CCD Foundation

CCD Foundation

Our mission is to transform lives and the Denver community by supporting the students of the Community College of Denver through scholarships, programs and facilities.

The Community College of Denver Foundation inspires civic, business, foundation and philanthropic individuals to offer support that ensures a world-class education and economic opportunity for the entire Denver community.

  • Integrity: We value honesty and transparency in our work and relationships
  • Inclusiveness: We respect people, value diversity, and are committed to equity
  • Stewardship: We value and recognize the contributions of donors and volunteers
  • Efficiency: We value the prudent investment and use of all resources
  • Excellence: We value best practices in governance, finance, and board development
  • Make education accessible and affordable for all members of our community
  • Foster a culture of diversity in all our operations and programs of support
  • Secure endowment funds that sustain future scholarships and programs
  • Achieve excellence in all governance, finance and board practices

Supporting Students. Transforming Lives.

Support CCD students and programs with a gift to the CCD Foundation

Your gift to the Community College of Denver Foundation can transform lives, families, and communities. Through the generosity of our donors and community partners, the CCD Foundation is able to support CCD students and programs.

Transforming Lives & Communities
Working Together to Create a Stronger Tomorrow
"This scholarship changes my life and my daughter's life, and I will forever be grateful for this opportunity."
-Katie, Scholarship Recipient

The Community College of Denver Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on developing resources to benefit CCD and its students through partnerships with businesses, foundations and individuals in the Denver metro area.

Through scholarships to students, programmatic and faculty support, and capital enhancements, the Foundation invests in deserving CCD students — ensuring they have access to a high-quality, relevant education.

Our contributors are people like you, who understand the value of higher education and who care deeply about helping students like Katie overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams.

Katie
Ways to Support CCD
Make a Recurring Donation

Set up a recurring donation online using our donation form.

Create a Dedicated Scholarship

Support CCD students with your donation to a dedicated scholarship.

Establish an Endowment

Create a sustainable gift to the college by establishing a named endowment.

Legacy Giving

Make a lasting impact by including us in your estate plans.

In-Kind Donations

Give gifts in-kind to departments and programs.

Employee Giving Program

CCD Employees can donate via payroll deduction.

Board of Directors
headshot of Frank Wentworth

Frank Wentworth
Chair 
Retirement Plan Specialist
First Interstate Bank

headshot of Katie Diddlebock

Katie Diddlebock
Vice Chair
Corporate Account Manager
Crowdstrike

headshot of Jay Mccormick

Jay McCormick
Treasurer; Finance/Investment Chair
Investment Manager, Helm Investment Management

Helen Thorpe

Helen Thorpe
Secretary/Governance Chair
Author

Daniel Byrd

Daniel Byrd
Central Relationship Manager
Fidelity Investments

Percy Trujillo

Percy Trujillo
Retired

Chris Castilian

Chris Castilian
Development Chair
Senior Executive Director, 
Outdoor Industry Leadership Program
University of Denver

Jose Rael

Jose Rael
VP of Commercial Banking
JP Morgan Chase

Leora Joseph

Leora Joseph
Director, CO Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health

Leslie Ginsburg

Leslie Ginsburg
Board Member

Jamie Van Leeuwen

Jamie Van Leeuwen
Managing Director, BuildStrong Foundation; Chief of Philanthropic Partnerships, Fathom

Greg Movesian

Greg Movesian
Philanthropy Consultant

Ex-Officio Members
Peter Lindstrom

Peter Lindstrom
Interim President & Provost

Jim Chavez

Jim Chavez
Executive Director, Community College of Denver Foundation

Important Dates
Apr
21
11:30am - 1:00pm