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Women and Wealth with ACF & Obermeyer Wealth Partners

October 27, 2026 | 9 – 11 a.m. | The Farm Collaborative

Obermeyer Wealth Partners and Aspen Community Foundation invite you to a morning of conversation about charitable giving.

Join women from across the Roaring Fork Valley for an open discussion about giving: why we give and how to do it well.

The morning features a facilitated panel with the women of Obermeyer Wealth Partners, Aspen Community Foundation, and local philanthropists. Together, we’ll explore the giving landscape locally, nationally, and internationally, along with tools you can use to give effectively and efficiently.

Bring your questions. Leave with a clearer plan.

If you’re interested in learning more about this event or attending, please contact Holly Coleman at

holly@aspencommunityfoundation.org

Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, October 20

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EMPOWER Findings Presentation

October 27 | 10 – 11 a.m. MST

This past spring, Aspen Community Foundation (ACF) in partnership with the Jonathan D + Mark C. Lewis Foundation (Lewis Foundation) released the EMPOWER Colorado Youth Report.  This report, the culmination of a nearly two-year effort to listen and learn from young people from Parachute to Aspen, Colorado, yielded meaningful insights into their experiences, what excites them, and what is standing in their way. As part of our ongoing work to advance youth empowerment across the region, ACF and the Lewis Foundation are committed to connecting with and informing the community about what was learned from young people through EMPOWER, and its calls to action. Regional youth-serving organizations, stakeholders, and anyone interested in learning about the Youth Empowerment Alliance and EMPOWER are invited to join either of the free virtual sessions. The same content will be shared at both, and Spanish interpretation will only be provided at the 10/27 session. Q&A will follow the presentation.

(Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86989868131) – Spanish interpretation provided

 

Please contact Tracy at ACF with questions.

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EMPOWER Findings Presentation

October 29 | 1 – 2 p.m. MST

This past spring, Aspen Community Foundation (ACF) in partnership with the Jonathan D + Mark C. Lewis Foundation (Lewis Foundation) released the EMPOWER Colorado Youth Report.  This report, the culmination of a nearly two-year effort to listen and learn from young people from Parachute to Aspen, Colorado, yielded meaningful insights into their experiences, what excites them, and what is standing in their way. As part of our ongoing work to advance youth empowerment across the region, ACF and the Lewis Foundation are committed to connecting with and informing the community about what was learned from young people through EMPOWER, and its calls to action. Regional youth-serving organizations, stakeholders, and anyone interested in learning about the Youth Empowerment Alliance and EMPOWER are invited to join either of the free virtual sessions. The same content will be shared at both, and Spanish interpretation will only be provided at the 10/27 session. Q&A will follow the presentation.

(Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82720688995)

 

Please contact Tracy at ACF with questions.

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Parachute to Aspen Regional Well-Being Preliminary Findings

December 7, 2026 | 1 – 4 p.m.

815 Cooper Avenue, 2nd Floor Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Join us at Morgridge Commons, Glenwood Springs, as we share the preliminary findings from our regional well-being research. Registration link to follow.

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ACF Fund Holder and Donor Gratitude Event

December 15, 2026 | 3 – 4:30 p.m. | MOLLIE Aspen

111 S Garmisch St, Aspen, CO  81611

Celebrate the season as we honor our fund holders and donors who support the work of Aspen Community Foundation all year long.

If you’re interested in learning more about this event or attending, please contact Holly Coleman at 

holly@aspencommunityfoundation.org

Giving Network Year End Celebration

December 16, 2026 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. | Bad Harriet, Aspen

330 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611

Giving Network donor members and prospective members are invited to come together to celebrate a milestone year of regional grantmaking impact. Cocktails and light bites will be served.

To learn more or RSVP email Emily Kornhauser emily@aspencommunityfoundation.org

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Nonprofit Center of Excellence Academy

January 11 – 15, 2027 | Hoffmann Hotel, Basalt

30 Kodiak Drive, Basalt, CO 81621

Nonprofit leaders are invited to participate in this week-long intensive capacity-building conference, designed to strengthen their operational and governance skills. 

| Past Events

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Youth Empowerment Partner Gathering

October 6, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m | The Hoffmann Hotel, Basalt

Aspen Community Foundation (ACF) and the Jonathan D + Mark C. Lewis Foundation (Lewis Foundation) will convene Youth Empowerment Alliance and Youth Impact (YEA/YI)
partners to continue strengthening a more connected and responsive youth empowerment ecosystem across the Parachute to Aspen region. Human Service Innovations will co-facilitate the session.

This cohort learning opportunity is designed for partners to discuss how they have been centering youth voice and advancing youth-informed, youth-led approaches within their organizations and programs since the April 2026 release of the EMPOWER youth voice report. Opportunities to share EMPOWER’s learnings with the public and ignite calls to action from youth will also be explored.
2026-27 community presentations will be announced this coming fall.

To learn more about EMPOWER and YEA/YI’s regional youth empowerment efforts, contact
tracy@aspencommunityfoundation.org.

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Rural Funders Learning Network Evening Reception

September 29, 2026 | 6 p.m.

ACF will host a reception at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs, inviting nonprofit leaders to come mingle and meet members of the Rural Funders Learning Network (RFLN). One member per nonprofit due to limited space.
Contact Valerie Carlin, valerie@aspencommunityfoundation.org for more information.
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Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair

July 28–August 1, 2026

During Aspen Art Week, check out the Intersect Aspen Art + Design fair, and their Art for ACF initiative, where each exhibiting gallery is invited to designate artwork, with 15 percent of the net proceeds donated to Aspen Community Foundation.

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Connected

July 23, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.

Join us for a summer soirée in support of Aspen Community Foundation.

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Practicing Generosity in a Complex World

 May 28, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.

An intimate gathering designed for donors to reflect on how and why they give in today’s rapidly shifting landscape.

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Parachute to Aspen Regional Wellbeing Workshop

 May 27, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a community conversation about individual and collective well-being in the Greater Roaring Fork region.

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Informational Session to Support Local Housing

May 13, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.

Hosted in partnership with the Western Mountain Regional Housing Coalition and Mountain Voices Project. During this online session, we will share how your support can help bring an important local housing opportunity to life.

Nonprofit Agency Funds Webinar

April 21, 2026 | 8:30 a.m.

A virtual opportunity to learn about the benefits of an agency fund for your nonprofit and how they work. 

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Donor Advised Funds Webinar

April 9, 2026 | 9 a.m.

Discover how ACF can help you take the next step in making a meaningful impact with your philanthropy.

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