Author: Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics
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PlatteForum’s new director has 20-plus years of nonprofit experience | NONPROFIT REGISTER
PLATTEFORUM Denver News: Mellissa Monforti is the new executive director of PlatteForum, succeeding interim director Kendall Kultgen, who will continue with the organization as operations director. Monforti stepped into her new role on March 16. “Melissa’s appointment comes at an exciting time for the organization, and her skillset, passion and experience as a leader, fundraiser and empathetic human are going…
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Conducting Leadership: A novel event aimed at strengthening connections | NONPROFIT REGISTER
CLAYTON EARLY LEARNING Denver News: Approximately 40 leaders from Denver’s nonprofit community gathered at Boettcher Concert Hall on March 4 for a novel event whose purpose was to strengthen connections within and across organizations. It was hosted by PNC Bank and Clayton Early Learning. Invitations promoted the 4:30 p.m. event as a time to spend in “Deep reflection, powered by beautiful music, where we can explore the principles…
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Deadline approaches for 2026 Furry Scurry early bird pricing | NONPROFIT REGISTER
HUMANE COLORADO Denver News: The 33rd Furry Scurry, a two-mile run/walk benefiting Humane Colorado, takes place May 2 in Denver’s Washington Park, and the cost to participate begins to increase on March 23. Through March 22, the price per adult is $50; on March 23, it jumps to $60 per adult. Those registering on site on race day will pay $65. Those unable to walk…
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Fire or police: Which department will win drive for stuffed toys? | NONPROFIT REGISTER
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHILDREN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION Arvada News: A battle of the badges is shaping up in Arvada, as the city’s police and fire departments each try to collect the most stuffed toys for the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation. The public is invited to participate by stopping by the foundation’s office, 5394 Marshall St., Suite 400, Arvada, between…
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29th Beaux Arts Ball revives the fun, and fashions, of a 1950s sock hop | NONPROFIT REGISTER
NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH Denver News: The dress code: black-tie with 1950s flair, where the cool cats were decked out in bobby sox and saddle shoes, cinched-waist cocktail dresses and pompadour hairdos. The cocktail hour nibbles: Soda shop favorites like hamburger sliders, French fries, miniature hot dogs dressed with mustard or catsup, and bowls of flavored popcorn. Osso buco was dinner’s main course; desserts were confections named Pink Ladies Dream and T-Birds After Midnight. The…
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DU acknowledges those who’ve made ‘indelible impacts’ at 2026 Founders Celebration | NONPROFIT REGISTER
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER Denver News: El Pomar Foundation and four individuals who have made what Chancellor Jeremy Haefner described as “indelible impacts” on the University of Denver were honored at the 2026 Founders Celebration. The March 4 dinner celebration was held in Seawell Ballroom, with the 400 guests including university officials, alumni and former honorees. Since its founding in 1937 by Spencer and Julie Penrose, the Colorado…
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A grand celebration of Denver’s ‘First Lady of Opera’ and the venue named for her | NONPROFIT REGISTER
OPERA COLORADO Denver News: For some, it may seem like only yesterday, but the reality is that 20 years have passed since the Ellie Caulkins Opera House opened in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. To celebrate that milestone anniversary, Opera Colorado dedicated its 2026 Grand Gala to the woman whose name it bears and to the 2,200-seat venue that is home to Opera Colorado and the Colorado Ballet, along…
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50th Wells Fargo Ski Cup brings a six-figure income for the NSCD | NONPROFIT REGISTER
NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER FOR THE DISABLED Winter Park News: The 50th annual Wells Fargo Ski Cup, held Feb. 19-21 at Winter Park Resort, has raised $932,500 for the National Sports Center for the Disabled. “This milestone year was especially meaningful as we celebrated five decades of partnership, community and athletic excellence during a Winter Paralympic year,” said…
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Applications open for Social Impact Artist Award | NONPROFIT REGISTER
BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION Denver News: Applications are now being accepted for the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s 2026 Social Impact Artist Award. Now in its second year, the award will go to two Denver-based artists or artist collectives, each of whom will receive $50,000 — a $35,000 unrestricted cash award and a $15,000 project grant to support a socially engaged artistic initiative. …
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Gala-goers usher in the lunar Year of the Fire Horse in grand style | NONPROFIT REGISTER
NATHAN YIP FOUNDATION Greenwood Village News: If predictions for the lunar Year of the Fire Horse hold true, 2026 will be a time of intense energy filled with big changes, fresh starts, and new opportunities, so long as one maintains a steady hand and a sense of clear direction to avoid whatever chaos may result. At its annual Chinese New Year Gala, the Nathan Yip Foundation demonstrated its head start on those…