Leadership

The Livingston Fellowship stands as a beacon for Colorado’s social sector leaders, offering them recognition, inspiration, and unparalleled learning opportunities. This program seeks visionaries who demonstrate proven leadership, growth potential, and eagerness to learn while championing equity in their work.

Awarding $40,000 to senior-level nonprofit and community-focused for-profit leaders, the Livingston Fellowship not only acknowledges their past achievements but also fuels their future through personalized professional development activities. Each fellow crafts an individualized plan, while Bonfils-Stanton Foundation provides support, inspiration, and a platform for reflection and creativity.

Fellows have utilized this opportunity to expand their horizons—engaging in national and international travel, academic enrichment, and meaningful dialogues with peers in their fields. These experiences have not only sparked creativity but also broadened worldviews, enhanced resilience, and fostered a sense of well-being. The ever-growing network of Livingston Fellow alumni further enriches this journey, creating a community of support and inspiration that drives continuous, transformative change throughout the Denver Metro area.

Since 2005, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation has honored 18 classes of remarkable leaders through the Livingston Fellowship. These nearly 100 individuals hail from arts, culture, humanities, youth development, human and social services, health, education, environment and science organizations. All making significant impacts across the Denver Metro area.

Learn more about the 2023 fellows and dive into their stories through short documentary films here. For a broader view of our fellows’ incredible journeys, explore additional videos on our YouTube channel.

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and Denver Arts & Venues are proud to launch the Social Impact Artist Award. The award honors the outstanding contributions of three Denver-based artists or artist collectives dedicated to championing positive impact and social justice through their artistic practice with a $50,000 award that includes $15,000 for a socially engaged project.

Socially engaged art serves as a powerful catalyst for positive change within communities, fostering connections, dialogue, and collective action. Artists or collectives who work in partnership with local organizations and residents to co-create meaningful interventions and initiatives not only raise awareness about important issues, but also empower individuals to become active participants in shaping their own communities. By fostering empathy and solidarity, these artistic interventions build bridges across divides and inspire collective action towards a more equitable and just society. Ultimately, socially engaged art reaffirms the intrinsic connection between creativity, community, and social change, demonstrating the transformative potential of art to shape the world we live in.

Below are the more than 100 Colorado distinguished individuals and organizations recognized by Bonfils-Stanton Foundation for their achievements. Videos highlighting the accomplishments of recent honorees are viewable on our YouTube channel.