"We recognize that 'it takes a village' to tackle and address social, economic, and environmental inequities … and other problems in our community. That’s where you come in!" By Cindy Lindsay, Chair, Development Committee, Community Foundation Board of TrusteesAs 2019...
Why not start the holiday season with a simple yet meaningful gift: a donation to your Community Foundation Boulder County. Together we’ll keep the arts vibrant, tackle environmental concerns, nurture and protect children from poverty and bullying, and...
Community Foundation Boulder County today announced $5,700 in Veterans Fund grants to four nonprofits serving local veterans, including Warrior StoryField, the Medicine Horse Program, Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement (HOPE), and Cultivate. Community...
"In my mind, anyone who puts their lives on the line to protect our country, our families, and our freedom, deserves whatever we can give back to them. But more often than not, veterans are people who feel really uncomfortable asking for help. It’s easy for them to...
“The size of the problem that confronts us requires the expertise of all professions, of everyone. We’ve got to recognize that our greatest common problem – to ensure a habitable planet – demands the attention of all of us working together.” Join the foundation’s $50K...
“Climate change is daily, headline news – more than ever, we really need to think about how to reverse course for our planet. To do that, it takes not only political will, it takes philanthropists coming together to change the trajectory, and to pool and leverage...
Keep up with the latest information regarding Hurricane Dorian, and ways to support communities affected by the storm. The first major hurricane of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season, Hurricane Dorian has caused catastrophic damage to Grand Bahama and Abaco Island,...
"We were looking for a way to give back over the long-term that would also engage our kids." “We were looking for a way to give back over the long-term that would also engage our kids,” says Ken Wagers, who – along with his wife, Tina – have held a Donor-Advised Fund...
Kicking off August in style, the Center for Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) at Front Range Community College (FRCC) celebrated the grand opening of a new training center for careers in high-tech manufacturing. Kicking off August in style, the Center for Integrated...
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...
"…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...
"...perhaps the most critical partner in our foundation's infrastructure is the array of nonprofits in Boulder County." The strength of a community foundation comes from the partners it has in the community it serves. Community Foundation Boulder County collaborates...
"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...