Philanthropic Services Archives - Rose Community Foundation

Rose Youth Foundation Welcomes 2026-2027 Cohort

October 8, 2026 Rose Community Foundation this month welcomes members of its 25th Rose Youth Foundation (RYF) cohort. RYF brings together Jewish teens from across the Greater Denver community to learn about philanthropy, explore community needs and make a meaningful difference through collective giving. Through the program, participants build leadership skills, develop relationships across schools and […]

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Donors & Giving, Initiatives & Special Programs, Philanthropic Services

Generation Now Circle Launches 2026-2027 Cohort

September 24, 2026 Rose Community Foundation’s 2026 cohort of Generation Now Circle recently kicked off with a welcome gathering and their first official meeting of the year. Generation Now Circle brings together adults ages 25 to 40 from across the Greater Denver region who are passionate about creating positive change in their communities and eager

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Donors & Giving, Philanthropic Services

A Legacy That Flows Forward

August 13, 2026 August is National Make-A-Will Month—a time to create or update your will, reflect on what matters most to you and the legacy you want to leave behind. For Joan Henneberry, giving back has never been about how much she has to give. It’s about being part of something bigger than herself. “I

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Donors & Giving, Family Philanthropy, Philanthropic Services

A Year of Impact Ahead: How Reviewing Your Legacy Plans Today Shapes Tomorrow

February 12, 2026 By Sarah James, Director of Donor Funds and Gift Planning The first quarter of a new year is an ideal time to revisit your plans for including charitable gifts in your wills, trusts or beneficiary designations. At Rose Community Foundation, we believe that everyone has a legacy to leave—regardless of income or status. Through thoughtful planning, you can

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Donors & Giving, Jewish Life, Philanthropic Services

Welcoming Community and Honoring Legacy: A New Garden Blooms at JCC Denver

Rose Community Foundation was delighted to be a part of the unveiling of the beautiful new Strear-Pluss Community Garden at the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) in early July.  The event was a joyful celebration of a vibrant new space inspired by Jewish values of growth and rebirth that aims to nurture early childhood

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Donors & Giving, Philanthropic Services

Your Will, Your Legacy: Make-A-Will Month

August is National Make-A-Will Month — an important reminder to establish or update your will and estate plan. A will is a fundamental part of end-of-life planning, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes and your loved ones are protected, avoiding the delays and expenses of probate. Taking the time to establish a

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Donors & Giving, Nonprofits & Grants, Philanthropic Services

Forging Impactful Partnerships: Montview Presbyterian Church and Rose Community Foundation’s Philanthropic Partnership

Philanthropy has a unique power to unite people and organizations across diverse faith traditions, highlighting shared values and a collective commitment to humanity. Recently, Rose Community Foundation and Montview Presbyterian Church formed a philanthropic partnership focused on amplifying impact. Montview’s Mission Life Committee invited the Foundation to serve as a consultant as they embarked on

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Community Leadership, Endowment Cohort, Initiatives & Special Programs, Philanthropic Services

Securing the Future: How Nonprofit Mentorship Can Elevate Your Endowment Fund

Establishing an endowment fund can be a powerful tool for nonprofits to help achieve long-term financial stability, supporting and advancing their mission for generations to come. Rose Community Foundation’s Endowment Building Pathways offer structured support to help organizations launch and grow endowments, sustaining a culture that builds for the future. The three pathways – Launch,

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Donors & Giving, Philanthropic Services

Planning for a sunset: Lock in a higher exemption, unlock a legacy

Without legislation to prevent it, the sunsetting of current estate tax laws at the end of 2025 will dramatically reduce the federal estate tax exemption from $13.61 million per person in 2024 to approximately $7 million in 2026 (this includes adjustments for inflation). This change would affect many high net-worth individuals and families, likely exposing

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Community Leadership, Donors & Giving, Philanthropic Services

Driving Change: Civic Engagement and the Role of Philanthropy

Civic engagement gives residents proximity to the systems of governance that affect their daily lives and is a powerful tool for advancing empowerment, belonging and representation. At Rose Community Foundation, we are dedicated to strengthening democracy and fostering inclusive civic engagement through investments in organizations that encourage community involvement and promote nonpartisan voter participation.

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