“Lean into Empathy and Humility.” A Conversation with Denver Foundation President Javier Alberto Soto

“Lean into Empathy and Humility.” A Conversation with Denver Foundation President Javier Alberto Soto

In 2019, Javier Alberto Soto became president of the Denver Foundation after leading the Miami Foundation for 10 years. We check in with him to discuss his city-wide listening tour, the people he most admires and more.

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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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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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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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How the Colorado Trust Gives Locally for Health Equity

How the Colorado Trust Gives Locally for Health Equity

Here’s a look at how the Colorado Trust has been supporting a broad-based approach to local health equity and how health-focused nonprofits can secure its support.

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Five Things to Know About the Colorado Health Foundation

Five Things to Know About the Colorado Health Foundation

While health legacy funders are a bit less common in the Mountain States than elsewhere in the country, the Colorado Health Foundation is a solid grantmaker with an equity-focused vision of health. Here are a few things to know.

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Grassroots Lifeline: How the Chinook Fund Gives for Justice in Colorado

Grassroots Lifeline: How the Chinook Fund Gives for Justice in Colorado

Here are some insights into how the Chinook Fund gives in Colorado and how local nonprofits can get involved with this social justice funder.

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Who Was Temple Hoyne Buell, and What Is His Philanthropic Legacy in Colorado?

Who Was Temple Hoyne Buell, and What Is His Philanthropic Legacy in Colorado?

A look at how the Buell Foundation formed in Denver and how it invests in the future of Colorado.

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How a Small Regional Arts Funder Made its Grantmaking More Equitable

How a Small Regional Arts Funder Made its Grantmaking More Equitable

The Denver-based Bonfils-Stanton Foundation boosted annual support for arts organizations serving communities of color by 670% since 2013. President Gary Steuer walks us through the foundation’s journey to more equitable funding.

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