Profile

Jeremy Stern

Major Gifts Officer,
Colorado Gives Foundation

Contact Details

Colorado Gives Foundation

Bio

With over two decades of service in the nonprofit field, Jeremy brings experience in philanthropy, fundraising, marketing communications, events, volunteer development and community engagement. He is passionate about integrating mission-driven initiatives and overseeing projects to surpass objectives. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded strategic planning with charitable organizations, securing grants and managing donor relationships. As an expert on individual giving, his focus is optimizing and growing the Foundation’s Individual Giving Program to ensure all Jeffco is thriving. Throughout his career, Jeremy infuses the charity’s mission into every aspect of his work. He is thrilled to engage with individual donors and Donor Advised Fund holders to find out how they want to invest and impact the community where they live.

He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology and a Master of Science in Education from the University of Miami. Jeremy enjoys spending time with his family through all the great offerings in Colorado offers such as playing and watching sports, golfing, visiting concert venues, snowboarding, and traveling around the state. To remain active, he rides his Peloton bike and, at least twice a day, walks his Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier around the neighborhood.

Community Participation:

·         Board President, Denver North Business Association

·         Chamber of Commerce member: Arvada, Evergreen, Golden

·         Impact Denver, 2024 – participant

·         Youth Flag Football Coach in NFL Flag Football league

Former Participation:

·         Advisory Board Member - Metro State University for Healthcare management

·         Aurora Chamber member and Tips & Leads Co-Chairperson

·         Event Chairperson, PTSA at Dora Moore School

·         Participant of fundraising programs for: Take Steps, Team Challenge and spin4 crohn’s & colitis cures

·         Recipient of MSU Healthcare Management Program Support & Leadership Honoree

Education

University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Master's in Sport Administration, 2005
2003 To 2005

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Sport Management & Communications, Kinesiology, 2003
1999 To 2003

Job History

Colorado Gives Foundation
Major Gifts Officer
Arvada, CO, United States
March 2024 - present

Community Reach Center
Vice President of Business Services
Westminster, CO, United States
May 2023 - December 2023

The Kempe Foundation
Chief Mission Officer
Aurora, CO, United States
May 2021 - May 2023

Mile High Behavioral Healthcare
Director of Business Development & Public Relations
Denver and Aurora, CO, United States
May 2019 - May 2021

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Executive Director
Denver, CO, United States
February 2011 - April 2019

Johnson & Wales University
Adjunct Professor
Denver and North Miami, CO, United States
December 2008 - November 2011