand Junction, Colorado, RMHF is a health legacy funder with a broad approach to wellbeing that addresses needs in 22 counties. Here’s how it approaches grantmaking for local nonprofits.

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How the Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Gives in the Mountain West

How the Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Gives in the Mountain West

The digital revolution sunk many traditional print-era newspapers, but media company Swift Communications evolved with the times and is doing well enough to give back to its communities.

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