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Shawna Mounsey

Shawna@ColoradoKids.org

Shawna is the Chief Development Officer at the Colorado Children’s Campaign. Shawna champions a culture of philanthropy to increase engagement, build relationships, and align mission, program, and operation goals with revenue generation.

She leads the creation of The Campaign’s annual fund development, guiding donor stewardship, overseeing all fundraising activities including special events, managing grants, and advancing relationships with funders. In addition, Shawna oversees The Campaign’s marketing and communications ensuring that all messages reinforce the desire to make Colorado the best place to be a kid and raise a kid. Prior to coming to the Colorado Children’s Campaign, Shawna worked for other Colorado nonprofits including Junior Achievement and Minds Matter Colorado.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of San Diego and a master’s degree in communications from the University of Colorado-Denver. 

Length of Service: 3 years 

Hometown

Greenwood Village, CO

College

University of San Diego

Major

Communications

Masters

Communications from University of Colorado Denver

Favorite Children’s Book

Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss

Favorite Thing About Life in Colorado

Being able to live within 10 minutes of my family which allows us to have family dinners once a week.

Favorite Denver Restaurant

There are so many that I love, currently it’s Barcelona.

Biggest Pet Peeve

Being late.

Worst Job You’ve Ever Had

Being a greeter at Bath and Body Works and having to ask people if they wanted lotion samples.

Best Job You've Ever Had

A lifeguard and swim instructor in high school

Dream Job

Starting a family foundation so that I could give money to organizations making a difference in Colorado.

Job You Wouldn't Do In A Million Years

Anything having to do with moths, I’m deathly afraid of moths.

Best Thing About Working At The Children’s Campaign

Being able to make such an important impact on the lives of children in Colorado.

Who You Idolize Most

My Dad!

Your Greatest Extravagance

Experiences. I would rather spend money on doing something and making memories as opposed to buying something.

Most Likely To Be Found On A Slow Friday Afternoon

On a patio drinking wine with friends, or curled up on the couch with my daughter and husband watching a movie.

Favorite Colorado Getaway

Love the mountains, especially Vail!

Favorite Sports Team

GO BRONCOS!

Proudest Accomplishment

My daughter, Emerson!

Night Owl or Early Bird

Night owl.

Thing You Can’t Live Without

My family!

Talent You Would Most Like To Have

Playing the piano, really should have stuck with those lessons as a child.

Your Motto

Everything’s going to be fine!

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