2017 in Colorado Luncheon

November 9, 2017 AFP Colorado Chapter

Presented by PAST AWARD WINNERS Outstanding Philanthropist Presented to an individual who has a record of exceptional personal generosity that demonstrates outstanding civic or charitable responsibility and whose impactful leadership has encouraged others in philanthropic roles.

2016 Marcy and Bruce Benson 2000 Morley C. Ballantine 2015 Judi and Joe Wagner 1999 Sam Gary 2014 Conrad Nelson 1998 Tim Gill PROGRAM 2013 Joan Brennan 1997 Edward and Richard 2012 Barbara Grogan Robinson Welcome 2011 LaFawn Biddle 1996 Sharon and Bob Magness Kathie Repola, Event Chair 2010 Janet Mordecai 1995 J. Robert “Bob” Young Anne Garcia, Rose Community Foundation 2009 Tammy and Noel 1994 G. Wayne Ballah Cunningham 1993 Margaret Foote Presentation of Awards 2008 Gail and Dave Liniger 1993 Kenneth Lambert, MD 2007 Katherine Loo (Outstanding Citizen) Mitch Jelniker, KMGH-7 News 2006 Jared Polis 1992 Harold MacArthur Linda Childears, Daniels Fund 2005 Anabel C. and Jerome P. 1992 Dr. Mabel Barth McHugh (Outstanding Citizen) Closing 2004 Linda Shoemaker 1991 Bill Daniels; Myra and 2003 Bea Taplin Kenneth Monfort Kathie Repola 2002 Merle Catherine 1990 Allan R. Phipps; Chambers Frank Massard 2001 Daniel L. Ritchie; 1989 William K. Coors 2017 HONOREES Florence Winograd Outstanding Philanthropist Brad Busse Outstanding Volunteer Presented to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in volunteer service leading to significant outcomes and impact for the community. This Outstanding Volunteer individual must have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in recruiting, Kevin MacCary motivating, and coordinating groups of volunteers, devoted great time and effort to the advancement of volunteerism, or shown deep commitment of Outstanding Large Business voluntary action to address community needs. IMA Financial Group, Inc. 2016 Nadyne Leedom 2003 Robert F. Hill 2015 Andrea Philleo 2002 Ed George Outstanding Small Business 2014 Arden (Denny) Gray 2001 Steve Austin Group14 Engineering, PBC 2013 Valerie Escatel 2000 Kenneth M. Portuese 2012 Julie Gomez-Nuanes 1999 Steve Fobes 2011 Susan Lane 1998 Jackson F. Fuller Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser 2010 Gaku Homma 1997 Millie Malcolm Katie Lindquist 2009 Pres Askew 1996 Virginia Lappala 2008 Jim Garcia 1995 Jamie Hamilton Outstanding Professional Grantmaker 2007 John McConnell 1994 Ray Cushman 2006 Sue Foerster 1993 Wynafred Plunk Letty Bass 2005 Jerry Middel 1992 Eric Hughes 2004 Larry Wolk, M.D. Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Mary Feller Lifetime Achievement Outstanding Foundation Presented to an individual who has demonstrated significant, lasting, and YouthRoots impactful philanthropic accomplishments in Colorado for at least 10-20 years. Those accomplishments must cross multiple issue areas, such as arts and human services. The individual must embody the characteristics inherent in Outstanding Youth two or more of the award categories. This is the highest honor presented at Eric Bear National Philanthropy Day.

2016 Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Outstanding Youth Group 2015 Doris Kester B.I.O.N.I.C. Team at Pomona High School 2014 Charles D. Latuda 2013 Sally Rippey Lifetime Achievement 2011 Marilyn Van Derbur Atler Daniel L. Ritchie 2007 Steve Graham 1997 Ann Love Brad Busse OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST

Not only is Brad Busse a leader in the mission of the organization. Brad’s passion investment banking and telecommunications is to invest in the community to give every industries in Denver, he also dedicates his child a chance to succeed in life. He inspires life to serving people and organizations other business leaders to invest in our with his time, talent, and treasure. Brad community and leads by example. He has served as the Chairman of the PCIA personally given over $2 million to Mile Foundation and was also appointed by High United Way, and is the organization’s Governor Bill Owens to serve on the first ever $1 million donor. He encouraged Colorado Commission of Science and other prospective donors to give by Technology. In 2011, Brad was honored by offering a match, and has helped build the his alma mater, the University of Denver, Mile High United Way Tocqueville Society, with the prestigious “Founders Day a group of community and business leaders Community Service Award,” the highest who donate $10,000 or more annually. service award that the University of Denver bestows. Originally a small but mighty group of 20 members, Brad helped increase the group to over 400 members today. As a dedicated donor and volunteer with Mile High Brad’s impact is immeasurable, and his unwavering passion United Way for the past 23 years, Brad’s achievements and commitment are an inspiration. and leadership have made a significant impact on the

