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Partners in Philanthropy Group

helping nonprofits and for-profits partner for good

Partners in Philanthropy

The Partners in Philanthropy (PIP) Program Committee is a group of Chamber members whose mission is to create mutually beneficial relationships between nonprofit, for-profit and public (government) Chamber members to ultimately strengthen the South Metro community. The PIP Committee designs initiatives and programming that builds meaningful partnerships and encourages shared learning, collaboration and community engagement. The program focuses on connecting nonprofits with our regional business community and also helps to plan major Chamber events, including The TANK, one of our biggest Premier events, as well our annual Nonprofit Expo at Business After Hours.

Apply to Join the Partners in Philanthropy Committee

PIP Committee Members are Selected to One-Year Terms to Support the Chamber by:
  • Participating regularly in PIP meetings and planning activities
  • Generating new ideas to support philanthropy and nonprofit-public-private partnerships in our region
  • Developing events and educational programming
  • Overseeing the execution of PIP events and initiatives
 
Here's How to Apply:
  1. Review the PIP Program Guidelines below to ensure you can commit
  2. Click the SMDC PROGRAMS APPLICATION button and download from top browser window downloads
  3. Complete the application and choose the PIP Program Committee (and other groups, if interested)
  4. Email your completed SMDC PROGRAMS APPLICATION to the Event and Program Manager
REVIEW THE PARTNERS IN PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE GUIDELINES
SMDC PROGRAMS APPLICATION
2025-2026 Partners In Philanthropy Committee
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Courtney Wennerstrom - Chair
Elevated Auto Hail Repair
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Kaylene Macias - Chair-Elect
Women's Adventure Club
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Sabrina Wright-Hobart - Secretary
Crisis Center
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Amy Sherman
Junior Achievement
BOD Liaison
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Chris Tyrrell - Past Chair
Chris' Garage Doors
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Dale Abood
​Ent Credit Union
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Danica Cline
Grace Counseling
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Dru Ahlborg
Bullying Recovery Resource Center
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Gerry Culver
Colorado Gives Foundation
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Kathy Turley
Centennial Arts & Cultural Foundation
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​Laura Linville
​Backpack Society
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Sara Duke
K4CO Radio
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