The Denver Foundation
Russ Shaw - MNM is an experienced professional in philanthropic investments and nonprofit management. Currently serving as the Philanthropic Investments Manager at The Denver Foundation, Russ previously held the position of Vice President and Philanthropic Specialist at Wells Fargo Private Bank, providing guidance on charitable planning strategies. Additionally, Russ contributed as Affiliate Faculty at Regis University, where responsibilities included curriculum development for the Master of Nonprofit Management program and creating a financial literacy curriculum for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Earlier career roles include Executive Vice President at the National MS Society Colorado Chapter and Senior Manager at KPMG LLP, where Russ managed significant consulting practices. Russ holds a Master of Nonprofit Management from Regis University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas McCombs School of Business.
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.