Kevin MacCary, Castle Rock OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER

With unwavering compassion, Kevin Kevin has boundless energy, and is MacCary is a man who believes in involved with several other organizations. promoting the welfare of others above He serves on the Advisory Board of all else. A tireless community advocate Colorado Veteran’s project; offers pro and volunteer, he has spent his adult life bono legal help to indigent people helping the most vulnerable. As an active through organizations such as Mi Casa, leader with Volunteers of America for Project Homeless Connect and Delta over 10 years, Kevin helped the organization Dental Foundation; and he is involved achieve a campaign to raise $2.1 million with sports for developmentally disabled for the Early Childhood Education Center youth with the Special Olympics and as a in the Westwood neighborhood. As a volunteer coach with Rush Thunder veteran himself, Kevin realized the need TOPS Team. His involvement in such a to support vets and helped launch the $3 variety of organizations has led to Kevin million Bill Daniels Veteran Services Center, the first of being a well-regarded volunteer; a person known for his its kind in Colorado and one of only a few centers in the passion, dedication, full commitment, and a “community country dedicated to helping homeless veterans and their treasure.” families. He offers pro bono legal services for veterans, and since 2015, over $1.5 million has been recovered for veterans through legal means. Outstanding Large Business Presented to a large business that has demonstrated outstanding long-term or sustained commitment to the community through financial support and the creation of a corporate philanthropic culture that encourages and motivates employees/others to take leadership roles and make an impact in philanthropy and community involvement. 2016 CoBiz Financial 2005 Xcel Energy 1996 Kaiser Permanente 2015 Breckenridge Grand Vacations 2004 Denver Newspaper Agency/ 1995 Norwest Banks 2014 Ball Corporation Post-News Community 1994 Holme Roberts & Owen, 2013 FirstBank Holding Company 2003 Kroenke Sports Enterprises Colorado Springs and Denver 2012 SM Energy 2002 Agilent Technologies 1993 The Pueblo Chieftain 2011 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation 2001 Dependable Cleaners 1992 Central Banks of Denver 2010 Comcast 2000 Wild Oats Community Markets 1991 Continental Airlines 2009 Qwest Communications 1999 Adelphia, Formerly Century 1990 Public Service Company of Colorado and 2008 Colorado Springs Utilities Communications City Market Stores, Inc. 2007 Alpine Banks of Colorado 1998 Exempla Lutheran Medical Center 1989 Pace Membership Warehouse 2006 Hogan & Hartson, LLP 1997 Johns Manville Corporation

Outstanding Small Business Presented to a small business that has demonstrated outstanding long-term or sustained commitment to the community through financial support and the creation of a corporate philanthropic culture that encourages and motivates employees/others to take leadership roles and make an impact in philanthropy and community involvement.

2016 Bluepoint Bakery 2010 KB Home – Mountains Division 2003 JohnstonWells Public Relations 2015 Left Hand Brewing Company 2009 Delta Dental of Colorado 2002 The Rangely Office of Chevron/Texaco 2014 Bachus & Schanker, LLC 2008 Vesta Dipping Grill Production 2013 Snooze, an A.M. Eatery 2007 InsureMe 2001 Kundinger, McCutcheon, Corder & 2012 Montgomery & Steward Funeral 2006 Denver Curves Co-op Engle, P.C. Directors, Inc. 2005 Multi-Link 2000 Fredrick Zink Elliott, P.C. 2011 OtterBox 2004 Odell Brewing Company 1999 Rocky Mountain Coffee Connection

Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Presented to an individual who has made a significant impact through exceptional leadership skills in coordinating, recruiting, and motivating others to make financial contributions, demonstrated his/her own financial support, and shown a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.

