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Amy McCandless

Amy McCandless

Amy McCandless brings over 20 years nonprofit management and fundraising experience to the Douglas County Community Foundation. Currently, Amy serves as the Executive Director of the Crisis Center, serving adults and children impacted by domestic violence. Prior to being promoted to Executive Director, Amy served as the agency's Director of Development, overseeing the agency’s $1.8 million budget, including grant writing, corporate and individual donor relations, collaborative events, peer-to-peer fundraising for Colorado Gives Day, and the Crisis Center’s annual Gala held in November each year.

Prior to joining the Crisis Center, Amy worked for the American Cancer Society for nine years, from 2004-2013, primarily overseeing Relay For Life fundraising events in several Denver Metro communities. Both Colorado natives, Amy and her husband enjoy spending quality time with friends and family—especially their two child who keep them busy with basketball and soccer!

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