The Congressional Budget Office has released an analysis of various options to change the charitable deduction and how it would impact the deficit. This is just an exploratory analysis, not recommendations or proposed legislation.
Erika with The Buck Foundation shared this blog providiing predictions about 2023 philanthropy, from enhanced collaboration to increased support for leadership development.
The Colorado Media Project, in partnership with the Colorado News Collaborative and Free Press have released a fourth report with recommendations on improving relations between indigenous communities and local news media. Access the Indigenous Community Report here . Join a virtual conversation with indigenous leaders on the report recommendations: Register for Reach, Representation and Respect: A conversation with Indigenous leaders Thurs., May 25 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.| Virtual | Space is limited Link here to access additional Voices Initiative reports on local media relations with Colorado's...
Board approves moving $160M to Sustainable and Responsible Investment Pool At the end of 2022, The Denver Foundation made the decision to move the entire balance of our discretionary funds to the Sustainable and Responsible Investment Pool, its most mission-aligned pool with a focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and thematic investments meant to impact our community. This move signals a significant commitment to aligning assets with our mission. See Aligning Investments with Mission for more information on The Denver Foundation efforts. The Denver...
Colorado Children's Campaign has released the 30th annual Kids Count in Colorado Report. Youth mental health is the focus of the report, which shares the most recent data and offers recommendations for policy action. You can also explore data by county.
Rural capacity matters. An analysis of FEMA's BRIC funding, intended to reduce natural disasters and build climate resilience, shows only 13% of funded communities had high Rural Capacity Index Scores and only 3% of funding went to low-capacity counties.
Inside Philanthropy has released a report on foundations, major donors and corporations making grants for rural communities, highlighting the role of the Community Foundation of Gunnison Valley and Colorado health conversion foundations. .