2016 Caleb F. Gates, Jr. 2007 Shirley Bradsby 1998 E. Atwill Gilman 2015 Mary Sissel 2006 Jackie Kingsbury 1997 Nelson A. “Buz” Rieger 2014 Jamie Angelich 2005 Kelvin B. Kent 1996 Walt and Georgia Imhoff 2013 Dorothy Brandt 2004 Charlie Forster 1995 Katie Stapleton 2012 Arthur & Julie Seiden (posthumously) 2003 Arlene Hirschfeld 1993 James B. Wallace 2011 William H. Winn 2002 Robert L. Cohen 1992 Madeleine St. John 2010 Kristin Richardson 2001 Max Martinez 1991 Pat Miller 2009 Patty Cook and Sarah Schnabel 2000 Dean Prina, M.D. 1990 Robert Tointon; Malcom Giles 2008 Bob Charles 1999 William Vega 1989 Cora Wall

Outstanding Service Organization Presented to a volunteer social club/community service group (typically with no paid staff) that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and impact through financial support and the encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles in philanthropy and community involvement. This category does not include nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing direct services.

2016 Xi Pi Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 2001 Colorado Association of Realtors Housing Opportunity Foundation 2015 Loaves and Fishes (CARHOF) 2014 Hugo Improvement Partnership 2000 Denver Active 20-30 2013 HomeAid Colorado 1999 Community Shares of Colorado 2012 Optimist Club of Monaco South 1998 Denver Mile High Rotary 2011 Zonta Club of Denver 1997 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver 2010 Fruita Thrift Shop 1996 Assistance League of Colorado Springs 2009 Italians of America, North Denver Chapter 1995 Mile High United Way 2008 Rotary Club of Denver 1994 Zonta Club of Denver II 2006 Assistance League of Denver 1993 Altrusa International of Grand Junction 2005 Kiwanis Clubs of Alameda West, Arvada, Jefferson, 1992 Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Inc. Columbine, Lakeside and Lakewood 1991 Steamboat Rotary Club and Woman’s Club of Ouray 2004 The Rotary Club of Southeast Denver 1990 Grand Junction Lions Club 2003 Lions Club of Denver 1989 Junior League of Denver 2002 The Scottish Rite Foundation of Colorado IMA Financial Group, Inc. OUTSTANDING LARGE BUSINESS

The IMA Financial Group is one of the Violence Services. IMA has given nation’s largest independent, employee- more than $400,000 to United owned insurance brokers in the Way, and is also a significant country. The IMA Foundation was corporate contributor to several established as an outlet for its other organizations, including IMA’s exceptionally generous associates to nominator Food for Thought. With give back to the community, and support from IMA employees and resonates with all its employees. IMA leadership, Food for Thought has served associates serve on more than 30 community boards and 576,000 meals to Bryant-Webster students, and since 1993, have directly helped more than 141,000 anticipates serving an additional 2.1 million meals next people in the Denver metro area. year, helping 150,000 people.

Philanthropic achievements include, but are certainly not According to the nonprofit City Year, IMA “worked to limited to, raising nearly $280,000 through its “Ping Pong make getting involved fun for their employees…creating on the Plaza” event to support Denver nonprofits. IMA’s inventive ways to work with our schools.” Creating a culture annual “I Make a Difference Day” has recruited nearly of philanthropy amongst its leaders and associates has 600 volunteers to help organizations like the Denver been successful at IMA Financial Group, and many non- Zoo, The Children’s Museum of Denver, Stapleton profit organizations have benefitted from the company’s Neighborhood, and others. Once a week for nearly 20 emphasis on supporting their community. years, IMA volunteers have supported Gateway Domestic

Group14 Engineering, PBC OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS

Over the course of their 25 Because of Group14 Engineering’s years as a Denver-based business, commitment to positive impact Group14 Engineering has a history through their work, they have of supporting local nonprofits been certified as a B Corp. “B through volunteer hours and Corps are for-profit companies financial contributions. Founder certified by the nonprofit B Lab and proprietor Sue Reilly leads to meet rigorous standards of her team by example, with a social and environmental sincere focus and commitment to help local communities performance, accountability, and transparency” with the thrive. In 2016, they expanded their reach beyond corporate aspiration “to use the power of markets to solve social sponsorships and volunteer days to include workplace and environmental problems.” In addition, Group14 giving, which 51% of the employees participate in and has Engineering is also a JUST organization, working to raised more than $16,000. During the campaign, Group14 improve its employee engagement while supporting Engineering employees support more than 25 nonprofits, policies that improve social equity. Thanks to this ongoing with financial contributions going to general operating commitment to philanthropy, several nonprofit organizations support. Group14 Engineering matches individual such as The Delores Project, Groundwork Denver, employee donations up to $500. Hunger Free Colorado, and KUVO have benefitted from the generosity of this company and its employees. Katie Lindquist, Steamboat Springs OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER

