What do you do with a Chance?
In 2021, I had the opportunity to participate in Kristen McGee’s (Fellowship Class of ’05) Business Communications class at Colorado Mesa University. Every semester, Kristen wraps…
From Stitches in the Eye to a Suit and Tie – Balancing the Fellowship as an Olympic Athlete
We dream of who we want to be from a young age. For Darryl Christian, Fellowship Class of 2004, that dream revolved around wrestling. He started…
Invitation & Cultivation: A Calling in Building and Bettering Community
I recall that day in late December 2022, when Jacqueline Bisaillon (Fellowship class of ’08), Associate Director of the Office of Admissions, walked down the hall…
How Julie Penrose’s Early Philanthropy Informs El Pomar’s Grant-Making Today
While the Penroses made investments in philanthropy and economic development projects together, much of the Foundation’s early giving was directed by Julie Penrose following Spencer’s death.…
Cementing a Legacy: The Origins of El Pomar Foundation
El Pomar Foundation’s history of supporting Colorado began before the Foundation was formally established, as co-founders Spencer and Julie Penrose engaged in personal philanthropy in the…
Council Member Reflections: Bob Manning
Bob Manning, Founder and Managing Director, M2P Capital LLC Metro Regional Council member since 2012 During Bob Manning’s tenure as an El Pomar Trustee from 2011-2014,…
Council Member Reflections: Christine Scanlan
Christine Scanlan, President and CEO, Keystone Policy Center High Country Regional Council member since 2009 Christine Scanlan joined the High Country Regional Council in May 2009.…
Elevating Leadership Development: 2023 Merit Grants
In Fall of 2023, through its Elevating Leadership Development (ELD) program, El Pomar Foundation awarded grants to 20 organizations having a positive impact in communities of…
Forum on Fentanyl: A Community Discussion on the Fentanyl Epidemic in El Paso County
On November 14, El Pomar’s Forum for Civic Advancement held a Forum on Fentanyl at the Ent Center for the Arts. Forum for Civic Advancement brings…
Council Member Spotlights: Kathy Woods, Trae Miller, and Wendell Pryor
In October, Regional Fellows interviewed a Regional Council Member in each of our featured regions to learn more about their unique work in economic development: San…