How to maximize the impact of your local giving

With deep roots in the Denver community, Rose Community Foundation connects donors with local nonprofits to help their giving make the greatest impact possible.

The idea: Rose Community Foundation strives to advance inclusive, engaged and equitable Greater Denver communities through values-driven philanthropy.

Here's how: Experts in place-based philanthropy, Rose helps people learn about nonprofits working on the issues they care about and how their giving can have the most immediate impact.

• Rose is a community foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity that supports nonprofits and donor giving, typically in a specific geographic region.
• Community foundations bring together the financial resources of families, individuals and organizations who care about a specific place, making grants and supporting charitable giving to address community needs.

An example: When new immigrants began arriving in Denver in December 2022, Rose Community Foundation established the Newcomers Fund to mobilize philanthropic support.

• Since December 2022, more than 40,000 individuals have arrived in the Denver area after fleeing unrest in Central and South America.
• The Newcomers Fund supports organizations that are providing essential services to migrants such as temporary housing, transportation and health care services.
• 100% of contributions to the Fund are deployed quickly and strategically to partner organizations in the community.
• The Newcomers Fund is still accepting donations and distributes grants regularly to nonprofit organizations supporting new immigrants.

Here's what else: The Newcomers Fund is just one example of the impactful, collaborative work happening at Rose Community Foundation.

• Rose organizes giving circles, where participants work together to give collaboratively in support of a local issue.
• The Foundation also works with nonprofit organizations to launch and grow their endowment funds.

How it's done: One of the biggest advantages of place-based philanthropy is its ability to understand and respond to the unique needs and dynamics of a particular community.

• The team at Rose Community Foundation understands the social, economic and environmental issues facing the Greater Denver region.
• This localized approach allows for more targeted and impactful interventions, ensuring that resources are directed where they are most needed and can make the greatest difference.

The impact: Since its founding in 1995, Rose has granted more than $400 million to more than 2,000 organizations and initiatives.

What to expect: Donor-advised fundholders at Rose are given multiple ways to help amplify their generosity.

• Philanthropic advisors offer personalized service catered to specific giving needs.
• A donor portal allows for online fund management 24/7.
• Resources are provided to help refine giving strategies, including webinars, giving guides and toolkits.
• Rose hosts regular events focused on philanthropy, local issues and the work of their nonprofit partners.

"There are so many needs that it can feel overwhelming to know where to start," shares local donor Kristine, who was inspired to make donations to multiple organizations, including the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network. "There are great local organizations like Rose Community Foundation that can help you clarify your goals and decide how best to proceed."

🗣️Get involved: Looking for a locally informed and connected philanthropic partner? Working with Rose Community Foundation is a flexible, efficient and tax-effective way to take your giving farther.

Explore the Newcomers Fund and other programs at Rose Community Foundation.