Boettcher Foundation

This week, Katie sits down with John Chapdelaine, director of the Eastern Colorado Office at the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, to discuss the power of positivity in leadership. John shares how his guiding principle of relationship-building ties together his diverse background as an educator, prison warden, coach, and connector. Tune in to hear how the strong sense of community in Eastern Colorado has shaped John’s approach to work and life. #ColoradoLeadershipStories #Podcast #NoCoFoundation NoCo Foundation (Community Foundation of Northern Colorado)

This week, our Boettcher staff and community had the privilege of attending memorable events hosted by three longtime community partners, each celebrating the innovators, leaders, and educators shaping Colorado’s future: ? Colorado BioScience Association's Annual Awards – Honoring groundbreaking achievements in medical research and innovation. ?? FFA Foundation's Meat & Greet – Connecting with the next generation of agricultural leaders and celebrating the heart of Colorado's farming community. ?? PEBC's Evening to Elevate Educators – A heartfelt evening dedicated to recognizing the inspiring teachers who make a lasting impact on our students, complete with a nostalgic “School Picture Day” theme. These events showcase the incredible talent, dedication, and potential thriving across our state. We are proud to support these outstanding organizations and the changemakers who continue to elevate Colorado! #BoettcherFoundation #CommunityImpact #SpiritofBoettcher Colorado FFA Foundation PEBC- Public Education & Business Coalition

Proud to support the Colorado Bioscience Annual Awards and congratulations to all the incredible award recipients! #Bioscience #Research #Sponsor #SpiritofBoettcher

We’re thrilled to invite Boettcher Alums and Scholars to join us for the 2025 Ripple Effect community summit, taking place February 28 – March 1, 2025, at the breathtaking CSU SPUR Campus, Hydro Building. This year’s theme centers on the extraordinary impact we can make together. Don’t miss out on a weekend packed with inspiring speakers, engaging workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Space is limited—register now before spots fill up: https://loom.ly/W_sp3tU #RippleEffect #AlumniSummit #CSUSPUR

Gillian Laycock’s journey from South Africa to the plains of Eastern Colorado has ignited a passion for rural community development. As a town manager, entrepreneur, and placemaker, Gillian champions innovative solutions to build stronger, more connected communities. Her work highlights the power of collaboration, resource-sharing, and artistic expression that create pathways for possibility on the plains. Listen where you get your podcasts or here: https://loom.ly/GSWgp84 #ColoradoLeadershipStories #HugoColorado #AkronColorado #EasternPlains #RuralCommunities #ColoradoLeaders #BoettcherFellow Gillian Laycock, PHR

We are thrilled to share some highlights of our recent Innovation Summit, which celebrated 15 remarkable years of the Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards Program. #InnovationSummit #BiomedicalResearch #SpiritofBoettcher

We are pleased to announce our second cycle of 2024 Rural Catalyst Grant recipients! These capacity-building grants are used to support rural nonprofit organizations participating in our Rural Leaders Collaborative. Grantee projects include educating stakeholders in rural communities about the National Zoning Atlas, expanding the Leadership Montezuma program to offer comprehensive leadership training in Montezuma County, and many more! We are excited to partner with these organizations to address unique challenges in rural Colorado communities. Visit https://lnkd.in/gTgrRKeu to learn more.

The 2025 Boettcher Scholarship application deadline is tomorrow at 5 pm! This application is open to eligible Colorado high school seniors demonstrating outstanding leadership, service, academics, and character! Visit https://lnkd.in/gZgWTk4m to learn more. #SpiritofBoettcher #ApplyToday #BoettcherScholar

Check out our newest Colorado Leadership Stories podcast guest, Javier Alberto Soto, president & CEO of The Denver Foundation. Learn about Javier’s leadership style, shaped by his upbringing as the son of Cuban immigrants, and how he’s making philanthropy more inclusive. In this episode, Javier shares how cycling through 78 neighborhoods gave him a deeper connection with Coloradans and opens up about the resilience he built through personal challenges. ? Colorado Leadership Stories is on all major streaming platforms, or listen here: https://lnkd.in/ep_Uj-w9 ? #ColoradoLeadershipStoriesPodcast #NewPodcast #SpiritofBoettcher #ColoradoLeaders Javier Alberto Soto The Denver Foundation

Our team had an amazing time at the National Scholarship Providers Association conference in Salt Lake City last week! We networked, presented sessions, and attended inspiring talks. We're back with new connections and tons of fresh ideas! ???? Our sessions were focused on designing comprehensive programming for student success (with Dell Scholars Program and Clark Scholars Program) and using data and strategy to enhance Alumni engagement (alongside Daniels Fund and Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation). #NSPAConference #ScholarshipProviders #BoettcherFoundation #NSPA2024