Welcome, Nonprofit Community Members

Grant-Making Process

Supporting the Nonprofit Community

Community First Foundation raises funds and offers grants to support programs, initiatives and organizations that strengthen lives in the metropolitan Denver area. A local network that includes nonprofit organizations and members of our staff and board of directors keeps us aware of important community needs. These relationships enable us to develop initiatives and offer grants we believe will make the most impact in the community.

Signature Initiatives & Programs

Nonprofit Preservation

Nonprofit Preservation is a unique initiative that focuses on the long-term health of Denver area nonprofits. Comprised of innovative programs, grants and opportunities, the initiative helps sustain the nonprofit sector for generations to come.

Endowment Management and Support

From 2004 - 2010, the Foundation helped nearly 70 nonprofits establish endowments through Endowment Challenge Grants, a program of our Nonprofit Preservation initiative. Today, we continue to support the long-term health of nonprofits through endowment fund management, training and mentoring.

Online Philanthropy

• GivingFirst, an online philanthropy program that centers on a website called GivingFirst.org, helps hundreds of local nonprofits attract donations by featuring in-depth profiles about their work. Click the link below to learn more about our program.
  GivingFirst Program

• Colorado Gives Day is an initiative to increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Created by Community First Foundation with the support of FirstBank, the second Colorado Gives Day took place on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. The online giving event resulted in a total of $12.7 million for Colorado nonprofits. To learn more, visit www.GivingFirst.org/COGivesDay

To learn more about our support for nonprofits, contact our director of nonprofit relations and services at 720.898.5900.