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Generate Social Impact While Ensuring Financial Returns.

Empowers Colorado's leaders through targeted fellowship and collaborative programs.

Empowers community leaders to enhance their influence and social impact.

Enhances Colorado's leadership landscape through research and community insights.

Empowers rural organizations with strategic funding to address local challenges and enhance community well-being.

Empowers communities by funding initiatives that enhance connections and collaboration.

Funds early scientific research to drive health innovations in Colorado.

Connects and supports Boettcher alumni for networking and community engagement.

Transformative scholarships for Colorado's brightest students to enhance their educational journeys.

Programs that provide scholarships, scholar portals, enrichment grants, wellness resources, and alumni networks to increase postsecondary access and student success.

Programs that develop civic and sector leaders through fellowships, leadership collaboratives, professional development awards, and leadership ecosystem research to strengthen leadership capacity and civic engagement.

Grant programs that fund community infrastructure, multi-use spaces, strategic projects, and organizational capacity-building to strengthen local communities and civic infrastructure.

Investment programs using mission-related and program-related investments to generate measurable social impact while recycling capital for continued community investment.

Targeted grant funding for early-career biomedical investigators to advance research, build institutional capacity, and increase competitiveness for long-term funding.

Impact Investing

Impact investing program at Boettcher Foundation that seeks to generate mission-related social impact alongside financial return, recycling Foundation capital back into the community. It distinguishes Mission Related Investments (MRIs) and Program Related Investments (PRIs). Examples include CHAI’s affordable housing initiatives and a YMCA of Northern Colorado loan, illustrating catalytic, data-driven funding of initiatives that align with the foundation’s mission.

• Regenerate Capital For Further Use
  Offers opportunities for reinvestment into community projects enhancing the cycle of giving and impact.
• Align Investments With Mission
  Directs philanthropic resources towards initiatives that create societal change while preserving investment value.
• Showcase Real-World Impact
  Provides tangible examples of successful investments that address critical community needs and drive lasting change.
• Ensure Measurable Impact
  Utilizes metrics to track and assess social outcomes, ensuring accountability and effectiveness in funding.

Leadership Investments

Leadership Investments develops leaders, connects people and organizations, and weaves communities together through fellowships, collaboratives, communications, and more. The program informs its approach with research and leadership ecosystem insights to guide strategic investments across Colorado.

• Connects and Grows Leaders
  Offers structured opportunities for community champions to amplify their impact through targeted leadership training.
• Strengthens Leadership Ecosystem
  Provides access to a network of resources, enhancing leadership effectiveness and collaboration.
• Research-Driven Leadership Investments
  Ensures that leadership initiatives are aligned with community needs and informed by thorough research.
• Empowers Community Leaders
  Connects leaders with peers for shared learning to drive community change.
• Informs Leadership Strategies
  Delivers actionable insights to enhance the effectiveness of leadership initiatives across diverse sectors.
• Facilitates Cross-Sector Learning
  Provides a platform for collaboration and innovation among diverse leadership practitioners.

Doers & Difference Makers

Doers & Difference Makers is a nine-month fellowship program that connects Colorado’s community champions to structured opportunities to elevate their voice and amplify their impact.

• Engage In A Comprehensive Fellowship
  Participants will experience a rigorous curriculum focusing on adaptive leadership, personal growth, and community engagement through diverse learning sessions.
• Elevate Community Impact
  The fellowship empowers individuals to amplify their roles as community champions, fostering connections and collaborations that drive meaningful change.
• Structured Engagement Opportunities
  Candidates benefit from a transparent selection process and clearly defined milestones throughout the fellowship, ensuring all participants can track their progress.
• Receive Up To $10,000 For Growth
  Fellows can apply for financial support towards their continued personal and professional growth upon completing the program.

State of Leadership

State of Leadership provides leadership landscape insights and research to inform Boettcher Foundation’s investment strategies and to support informed decision-making about Colorado’s leadership ecosystem.

