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 15, 2025
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 15 for the 2025 Engage-Empower-Connect Summit at Denver Botanic Gardens’ Freyer-Newman Center. This year’s FREE summit will feature engaging presentations on several nonprofit management topics. The agenda for the day is as follows:
- Check In (12:15 – 1:00 p.m)
- Board Development (1:00 – 2:00 p.m.): This moderated panel will discuss ways organizations can create, engage, and utilize a high-functioning board of directors. Learn from seasoned leaders including Janice Sinden (President & CEO of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts), Elaine Torres (Director of Community & Strategic Partnerships at CBS Colorado) and Rita Valente Quinn (Producing Executive Director of Motus Theater), with moderation by Deborah Jordy.
- Creative Revenue Streams (2:15 – 3:15 p.m.): Explore ways to creatively diversify your organization’s revenue streams, from monetizing public engagement to providing tiered experiences and more with case studies and a panel discussion. Moderated by Jessy Clark (Chief Executive Officer of Swallow Hill Music), the panel will feature Dawn Fay (President of Wonderbound), Kristen Kidd (Director of Marketing & Development at Dinosaur Ridge), and Damon McLeese (Executive Director of Access Gallery).
- Fireside Chat with Andrea Albo (4:00 – 5:00 p.m.) Get to know SCFD’s new Executive Director, Andrea Albo, through a fireside chat moderated by local journalist, Lisa Kennedy.
- Happy Hour Reception (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.) Network with fellow attendees and SCFD’s new Executive Director over hors d’ouevres and beverages.
*As of September 2, the event is at capacity. Please email emma@scfd.org if you would like to be added to the waitlist. Find more information about the event here.
Date: September 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Date: 2026 Date Coming Soon
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: State Capitol Building
Date: Summer 2026
Location: SCFD Office
Check back here soon for more information!