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Profiles in Philanthropy // WFCO Staff

Profile in Philanthropy: Marie Medina, Director of Development

// June 26, 2025

Marie joined us in May 2025 and is a passionate advocate for women’s economic freedom and belonging for all. Read on to learn more about Marie!

Three women stand together on a stage with purple and blue lighting in the background. The woman in the center, wearing a white dress with small floral print, holds a green teardrop-shaped glass award and smiles broadly. She is flanked by two other women - one in a burgundy dress on the left and another in a light-colored floral dress with glasses on the right.
Annual Luncheon // Dottie Lamm Award

2024 Dottie Lamm Leadership Award Winner Gitanjali Rao

// June 17, 2025

Our 2023 Dottie Lamm Leadership Award winner was Gitanjali Rao, from Lone Tree. Here is her speech from our 2024 Annual Luncheon.

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Our Strength Is Solidarity

// June 16, 2025

This past week, we found inspiration in those who demonstrated with bold action, collective care, and voices too loud to ignore.

Community // LGBTQ // Mental health // Trans community

This Pride Month, Showing Up for the LGBTQ+ Community Matters More Than Ever

// June 12, 2025

As we attend joyful gatherings across the state, we remember that Pride is more than a celebration. Here’s where you’ll find us.

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Dottie Lamm Award // Public Policy Advocacy // Renee Ferrufino // Research

Colorado State Demographer Joins Statewide Roadtrip This Summer

// June 4, 2025

Colorado State Demographer Kate Watkins will join WFCO on our summer road trip to discuss economic and demographic trends shaping our state.

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Grantee Spotlight // Grantmaking // Women & Girls of Color Fund

Meet Our 2025 Women & Girls of Color Fund Grantees Leading the Way

// June 2, 2025

This spring, we renewed 33 Women & Girls of Color Fund grantees and added one additional partner.

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Grantee Spotlight // Women & Girls of Color Fund

Grantee Spotlight: Maintaining Faith in Community Amid Federal Budget Cuts

// June 2, 2025

Food to Power is more than the name of the organization she leads – to Patience Kabwasa, it could be an entire chapter in her life story.

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Action Alert // Philanthropy // Tax reform

Contact Your Members of Congress

// May 20, 2025

I sent a letter urging our Members of Congress to protect the nonprofit sector and our country’s safety net programs in the tax reconciliation package.

Domestic Violence // Legislative Session // Public Policy Advocacy // Tax reform

Wins for Women Secured Amid State’s Largest Budget Cut Package

// May 15, 2025

Legislators worked a lot of late nights to address a $1.2 billion shortfall and protect Colorado women who face the steepest barriers to economic security from federal attacks.

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