Community Foundation Boulder County

10/15/2026

Community Foundation Boulder County’s 15 Forever Program is now accepting applications for the 2027 cohort!

15 Forever is an innovative youth-led grantmaking program offering Boulder County high schoolers a chance to build leadership skills, learn about local philanthropy, and make a difference in the lives of Boulder County youth. In 15 Forever, participants collaborate with other students from across Boulder County, gain volunteer hours, and tackle issues facing youth in our community.

The 2027 15 Forever program starts in January 2027 and ends in May 2027. Applications are due November 27, 2026. Interested youth can learn more and apply at https://www.commfound.org/program/15-forever/

10/12/2026

Last month, we were honored to receive the Museum of Boulder’s 2026 Community Impact Award at ENCORE!, the museum’s annual fundraising gala. The evening celebrated Boulder’s rich musical history while recognizing community leaders who help make Boulder County a vibrant place to live, work, and create. We’re grateful to the Museum of Boulder for this recognition and, most of all, for its ongoing work to preserve and share the stories of our community.

10/08/2026

Today is Donor-Advised Fund Day!

Opening a donor-advised fund at Community Foundation Boulder County offers a flexible way to support the causes and organizations you care about while receiving immediate tax benefits. Not only that, but partnering with CFBC means working with a deeply connected local partner who understands and cares for our community just as much as you do.

Our team is here to advise local donors and help them explore Boulder County’s exciting opportunities, navigate its most pressing challenges, and connect with local nonprofits making a difference in our community.

We’re proud to help people turn their generosity into meaningful impact, here in Boulder County and beyond.

Learn more: https://www.commfound.org/your-giving/donor-advised-funds/

10/07/2026

Looking back on a great day for Pledge 1% Colorado at this year’s Colorado Startup Week.

As a program of Community Foundation Boulder County, Pledge 1% Colorado works to connect Colorado’s entrepreneurial community with philanthropy and encourage founders and investors to build giving into their companies and funds from the start.

During the week, CFBC’s Amelia Pane Schaffner moderated “The Giving Advantage: Building Companies That Scale With Giving Built In,” featuring Pledge 1% co-founders Seth Levine and Ryan Martens, along with Jan D’Alessandro, Chief Legal & Philanthropy Officer at Pledge 1%. The conversation explored how giving can be built into companies from the start and highlighted Colorado’s “Give First” culture. We also announced 150 Founders for 150 Colorado, inviting 150 founders and investors to commit 1% of equity, future profits or fund carry to Colorado communities.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and to all of the entrepreneurs, businesses and community partners helping build a stronger culture of giving across Colorado.

10/07/2026

Former Boulder County Commissioner and current CFBC Board Chair Deb Gardner is in Washington, D.C., as the Supreme Court hears Boulder’s climate case. As one of the county commissioners who voted in 2018 to launch the case against Suncor, Deb wants to see the work through.

“I was part of it from the beginning and really want to carry it on and represent the people of Boulder County, which is what we've been doing all along. This is what the people wanted us to do.” – Deb in an interview with CPR

Read more from CPR on the court case and the Coloradans representing our community at the nation's capital.

The high court will not issue an opinion on the contentious case for several months

10/01/2026

Deadline Extended: Apply for Leadership Fellows Boulder County

The application deadline for the 2027 Leadership Fellows Boulder County program has been extended through Thursday, October 8, at 5 p.m.

Apply to Leadership Fellows Boulder County and join a group of 25–30 diverse leaders from across industries who are ready to shape the future of our community. Designed to foster inclusive, transformational leadership, the program provides fellows with an understanding of the issues, challenges, and solutions critical to the success of our local communities. Graduates are encouraged to leverage their new skills and knowledge to pursue leadership roles within Boulder County and beyond.

Visit commfound.org/leadership-fellows to learn more and apply by Thursday, October 8, at 5 p.m.

09/30/2026

Every year, we honor local community members making an impact across Boulder County through our Community Leadership Awards. These individuals embody leadership in all its forms, including exceptional volunteerism, advocacy on behalf of immigrants, gifts of time, treasure, and talent, and tenacious nonprofit leadership. Please join us in congratulating this year’s Community Leadership Award recipients:

✨ Pat Shoemaker Volunteer Award: Ann Morales

✨ Nino Gallo Leadership Award: Jossy Martinez-Nevarez

✨ Stan Black Award: Neil Fishman

✨ Josie Heath Nonprofit Leadership Award: Jonathan Lev

Learn more about the Community Leadership Awards and meet this year’s award Recipients: https://www.commfound.org/blog/2026-community-leadership-awards/

09/30/2026

After 9 months of learning, connection, and growth, the 2026 Leadership Fellows Boulder County Cohort has officially graduated!

Congratulations to this incredible group of leaders—we can’t wait to see how you’ll shape the future of Boulder County and help build a community where everyone can thrive.

09/29/2026

The City of Lafayette established the One Lafayette Fund at Community Foundation Boulder County in 2008 to support local nonprofits serving the Lafayette community. In 2024, the city entrusted the foundation to fully manage and distribute the fund’s grants.

Today, we were thrilled to announce the 2026 One Lafayette Fund recipients — 13 local nonprofits awarded a total of $34,500. These organizations provide essential services that strengthen the Lafayette community every day.

To learn more about the fund, our partnership with the City of Lafayette, and meet this year’s grantees, visit https://www.commfound.org/program/one-lafayette-fund/

09/28/2026

This month, on KGNU Community Radio’s A Public Affair with Community Foundation Boulder County, Carey is joined in KGNU’s new studio by Boulder County Clerk & Recorder, Molly Fitzpatrick. Together they talk about local elections, the Clerk & Recorder’s role in running Boulder County’s elections, and how the process works. They also discuss ways community members can get involved and support our local elections.

Listen Now: https://www.commfound.org/blog/a-public-affair-on-kgnu-local-elections-with-boulder-county-clerk-recorder-molly-fitzpatrick/