We celebrate the tenacity of our Colorado startup community after a tumultuous year. We’re pleased to share that five of our member companies were acquired during 2020, totaling more than $750K in philanthropic capital created during a year where we witnessed outsized...
Last month, when Altvia publicly announced a majority recapitalization, the Community Foundation was an obvious fit to establish the Altvia Abundance Foundation, a Donor-Advised Fund. "It's all closely aligned with what we’ve always espoused as a mission-driven...
“We feel that Community Foundation Boulder County is the easiest and best steward for our capital. Because Pledge 1% Colorado is housed underneath the Community Foundation, I knew the foundation by reputation – and I continue to feel good about its brand and its...
“It’s about coming full circle where both equity scenarios intersect for greater productivity, success, and impact.” At a time when diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) are at the forefront of a national movement toward social justice, we caught up with our own...
"For this year's DEI [Diversity, Equity, Inclusion] Track, we wanted to help co-create a more inclusive vision for what the future looks like for employees and business alike." Join us for this free online conversation on May 12! As part of the 11th Annual Boulder...
With a singular goal to advance diverse, untapped entrepreneurial communities across the country, Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) selected Longmont as its first site outside Massachusetts. With a singular goal to advance diverse, untapped entrepreneurial...
Over two hours at the third annual Pledge 1% Colorado Nonprofit Pitch Contest – brought to you by Pledge 1% Colorado and Community Foundation Boulder County – five local nonprofits also took the stage at eTown to present their unique programs created out of the need...
As we near the 10th anniversary of Boulder Startup Week (May 13-17) – a free, week-long event celebrating the incredible entrepreneurial community in Boulder – we’re thrilled to announce an awesome lineup of innovative and impactful nonprofits slated to make their...
Pledge 1% Colorado and Community Foundation Boulder County are excited to announce Year Three of the Pledge 1% Pitch Contest as a part of Boulder Startup Week. Applications must be submitted by April 22. Pledge 1% Colorado and Community Foundation Boulder...
“Leadership Fellows is a great program for individuals who are looking to expand their leadership skills and their networks. Professionally speaking, the program is especially valuable for younger generations – the future leaders of our community." For Jorge De...
“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...
Now in its fourth year, Longmont Startup Week 2018 – comprising a robust schedule of free events, July 23-27 – is set to inspire and invigorate local entrepreneurs, intrepreneurs, investors, and other interested community members. Now in its fourth year, Longmont...
Earlier this month, Boulder Startup Week wrapped up its ninth consecutive year, once again showcasing a community that both innovates and embraces a #GiveFirst mentality. This year, organizers included a new Social Impact track comprising nine events catered toward...
“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...
"So far, collectively, $7M has been granted to a wide range of local nonprofits from member companies' success, and more teams are swapping out happy hours for volunteer days than ever before." By Matt Zwiebel Director, Pledge 1% Colorado For newcomers and natives...
"Entrepreneurs are problem solvers by nature. Whether out of personal experience or through professional passion, they seek to create solutions for themselves and their customers." By Matt Zwiebel Director, Pledge 1% Colorado Entrepreneurs are problem solvers...
As part of Boulder Startup Week, Pledge 1% Colorado and other sponsors launched a contest to showcase how cross-sector collaborations are positively impacting our community. El Centro Amistad shared with us their approach to the contest, and what they learned. On May...
As part of Boulder Startup Week last night, attendees of “Boulder Community Night: Innovation + Impact” filled the house at the Boulder Theater. The free and open event recognized entrepreneurial and innovative nonprofit ideas to solve pressing problems and critical...
Pledge 1% Colorado and the Community Foundation Boulder County are excited to announce an inaugural Pledge 1% Pitch Contest as a part of Boulder Startup Week. The Pitch Contest seeks to recognize and support entrepreneurial and innovative nonprofit ideas to solve...
EFCO set out in 2007 to change the world by inspiring early-stage startup philanthropy. Nearly 10 years later, 100 Colorado companies have joined our network and put upwards of $5M directly into local nonprofits, along with hundreds of hours of volunteer time. Today...