Donors & Giving Archives - Page 2 of 5 - Rose Community Foundation

Empowering Futures: Insights on Workforce Development Programs

Workforce development plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and development in our community and equipping people with the necessary skills to contribute to a resilient and competitive workforce. Rose Community Foundation recently held a learning session to explore the opportunities and challenges within workforce development in the Greater Denver region and how individual […]

Empowering Futures: Insights on Workforce Development Programs Read Post »

Donors & Giving, Philanthropic Services

Tax-time charitable giving questions

Spring is a perfect time for professional advisors to review a few basic tax principles related to charitable giving, in both completing 2023 returns as well as planning for 2024. Here are three questions that are top of mind for many, along with answers that to help you serve your clients: How important is the

Tax-time charitable giving questions Read Post »

Community Leadership, Donors & Giving

Libby Bortz: A Lasting Legacy

Libby Bortz, a Rose Community Foundation Legacy Circle member and donor, was honored with induction into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame in 2022. Additionally, an assisted living center in Littleton bears her name. However, her impactful journey in philanthropy, advocacy, and advancing equity began in a small town in New York. Libby grew up

Libby Bortz: A Lasting Legacy Read Post »

Donors & Giving, Family Philanthropy

Double the Impact: Marlene and Morris Price

For Marlene and Morris Price, a commitment to philanthropy was instilled in them from a young age – though that’s not always what they called it. “We grew up in a military family, so service was always a part of our life. We went to church regularly, our parents were involved in community organizations and

Double the Impact: Marlene and Morris Price Read Post »

Donors & Giving, Nonprofits & Grants

How to support migrants in our community

The Newcomers Fund is a partnership between the city of Denver, the state of Colorado and local foundations to mobilize philanthropic support for the nonprofits that are serving incoming migrants in our community. Over 30,000 people have arrived in Denver after traveling from South and Central America, and for those individuals and families who intend

How to support migrants in our community Read Post »

Donors & Giving

How to support the people of Israel

Updated October 26, 2023 We condemn the brutal and horrific attacks carried out against Israel by the terrorist organization Hamas, resulting in the largest loss of Jewish lives in a single day since the Holocaust with Israeli hostages remaining captive in Gaza. We mourn the destruction, suffering, trauma and loss of lives among Israelis and

How to support the people of Israel Read Post »

Donors & Giving

Smart disaster giving can offer predictability to the unpredictable

Rarely does a month go by without the news of another disaster or humanitarian tragedy. Most recently, the fires, hurricanes, floods, and war are making the headlines and also generating widespread charitable support. Many individuals and families are no doubt supporting relief efforts through monetary donations. Local community foundations in affected regions are an excellent

Smart disaster giving can offer predictability to the unpredictable Read Post »

Two young parents sit in their living room with their toddler child as she looks at a book

Donors & Giving

Make-A-Will Month and the Power of Planned Giving

August is National Make-A-Will Month. You may be hearing about estate planning more this month than usual, which makes it an especially good time to review your estate plans or get your wills and trusts in order. Did you know that two out of three Americans have no estate planning documents? If you’re not sure where

Make-A-Will Month and the Power of Planned Giving Read Post »

A woman on a video call with multiple members of her family

Donors & Giving, Family Philanthropy

Bridging the gaps in multi-generational family philanthropy

Differing views within families is nothing new, with topics of disagreement historically including popular culture, politics, religion and parenting, to name a few. Frequently outranking all is money – and how it’s made, invested, spent or saved. Realities of longer lifespans – resulting in up to four generations living simultaneously – and greater willingness to

Bridging the gaps in multi-generational family philanthropy Read Post »

Fred Glick and RedLine Contemporary Art Center Executive Director Louise Martorano

Donors & Giving, Nonprofits & Grants

The Art of Collaboration: Donor and nonprofit partnerships

For Fred Glick, supporting the arts ecosystem in Greater Denver has always been a natural fit. With a background in theater design and production, Fred has carved out his own philanthropic niche in the arts including a robust, collaborative relationship with RedLine Contemporary Art Center. Founded in 2008, RedLine is a Denver nonprofit dedicated to

The Art of Collaboration: Donor and nonprofit partnerships Read Post »