Leadership and Foundation Gifts
Your leadership support powers the independent journalism that holds Colorado leaders accountable, the diverse music that celebrates our communities, and the cultural programming that brings us together. As a foundational donor, you ensure that trusted, unbiased news and inspiring content reach every corner of Colorado—from the Front Range to the Western Slope—strengthening our democracy and connecting our communities.
When you invest at this level, you're not just supporting CPR, you're investing in Colorado's informed future.
We offer distinct levels of giving that foster collective impact and provide shared access to CPR’s journalism and music, designed for individual mid and high-level supporters contributing $1,000 or more annually.
Summit Club
As a Summit Club member, your philanthropy directly supports CPR's mission and vision, ensuring the future of Colorado Public Radio. This level of support builds a strong collective impact, fueling curiosity and deepening understanding of public media for our entire community.
Benefits that Summit Club members enjoy:
- Fueling curiosity by witnessing radio in the making at CPR's member-exclusive events and occasional advanced ticket purchase opportunities for public events.
- Deepening your understanding: Opportunities to visit the Bridges Broadcast Center in Centennial for station tours and special events, offering an intimate look at how your support translates into impactful content.
- Community connection: Receive quarterly community updates directly from our producers, hosts and reporters, offering insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives.
- Exclusive Invitations: Access to bi-annual pre-scheduled Studio Visit Days, designed to bring you closer to the heart of CPR.
- Recognition: Optional on-air recognition as a 'thank you' for your commitment as a Summit Club member.
Fourteener Circle
The Fourteener Circle is Colorado Public Radio's giving program designed to recognize our most generous donors. As a Fourteener Circle member, you demonstrate profound personal responsibility, ensuring the advancement of and continued access to fact-based news, diverse programming, and inspiring and uplifting music on Colorado Public Radio for yourself and for your community.
Enhanced Impact and Engagement for Fourteener Circle Members:
- Exclusive Insights: Participate in exclusive virtual roundtables with CPR journalists, gaining unique perspectives on important stories and reporting.
- Personalized Impact: Receive yearly recognition at a dedicated event and custom impact reporting, detailing the profound difference your generosity makes.
- Prominent Recognition: Optional on-air broadcast recognition and personal recognition as a Fourteener Circle member, online and on-air (with your permission).
- Exclusive Invitations: Invitations to events in the CPR Studio, along with events thoughtfully curated for Fourteener Circle members.
Your leadership contribution may be designated in several ways:
- Operations Support: As an unrestricted gift to support CPR’s daily operations.
- Opportunity Fund: To build capacity through innovation (minimum three-year commitment).
- Program-Specific Support: To support CPR News, CPR Classical, Indie 102.3, or Technology initiatives
For information about becoming a Summit Club member, please contact Aileen Waski, Mid-Level Giving Officer at 303-871-9191, ext. 4317, or [email protected].
For information about joining the Fourteener Circle or to learn more about Leadership Gifts please contact, Katie Biscoe, Executive Director of Leadership Giving at 303-871-9191, ext. 4320, or [email protected]
For information about Foundation Support, please contact:
Megan Fevurly at 303-871-9191, ext. 4313 or [email protected]
Colorado Public Radio Address: 7409 S Alton Ct, Centennial, CO 80112
Foundation Support
Join foundations like The Sturm Family Foundation, The Denver Foundation, The Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, The Colorado Health Foundation and Gates Family Foundation.
For more information, please contact Megan Fevurly at 303-871-9191, ext. 4313, or [email protected].
Contributions to Colorado Public Radio are tax-deductible minus the fair market value of thank-you gifts received.
