For more than three decades, Community Foundation Boulder County (CFBC) has helped activate generosity, leadership, and community action across Boulder County. Through partnerships, philanthropy, and community initiatives, the organization supports the people and ideas shaping a stronger future for the region. Supporting Purpose Means Showing Up Beyond the Work Some relationships grow beyond projects. Vermilion … Continued
Another summer, another batch of new clients we’re thrilled to call partners. It’s always energizing to kick off fresh projects with passionate teams working to make the world a better place. And our newest clients are doing big things to build, restore, feed, teach, and strengthen the world around them. The entire Vermilion team is … Continued
When Rocky Mountain Equality launched the Capital Campaign for its new headquarters at the Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains, they were creating more than a permanent home for their work across Colorado, they were also creating a vital space for the community to gather and an opportunity to recognize the people who helped make … Continued
Colorado Small Business Leaders Are Shaping the Future of the Front Range Economy Colorado’s small businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy. According to the SBA Office of Advocacy’s 2025 Colorado State Profile, small businesses make up 99.5% of all Colorado businesses and employ nearly 1.2 million people — roughly half of the state’s … Continued
For more than 40 years, supporting the arts has simply been part of who Vermilion is. It shows up in the arts organizations we partner with, the relationships we invest in, and a shared belief that creativity is essential to how communities connect, grow, and thrive. It’s core to who we are. In April, the … Continued
About Boulder County Wildfire Partners Colorado’s dry climate—characterized by low humidity, periodic drought, and strong winds—can create conditions where wildfires are more likely to occur. In recent decades, warmer temperatures and longer dry periods have contributed to longer fire seasons and the potential for larger wildfires. In fact, the average number of fires per year … Continued
Who is the Colorado Quantum Incubator? The Colorado Quantum Incubator (COQI) is a first-of-its-kind initiative uniting the Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, the University of Colorado Boulder, and Elevate Quantum to accelerate quantum technology commercialization: providing shared facilities and infrastructure to move innovations from early research toward real-world application and higher technology readiness … Continued
Who is the Volgenau Climate Initiative? The Volgenau Climate Initiative (VCI) is a ten-year initiative of The Volgenau Foundation focused on advancing natural climate solutions across soils, forests, and working lands. VCI uniquely curates intimate, rigorously selected convenings of leaders to build networks that move capital, influence policy, and scale practical climate action. The Risk … Continued
Who is Conversation Colorado? Conservation Colorado is the state’s largest environmental advocacy organization: 60,000+ members strong, with six decades of work shaping climate policy, protecting public lands, and building political power to secure clean air, safe water, and equitable environmental outcomes across Colorado. Environmental Action Has Entered a New Phase Environmental action is changing in … Continued
Teaming up with purpose-driven clients is why we at Vermilion show up every day. Every handshake and kickoff call is a reminder that our branding and marketing work matters most when it helps amazing organizations fulfill their missions. Lately, the universe delivered: we’re grateful to welcome a seriously inspiring crew of new partners, each one … Continued