For Maureen and Jorge Espinoza, giving back to our community is second nature. “We both grew up in families who were involved with nonprofit organizations,” says Maureen, an attorney and trustee at the Friends School who has called Boulder home for more than 22...
“Mentorship leads to equity, not only at our colleges and universities, but also later on in our workplaces, and in our communities as a whole.” Back in January on our monthly radio show, we kicked of the year with a discussion about mentorship in Boulder County....
"…the development of our generous hearts does not depend upon our bankbook or investment accounts. It depends upon how closely we pay attention to ourselves and to what leads to happiness for others and for ourselves." Some two decades ago, Jane Lewenthal prepared a...
The implications of tax reform on donor attitudes and donor behaviors keep making headlines. Add into the mix a roller-coaster stock market and political uncertainties, and many local nonprofits may see a slide in donations. But there’s hope – and imperative – to keep...
We are proud to announce that the Community Foundation is partnering with Out Boulder County in the coming year to host “The Gayla” — the evolution of the annual Open Door Fund dinner. This year’s event will benefit LGBTQ programs of Out Boulder County in addition to...
"Not only do we have a strong sense of social responsibility in the communities we serve, but also an environmental responsibility that affects all areas of our operations." On the heels of the longest government shutdown in our country’s history, and with another...
“I learned so much from Community Foundation staff about the sector and how to manage a fund... They really challenged me in positive ways, and I took it all very seriously and put into action what I learned.” Nearly five years ago, Aaron Matthew Tuneberg died at age...
“The Open Door Fund is a really amazing fit for Boulder County to strengthen the resiliency of our LGBTQ population, and our community overall.” For many years, the Open Door Fund of Community Foundation Boulder County hosted the annual Open Door Fund Dinner. This...
“Leadership Fellows really helps open up connections and lines of communication, and expand knowledge about different community issues.” A Community Foundation donor, Lisa White is also a recent alumna of Leadership Fellows Boulder County, a joint leadership...
"What I can say right now is that I don’t see any downside to nonprofits like the Community Foundation accepting crypto donations, as long as they do it correctly." According The Chronicle of Philanthropy, cryptocurrency is worth roughly $113B. How can charities get...
"The Community Foundation knows all the needs of our community. That allows us to prioritize our giving where the needs are greatest. And that makes our Donor-Advised Fund a powerful tool for giving back to our community.” According to the National Philanthropic...
We have a vision: work towards a community of true equity. To do that, we must help create systems where all can thrive. That’s how all reach their potential. That’s when our community flourishes. As a catalyst that ignites action, your Community Foundation...
As a catalyst that ignites local change, we’re tackling issues like access to healthcare, poverty prevention, violence prevention, mental health, and more. By celebrating Colorado Gives Day – today, Dec. 4 – with a gift to your Community Foundation...
Keep your gift simple, meaningful, and local this holiday season with a donation to your Community Foundation Boulder County. Together, we’ll keep the arts vibrant, help students get ahead, work on women’s issues, fight for our environment, and more. ...
It's time to get ahead on your year-end giving! We may be turning the clocks back, but there’s never been a better time to get ahead and support your Community Foundation Boulder County. Your foundation is a way to make a difference—locally, and beyond. Let’s...
Make a difference you can see! Together, we’re building inclusive and just communities and enhancing the lives of all who live here. It starts with donating to your Community Foundation Boulder County — that’s how to make a local difference you can see. Read...
At our Friends Party this week – an annual event celebrating donors of Community Foundation Boulder County – CEO Jeff Hirota introduced the foundation's new Strategic Plan emphasizing equity in our community. "We are better than our current circumstances. Indeed,...
"It’s shocking to me that Colorado ranks 46th in teacher pay and 42nd in per student funding, nationally. Put another way, the state’s school funding lags behind the national average by $2,800 per pupil! So while Amendment 73 may raise taxes for some of us (8% of tax...
Last night, in an intimate setting at Community Foundation Boulder County, a panel of local veterans and leaders of veteran programs engrossed a standing-room only audience with their personal experiences in the military, and their insights on the challenges and...
This week, the foundation’s Environmental Affinity Group convened internationally renowned conservationists/ecologists Dan Janzen and Winnie Hallwachs, and presented a screening of “The Human Element,” James Balog’s urgent narrative about how environmental change is...