Rose Community Foundation

As Yom Kippur approaches, we pause for reflection, remembrance and renewal.

This sacred day offers an opportunity to look inward, extend forgiveness and consider how we can show up for one another with greater compassion and care.

At Rose Community Foundation, we’re grateful for the many partners and nonprofit organizations who work alongside us to strengthen our communities and foster greater belonging for all.

Wishing a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur to all who observe. 🤍

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – a time to honor the people, stories, traditions and cultures that make our communities stronger and more vibrant.

In Colorado, Hispanic heritage is woven into our state’s history and continues to shape our communities today. This month is a chance to discover new stories, experience local culture and support Hispanic and Latino artists, leaders and organizations.

Here are a couple ways to get involved locally:

🎨 Museo de las Americas — Beginning Sept. 17, see Kara de Lara: Identidad, Memoria y Palabra, featuring the work of Mexican artist Kara de Lara.

🌿 Denver Botanic Gardens — Through Oct. 15, explore La Lotería Botánica, an artistic take on the traditional Mexican game inspired by plants, culture and community.

Find more ways to celebrate throughout the month at visitdenver.com

Last night, Rose Community Foundation had the privilege of gathering with the donors, fundholders, Legacy Circle members, Giving Circle alumni, trustees and community champions who make our work possible.

In the beautiful Historic Evans School, we celebrated the generosity and leadership of our philanthropic partners. Their support helps advance grantmaking and policy and advocacy work in Greater Denver and beyond, strengthening our communities through investments in education and economic opportunity, Jewish life, health, community wellbeing and more.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a vibrant evening!

Today is National Grandparents Day, a moment to celebrate and honor the grandparents and loved ones who help pass down values of generosity, compassion and giving. 💛

At Rose Community Foundation, a pillar of our work is creating opportunities for families to explore philanthropy together. Our family-in-philanthropy events are one opportunity we offer for grandparents, parents and children to learn together about the power of giving and what it means to create a culture of generosity across generations.

This Grandparents Day, celebrate in whatever way is meaningful to your family. Revisit our Sprouting Generosity: Growing Together as a Philanthropic Family blog for volunteer opportunities and resources to start your own family giving circle:

Sprouting Generosity: Growing Together as a Philanthropic Family - Rose Community Foundation Shared values, traditions and beliefs are the threads that weave generations together. For thirty years, Rose Community Foundation has helped families transform these threads into lasting legacies – creating meaningful impact through giving. In 2024, the Foundation hosted an event designed to Plan...

Tonight, members of the Rose Community Foundation team enjoyed delicious cookies, great company and the incredible stories of the 2026 Girl Scouts of Colorado Women of Distinction.

Congratulations to this year's honorees, and thank you for inspiring girls and young women to lead, serve and make a difference in their communities.💚

As we welcome Rosh Hashanah, we wish everyone celebrating a sweet and meaningful new year.

May this season bring time for reflection, connection and new beginnings—and inspire us to move forward with hope, compassion and care for one another. Shana Tovah! ❤️

Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day kicks off tomorrow, September 1! Sports give kids more than a chance to play — they help build confidence, friendships and valuable life skills. This statewide effort helps make youth sports more accessible and creates more opportunities for young athletes across Colorado.

⚾ The campaign kicks off at tomorrow’s Rockies game! Proceeds from every ticket purchased through the link in the article below will be added to the campaign’s incentive fund, and the first $1 million raised online will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

🔔 New this year: Donors giving through a donor-advised fund (DAF), IRA rollover or wire transfer can unlock a dollar-for-dollar match from the America250 Fund — a $250,000 match exclusively for those gift types.

We’re proud to be part of this statewide effort to help more Colorado youth experience the benefits of sports. 🔗 Learn more about the campaign and how you can support: https://www.aol.com/articles/colorado-youth-sports-giving-day-175600000.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

What an incredible evening!

We were grateful to gather this week with so many of our nonprofit partners, fundholders and community leaders at our 2026 Nonprofit Partners Reception.

We are honored to collaborate with so many organizations that lead with purpose, compassion and a commitment to community. Together, we're helping build stronger, more connected and more resilient communities. Thank you!

🔔Rose Community Foundation is seeking a Philanthropic Services Coordinator to join our team!

This role is a member of the Philanthropic Services department and provides administrative support, helps coordinate events and meetings, and assists with donor relations.

The Philanthropic Services team works closely with donors and fundholders to help them manage their charitable giving and connect their interests with opportunities to make a difference in our community. The team also supports nonprofit endowment building, fundraising efforts and giving circles.

🔗Learn more about the role and apply: rcfdenver.org/careers

Dolly Parton was known for her humble beginnings, her tireless work ethic, immeasurable talent, and meteoric success as a singer, songwriter, actress and cultural icon whose appeal transcended demographics and divides. Her philanthropy- both well-known and below-the-radar - will remain a significant part of her legacy with the ripple effects being felt for generations to come. May her memory be for a blessing…

Dolly Parton, the country music superstar who quietly reshaped philanthropy in East Tennessee and beyond, has died at 80, her family announced Tuesday. Parton's giving ranged from her Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which mails millions of free books to children each month, to a $1 million gift supporting Moderna, Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine research, to the naming of Dolly Parton Children's Hospital earlier this year.

"I just give from my heart. I never know what I'm going to do or why I'm gonna do it. I just see a need, and if I can fill it, then I will," she said.

We'll have a comprehensive look at her philanthropic legacy tomorrow.