As a competitive endurance cyclist, Katie In 2013, the Tour de Steamboat expanded Lindquist is used to victories. But her the beneficiaries to four nonprofits and biggest one has been making the Tour de dedicated all funds to charity. The entire Steamboat into a signature fundraiser for event is organized by Katie and other northwest Colorado, benefiting multiple volunteers, who put in hundreds of local charities. Over the past 10 years, hours because, as Katie says, “we are her efforts have not only put Steamboat part of this community and we want to Springs on the nation’s cycling map, but raise money for this community.” The have also made a tangible difference for fact that the same volunteers return year children in the Yampa Valley and across after year speaks volumes about Katie the country. In 2008, the ride was a and the respect she garners. She makes fundraiser for Sunshine Kids Foundation sure every volunteer knows how much with 200 riders and raised $20,000. With she appreciates their efforts and is visibly increased passion driven by a business partner’s cancer hands-on. Katie believes the Tour de Steamboat is a diagnosis, their fundraising goals became very personal catalyst to make change, to make an impact, and through and Katie redoubled her efforts. The tour eventually her tireless efforts and ongoing fundraising focus, she has raised more than $200,000 over 5 years. succeeded in making it so.

Letty Bass, Chambers Family Fund OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL GRANTMAKER

Described as an integral member of of Denver that houses the Women’s Colorado’s philanthropic community, Foundation of Colorado and Colorado Letty recently celebrated twenty years Women’s College. with the Chambers Family Fund. Under Letty’s leadership, The Chambers Family Letty is a passionate advocate for Fund has distributed over $45 million in women and girls. In addition to her time grants since its inception. Letty leads an at Chambers Family Fund, Letty has also engaged funding philosophy at Chambers served in key roles at The Women’s Family Fund where grantmaking is made Foundation of Colorado, Rose Community through strategic alliances and partnerships Foundation, and Junior League of Den- with other funders and its grantees. ver. Her nominator, Lauren Casteel, Letty focuses on long-term funding writes that “When Letty floats an idea through multi-year general operating support to key non- about a new funding collaboration or shares her excitement profits to provide stability and build capacity. Letty has about a new statewide initiative – people listen to her, played strategic roles with many initiatives, including the because they know she has the experience and knowledge Early Childhood Funders Network and she aided Merle that make her a trustworthy leader and will not steer Chambers in the creation of the Merle Catherine Chambers them wrong on an innovative idea.” Center for the Advancement of Women at the University Outstanding Professional Grantmaker Presented to an individual grantmaking professional who works for a grantmaking organization and has made a significant impact through outstanding commitment, dedication, and talent toward promoting and supporting philanthropy over a sustained period of time in the community. This individual has demonstrated commitment to advancing philanthropy through mentoring others in the profession and holding various volunteer leadership positions in the community.

2016 John H. “Jack” Alexander, Jr. 2011 Terri Konrad 2004 Stan Kamprath 1999 Jeff Pryor 2015 Susan Steele 2010 Linda Childears 2003 Robert Sweeney 1998 Peter A. Konrad 2014 Sheila Bugdanowitz 2006 Russell Schuckman 2002 Joni E. Baird 1997 Debra Edwards 2013 Tim Schultz 2005 John R. Moran, Jr. 2000 Elsa I. Holguin 1994 Mitzi R. Barnes

Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Presented to an individual fundraising professional who has made a significant impact through successful fundraising, outstanding commitment, dedication, and talent in promoting and supporting philanthropy over a sustained period of time in the community by fundraising. This individual has demonstrated commitment to advancing philanthropy through mentoring others in the profession and holding volunteer leadership positions in the community.

2016 Elycia Cook 2013 Griff Freyschlag 2009 Alexandra Yajko 2001 Dianna L. Kunz 2015 Jennifer Darling 2012 Carolyn Schaefer Wollard 2008 Donna Hultin 1996 Karen Campbell 2014 Jan Weimer 2011 Bob Cooper 2007 Jackie Norris 1995 Christine Soto

Outstanding Foundation Presented to a grantmaking foundation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment through strategic financial support and through encouragement and motivation of others to take leadership roles and make an impact in philanthropy and community involvement.

