Daniels Fund

?Kya is a Daniels Scholar!? She is pursuing her passions at her dream school without financial burden. Join Kya and hundreds of Daniels Scholars in turning your dreams into reality with this life-changing opportunity and the support you need to succeed in college and beyond. The Daniels Scholarship Program offers a full-ride scholarship to 19 partner schools or up to $100,000 depending on school choice. The deadline to apply is October 18 – this first step takes less than an hour! https://lnkd.in/eanFhMe #Scholarship #CollegeBound #ScholarshipOpportunity #FinancialAid

Not all kids have equal access to sports, but #YouthSportsGivingDay is doing its part to change that. Tune in to hear from Daniels Fund President & CEO Hanna Skandera and Vickie Puchi from Chance Sports as they shared how the month-long giving campaign is making a difference for youth athletes when they visited with FOX31 KDVR / Channel 2 KWGN’s Great Day Colorado. With a tremendous response so far, the Daniels Fund has stepped up to provide an additional $500,000 in incentive funds to match a percentage of donations made through the end of September. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/grsNVXUZ Let’s give every child the chance to shine both on and off the field – donate today at https://lnkd.in/g-k9fc4F!

?? Full-ride scholarship opportunity for high school seniors! The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a life-changing opportunity for a full-ride scholarship to 19 partner schools or up to $100,000 depending on school choice. Daniels Scholars receive one-on-one personal support, leadership skills, career preparation, and a new MacBook to excel in college and beyond. Scholarship funds can be used for classes, books, housing, meals and more. Share this life-changing opportunity with graduating seniors and their families, and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gecFfuCC. #scholarships #financialaid #fullride

Do you remember the thrill of hitting your first home run, making the game-winning assist, or just the fun of summer practice with friends? Our team sure does! These moments shaped us, teaching life-long skills that got us to where we are today. Now, it’s your turn! Share your favorite youth sports memory or a throwback photo and tag your friends to join in. Let’s rally together for #YouthSportsGivingDay and support the next generation of game changers so every kid gets their shot! #YouthSportsGivingDay #Colorado #ColoradoYouth #YouthSports Thank you, Hanna Skandera & Luke Ragland!

The countdown is on – this could be YOUR chance to transform your future! In just 1 week, the Daniels Scholarship Program application opens, offering the opportunity for a full-ride college scholarship, leadership development programming, and even a brand-new MacBook! If you’re a high school senior with: ?? Big dreams ?? Strong leadership skills ?? A heart for giving back Now is the time to get ready! Follow us for updates throughout the application window, and mark your calendar — don’t let this life-changing opportunity pass you by!

What an incredible kick off to Youth Sports Giving Day! The generosity from Coloradans has been outstanding, and the momentum is so powerful that the Daniels Fund is doubling down and pledging another $500,000 toward the campaign — taking our total commitment to $1 million — to ensure every gift made through September 30 continues to make an impact. All of Colorado’s youth deserve to enjoy the many lifetime benefits of participating in youth sports. Check out our incredible kick-off event and donate today at https://lnkd.in/g-k9fc4F. Let’s keep the momentum going! #YouthSportsGivingDay

Today is a big day for youth sports in Colorado – it’s the launch of the first-ever Youth Sports Giving Day! The Daniels Fund is championing Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day because we believe in the power of youth sports to shape futures – from boosting academic performance to teaching essential life skills that lead to lifelong success. With generous support from community partners like The Colorado Health Foundation, Denver Broncos Football Club Foundation, Alpine Bank, Rose Community Foundation, Anschutz Family Foundation, The Strohm Link Family Foundation, The Weld Trust and others, the giving campaign includes more than $1 million in matching funds. Coloradans, support our State of Play and help our youth thrive! Donate through September 30 at https://lnkd.in/g2_8QBXA. Because when kids play, we all win!

Meet Andrea Nelson, Senior Grants Program Officer and Grants Administrator! With over two decades of experience at the Fund, Andrea is a driving force behind our mission. She plays a key role in administering our grantmaking programs, leveraging her deep understanding of community needs and passion for creating lasting impact. Andrea is dedicated to supporting the causes closest to Bill Daniels’ heart – youth sports and aging. She leads initiatives like the inaugural Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day and champions programs that empower young athletes by fostering values of teamwork, discipline, and leadership. “Being at the Daniels Fund allows me to see firsthand the incredible work our grantees do. Supporting organizations that make a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities – especially in areas Bill cared so deeply about – is an honor. I’m proud to be part of this team and excited to continue driving meaningful change through our grants program.” Stay tuned for more stories of the amazing work happening across our communities – and donate to Youth Sports Giving Day beginning September 4! https://lnkd.in/geYZTgd9 #meettheteam #organization #peoplefirst #workteam #team

We’re thrilled that the Daniels Fund is featured in the latest edition of Inc. Magazine! As one of the 2024 Best Workplaces honorees, we’re proud to showcase how we’re continuing Bill Daniels’ legacy by making a lasting, positive impact on American life. Don’t miss out – grab your copy today or read the full feature through the link! https://lnkd.in/g2vPwYC9 #incmagazine #bestworkplaces #proudmoment

It’s back-to-school season—time to pack for college! Lucky for you, Joanne is here with her top picks for college dorm living. Big thanks to the Daniels Scholars who shared their tips! Enter now for a chance to WIN a basket filled with Joanne’s top picks!?? All you need to do is: ? Follow the Daniels Fund ? Like this post ? Tag a friend in the comments (each comment = 1 entry) The giveaway ends August 30, 2024, at 12:00 AM MDT. The winner will be announced on August 30 in our stories and contacted via direct message. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram. Happy packing! ??? #collegetips #dormroom #dormpacking #collegedorm #freshmandorm #giveaway