• Shapes Investment Strategies
  Drives focused investments based on community needs and leadership trends.
• Informs Program Design
  Utilizes extensive research to identify gaps and strengths in community leadership.
• Enhances Collaboration
  Creates opportunities for leaders to connect, fostering trust and collaborative problem-solving.
• Continuous Evaluation
  Regularly updates understanding of leadership dynamics through ongoing feedback and analysis.

Rural Catalyst Grants

The Rural Catalyst Grant Program strengthens the internal capacity of organizations as they work to achieve goals outlined in Boettcher’s Rural Leadership Collaborative meetings. These capacity-building grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, support strategic planning, convening, short-term staffing, and one-time operating costs for rural projects.

• Enables Transformative Projects
  Offers targeted funding to help implement creative solutions that address unique rural issues, fostering significant local improvements.
• Supports Rural Initiatives
  Delivers essential funding to enhance the capacity of rural organizations, driving impactful community enhancements and responding to specific local needs.
• Strengthens Organizational Capacity
  Provides crucial resources to help rural organizations improve their operations and effectiveness, fostering long-term community development.
• Offers Frequent Application Opportunities
  Allows organizations multiple chances to secure funding throughout the year, enhancing access to resources.

Community Connections Grants

The Community Connections Grants program invests in initiatives or infrastructure projects that foster stronger connections between individuals and organizations. It aims to enhance community cohesion through one-time funding for projects or buildings that unite and elevate communities.

• Enhances Community Connections
  Provides financial support for projects that cultivate community bonds and engagement.
• Addresses Community Needs
  Offers flexibility in grant-making to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities within communities.
• Supports Multi-Use Facilities
  Enables the development of spaces that can accommodate various community functions and activities.
• Elevates Successful Initiatives
  Invests in proven projects to further their impact and enhance community benefits.

Webb-Waring Biomedical Research

The Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards Program supports scientific innovation in Colorado by providing funding for early career investigators at the state's leading research institutions and hospitals. Recipients receive grants totaling $250,000 to cover up to three years of biomedical research, helping researchers establish themselves and their work.

• Supports Groundbreaking Research
  Grants of $250,000 enable early career investigators to pursue innovative biomedical research over three years, enhancing competitiveness for major funding.
• Empowers Emerging Scientists
  Provides critical early-stage support to promising researchers, facilitating their scientific development and future funding opportunities.
• Strengthens Research Community
  The program fosters a collaborative environment amongst researchers, enhancing Colorado's position as a leader in biomedical science.

Boettcher Alumni Network

Alumni network for Boettcher Scholars and alumni, including an Alumni Portal and Alumni Board governance to foster ongoing connection and opportunity sharing.

• Facilitates Networking
  The Alumni Portal acts as a central hub for alumni to engage, share resources, and stay informed about events and opportunities.
• Leads Alumni Activities
  The Alumni Board guides initiatives and engagement efforts to strengthen the alumni community through leadership.
• Enables Event Sharing
  Alumni can easily share and discover events, mentorship opportunities, and career resources, enhancing community engagement.
• Promotes In-Person Connections
  The Boettcher Alumni Network hosts events that foster meaningful relationships, mentorship, and collaboration among alumni.
• Supports Career Development
  Resources are available to help scholars and alumni enhance their skills, pursue opportunities, and succeed in their endeavors.

Boettcher Scholarship Program

Boettcher Scholarship Program offering scholarships for prospective and current Boettcher Scholars, with portal access, guidance, and enrichment opportunities.

• Supports Various Stages
  The program assists both prospective scholars preparing applications and current scholars with ongoing support, ensuring a strong community.
• Structured Application Process
  Outlines three grant cycles throughout the year, giving scholars the opportunity to apply for funding based on their project's timeline.
• Enhances Learning Experience
  Scholarship recipients can apply for grants of up to $3,000 to pursue educational enrichment projects, study abroad programs, or related opportunities that extend their university experience.
• Centralized Access
  The Scholar Portal offers tools, guidance, and resources to facilitate scholar engagement and project applications.
• Promotes Scholar Well-Being
  This feature includes resources aimed at supporting scholars' mental and emotional health as they navigate their academic and leadership journeys.