For Maggie Alfonso – a longtime educator and volunteer in and around Boulder County – the decision to create a legacy gift was the answer to sleepless nights. We’ve come to know that many Boulder County residents want to leave a legacy of giving beyond their lifetimes...
"Since its founding, the Community Foundation Boulder County has worked to build a stronger Boulder by connecting residents, helping them understand key community issues." “Since its founding, the Community Foundation Boulder County has worked to build a stronger...
The Community Foundation endorses the following ballot initiatives for the upcoming election: Amendment 70 (Raise the Minimum Wage), Ballot Issue 4B (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District Tax Extension), Boulder Valley School District 3A (Operational Mill Levy)...
Last night, the Boulder City Council declared Josie Heath Appreciation Day. It was a lovely event for our amazing leader. Congratulations, Josie! See video... youtube://v/bhBbTRFc4zI
Charity Navigator has provided resources for people who wish to support victims of Louisiana's floods and Italy's earthquake.
For nearly a year, since we launched the latest Boulder County TRENDS Report, Marco Better has volunteered his time to provide Spanish translations of key findings about our county – from the state of education and the environment, to what’s happening in our economy,...
In case you missed our radio show this morning – “A Public Affair” on KGNU Community Radio – you can still listen to it here. Mental health issues are of mounting concern for communities around the country. Longmont created opportunities for residents to talk...
Periodically, we like to highlight our valued community partners – like First National Bank that boasts a Colorado history dating back to 1934. Periodically, we like to highlight our valued community partners – like First National Bank that boasts a Colorado history...
By Jennifer Kilpatrick, Chief Financial Officer, The Community Foundation CFO Jennifer Kilpatrick.In keeping with The Community Foundation’s commitment to maintain a balanced investment strategy aligned with our community’s values, our Investment Committee recently...
Josie Heath, President of The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County since 1995, today announced her retirement at year’s end. Josie Heath, longtime foundation president. “I’ve loved this job and I’m proud of all that we’ve accomplished together,” said Heath of...
Guest blog by Stefan Norgaard15 Forever Youth Leader (2008-2011)My time with The Community Foundation's 15 Forever Program was my first foray into the philanthropic sector, and afforded me incredible opportunities to learn about the nonprofit and civic engagement...
The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County today announced $3.5K in BRAVO Fund grants to the Boulder County Fair, Cal-Wood Education Center, Intercambio Uniting Communities, and Variety Arts of Louisville dba The Art Underground. “Latinos make up 13% of our...
The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County today announced Dorothy Rupert as the recipient of its 2016 Stan Black Award and Elaina Verveer as the recipient of its 2016 Pat-on-the-Back Award.Criteria for The Community Foundation’s Stan Black Award include the...
We're so proud of School Readiness Coordinator Claudia Sanchez for receiving Boulder Housing Partners' Partnership Award. Every day, Claudia knocks on doors in low-income Latino neighborhoods. Every week, she conducts in-depth interviews, in Spanish, with Latino...
Annual youth-driven program grants $15K to Boulder County nonprofits15 Forever – a youth-driven grantmaking program of The Community Foundation – seeks to address the needs and concerns of Boulder County youth from a peer perspective.“It’s really cool to learn about...
We recently explored what it means to be a community foundation, bringing together community-minded individuals, families, businesses and institutions to make a difference in Boulder County. This month – my first as The Community Foundation’s new Board Chair – I’d...
The Community Foundation Serving announced that David Brantz, Esq. will serve as its new Board Chair, effective immediately. Outgoing Board Chair Chris Hazlitt, Esq. served a two-year term (2014-2016) and will remain on the board as Chair of the Governance...
The Boulder County TRENDS Report highlights some of the issues impacting Boulder County’s Latino communities. In this month's "A Public Affair" on KGNU Community Radio, The Community Foundation’s Elvira Ramos is joined by Lafayette’s Mayor ProTem Gustavo Reyna and...
Sponsored by an anonymous Community Foundation donor – a local family that strongly believes in inclusivity, and that nonprofits who serve Latino residents can provide better service if more of their staff speak Spanish – Camila Peterson is earning rave reviews for...
Colorado Business Bank – a long-time community partner of The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County – shares with us a commitment to a culture of giving aligned with TRENDS data. In particular, the CoBiz Cares Foundation – an employee-funded, company-matched,...