Tag: Colorado Nonprofits
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Luncheon by Design gave NYC’s fashion fete a run for its money | NONPROFIT REGISTER
DENVER ART MUSEUM Denver News: The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Met Gala is widely hailed as “Fashion’s biggest night out,” but the Denver Art Museum’s 2026 Luncheon by Design offered some stiff competition. That’s because the April 29 fundraiser was built around the legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie, and the 410 guests were encouraged to incorporate Mackie’s signature “sparkle and shine” in their wardrobe choices. Momo Wong, Cindi Burge, and April Edrington,…
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Gala-goers usher in the lunar Year of the Fire Horse in grand style | NONPROFIT REGISTER
NATHAN YIP FOUNDATION Greenwood Village News: If predictions for the lunar Year of the Fire Horse hold true, 2026 will be a time of intense energy filled with big changes, fresh starts, and new opportunities, so long as one maintains a steady hand and a sense of clear direction to avoid whatever chaos may result. At its annual Chinese New Year Gala, the Nathan Yip Foundation demonstrated its head start on those…
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Daniels Fund awards $450K to three outstanding organizations | NONPROFIT REGISTER
You know the old saying about how it’s an honor just to be nominated? In the case of the Daniels Fund and its annual $250,000 Medal of Excellence Award, it wasn’t just an honor to be considered; it was also quite profitable. Only one organization – Excellent Schools New Mexico — would win the top prize, but…
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Mary Steenburgen to headline Women United Luncheon | NONPROFIT REGISTER
MILE HIGH UNITED WAY Denver News: Actress Mary Steenburgen, who received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1980 film “Melvin and Howard,” will be the featured speaker at the 2026 Women United Luncheon. Table sales for the April 17 event are now open, with reservation information available by visiting unitedwaydenver.org “For 27 years, Mile High United…
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Boots ‘n Business Luncheon: ‘It’s something very special.’ | NONPROFIT REGISTER
DENVER METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Denver News: With a capacity crowd of 1,400, a waiting list of 120 and an after-party attended by 600, it wasn’t a stretch for Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce President/CEO J.J. Ament to describe the 2026 Boots ‘n Business Luncheon as “Something very special.” Attendance aside, Ament noted, this event that had its start in 1995 is noteworthy because…
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Over 100 Colorado nonprofits back Prop FF for free school meals
More than 100 nonprofit organizations signed on in support of a ballot measure seeking to provide free meals to all public school students in Colorado. Proposition FF, dubbed Healthy School Meals for All, would cap state income tax deductions for those with annual adjusted gross incomes of $300,000 or more, using the money to provide…
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LoDo businesses to hold holiday celebration in support of nonprofits
Four of Lower Downtown Denver’s biggest attractions are teaming up to host a philanthropic holiday celebration on Sunday. The event, dubbed “LoDo Gives Back,” will feature family-friendly holiday-themed activities and opportunities for attendees to donate to local nonprofits at Market Station, Union Station, Dairy Block and McGregor Square. All of Sunday’s celebrations are set to…
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Douglas County accepting applications for annual community grant program
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Applications are now open for Douglas County’s 2021 Philip S. Miller grants, providing funding to community organizations that enhance the quality of life for Douglas County residents. Funding is available for organizations in the county…