2016 The Anschutz Foundation 2007 The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation 1996 Gates Family Foundation 2015 Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation 2006 Energy Outreach Colorado 1995 The Hunt Alternatives Fund 2014 Community Foundation of Northern 2005 Rose Community Foundation 1994 Boettcher Foundation Colorado 2004 First Data Western Union Foundation 1993 US West Foundation 2013 Community First Foundation 2003 Bohemian Foundation 1992 Helen K. & Arthur E. Johnson 2012 Latino Community Foundation of 2002 The Colorado Trust Foundation Colorado 2001 Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation 1991 The Women’s Foundation of Colorado 2011 Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation 2000 The Denver Foundation 1990 El Pomar Foundation Brownson 2010 The Colorado Health Foundation 1999 Adolph Coors Foundation Memorial Fund 2009 Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado 1998 A. V. Hunter Trust, Inc. 1989 The Piton Foundation 2008 Daniels Fund 1997 Anschutz Family Foundation

Outstanding Youth Presented to an individual youth volunteer (18 and under) who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the promotion of philanthropy and volunteerism through his/her work in the community. This commitment and impact is demonstrated specifically through activities over a period of time. The individual acts as a role model for other youth in the community and generates interest in volunteerism in other groups. The winner will receive a $2,500 award for education expenses.

2016 Sarah Greichen 2011 Gage Crispe 2006 Janean Jubic 2001 Emily Masar 2015 Christina Bear 2010 Nicole Saucedo 2005 Joey Ruffini 2000 Laura Ann Sprowls 2014 Allison Winn 2009 Jenna County 2004 Nicholas Owens 1999 Samantha Pelican & 2013 Marko Babiak 2008 Isaac Solano 2003 Alyssa Motz Michelle Romero 2012 Briana Johnson 2007 Danielle Graham 2002 Tim Brungardt

Outstanding Youth Group Presented to a youth group (18 and under and not a program of a nonprofit organization providing direct services) that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the promotion of philanthropy and volunteerism through their work in the community. This commitment and impact is demonstrated specifically through activities over a period of time. The group acts as a role model for others in the community and generates interest in volunteerism in other groups or individuals. The group will receive a $2,500 award to assist in the continuation of its community work.

2016 Vilas Citizenship and Leadership Council 2007 B.I.O.N.I.C (Believe It Or Not I Care) 2001 Collbran Job Corps Center Students 2014 Parker Kids’ Club at Green Mountain High School 2000 Student Community Involvement Team 2013 Rock Canyon High School Student 2006 City of Boulder Youth Opportunities (SCIT) Council 2005 Logan School for Creative Learning 1998 Bradford Elementary School – 2012 The Brighton Youth Commission 2004 Washington Elementary Project L.E.A.D. Community Outreach 2011 The Lafayette Youth Advisory Committee Service Learning 1997 Safe City Youth Power Leadership Team 2010 Lowry Elementary Eagle Ambassadors 2003 Peter Westcott’s 5th & 6th Grade 1996 Glenwood Springs High School A-Team 2009 Arapahoe High School Student Council Classes of Aspen Middle School 2008 North High School Ethics Club 2002 Lewis-Palmer High School Serteen Club Mary Feller, Craig Hospital Foundation OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER

Mary Feller joined the Craig Hospital patient assistance - $5 million over the Foundation as its Executive Director in goal of $68 million. Mary transformed the 2010. Within months of joining the fundraising culture and succeeded because organization, Mary enthusiastically assumed she believes in Craig and its mission, responsibility for an aggressive and much- and believes in the generosity of our needed fundraising campaign to update the community. Craig campus and expand its programs, with an ambitious goal to raise $68 million in In addition to her amazing accomplishments five years. For two years, she focused on at Craig Hospital Foundation, Mary has building a board of directors who could also led the fundraising efforts at Metro- contribute significantly to the success of politan State University of Denver and fundraising. Equally important, Mary built Graland Country Day School. A soft spoken a powerful fundraising staff and by the end and confident leader, Mary is motivated, of the campaign the Foundation had doubled its staff, compassionate, focused, and patient, inspiring trust while while reducing the expense to contribution percentage. she encourages those around her. According to her At the end of the five years, the goal was met, raising the nominator Carolyn Schaefer Wollard, “Mary Feller has necessary $50 million for the capital expansion, while raising spent her professional career pushing the boundaries of $23 million for the critical care hospital programs and what is possible and building teams for future benefit.”

