Family Philanthropy

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Giving as a Family

The act of giving brings love and joy to both the giver and the receiver. Supporting charitable causes as a family is a uniquely meaningful way to strengthen relationships and values. Giving together means every family member has a voice. Your approach can be simple or extensive. Let Community First Foundation help guide your journey.

Family Discussion Guide (PDF)
May 6 Familanthropy Presentation (PDF)

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ColoradoGives.org

Your Resource for Local Giving

Our online giving website is a perfect resource for families to explore local organizations and causes. It’s a one-stop shop for learning and donating online. A variety of search parameters help narrow your choices among more than 2,500 local nonprofits who have met our standards for participation.

Free fundraising pages are especially popular for budding givers learning to support causes through their own fundraising efforts.

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Colorado Gives Day

Bring Everyone Together for Giving

Colorado Gives Day is a perfect time for lessons in giving locally. This 24-hour giving blitz in early December is an online event where Coloradans unite to support organizations that enrich their communities.

With a clock countdown, real-time giving map, and a “shopping” style donation process, families can enjoy making an impact together in one of the country’s largest giving days.

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Donor-Advised Funds

Leave a Legacy

Donor-advised funds appeal to families committed to strategic giving and collaborating together over time. A donor-advised fund allows you to receive tax deductions in the years you donate into the fund. Yet you can recommend which nonprofits should received grants from the fund over time.


Business Development and Community Engagement
720.898.5900
Philanthropy@CommunityFirstFoundation.org 

Gerry Culver
Development & Community Engagement Manager
720.898.5907
Tim Zeckser
Endowment Manager
720.898.5933
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