Grand Junction, CO – 10/2/24 — The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) is pleased to announce the hiring of Vickery Hall as its new Regional Outreach Director. In this role, Vickery will be responsible for expanding the work and efforts of WCCF across the seven counties served by the Foundation and focusing specifically on Ouray, Delta, and Montrose. Vickery will be the Community Foundation’s first staff person residing outside Mesa County and reinforces its commitment to being a regional organization.
Vickery has over 12 years of experience in the Community Foundation field, having previously worked at Wyoming Community Foundation as the Director of Donor Relations. With her background in development and community outreach, Vickery will be instrumental in strengthening the foundation’s presence and impact across all its Western Slope communities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Vickery to the Western Colorado Community Foundation as our first Regional Outreach Director based out of Ouray County,” said Anne Wenzel, CEO & President of WCCF “Her belief in the power of place-based philanthropy and proven track record in fostering community relationships will be invaluable as we continue to expand our outreach efforts and deepen our engagement with the communities we serve.” WCCF has grown from $100 million in total assets to over $170M in the past three years.
The Western Colorado Community Foundation has been a leader in working with donors to support community initiatives and nonprofits on the Western Slope since 1996. The addition of Vickery to the team reflects the Foundation’s commitment to broadening its outreach efforts and addressing the evolving needs of the communities it serves.
About Western Colorado Community Foundation: The Western Colorado Community Foundation serves seven counties in western Colorado, managing charitable funds for community good. Currently, the Community Foundation manages over 330 charitable funds totaling almost $170 million in assets, and awards over $6.6 million in grants and scholarships annually. Visit wc-cf.org for more information.