YouthRoots OUTSTANDING FOUNDATION

Founded in 2010 by Lacy Books, Roots members set the goals, do YouthRoots teaches teenagers the work, and look for support how to change the world through if, and when, it’s needed. philanthropy. By engaging high school students in philanthropy In 2016, four YouthBoards in while empowering them to Denver and Boulder collectively become leaders, the organization raised $24,309 and then granted helps create, direct, and sustain money to 13 organizations, having passion in young people to have an impact on local organizations a life-long impact in their such as Food for Hope in Adams communities. During the year- County, and Colorado Youth at long program, which includes a Risk in Denver. The entire holistic leadership curriculum that helps develop process is student-led, cultivating youth voice and communication and teamwork skills, participants are empowering teens to make a difference. Over the past grouped into YouthBoards that then complete a three- seven years, 217 high school students have raised and step philanthropic process in which they conduct a granted over $100,000 to 33 local nonprofits serving community needs assessment, fundraise for those needs, at-risk youth. YouthRoots graduates embrace the world and then make grants to nonprofits that are best meeting with the confidence, tools, and optimism to make their their funding priorities. Throughout the process, Youth- dreams a reality. Eric Bear, Golden OUTSTANDING YOUTH

Inspired by the doctors who treated his including the City of Golden and the chronic asthma, Eric Bear reached out to Colorado Academy. He tutors students the Morgridge Academy at National Jewish in math as they embark on their journey Hospital to ask how he could give back. in to high school. He initiated a program As a Kindergarten through eighth grade of experiential learning for students at nonprofit school for chronically ill children, Morgridge by introducing the Academy the Morgridge Academy relies solely on to Colorado Outward Bound, having donations from the community. Eric’s personally experienced the impact the mindfulness and spirit of volunteerism has program has on youth to build confidence resulted in over 100 hours of volunteer and life-long leadership skills. These, as time at Morgridge since 2016. As a well as other volunteer activities, show dedicated Eagle Scout, he not only serves Eric’s initiative and ability to bring an important role in supporting the children together organizations and create at Morgridge, he inspires other teens to do the same. collaboration. The spirit of volunteering and giving is a passion for Eric, and he truly embodies a philanthropic Eric has collected school supplies for the students spirt of selflessness to improve the quality of life for through a drive that involved others in his community, chronically ill children.

B.I.O.N.I.C. Team at Pomona High School OUTSTANDING YOUTH GROUP

The Believe It or Not I Care (B.I.O.N.I.C.) have lost loved ones, delivering pies or mugs Team is a club at Pomona High School with goodies. This outreach is so appreciated created to build a more caring school and shows the recipients that someone climate by reaching out to kids facing at school cares and is thinking about challenging times with the goal of them. There are also groups that reach preventing suicides. The B.I.O.N.I.C. out to schools that have experienced Team at Pomona started in 2012 and tragedy or need a bully prevention is led by counselor Sandy Austin. The team. A new team was recently created club has a variety of initiatives, including to provide outreach at a senior living on October 10th each year students center. “Students who learn early that are encouraged to do one positive thing their actions truly make a difference, take each hour for 10 hours. In 2016, the “10-10 more initiative, and go on to stand up for I Care Day” had over 10,000 outreaches all their convictions as they go on to college and throughout the community– all inspired by B.I.O.N.I.C. beyond. These students are learning leadership behaviors and developing a skill set that prepares them to lead in Over the last three years, the B.I.O.N.I.C. Loss Team has their future,” says supporter Angela Paccione. reached out to over 470 students and staff members who Daniel L. Ritchie, Denver LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Daniel L. Ritchie -- a remarkable philanthropist Always interested in the performing arts, and visionary leader -- has transformed Dan then turned his talents to the Denver Colorado for the better. It is hard to imagine Center for the Performing Arts where he a philanthropic landscape in our state without served as Chairman and CEO from 2007- him, as he leads by his own philanthropic 2015. Under his watch the organization's commitments and inspires others to give as programming was diversified through the well. His contributions extend well beyond expansion of its new-play development his personal generosity as he is known for program; national Broadway touring premiers setting high standards, and making ethics were launched; and the organization served and the greater good top priorities. more than 400,000 students through its theater education program. He gives A banking executive who wanted to retire to his ranch personally as well, and leverages his giving with significant in the 1980s, he instead embarked on a 24-year journey challenge grants. that would forever change the landscape at University of Denver. The school was facing financial challenges and In addition, Ritchie serves as Board President of the Temple Dan decided to tackle the role of chancellor (without Hoyne Buell Foundation. He serves on the Boards of the pay) and rejuvenated not only the campus, but its role Denver Art Museum Foundation, Colorado Concern, and and mission. He spearheaded the largest fundraising is Chairman Emeritus and Honorary Member of the campaign in the University’s history at that point, topping Board of Central City Opera House Association. the $200 million goal by nearly $74 million. His legendary efforts transformed the school into the strong institution it is today. 2017 Award & Selection Judges

