The Women's Foundation of Colorado

Coloradans are increasingly concerned about cost of living in our state. Although our state’s property taxes are among the lowest in the country, recent increases have been challenging for hardworking Colorado families. As policymakers convene for a special legislative session to consider changes to state and local revenue and the impacts for our communities and our future, supports for women and families to thrive should be prioritized and protected. We oppose the harmful property tax ballot measures - Initiative 50, Voter Approval to Retain Additional Property Tax Revenue and Initiative 108, Valuation for Assessments - that would severely impact funding for key programs that support women and their families. We hope for an agreement that will emphasize the value women and families bring to our state and remove those measures from the November ballot. The Women’s Foundation of Colorado is the only statewide community-funded foundation protecting the progress and advancing gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women. When women thrive, our whole state is better off because women are leaders in their lives, families, and communities and play a vital role in our state economy. Guided by our partners serving communities and the realities that women and their families face throughout the state, WFCO advocates for policies that promote economic opportunities. We support fiscal reforms to ensure adequate resources are invested in our communities and prioritize women and families.

🌟 What an amazing night! Several of our own WFCO board and staff were recognized as Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business by the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce! 🎉 We're beyond thrilled to celebrate these incredible women: ✨ Trustee Dawn Bookhardt, the 2024 Legacy Award Winner! ✨ Honorary Trustee Shannon Jones, a Top 25 Women in Business honoree! ✨ Our very own Vice President of Development, Renee Ferrufino, also a Top 25 Women in Business honoree! We were so excited to be there last night to honor Renee, Dawn, and Shannon and celebrate their remarkable achievements! 🌟

✨ We're just about 8 weeks away from our Annual Luncheon and as our President & CEO, Lauren Y. Casteel, prepares to retire in January 2025, we invite you to be part of her last Luncheon on September 27! Join us in gathering to celebrate Lauren's incredible decade of service and commitment to advancing gender, racial, and economic equity. This year's luncheon will also feature inspiring conversations with special guests, artist Jordan Casteel and author Kali Fajardo-Anstine. Let's show up for women and families in Colorado and honor Lauren’s legacy! ✨ Save your seat(s) now at www.wfco.org/luncheon

😍 We can't wait to interview artist Jordan Casteel and author Kali Fajardo-Anstine at our Annual Luncheon on September 27! These two phenomenal women who were born and raised in Denver are making their marks internationally - one brush stroke and word at a time. Join us to hear their visions of equity and how we can all use our voices to make change for women. Watch the video from Kali and purchase your ticket today! https://lnkd.in/gHdYFtMG

The Women's Foundation of Colorado is on the search for our next President & CEO, a visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact starting in January 2025. This is a pivotal moment for women and girls, and we need someone with a deep commitment to gender, racial, and economic equity. Our next CEO will lead WFCO into a new era of strategic growth and transformative fundraising initiatives, working closely with our dedicated staff and board of trustees. We're looking for an experienced, inspiring, and innovative leader who: •Provides strategic vision and leadership •Engages the community to drive impact and visibility •Fosters a cohesive and impactful team •Is an exceptional communicator •Is a skilled fundraiser with strong donor relationships •Is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and alignment with WFCO values •Is a savvy navigator of the Colorado political landscape •Is an effective partner to the board •Has a statewide impact mindset Does this sound like you or someone you know? Learn more about this incredible opportunity and how to apply. https://lnkd.in/g8ZZezi

The Women's Foundation of Colorado is on the search for our next President & CEO, a visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact starting in January 2025. This is a pivotal moment for women and girls, and we need someone with a deep commitment to gender, racial, and economic equity. Our next CEO will lead WFCO into a new era of strategic growth and transformative fundraising initiatives, working closely with our dedicated staff and board of trustees. We're looking for an experienced, inspiring, and innovative leader who: •Provides strategic vision and leadership •Engages the community to drive impact and visibility •Fosters a cohesive and impactful team •Is an exceptional communicator •Is a skilled fundraiser with strong donor relationships •Is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and alignment with WFCO values •Is a savvy navigator of the Colorado political landscape •Is an effective partner to the board •Has a statewide impact mindset Does this sound like you or someone you know? Learn more about this incredible opportunity and how to apply. https://lnkd.in/g8ZZezi

We can't wait to rock out on Friday, September 13 at the 3rd Annual Boobapalooza fundraising concert at Swallow Hill - and we hope you'll join us! Hosted by The Community Chest, a giving circle of breast cancer survivors and supporters housed at WFCO, this event is all about celebrating resilience, compassion, and community. Hell's Belles, the renowned all-female AC/DC tribute band will be performing, and you can jam out while helping to raise funds for breast cancer research, patient care, and innovations! Get your tickets and sponsorships now: www.boobapalooza.org

Big deal is an understatement! Three cheers for our incredible Colorado Olympians! Lindsey Horan, Sophia Smith, and Mallory Swanson are scoring goals and making us proud in Paris! Catch them as they light up the field for Team USA and show the world what Colorado grit is all about. https://lnkd.in/gibhwduC

We're thrilled to share the highlights from our two-day grantee convening, which took place this week at The Colorado Health Foundation! It was an incredible opportunity to bring together our WINcome and Women & Girls of Color Fund grantees for two days of connection, support, and learning. Day 1 kicked off with powerful programming facilitated by Transformative Leadership for Change, focused on fostering connection and support for women and gender-expansive leaders of color. The day concluded with a wonderful networking reception where grantees connected with Colorado funders, WFCO Trustees, and supporters from our broader community. Day 2 was dedicated to media engagement and public policy, providing our grantees with valuable insights and practical skills. We were honored to have a media panel featuring Anna Alejo from CBS News Colorado, Anusha Roy from KUSA-TV, 9NEWS, and Elaine Tassey from Colorado Public Radio. A special thank you to Jenny Davies from Progressive Promotions Inc for leading the media pitch workshop. A huge shoutout to Camisha Vigil Lashbrook, our Director of Donor Relations & Strategic Grantmaking, for expertly planning and facilitating this convening. And a heartfelt thank you to all our grantees who joined us for one or both days—your participation and energy made this event truly special. We're excited to continue building on the connections and support fostered during these two days!

Our 2022 Annual Luncheon Special Guest, Allyson Felix, is breaking new ground once again! As the most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history, Allyson is now launching the first-ever nursery at the Olympic Village for Paris 2024! This initiative, in partnership with Pampers, is a game-changer for balancing family and competition, proving that motherhood is not the end but a powerful chapter in an athlete's journey. We are so proud of Allyson's continued dedication to supporting mothers in sports! Read more about her incredible initiative.