One Colorado is a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to securing and protecting equality and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Coloradans and their families.
We work toward that goal by effectively advocating for LGBT Coloradans and their families and by lobbying the General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments on issues like safe schools, relationship recognition, and LGBT health and human services.
Our vision is a fair and just Colorado.
Learn more about us by visiting the links below.
One Colorado Education Fund is our 501(c)(3) sister organization. Although both One Colorado and One Colorado Education Fund share a mission to secure and protect equality and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Coloradans and their families, the organizations differ in their work. Through the Education Fund, we provide educational programming on LGBT issues,Read more >>
One Colorado PAC is our statewide political action committee dedicated to supporting fair-minded candidates and issues in our mission to secure and protect equality and opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Coloradans and their families. In 2010, One Colorado PAC endorsed over 50 candidates for state office, a number of whom won their races,Read more >>
One Colorado’s statewide staff works out of offices in Denver, Ft. Collins, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction to effectively advocate for the needs and priorities of LGBT Coloradans from across the state. An executive director, field manager and organizer, communications manager, and development coordinator are based in Denver, while field offices are run by regionalRead more >>
One Colorado is led by an engaged, active Board of Directors. Prior to hiring staff, the Board oversaw a significant research project, conducting a needs assessment survey of over 4,600 LGBT Coloradans and a poll of 1,000 Coloradans. This research was used to develop the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. The Board also conducted aRead more >>
The One Colorado Kitchen Cabinet provides ongoing input and feedback regarding the work of One Colorado. Each member brings special knowledge, skills, perspectives, resources, and dedication to this unique position, and we are fortunate to work with this esteemed group of Coloradans! Crisosto Apache Katina Banks Joe Barrows Mindy Barton Brian Branton Michael Brewer ElizabethRead more >>
The Centennial Club is an extraordinary group of leaders who provide One Colorado with the ability to advocate effectively on issues of importance to LGBT Coloradans and their families. Members of the Centennial Club receive regular briefings on the progress of our work, invitations to special events tailored to Centennial Club members, and recognition inRead more >>
The Young Leaders Circle is the next generation of LGBT and allied leaders who provide One Colorado with the resources to advocate for issues of importance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Coloradans. Members of the Young Leaders Circle receive insider updates on the progress of our work, special invitations to events tailored to majorRead more >>
The ONE(ce) A Month Club is a committed group of sustaining supporters who provide One Colorado with a dependable source of income so that we can keep our issues front and center with elected officials and policymakers, as well as our friends and neighbors. Members of the ONE(ce) A Month Club receive limited-edition One ColoradoRead more >>
One Colorado is currently accepting applications for the following employment opportunity: Alliance Building Organizer The Alliance Building Organizer will work to engage One Colorado and Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition members and constituents to: 1) promote more fair, humane and common sense immigration enforcement and reform policies, and 2) advocate for statewide and local policies toRead more >>
