Please Join Us For
Partnering for Promise:
A Morning for Youth-Centered Impact in Denver
Wednesday, December 10th | 8:30-11am
Margulf Foundation, 4500 E Cherry Creek South Dr Ste 250, Glendale, CO 80246
Overview
This event will highlight APA’s place-based work in our Denver Partner City, where we’re working to strengthen nonprofits through leadership development, capacity building, and cross-sector collaboration. You will hear directly from Sam Battan, Executive Director of America’s Promise Alliance Denver and founding member organizations, and discuss opportunities to transform outcomes for young people across the city.
Agenda
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Mingle, grab coffee, and connect with local funders.
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Sam Battan, Executive Director, APA Denver and Liz Aybar Conti, Margulf Foundation
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Mike O’Brien, CEO, America’s Promise Alliance
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Dani Morello, Chief Operating Officer at America’s Promise Alliance, moderates a conversation connecting national trends from APA’s 2025 Field Insights with the shared experiences of Denver-based organizations—highlighting common themes and challenges emerging across the field.
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In closing, Rose Green, Colorado Health Foundation, recaps how local field insights are resonating with their funding work in Denver, and opportunities for support and collaboration.
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Sam Battan, Executive Director, APA Denver, offers closing reflections.
Event Speakers
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Sam Battan
Executive Director | America’s Promise Alliance
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Dani Morello
Chief of Staff | America’s Promise Alliance
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Mike O'Brien
CEO, America’s Promise Alliance
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Rose Green
Senior Program Officer, The Colorado Health Foundation
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Liz Aybar Conti
Chief Executive Officer, Margulf Foundation