Jack Alexander Matt Carpenter Barb Howie Carolyn Schaefer Wollard Community Volunteer El Pomar Foundation A. V. Hunter Trust, Inc. Community Volunteer Laurie Anderson Linda Childears Mark Jastorff Beki Schroder Kundinger, Corder & Engle, P.C. Daniels Fund Fort Lewis College Vilas Citizenship & Leadership Andrea Aragon Elycia Cook Joanne Kelley Council United Way of Pueblo County FRIENDS FIRST Colorado Association of Funders Janice Sinden Todd Bacon Allison Cusick Karen Kennedy, CFRE Denver Center for the Performing Colorado Data Mail Delta Dental of Colorado Founda- American Red Cross Arts tion Steve Bangert Charlie Kercheval Susan Steele CoBiz Financial Jen Darling Alpine Bank Buell Foundation Children's Hospital Colorado Christine Benero Doris Kester Gary Steuer Foundation Mile High United Way Southern Colorado Community The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Joanne Davidson Foundation Heather Berry Kristin Stork Davidson Associates Community Volunteer Carlos Martinez Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber and Annie Davies Latino Community Foundation of Schreck Joe Blake United Way of Larimer County Colorado Colorado State University Gina Taranto, CFRE Deb Dowling Canino David Miller Space Foundation Kristen Blessman Kroenke Sports Enterprises/Pepsi Institute for Philanthropy and Social Colorado Women's Chamber of Lynne Valencia Center Enterprise at DU Commerce 9News Carleigh Elkus Kevin Mullin, CFRE Andy Boian Brian Vogt Community Volunteer Estes Park Medical Center Dovetail Solutions Denver Botanic Gardens Maria Fabula Koral O'Brien Dorothy Brandt Faye Washington CRC Office of Emergency Preparedness San Luis Valley Museum Community Volunteer and Response Renny Fagan Joan Brennan Jan Weimer Colorado Nonprofit Association Cindy Parsons Community Volunteer Community Volunteer Comcast Jack Fox Thomas Brinegar Marla Williams The Fox Company Laura Perry PEAK Resources, Inc. Community First Foundation Junior League of Denver Sarah Greichen Kelly Brough Doug Yeiser Student Debra Pollock Denver Metro Chamber Foothills United Way The Center Demesha Hill Mike Butler Janus Henderson Emily Robinson Arapahoe House FirstBank

2017 Steering Committee Members AFP Colorado Chapter is proud to serve as the host for National Philanthropy Day in Colorado DeAnn Acosta, CFRE, AFP Colorado Chapter Cory Andersen, CFRE, Snavely Associates Kayla Arnesen, Community First Foundation Serena Bruzgo, Denver Museum of Nature and Science Josh Gold, Rose Community Foundation Sarah Grazier, CFRE, Colorado Department of Local Affairs Su Hawk, B:CIVIC Molly McNerney, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Our video presentation was generously supported Jane Marsh, University of Colorado Boulder by Platinum Honoree Video Sponsor Ron Mirenda, Mirenda & Associates KC Netzke, El Sistema Colorado Gerry Rasel, Colorado Nonprofit Association Kathie Repola, CFRE, Lutheran Medical Center Foundation Mary Beth Searles, University of Colorado Boulder Nancy Stewart, Child Advocates – Denver CASA Tami Vinson, CFRE, Dini Spheris Silver Sponsor Joseph Zhang, Metro Volunteers

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