Schools both public and private are increasingly challenged to maintain their teaching staff and keep teacher compensation on par with the cost of living. One longtime Rose Community Foundation partner developed an innovative approach. In this EJewish Philanthropy opinion piece, Jacob Rosenblum, director of Jewish community grants and partnerships at Rose Community Foundation, spotlights Denver Jewish Day School's teacher salary endowment—boosting pay, professional development and retention. Read more about how strategic funding drives lasting impact and how the Foundation can support your endowment building journey. 👇 (fb)

Today’s The Colorado Sun opinion piece highlights ActivateWork as a leading example of how investing in local workforce talent can help close Colorado’s workforce gap. A Foundation grantee partner, ActivateWork equips Greater Denver residents with the tools to thrive in today’s workforce. Through training and career coaching, they’re launching the next generation of high-tech talent—and transforming lives. 📽️ Hear from Helen Young Hayes, founder and CEO, as she shares insights on ActivateWork’s impact, our partnership and how they’re helping Coloradan’s achieve economic mobility and financial independence. 👏 🔗https://coloradosun.com/2025/07/29/opinion-colorado-workforce-talent-gap-exective-order/ (fb)