Strategic Plan 2019 - Denver Scholarship Foundation

Letter From Our CEO

Dear friend,

On July 1, Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) launched a new three-year Strategic Plan, To and Through 2022. This plan serves as our roadmap to a brighter future – for our Scholars, Alumni, community partners, donors, supporters and staff.

Created by community conversations with more than 75 key stakeholders, To and Through 2022 establishes a shared vision for our future and measurable goals to help guide decisions on institutional investments and activities. Our path forward is grounded in three pillars: sustainability, connectivity, and visibility.

Thank you for being a part of the DSF family of supporters as we work together to change the life trajectory of thousands of DPS graduates each year!

With sincere gratitude,

Lorii Rabinowitz
Chief Executive Officer

Join Us On
Our Journey...

To and
Through
2022

We Can't Do It Without You!

Visibility

DSF captivates a local and national audience with sophisticated strategy, professional materials and impact-driven storytelling.

We have many stories to tell about our extraordinary Scholars, innovative partnerships, unwavering advocates, and collective impact. With the community by our side, we are amplifying our mission throughout the region and across the country.

Connectivity

DSF builds deep connections with passionate advocates and our community.

Relationships are at the heart of DSF’s mission. While we continue to nurture partnerships with our most dedicated supporters, we are also striving to engage more students, donors, and community partners than ever before.

Sustainability

DSF confidently thrives in its financial strength and unparalleled programmatic excellence.

With financial resources leveraged in partnership with our community, we are increasing the number of DPS graduates enrolling in college and persisting through graduation.

Our Mission

Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) inspires and empowers Denver Public Schools’ (DPS) students to enroll in and graduate from postsecondary institutions of higher education, by providing the tools, knowledge, and financial resources essential for success.

“Because DSF and its supporters believed in me, you helped me believe in myself. That was the beginning to all the things I once didn’t think possible.”

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– DSF Alumna, Jehovana Flores

Our Three-Part
Program

College Access

DSF College Advisors work proactively with DPS seniors at our Future Centers to guide students through the college application and financial aid processes.

Scholarships

We award need-based scholarships to DPS graduates attending a university, community college, or technical college in Colorado.

College Success

We partner with colleges to provide DSF Scholars with extra financial aid and ongoing support to help them succeed and graduate.