If you have any doubt that your clients are walking in your door with social impact on their minds, just take a look around! Doing good is everywhere! It's critical that you're aware of this trend so you can maximize social impact as an emotional hook to build client...
Each of us has our own approach to “doing good.” Each of us leans toward one of three Social Impact Personality Types: Investor, Activator, or Connector. You'll realize it's a lot easier to help your clients with philanthropy if you know which type they are, or...
"The foundation has such a depth of knowledge about the local nonprofit community, and how we – also by getting our kids involved – can make a difference. It’s very turnkey.” Ask Jane McConnell about her approach to giving, and she’ll answer that she and her husband –...
“Nonprofits fill the gaps in the fabric of our community, addressing unmet needs – from promoting critical initiatives, from early childhood education and funding other nonprofit organizations, to addressing the needs of the marginalized.” When James Graham first got...
Greetings, Having finished my first month at your Community Foundation, I'm very excited about the future of philanthropy in Boulder County. I've begun meeting with community foundation donors and professional advisors and am humbled by their passion for making our...
The way we think about our home and our community is what gives us a sense of place, and inspires us to make a difference therein. That sentiment is beautifully captured in this poem by Elizabeth Robinson. The way we think about our home and our community is what...
“My husband felt very strongly about the value of community foundations. And he saw the foundation as the best vehicle to continue to support our passion within the larger context of this community." For Beau Rezendes, a constant passion is how we care for our aging...
“My husband and I trust the staff of the Community Foundation, and we appreciate the guidance and advice that the foundation provides.” donate “I believe in ‘paying it forward,’” says Robyn Landry, a member of the Legacy Society of Community Foundation Boulder County....
"Community Foundation Boulder County makes it easy for us to achieve our philanthropic goals in Jeff’s memory by doing all the background research. The foundation is so tuned in to the community, and we know that our dollars are making the most impact as a result."...
“This may seem like a cool and hip place to be for Millennials to come and work, but the day-to-day people – what I think of as grassroots members of our community – often can’t make ends meet. Recognizing and addressing those needs and discrepancies – also in terms...
"We give to a variety of organizations and causes. There’s so much need out there. In addition, it’s so easy to work with the foundation to realize my grandmother’s wishes." It was Lauren Voigt’s grandmother who helped set the stage for her family’s future charitable...
“We’re really interested in strengthening any marginalized group.” It all started about 18 years ago. That’s when Randy Clapp and James Hoppe got involved with the Community Foundation’s Millennium Trust, which ignites action around some of our most urgent...
“At different times in life, or in the life of a community, there are different needs. And sometimes a particular issue area or a particular population requires more attention than at other times. That’s why I support BRAVO now, because of its attention on the current...
On our radio show, Brian Nuttall – shareholder with Kingsbery, Baris, Vogel, and Nuttall CPAs – and Shelly Merritt – attorney with more than 20 years' experience representing individuals, families, and businesses – explore recent tax legislation and its implication...
“The staff and leadership at the Community Foundation is where you should always go first. They really understand the issues, the organizations working to address those issues, and what it means to collaborate." Robin Luff’s association with the Community Foundation...
On May 18, Noel will don boxing gloves before hundreds of people at Foundation Fights 3 as part of Boulder Startup Week. The beneficiary of this bold move, and Noel’s associated crowdrise fundraising campaign? The Community Foundation Boulder County. There are all...
“I have benefited in my life from countless supportive family members, teachers, business partners, and team members. I don’t take solo credit for my education, experience, skills, or financial success – so, yes – I feel it’s important to give back to society." For...
"A key role of the Community Foundation is to first delve into the research – the facts – of what’s happening in Boulder County in terms of growth, housing, our environment, and more. And then applying that knowledge and information to address our community’s unmet...
"No matter how much or how little I’ve made, I always felt it was my responsibility to give. I would encourage all of us to give, and to teach our children by being givers ourselves." For Ann Cooper, establishing the Cooper Family Fund with the Community Foundation...
“There’s plenty of work to be done, locally. And the Community Foundation provides the insight and information to propel us forward.” Substantially involved in serving the local legal community, Steve Jacobson – a partner at Collins, Rafik & Jacobson, LLC, a...