April 11, 2025 - DCCF's Inaugural Symposium (The Conference Center at RidgeGate)

Collaborative Impact: A Thriving Douglas County Community Presented by Google Fiber...an educational and inspiring event tailored specifically to Douglas County nonprofits, donors and businesses. Join us as we hear from leaders of successful Colorado nonprofits, for-profit companies and economic development and political organizations on the valuable impact that philanthropic partnerships and effective collaboration contribute to a strong and thriving Douglas County community.

Tickets ($55) include Breakfast, Lunch and Networking, Opening and Closing Speakers, along with the opportunity to attend two of our esteemed Panels...

Panel 1: Nonprofit Toolbox (Fundraising Trends in 2025, Engaging your Board, Marketing for Nonprofits, and Running your Nonprofit like a Business)
Panel 2: Best Practices in Professional Services Sponsored by Fidelis Wealth(Generational Wealth and Legacy, Donor Advised Funds, Trust and Estate Giving, Legal Landscape, and Real Estate and Stock Gifts)
Panel 3: Role of Philanthropy in Douglas County Sponsored by the Aloha Fund (2025/2026 Funding, Innovation and Sustainability, and the Benefits of Collaboration)

COLLABORATIVE IMPACT will kick off with check-in and a light breakfast at 8AM followed a brief opening talk and our panel sessions at 9:45AM and 11AM. We will close out the day hearing from our keynote speaker former NHL player and Douglas County resident David Clarkson, ending at 1PM.