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

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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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POLICY/ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT

Protecting Our Progress

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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Our Impact

30M

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

2.85M

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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Celebrating International Women’s Day: A Guide to Events Across Colorado

Discover Colorado's top International Women's Day events happening March 7-9, 2025. Find free and paid celebrations across the state.

The post Celebrating International Women’s Day: A Guide to Events Across Colorado appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Thursday, March 6, 2025 1:15:53 PM

Beyond Our Borders: Colorado Women Investing in Global Gender Equity

A large group of women smiles while holding international peace flags in a snowy background

Beyond Our Borders unites Colorado women to learn, connect, and invest in transformative solutions to advance global gender equity.

The post Beyond Our Borders: Colorado Women Investing in Global Gender Equity appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 1:28:51 PM

Profile in Philanthropy: Delaney Lindner

Delaney's passion for women's equity shines through as she shares her hockey history and vision for a better future for Colorado women and their families.

The post Profile in Philanthropy: Delaney Lindner appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:14:44 PM

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