Party Like It’s 1989!
Since the late 80’s, SCFD continually finds new ways to enlighten and entertain. Not only do we fund culture, we also find ways to support organizations through capacity-building events and celebrate the wonder of culture with the community. We hope to see you at an SCFD event soon!
Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street
Join SCFD, Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Collaborative of the SCFD from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. on September 16 for the 2024 Engage-Empower-Connect Summit at Denver Botanic Gardens’ Freyer-Newman Center. This year’s EEC Summit will feature engaging presentations on several nonprofit management topics. The agenda for the day is as follows:
- Scrappy Fundraising (1:00 – 2:00 p.m.): Learn unique and resourceful ways to garner support from individual donors, plan impactful fundraisers, and secure in-kind donations and sponsorships from organization representatives including Sara Moore, Executive Director of Colorado Dragon Boat, Amanda Berg Wilson, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of The Catamounts, and Joe Pettit, Director of Development of Bird Conservancy of the Rockies.
- Sustaining The Spark (2:30 – 3:30 p.m.): Explore how to maintain your passion for nonprofit work by prioritizing healthy workplace cultures with a discussion featuring Marcia Donziger, Interim Executive Director of Art Garage, Malik Robinson, President and CEO of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, and Mike Yankovich, President and CEO of Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. The discussion will be moderated by Ginger White Brunetti, Director of the City of Aurora Library and Cultural Services Department.
- Keynote Presentation (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.) – Papa Dia, Executive Director of the African Leadership Group, will inspire with an address on the power of unity and collaboration.
- Happy Hour Reception (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.) Network with fellow attendees over hors d’ouevres and beverages.
Register here by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26. Registration may close prior to August 26 if event capacity is reached, so make sure to reserve your spot early!
Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Date: February 21, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: State Capitol Building
In 2024, art, culture, and science will fill the halls of the Colorado State Capitol to engage legislators in the wonder of cultural offerings in the Denver metro area. Join us for interactive exhibits from a selection of our funded partners on the Capitol’s first floor at 10:00! Pastries and beverages will be provided.
Date: June 5, 2024
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: SCFD Office
Party in the parking lot! Join SCFD at our biennial Block Party & Awards on June 5, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. During this fun summer evening, we’ll recognize the leaders and organizations who help our cultural sector thrive with the presentation of the 2024 Rex Morgan Awards. We’ll provide complimentary valet parking, beverages, and international fare from a selection of local food trucks. Come dressed to impress in your favorite summer-chic attire. We can’t wait to celebrate in community with you!
Learn more and RSVP for the 2024 Block Party & Awards