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WFCO Names Renee Ferrufino as President and CEO

Renee Ferrufino (she/hers) has been named The Foundation’s president and CEO by the board of trustees following a national search. Ferrufino joined The Women’s Foundation of Colorado – the only community-funded statewide foundation advancing gender, racial, and economic equity – in 2014 as the major gifts officer. She was promoted to vice president of development in 2016.

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The Women’s Foundation of Colorado is the only statewide, community-funded foundation protecting progress and advancing gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women. We leverage community investments and every tool we have to dismantle systemic barriers, close equity gaps, and build a more just and prosperous state for all women.

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WFCO has granted more than $30 million to nonprofit organizations statewide since our inception.

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We celebrate helping to pass 27 successful bills during 2024 legislative session including the family affordability tax credit

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WFCO Names Renee Ferrufino as President and CEO
An image of a woman in a green blouse smiling next to the words Meet Our New President & CEO Renee Ferrufino.

We are thrilled to announce that Renee Ferrufino (she/her) has been named The Foundation's president and CEO by the board of trustees following a national search.


The post WFCO Names Renee Ferrufino as President and CEO appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.



Tuesday, January 7, 2025 4:07:49 PM

What We Read, Watched, and Listened to in 2024
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We're sharing what we read, watched, and listened to in 2024 that contributed to our learning and growth.


The post What We Read, Watched, and Listened to in 2024 appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.



Thursday, December 19, 2024 10:12:24 AM

WFCO Celebrates Investments in Two Women-Led Social Ventures
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A third cycle of funding to women-led social ventures through our Women’s Impact Investing Giving Circle (WIIGC) concluded with two organizations receiving a total of $75,000.


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