Volunteer With Us: Board of Trustees
The Colorado Bar Foundation's (The Foundation) trustees are the governors, ambassadors, and financial stewards of the Foundation. We are seeking to fill four open seats on our Board of Trustees to serve up to two consecutive three-year terms beginning on January 1, 2026.
The Foundation strives for diversity of our leadership including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, class, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, geographic location, religious beliefs, and practice settings.
Trustees are asked to:
- Be current or emeritus bar fellows and make meaningful monetary donations to the Foundation,
- Be members of the Colorado Bar Association,
- Participate in trustee meetings every other month,
- Review grant applications and participate in the annual full-day grant meeting to provide funding to high quality nonprofits serving our legal community,
- Participate in subcommittee meetings such as: the finance committee, bar fellows (fundraising) committee, and/or the communications committee
- Actively participate in fundraising (sitting judges are exempt)
- Attend the Foundation's annual events
We are looking for passionate individuals who have a goal of benefiting and supporting legal organizations and programs throughout the State of Colorado! For more information, please review our Annual Report and current Board of Trustees.
Apply by Nov 3rd
Volunteer With Us: Board Committees
Are you interested in volunteering for the Colorado Bar Foundation? All current and emeritus Bar Fellows are invited to participate in one of the supporting committees of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Committee participants need not be trustees and are tasked only with attending their individual committee meetings. Each committee typically meets on an as-needed basis via Zoom. Bar Fellows from across the State of Colorado are encouraged to participate.
For more information or to join a committee, contact Foundation Manager Elizabeth Akalin at [email protected].
Bar Fellow Committee
The Bar Fellows Committee is responsible for overseeing the Bar Fellows Program and organizing fundraising events to support the Foundation's mission. The committee plays a crucial role in fundraising efforts, actively seeking donations and sponsorships to support the Foundation's initiatives. It organizes the annual Bar Fellows Dinner and additional events that serve as key fundraising opportunities for the Foundation. The committee's members work to ensure that the Foundation has the resources it needs to support its work and make a meaningful impact in the legal community.
Committee Chairperson: Jennie Wray, Bar Fellows President
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee plays a vital role in raising the profile of the Colorado Bar Foundation through various communication channels. The committee is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to increase awareness of the Foundation's work and achievements. They work with staff to develop messaging, create content, and disseminate information through social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
Committee Chairperson: Hon. Ted Tow, Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee plays a critical role in the Colorado Bar Foundation by drafting the annual budget, reviewing the investment portfolio, and assessing monthly financial statements. The committee's members are tasked with overseeing the Foundation's financial health and ensuring its long-term sustainability. The committee works closely with representatives from the Foundation’s bank to make informed recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Committee Chairperson: John Lebsack, Treasurer of the Board of Trustees