Youth Advisory Council

Young leaders. Real philanthropy.

The Youth Advisory Council is comprised of students in grades 9–12 who live or attend school in Broomfield or the surrounding area.

Youth Advisory Council members with their grantees

Fundraising, grantmaking, and volunteering—led by students

The Broomfield Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) supports local nonprofits and charitable organizations through fundraising, grantmaking and volunteering. Participation provides leadership growth and community-building experiences. Applications are accepted each spring and programming occurs from August through May.

For more information, email info@broomfieldfoundation.org .

We value the Baseline Business Impact Sponsor partnership, which supports Youth Advisory Council programming.

Baseline, Youth Advisory Council sponsor
What does the Youth Advisory Council do?

Problem solvers making Broomfield better

01

Needs assessment

Each year the team assesses problems affecting the community and the resources that could solve them, through interviews, visits to local organizations, and sessions with nonprofit leaders. The assessment guides the council’s funding decisions.

02

Fund development

The YAC manages a charitable fund designated by the Foundation. Members grow the youth fund by planning and participating in fundraising efforts including events, corporate sponsorships, and more.

03

Grantmaking

With guidance from BCF staff and board, the council develops a grantmaking strategy, chooses recipients whose missions inspire and whose efforts impact Broomfield, and awards grants to those organizations.

04

Community service

The YAC regularly participates in service activities to understand the broad range of needs and services provided throughout the Broomfield area.

Bees & Blossoms Festival

YAC at the Bees & Blossoms Festival
YAC at the Bees & Blossoms Festival
YAC at the Bees & Blossoms Festival
YAC at the Bees & Blossoms Festival
YAC at the Bees & Blossoms Festival
YAC at the Bees & Blossoms Festival
YAC at the Bees & Blossoms Festival
YAC with grantees
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