Community Foundation Boulder County

Jeff Johnson joined the finance team at the community foundation in November of 2023 as our Controller. Having worked a majority of his career in the world of nonprofit finance, Jeff brings a wealth of experience to the team. But spreadsheets and audits aren't all Jeff is passionate about! He's always on the hunt for a new adventure in the mountains, a home improvement project to dive into, and the best breakfast burrito in town. Learn more about Jeff and his work at the community foundation at https://lnkd.in/gu7A8FFn.  

Open Door Fund grantee Firehouse Art Center is a hub for art in Longmont, Colorado. The art center, located in a historic firehouse, hosts exhibits, classes, and other programs for artists and art enthusiasts in the Longmont area. One of Firehouse Art Center's popular programs is Slay the Runway. The program fosters creative expression and support for LGBTQIA+ middle and high school youth, providing students with a community of support, the opportunity to learn new skills, and a celebratory space where they can showcase their creativity. The multi-week program culminates in a runway performance where youth get to show off their work to friends, family, and community. To learn more about Firehouse Art Center and Slay the Runway, visit https://lnkd.in/g_9Jturc

“Community Foundation Boulder County’s youth-led grantmaking program, 15 Forever, recently distributed a record-breaking $41,100 in grants to six nonprofits working to support youth mental health in Boulder County.” Read more from the Daily Camera about our youth-led grantmaking program, 15 Forever! https://lnkd.in/gzGR8Shq  

Over the course of her career, Ginny Corsi worked for the Aspen Institute in New York and Aspen, served in the Agency for International Development at the US State Department in Washington D.C., worked for years with New York City investment firms, and started her own consulting firm where she worked with CEOs and senior executives in management consulting and team-building. She's a former Trustee of Russell Sage College in New York and the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School in Maine. Locally, she is a member of the Boulder business group, WILD (Women Inspiring Leadership Development), has been a mentor for CU MBA students, and, of course, is a longtime friend of Community Foundation Boulder County! Learn more about Ginny and her community foundation journey. https://lnkd.in/g6CVi4iD

This month on our KGNU Community Radio show, A Public Affair, we discussed support for Veterans in the Boulder County community. Host Jim Williams was joined in the studio by Debbie Platts and Larry Rand from A Way Forward Longmont, and Greg Goettsch from Qualified Listeners Corp. to talk about their organizations and how they utilize peer to peer services to support Veterans in Boulder County. Listen now at https://lnkd.in/gEHsjmt2

15 Forever was established at Community Foundation Boulder County in 2006 to promote civic engagement and leadership among Boulder County youth. Each year, a new group of high school students from across the county convenes to identify the most pressing needs of Boulder County's youth, raise funds to support those needs, and make grants to youth-focused organizations. In 2024, the 15 Forever cohort focused their efforts on supporting youth mental health in Boulder County. The group raised a record breaking $41,000 for the program to support organizations focused on youth mental health. After a thorough grant review process, the cohort selected six well-deserving grantees including the Al-Naas Civic and Cultural Foundation, Colie's Closet, Creativity Alive, Impact on Education, Medicine Horse, and restART. Congratulations to our grantees, thank you to our donors, and a big round of applause to our cohort for all your hard work! We can't wait to see what you accomplish next. https://lnkd.in/gufxHhdy

Many thanks to the University of Colorado Boulder and the 10 downtown businesses who participated in the CU Shadow Day yesterday. We appreciate our partnership with CU and are proud of the businesses who shared their professional expertise with the student athletes. Business leaders met with student athletes from the football team to share information about their professions during lunch and office tours. The student athletes came prepared with questions based on their interests and career objectives. It was a great event for career exploration! THANK YOU: Lauren Unrein Dave Callan Jacob Van Kessel Adam Reed Ashley Cawthorn Aly Baca Valerie Knorr Aaron Coburn Community Foundation Boulder County Big Red F Restaurant Group The Trade Desk St Julien Hotel & Spa Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP Pasta Jay's Merrill Lynch TDA_Boulder Unico Properties LLC Caruso Ventures Jennifer Connelly Connor Reuter Jonathan Schoenberg Hannah Rosenblume Jordan Kaar Nate Skold Henry Robinson

Since 1998, the Stan Black Award has been given annually to a person who, like Hutchinson Black and Cook's late partner, Stan Black, has shown a lifetime of commitment by offering their time, treasure, and talent in serving charitable organizations within Boulder County and around the world. Do you know someone who embodies this commitment to the Boulder County community? If so, be sure to submit a nomination by Monday, August 19 at https://lnkd.in/gXrsMTgr.

Hannah Rosenblume joined Community Foundation Boulder County four years ago and serves as our Executive Coordinator. When she's not coordinating board gatherings and staff meetings, supporting the work of the Boulder County Wildfire Fund, or, perhaps most impressively, managing our CEO Tatiana Hernandez's busy calendar, Hannah is always there to help a team member. Hannah is the heartbeat of the community foundation and we're so grateful to have her on board! Learn more about Hannah, her community foundation journey, and what she likes most about supporting the mission of the foundation. https://lnkd.in/gtYbkjiW  

Meet the four dedicated community members who are joining our Board of Trustees. We are thrilled to announce that Meredith Carlton, Deb Gardner, Reina Pomeroy, and Rafael Salgado have joined Community Foundation Boulder County's board. These four new members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help our board as it continues to guide the work of the community foundation. Join us in welcoming Meredith, Deb, Reina, and Rafael! Learn more about our new board members at https://lnkd.in/d8ratNdy