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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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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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Understanding Colorado’s “T-Word”

A bar chart under the headline Colorado's Tax Code is Upside Down

In 2025, it’s especially important for Coloradans to understand the fiscal issues because Colorado is facing a $750 million budget shortfall in our state budget, largely because of TABOR’s restrictions.

The post Understanding Colorado’s “T-Word” appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:59:30 AM

Rest, Restore, Reconnect: A Self-Care Guide for Black Women in Colorado

A collage of heart-shaped photos on a magenta and white background. The photos show various women smiling and interacting in different settings, including what appears to be some at events and casual gatherings. In the center is a black text overlay that reads 'Let this be a love letter to every Black woman who has ever doubted her worth or wondered if she deserves to rest.' Some photos show women wearing matching green shirts, others in casual and professional attire. One image includes a sign for 'The Museum.' The overall design creates a warm, celebratory mood with its heart motifs and vibrant magenta color scheme

Discover self-care spaces and resources for Black Coloradan women. A heartfelt guide to rest, restoration, and joy.

The post Rest, Restore, Reconnect: A Self-Care Guide for Black Women in Colorado appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Friday, February 14, 2025 6:51:21 AM

What I’ve Learned In My First 30 Days

A photo of a woman next to the words Leading With Community: Reflections by Renee

Our precarious reality demands more than hope – it demands all of us asking ourselves how we will care for each other.

The post What I’ve Learned In My First 30 Days appeared first on The Women's Foundation of Colorado Blog.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 11:31:05 AM

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