Become a Foundation Partner
Investing in a Stronger Future for Colorado’s Children
Parter with Colorado’s leader in children’s policy and advocacy
Colorado is home to more than 1.2 million children. Yet persistent disparities in health, education, and economic opportunities continue to prevent too many from reaching their full potential.
More than 130,000 Colorado children live in poverty. Systemic inequities, driven by historic underinvestment, rising costs of living, and uneven access to services, continue to disproportionately impact children of color and families across rural and urban communities alike.
Addressing these challenges at scale requires systems-level change.
What Funders Say About the Colorado Children’s Campaign
The Campaign’s Approach: Data-Driven Policy That Improves Outcomes
The Colorado Children’s Campaign advances durable, statewide impact by focusing on public policy, research, and advocacy.
Guided by a comprehensive strategic framework, we:
- Conduct rigorous, Colorado-specific research to identify gaps and opportunities
Advance evidence-based policy solutions across early childhood, K–12 education, health, and economic security - Build coalitions and public will to support meaningful, lasting change
- Engage decision-makers with trusted, nonpartisan data and analysis
This integrated model allows us to drive improvements at scale—impacting all 1.2 million children in Colorado with a single, coordinated model.
Opportunities for Strategic Investment
Philanthropic partnership is critical to accelerating progress for Colorado’s children.
Current opportunities for investment include strengthening capacity in:
- Research & Data Infrastructure
Expand quantitative and qualitative research to inform responsive, regionally relevant policy solutions. - Policy Leadership & Development
Advance priority policy areas, including child welfare, and deepen analysis to improve policy design and implementation. - Advocacy & Public Engagement
Translate research into accessible tools, briefs, and campaigns that build public and political will for children-centered solutions. - Communications & Systems Influence
Amplify trusted information and strengthen relationships with decision-makers, media, and community partners.
Targeted investments in these areas enable The Campaign to increase pace, scale, and impact across policy systems.
Why Partner with the Colorado Children’s Campaign?
Foundation partners choose the Colorado Children’s Campaign because of our:
- Statewide reach and influence across policy and decision-making systems
- Credibility and trust with policymakers, partners, and communities
- Data-driven approach grounded in rigorous research
- Cross-sector expertise spanning health, education, and economic stability
- Proven track record of measurable impact
We are uniquely positioned to translate philanthropic investment into policy change that benefits generations of children.
Let’s Build What’s Possible for Kids
We welcome the opportunity to partner with foundations and grantmaking organizations to advance a brighter, more equitable future for Colorado’s children.
To explore partnership opportunities and strategic alignment, please contact Shawna Mounsey, Chief Development Officer, at Shawna@ColoradoKids.org