Who We Are

The only statewide, community-funded foundation protecting the progress and advancing gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women.

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August 2024

Black Philanthropy Month

August 28

WINcome Applications Due

Sep 27

2024 Annual Luncheon

Dec 10

Colorado Gives Day

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Two Colorado Women, One Vision of Equity!

Save your spot at The Women’s Foundation of Colorado’s Annual Luncheon on Friday, September 27 for a special program featuring two internationally renowned women – both Colorado-born and raised.

Artist Jordan Casteel and author Kali Fajardo-Anstine pursue their visions of equity through their acclaimed work. They are building a future where women of every background and identity thrive – one brush stroke and word at a time.

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GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT

Construyendo Poder

Construyendo, a 2023 Women & Girls of Color Fund rural grantee, helps the Latinx community in Durango develop skills and confidence to improve their health, strengthen their community, and promote economic mobilty. Learn more about Construyendo and its founder, Wendolyne.

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Our Impact

26.2M

More than 95,000 gifts from individuals and organizations have been made to support our essential statewide work and we’ve granted more than $26.2 million as a result of our donors.

21

We celebrate the 21 successful bills that we supported in the 2023 legislative session. Key wins for women included ensuring equal pay, continuation of the diaper distrubution program, and an EITC and child tax credit expansion.

2.85M

Our goal is gender, racial, and economic equity. Our work, through our public policy and civic initiatives, impacts all 2.85 million women and girls throughout the state.

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What Makes Us Unique

We are the only statewide, community-funded foundation protecting the progress and advancing gender, racial, and economic equity for all Colorado women with a commitment to those facing the steepest barriers on the basis of their background and identity.

Unlike private foundations, it is only through financial contributions of individuals, families, funders, and businesses that our work is possible. Find out the different ways you can support The Women’s Foundation of Colorado today.

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Open Opportunities

Apply For Digital Marketing & Communications Internship		Applications Open for 2024-2026 WINcome Grants

We're seeking a digital marketing & communications intern to assist with branding and communications. The intern will work with the digital marketing specialist and VP of communications. This internship offers a chance to impact Colorado women and families, work in a professional setting, learn digital communications strategies, gain project management experience, and explore the nonprofit sector.		Building on what we’ve learned through WFCO’s WINcome 2021-2023 grantmaking initiative and insights from partners across the state, WFCO is thrilled to launch another multi-year, WINcome grantmaking opportunity in 2024. We invite eligible organizations to learn more and apply for this multi-year grant opportunity. Organizations must submit an application via Google Forms before midnight on August 28 to be considered.
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Our Blog

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Advancing Gender, Racial, & Economic Equity for 10 Years

Alison Friedman Phillips' commitment to social justice and fairness in philanthropy shines throughout our Foundation every day.

The post Advancing Gender, Racial, & Economic Equity for 10 Years appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 9:29:11 PM

Vice President of Programs Celebrates 10 Years at WFCO

Louise's impact and commitment to gender, racial, and economic equity is felt across our Foundation and community every day.

The post Vice President of Programs Celebrates 10 Years at WFCO appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:42:07 PM

50 Years After Denver’s First Pride, Freedom Remains Fragile

Over the last century, civil rights, women’s rights, workers’ rights, and LGBTQ+ rights became shining hallmarks of collective freedom, but freedom is fragile.

The post 50 Years After Denver’s First Pride, Freedom Remains Fragile appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 4:08:49 PM

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