Colorado Foundation and Funder events

Presented by Community Resource Center

Funder Connection with Rose Community Foundation

Registration ends Tuesday, 05/19/2026 5:59pm MDT

About This Event

Wednesday, May 20th at 10:30am on Zoom

Course Objective: Community Resource Center Funder Connections are an opportunity for peer-learning and networking for those who work and volunteer in the nonprofit community.

Participants will gain insight and information on the following:

  • History and priorities of Rose Community Foundation
  • Funding Initiatives and opoportunities
  • Funding application submission and review process
  • Tips for success from the foundation officers
  • Opportunity for open dialogue and questions with the various program officers at Rose Community Foundation

Rose Community Foundation mobilizes values-driven philanthropy to strengthen communities, expand opportunities, and address critical needs in Greater Denver and beyond.. To learn more about Rose, click here

NOTE: Rose Community Foundation accepts grant applications for programs that serve the seven-county Greater Denver community of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson Counties. Programs with a broader geographic focus may apply, however, the application must address the program’s relevance to and impact on people living within these seven counties.

Guests: Sarah Kurz (Chief Impact Officer), Maria Torres (Community Impact Director – Community Wellbeing), VJ Brown (Community Impact Director – Education and Economic Opportunity), and Ray Barrie-Kivel (Policy and Advocacy Director).

Facilitator: Marcy Mitchell, Manager of Programs and Communication, Community Resource Center

About This Event

Wednesday, May 20th at 10:30am on Zoom

Course Objective: Community Resource Center Funder Connections are an opportunity for peer-learning and networking for those who work and volunteer in the nonprofit community.

Participants will gain insight and information on the following:

  • History and priorities of Rose Community Foundation
  • Funding Initiatives and opoportunities
  • Funding application submission and review process
  • Tips for success from the foundation officers
  • Opportunity for open dialogue and questions with the various program officers at Rose Community Foundation

Rose Community Foundation mobilizes values-driven philanthropy to strengthen communities, expand opportunities, and address critical needs in Greater Denver and beyond.. To learn more about Rose, click here

NOTE: Rose Community Foundation accepts grant applications for programs that serve the seven-county Greater Denver community of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson Counties. Programs with a broader geographic focus may apply, however, the application must address the program’s relevance to and impact on people living within these seven counties.

Guests: Sarah Kurz (Chief Impact Officer), Maria Torres (Community Impact Director – Community Wellbeing), VJ Brown (Community Impact Director – Education and Economic Opportunity), and Ray Barrie-Kivel (Policy and Advocacy Director).

Facilitator: Marcy Mitchell, Manager of Programs and Communication, Community Resource Center