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Office of Nonprofit Engagement

The Denver Office of Nonprofit Engagement/D-ONE (formerly the Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships/DOSP) was created in January 2004 to serve as a liaison between the City of Denver and its nonprofit sector. D-ONE is committed to increasing the capacity and sustainability of the nonprofit sector and achieves those objectives by delivering training & workshops, targeted programming, improving internal contracting processes, and by assisting nonprofits with funding and becoming smarter about the facilities they operate out of.

Nonprofit Task Force

The Nonprofit Task Force aims to improve and enhance the city's contracting process for nonprofit organizations.

Energy Efficiency

Denver Office of Nonprofit Engagement (D-ONE) has invested $2 million each year to nonprofits to support energy efficiency efforts benefitting low-income Denver residents and the nonprofits who serve them. Learn how funding supports energy audits, weatherization upgrades, and energy education for residents and organizations.

Collaborative Impact Fund of Denver

The Collaborative Impact Fund of Denver (CIFD) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing Denver's social issues by facilitating public-private partnerships and supporting nonprofit-led community projects.

Doing Business with the City

Doing business with the City and County of Denver is a worthwhile investment as we can do more together to enhance relationships, trust, and cooperation. Learn how the City and County of Denver is striving to eliminate and reduce process inefficiencies and establish greater accountability in the work with community members.

Start & Grow a Nonprofit

Nonprofit organizations in Denver play a vital role in helping the city build healthy communities by providing critical services that contribute to the city’s overall health, economic stability, and general wellbeing. Learn how you can start and grow a nonprofit today!

Nonprofit Loan Fund

The Metro Denver Loan Fund provides loans to qualifying individual nonprofit organizations and also strengthens the nonprofit sector so community members can continue to access needed services during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nonprofit Engagement Commission

The Denver Nonprofit Engagement Commission (DNEC) serves as a catalyst for leveraging the best of Denver’s public and nonprofit sectors and their commitment to engaging in innovative and collaborative work. The Commission’s core work is focused on providing support for the Office of Nonprofit Engagement and the implementation of its strategies and goals.

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Latest News

$ave Green Be Green Conference

Published on May 10, 2023

The Denver Agency for Human Rights & Community Partnerships’ Office of Nonprofit Engagement is hosting the 4th annual $ave Green Be Green Conference on June 22nd, 2023.

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Denver's Nonprofit Engagement Commission Selects New Commissioners

Published on February 15, 2022

Appointees Aim to Diversify and Amplify the Voice of Denver’s Nonprofits

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Community Solar Garden Saves Residents Money on Energy Bills

Published on May 04, 2022

First results from the Office of Nonprofit Engagement's community solar gardens from a local Denver resident.

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Contact Us

Wil Alston, Director
720-913-8852
wil.alston@denvergov.org

Webb Municipal Building, 7th Floor
201 W. Colfax Avenue, Dept. 1102
Denver, Colorado 80202
Phone: (720) 913-8485
TTY: 720-913-8475
Fax: 720-913-8470

Jessica Jorgensen, Contract Administrator
jessica.jorgensen@denvergov.org

Ken Seeley, Collaboration & Evaluation Specialist
ken.seeley@denvergov.org

Julia Mahoney, Energy Efficiency Program Manager
julia.mahoney@denvergov.org

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