GNLR: Diversifying & Growing Your Team
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Kentucky Derby Party
Saturday, May 2 from 2:30 – 5:30PM, Babe’s Tea Room will transform into Golden’s most stylish watch party destination for an intimate, ticketed event benefiting the Golden Civic Foundation. This curated afternoon blends exceptional hospitality, festive competition, and meaningful giving, all in support of GCF's nonprofit partners.
Space is limited to preserve the intimate, VIP atmosphere. Advance tickets are required. No walk-ins.
2026 Community Grants Breakfast
Tuesday, May 12 from 8:00AM – 9:30AM, we are honoring 2026 Community Grantees at The Buffalo Rose.
GCF’s 2026 Grantees are meeting real needs, right here at home. From stocking food pantries to supporting youth development, these nonprofits and organizations are keeping Golden strong and vibrant. The 2026 Community Grant Breakfast will bring together grantees, donors, sponsors, and community leaders to celebrate what we can accomplish together.
2026 Grantees will be announced soon! Keep an eye on your inbox for the invitation.
GNLR: Fundraising Roundtable
Consider 3 topics: Lapsed Donors, Special Fundraising Events, Ramping Up Fundraising to Meet Need.
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4th of July Celebration
Grab your lawn chairs and sparklers Saturday, July 4 from 10:00AM – 8:30PM to enjoy a full day of free family friendly entertainment at Lions Park.
The U.S. is turning 250, Colorado is turning 150, and Golden is throwing the party. GCF is partnering with the Golden Lions Club to bring together the Golden community at the town’s annual 4th of July celebration. Expect live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, food, and community fun.
2025 Bandstand Ball
2025 Bandstand Ball - A Night for the Young at Heart
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Location: Marriott Denver West
Save the Date for Our Largest Fundraising Event of the Year!
Join us for an evening of elegance and community spirit at the Golden Civic Foundation’s Annual Gala & Auction, our most impactful fundraiser of the year.
This event combines philanthropy and entertainment, featuring:
A Silent Auction with exclusive items and experiences.
A Live Auction, including unique offerings and live painting by a renowned local artist.
A decadent seated dinner and opportunities to connect with fellow supporters.
Dust off your dancing shoes and old prom attire to make a powerful impact on Golden's youth by returning prestige to Golden's High School's once internationally recognized music program through your support!
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities coming soon!
Golden Summer Jam 2025
Golden Summer Jam
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Colorado Railroad Museum
A Community Celebration of Golden Bands, Bites, & Beer
Golden Summer Jam is an annual tradition celebrating everything Golden—local talent, family fun, and delicious food and drink. For more information and ticketing, check out the main Golden Summer Jam event page.
GNLR: Big Picture Fundraising: Capital Campaigns/Endowments/Big Projects/Investing
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Community Grant Awards Breakfast
If you are a grantee, sponsor, or key supporter, please keep an eye out for your invitation in the coming weeks.
Mountain Mardi Gras
Mountain Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday Benefit Concert
In Support of the Golden Civic Foundation
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 7 to 10 PM
The Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Prepare to immerse yourself in all of the incredible sights, sounds, and tastes of an authentic Mardi Gras celebration held right here in downtown Golden! Find your dancing shoes, put on your finest purple and gold, mask up and come join all of your closest friends to let the good time roll while supporting the dozens of local organizations that benefit from GCF’s community impact.
Your ticket purchase gets you into the benefit concert, featuring Colorado southern funk maestros Krewe de Groove. In addition, the Buffalo Rose culinary team has lovingly developed an authentic southern Food & Beverage menu. So come on downtown on a weeknight and lose yourself in all that is Mardi Gras and all that is "For the Good of Golden"!
General Admission: $25/person
Various options for high-top tables or reserved seating are available.
Krewe de Groove
Krewe De Groove is Colorado's authentic southern funk unit. The band mixes catchy originals with a heavy dose of New Orleans, classic 70’s funk and disco, r&b, hip hop, acid jazz and beyond. Founded in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina washed Bagus Haig all the way to Denver, the band has been a favorite for local festivals, beer gardens and nightclubs looking for a full concert experience for their audiences. Krewe de Groove provides a fun and funky New Orleans flavored mix of spunky originals and danceable covers by The Meters, Funkadelic, Dr. John, Professor Longhair and more.
Community Impact Grants Webinar
Join us for an interactive webinar designed to guide applicants through our updated 2025 Community Impact grant guidelines and the application process.
Register here.