Dace West Email & Phone Number

As Chief Impact Officer, I am part of the executive leadership team for The Denver Foundation, which just reached $1 billion in assets. I also oversee the Impact Group, focused on the full range of the foundation's philanthropic and community leadership activities.*Led team who raised $300MM in assets, a 33% increase over the previous year.*Served as.

Greater Denver Area

As Vice President of Community Impact, I am part of the senior leadership team for The Denver Foundation. I also oversee the Programs Department, focused on the Foundation's nonprofit and community-facing activities. *Manage department of 13 - 17 staff members and $13 million in annual grantmaking.*Executive project manager for key initiatives including.

Greater Denver Area

I served as Executive Director in this organization under the fiscal sponsorship of The Denver Foundation. This role's primary focus was managing a highly complex, multi-sector collaborative focused on the intersection of transit, affordable housing, economic opportunity, education, and health in Metro Denver.*Grew Mile High Connects budget by 38% over a.

Greater Denver Area

I had the opportunity to run this office, created by John Hickenlooper, across two mayoral administrations. The role focused on building broad based government-community partnerships, driving government innovation to make the city more accessible to nonprofits, and using city resources and assets more strategically for improved community outcomes.*Secured.

Greater Denver Area

I took over running this organization from the founder and built all organizational infrastructure and systems, hired staff, enhanced programming and built relationships throughout the western United States.*Grew budget by 60%, with earned revenue comprising 40% of annual resource development.*Expanded service numbers from 234 program participants to 1,203.

Greater Denver Area

I served as the first Development Director for Colorado Bright Beginnings, building a full fundraising strategy that included grantwriting, individual donors, corporate sponsorships, and special events.*Exceeded annual budget goal by 24%, placing Colorado Bright Beginnings in its strongest financial position in seven years.*Enabled organization to increase.

Greater Denver Area

I came to this organization as it was just beginning to emerge from its founding and incubation under the Denver Area Labor Federation. This was a good place to put my new nonprofit management degree to work, as I built systems and structures, conducted all fundraising, and managed the community organizing staff.*Developed and facilitated comprehensive.

Greater Denver Area

There was no better place to cut my fundraising chops than at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. I had the opportunity to work with the Museum's high level donor clubs, organize special events, and get my feet wet in planned giving. Plus we got to see new exhibits and IMAX movies before the workday started.The Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Greater Denver Area

This was my first "official" nonprofit job. I worked 12 hour days, 7 days a week, and loved the many community members who were standing up for their rights and for their children. While the AFDC Coalition no longer has a community organizing component, the informal network of dozens of service providers engaging in policy advocacy at the state capitol is.

Masters, Nonprofit Management

Ba, Political Science

Political Science