Rose Community Foundation

August is Make A Will Month📝 — a reminder that creating or updating your will is one of the most meaningful ways to care for your loved ones, while supporting causes that matter most to you. 💜

At Rose Community Foundation, we believe everyone has the power to create a lasting legacy, regardless of income or status. We work to help incorporate charitable giving into long-term financial and legacy planning, ensuring your values live on for generations to come.

Throughout August, we'll be sharing resources, stories and tips on legacy giving. Follow along, and if you're interested in learning how philanthropy can become part of your legacy, our Philanthropic Services team is here to help.

We're thrilled to welcome Karli Sherwinter to Rose Community Foundation as our new Director of Collaborative Philanthropy! 🎉

In her role, Karli leads the Foundation's four giving circles and other collaborative philanthropy initiatives, helping people come together to learn, connect and pool resources to create meaningful change across our community. Our giving circle initiatives expand access to philanthropy by creating opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to give collectively and make a greater impact together.

We're excited to have Karli on our team and leading this work! Please join us in giving her a warm welcome. 💜

We are very sorry to learn of the passing of Ron Montoya, a beloved business and civic leader whose legacy is synonymous with family, community and generosity. Ron's fingerprints are on so many initiatives and organizations, including Rose Community Foundation where he served for a decade on our board of trustees from 2006-2015 and celebrated our 30th anniversary with us in 2025. May his memory be a blessing for his family and friends and his legacy an inspiration to our community for generations to come.

We're hiring!🚨

Rose Community Foundation is seeking a Policy and Advocacy Program Director to lead the Foundation's policy and advocacy work across our impact areas.

The Foundation advances systems and policies that strengthen communities, expand opportunities and address critical needs in Greater Denver and beyond. This includes taking positions on legislation, ballot measures and other policy initiatives, as well as investing in organizations that use policy and advocacy to drive lasting change. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Community Impact team and lead this work.

🔗Learn more and apply: https://rcfdenver.org/careers-2/

August 1 marks Colorado Day, celebrating 150 years of statehood. As the recent statewide survey by the Colorado Polling Institute found, Coloradans are proud to call the Centennial State home. From our breathtaking landscapes to our rich history, vibrant culture and strong communities, there's so much to celebrate.🏔️

While Colorado's 150th anniversary has been marked with events throughout the year — including the CO150 Film Festival with screenings statewide through November — there are still plenty of ways to join the celebration this weekend:

🎉 Homegrown Colorado – July 31| Enjoy a night market at Civic Center Park.

🥞 Community Fest – August 1| Celebrate with History Colorado at this free festival featuring a pancake breakfast, live music, street festival and an art market.

⚾ Colorado Rockies Game – August 1 | Cheer on the Rockies and stick around for a special Colorado 150 drone show after the game.

🎨 Denver Art Museum – August 1 | Enjoy free admission and browse the Colorado Day Art Market.

The anniversary also coincides with Denver Days, happening July 31–August 9, with neighborhood events taking place across the city. Check out the full lineup of Denver Days events at https://denvergov.org/Community/Neighborhoods/Denver-Days .

Rose Community Foundation is proud to support the Colorado Polling Institute's statewide survey marking the state's 150th anniversary. We invested in this research because understanding the experiences, aspirations and concerns of Coloradans is essential to building stronger communities and informing effective philanthropy.

Questions explored opinions on topics including affordability, trust in institutions and what makes Coloradans most proud (hint: our majestic Rocky Mountain landscapes!). The findings underscore the importance of belonging, connection and civic engagement: when people feel heard, they build stronger ties to their communities and greater confidence that they can help shape their future.

Encouragingly, more Coloradans surveyed said they believe there is more that unites us than divides us - a hopeful reminder of what we can accomplish together.

🔗 View the news release and poll details here: https://copollinginstitute.org/release/new-statewide-poll-finds-coloradans-united-by-shared-values-as-state-approaches-150th-anniversary/

As wildfires continue to impact communities across Colorado and firefighters work tirelessly to contain them, local nonprofits and community organizations are on the ground providing emergency assistance, shelter, animal care and long-term recovery support.

If you're looking for a way to help, there are several community-based (or locally based) organizations supporting Coloradans affected by the largest current wildfires.

🔗Explore the list and learn how you can support relief and recovery efforts: https://rcfdenver.org/insights/supporting-wildfire-relief-efforts-in-colorado/

As we head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, we celebrate the ideals of freedom and the country we call home, while recognizing that there is always work to be done. Strong communities are built when everyone has the opportunity to thrive and feel a sense of belonging.

We’re grateful for the people, community partners and nonprofits working every day to strengthen Greater Denver through connection and collective action.

Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday weekend. 🇺🇸❤️💙

🎬 Stories bring us together. So do strong communities.

We’re proud to be a sponsor of the Denver and Boulder screenings of the CO150 Film Festival, a statewide celebration of storytelling, history and connection.

At Rose Community Foundation, we believe great films—like great communities—are experiences we share. For more than 30 years, we’ve invested in the people and places that help shape communities in Greater Denver and beyond.

✨ Explore the festival and find a screening near you: colorado150film.com

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🌟 We're hiring! 🌟 Rose Community Foundation is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support grant administration, maintain accurate data across systems and ensure smooth committee and governance processes that power the Foundation’s impact.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://rcfdenver.org/careers-2/