It takes a special attitude, energy, and devotion to truly commit to the world of philanthropy. A lack of resources, small staffs, and constant fundraising are just a few challenges. Perhaps the most fulfilling aspect for non-profit staff is improving their communities.
To celebrate and honor these individuals the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter (AFPCC) presents National Philanthropy Day every November. This year’s Presenting Sponsor is the Morgridge Family Foundation with 9News Anchor Kyle Clark serving as emcee.
Members of the Brighton Youth Commission were honored with the Outstanding Youth Group Award
The event was organized by AFPCC Executive Director DeAnn Acosta, Administrator Cheryl Dotson, Board Members, and more than a dozen dedicated steering committee of volunteers.
It’s a great time for non-profit Presidents, CEOs, Development & Marketing teams, donors, volunteers and other supporters to mingle, network and honor 501(c)(3) communities statewide.
Based on current and past honorees, Colorado’s philanthropists represent a passionate, historic, and, sometimes, offbeat commitments.
This year’s honorees ranged from United Way’s top Development Officer (Chelsea Carver) representing the nation’s first United Way established in Denver in 1887; an entrepreneurial teen (Copland LaBerge) who started a hamster rescue; and a dedicated foundation leader (Lauren Y. Casteel) whose 35-year career includes stints in local TV, the Denver mayor’s office, and, finally, President of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado.
More than 500 guests attended this year’s Colorado Philanthropy Day with emcee Kyle Clark of 9News
Emcee Kyle Clark with Event Chair Gerry Rasel and John Farnam of the Morgridge Family Foundation introduced the program of 11 individual and group awards.
Award presenters also featured Don Mares of The Colorado Trust and Katie Kramer of the Boettcher Foundation.
Among this year’s award winners:
Lifetime Achievement
Lauren Y. Casteel, Denver
Outstanding Large Business
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Denver
Outstanding Small Business
Hartford Homes, Timnath
Outstanding Foundation
Chinook Fund, Denver
Outstanding Philanthropist
Jeanne and Dick Saunders, Denver
Outstanding Professional Fundraiser
Chelsea Carver, Denver
Outstanding Service Organization
Arcani Chapter of Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Greeley
Outstanding Volunteer
Curtis Fulton, Lone Tree
Inspiration Award
arc Thrift Stores, Denver
Outstanding Youth
Copland LaBerge, Westminster
Outstanding Youth Group
Brighton Youth Commission, Brighton
For more information about the annual National Philanthropy Day please email info@afpcc.org or visit the web site at: https://community.afpglobal.org/afpcocoloradochapter
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- Event Chair Gerry Rasel toasts the 2024 National Philanthropy Award Winners
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- Award Winners gathered were honored in a VIP reception
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- Gerry Rasel with Outstanding Youth Award Winner Copland LaBerge and parents, Christine and Travis
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- Megan Vivier, Dianne Myles, Natalie Gill
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- Nicole Tschetter, Alexxa Gagner
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- The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) has hosted the event for more than a decade
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- Another fine luncheon: Once again the DCPA’s Seawell Ballroom hosted this year’s event
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- More than 500 attended this year’s event
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- Lacy Golonka, Aly Veneris
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- Kristen Batcho, Amy Folse
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- Joanna Mora, Megan Fevurly
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- Justin Garrard, Dani Hedlund
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- Yoli Casa, Executive Director of ViVe Wellness
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- More than 500 guests attended this year’s event
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- Kelly Hercher, Yunnie Webb
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- Event Chair Gerry Rasel of Volunteers of America
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- Event Chair Gerry Rasel thanks guests for their support
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- John Farnam of the Morgridge Foundation introduces Chelsea Carver – Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Award Winner
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- Emcee Kyle Clark host of 9News Next program has helped raise more than $13 million through micro-giving requests
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- Emcee Kyle Clark shared the stories of this year’s honorees
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- Chelsea Carver- Winner of Outstanding Professional Fundraiser – thanks her family and colleagues at Mile High United Way
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- Chinook Fund Executive Director Crystal Middlestat accepts award for Outstanding Foundation
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- Colorado Trust Fund President/CEO Don Mares introduces winners of the Service Organization Award
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- Felix Garcia of the Arcani Chapter of Lamba Sigma Upsilon fraternity accepts the Service Organization Award
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- Javi Lomeli of of the Arcani Chapter of Lamba Sigma Upsilon fraternity thanks guests for Service Organization Award
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- ARC Thrift Stores CEO Lloyd Lewis accepts award for Inspiration Award
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- Hartford Homes CEO Landon Hoover accepts Outstanding Small Business Award
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- Emcee Kyle Clark of 9News introduced several award winners throughout the luncheon
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- Curtis Fulton accepts the Outstanding Volunteer Award for his work with the Special Olympics Colorado
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- Jeanne and Dick Saunders received the Outstanding Philanthropists Award
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- Katie Kramer of the Boettcher Foundation
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- Members of the Brighton, CO Youth Commission
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- Outstanding Youth Copland LaBerge thanks guests
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- Lauren Y. Casteel describes challenges and victories
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- Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Lauren Y. Casteel describes her philanthropic path
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- Event Chair Gerry Rasel thanks guests for their support
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- Crystal Middlestat, Selamawitt Gebre
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- Jessie Becker, Carmen Shippley
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- Nicole Sschetter, Christine Tesmer
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- Tiffany Henderson, Rebecca Holmes, Katie Kramer
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- Alexxa Gagner, Blake Nauman
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- Nancy Slyter, Lauren Casteel, Regina Edmondson, Brenda Pearson,
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- Isaiah Casias, Felix Garcia, Javi Lomeli, Bryant De-Luna
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- AFPCC Administrator Cheryl Dotson
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- Outstanding Philanthropists Jeanne and Dick Saunders
