Join Philanthropy Colorado's Rural Funders Learning Network for a visit to Grand County to learn about local and regional issues ranging from early childhood care, economic and community development, inclusion and belonging, behavioral health, wildfire resilience post-five-years, and more. We will also meet with community leaders from nearby Jackson County and Town of Walden.
This is an opportunity for funders interested in the Grand and Jackson area and rural philanthropy to expand their knowledge and connections in this region, as well as explore options to work together for the betterment of the region.
Philanthropy Colorado’s Rural Funders Learning Network is partnering with the Grand Foundation to offer this visit to rural and statewide funders.
Day 1, Wednesday, September 17, 2025:
- 10:00am Start with Welcome and Opening [Granby]
- Grand County: Economic and Community Development
- Early Childhood Care & Intersections with Workforce and Housing
- Lunch, on site
- See and Hear in Granby: Mountain Family Center & Grand Kids
- Nonprofit and Funder Reception [Fraser]
Day 2, Thursday, September 18, 2025:
- Funder Breakfast Exchange [Granby]
- Jackson County: Meeting with community leaders
- Grand Lake Tour: Recovery and Resilience, Wildfire and the Arts [start and end in Granby, 2pm end time]
In order for us to keep the group manageable, we recommend no more than 2-3 people per organization attend the Grand Visit. Fee includes catering, venues, tour transportation, and community stipends and donations. Meals included: Wednesday lunch and reception, Thursday breakfast and lunch.
Lodging will be on your own. Recommended locations include: Inn at Silver Creek in Granby and Holiday Inn Express in Fraser. Most of the meetings and tours will take place in Granby.
If you have any questions and/or would like more information, please contact Amy Swiatek, Senior Director of Rural and Statewide Networks, at info@philanthropycolorado.org