Philanthropic Services

Eliane Walters is an operations and systems professional with extensive experience working within Colorado’s nonprofit community. She is known for thoughtful coordination, strong relationship building and a focus on equity and inclusion, and brings a people-centered approach to organizational logistics and data management.  Prior to joining Rose Community Foundation, Eliane served as Program and Systems Manager at Philanthropy Colorado, where she oversaw event and meeting logistics, maintained organizational databases and supported members […]

Elise Collins joined Rose Community Foundation in August 2025 as the Donor and Fund Services Coordinator. In this role, she supports the Foundation’s philanthropic services team by stewarding donor-advised and endowed funds, supporting fundholders, and ensuring accurate and timely gift processing to advance values-driven philanthropy across Greater Denver. Prior to joining the Foundation, Elise served as

Jill joined Rose Community Foundation as the Director of Nonprofit Funds and Legacy Giving in February 2025. In this role, she leads efforts to oversee, steward and expand the Foundation’s portfolio of funds that support and benefit nonprofits. She also oversees the endowment building pathway programs and directs the strategy and implementation of the Foundation’s

Zoe Carlson joined Rose Community Foundation as the Philanthropic Initiatives Coordinator in November 2024. In this role, Zoe supports the Foundation’s collaborative giving circles and endowment training programs for nonprofit organizations. Prior to the Foundation, Zoe served as the Program Manager for Think 360 Arts for Learning, a local arts education nonprofit, where she managed

Sarah James joined Rose Community Foundation in November 2024 as the Director of Donor Funds and Gift Planning. With over 10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, Sarah has worked with a diverse range of organizations across arts, social services, and education, honing her skills in building meaningful connections with donors and aligning their philanthropic

Mellenie Goebel joined Rose Community Foundation in January 2024 as the nonprofit endowments advisor. In her role, Mellenie supports and stewards the Foundation’s nonprofit partners with endowed and long-term designated funds, offering tailored growth strategies, guidance and coaching along their endowment journey. Mellenie most recently worked with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce as an investor

As philanthropy advisor, Carmelita Galicia-Munoz stewards and supports Rose Community Foundation donor-advised fundholders and philanthropic partners. She helps donors connect their values to their giving, develop and implement their charitable goals, and move forward in their philanthropic journeys. She is passionate and committed to advancing equity, justice, and social good through values-driven philanthropy. Carmelita joined

Judy Altenberg joined the Rose Community Foundation staff in June 2019. As chief philanthropy officer, Altenberg leads the team responsible for growing philanthropic resources for regional good in partnership with donors, donor-advised fundholders, nonprofit fundholders, giving circle members, and professional advisors. She has been involved with the Foundation since 2007 as a Foundation trustee and