The Denver Foundation
Dana Perry is a seasoned professional in grants administration with extensive experience in nonprofit organizations. Currently serving as the Senior Gifts and Grants Officer at The Denver Foundation since March 2021, Dana oversees various grant processes and ensures compliance with legal regulations. Prior roles include Grants Administration Associate at The Denver Foundation and Senior Grants Manager at Global Greengrants Fund, where Dana managed significant annual grantmaking operations. Additionally, Dana has a background in education and community development, having worked as an academic tutor and program staff for experiential education programs. Dana holds two Master's degrees in International Relations and Affairs and Sustainable Development from American University and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Tulane University.
The Denver Foundation
The mission of The Denver Foundation is to inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen our community. The Denver Foundation is the product of 90 years of generous donors, hard working volunteers, and visionary grantees. In November 1925, community leaders came together to create an endowment to serve the future needs of Metro Denver. They recognized that community needs are always changing, and they wanted to give succeeding generations some resources to help meet future needs. Today it manages assets of more than $800 million; received $ 67 million in gifts last year (2015 not audited); and holds more than 1000 funds to date.