Current Campaigns

Bringing Affordable Workforce Housing to Jeffco

At the heart of our community lies the importance of housing, which provides a sense of safety, security, and well-being. Unfortunately, many hard-working individuals in Jefferson County face the challenge …

Increasing Access To Nutritious Food From Local Producers

As we return to pre-pandemic federal SNAP benefits where inflation and economic hardship persist, many of our neighbors and families continue to struggle to afford food. Back in December 2018, …
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Who We Are

We’re Colorado Gives Foundation (formerly Community First Foundation and founder of Colorado Gives Day). We make good happen by connecting people, ideas and nonprofits. We invest to build the capacity of nonprofits and donors statewide via Colorado Gives 365 and donor services while we focus our grantmaking on Jeffco. Together, we can support resilient, connected and thriving communities, which is good for everyone.

stories Of Impact

Fostering Opportunities Program Increases Graduation Rates for Foster Care Students in Colorado

Students in foster care face overwhelming odds when it comes to graduating from high school. Only one in four students who experienced foster care during high school will graduate with their class. Jeffco Public Schools … Read more

Recent News + Announcements

Building a Sense of Belonging in School Communities Affected by Closures

Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco), families and kids were faced with a daunting challenge with the closure of 15 elementary schools. They …

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Colorado Nonprofits Level Up Their Online Fundraising 

Online fundraising is critical for nonprofits to successfully fulfill their missions. A recent study from the Blackbaud Institute found a 42% increase over three years …

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CSR – It’s Good for Business

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a topic of conversation that began in the 1950’s and has gathered increasing attention in recent years. …

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