Giving to crms

CRMS Annual Fund

The CRMS Annual Fund inspires support from our community to enhance the people and programs of Colorado Rocky Mountain School and elevate the student experience.

Your gift to the Annual Fund strengthens these vital relationships and unlocks extraordinary potential in our students, preparing them for fulfilling lives and future leadership.

Ready to Deepen Connections and Elevate Possibilities at CRMS with a gift?

“At CRMS I learned how connection with teachers and our natural surroundings can elevate the educational experience. I now teach at an outward bound-based expeditionary learning school using the foundations that I experienced at CRMS.” - Lorenzo Worster ‘94

Your gift to the Annual Fund helps fund the following each year:

  • Public land use fees for backcountry trips
  • Scholarships & financial aid
  • Service crew supplies & tools
  • Faculty professional development
  • Arts materials
  • Chemistry beakers & petri dishes
  • Software licenses
  • Soccer equipment & travel
  • Advisee program expenses
  • Library materials & subscriptions
  • Outdoor equipment

THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Katie Bailey

Alumni & Parent Relations Manager

Katie Bailey

BA, Psychology, University of Colorado at Boulder

M.Ed., Education, Seattle University

Appointed 2024 Katie has dedicated herself to advocacy work since 2000, with a strong focus…

Mark Bell

Director of Development

Mark Bell

BA, English, University of Virginia

MA, English, University of Richmond

Appointed 2023 Mark has spent the last two decades in the independent school world, serving…

Shawn Gerum

Development Database Manager

Shawn Gerum

BS, Biology, The College of New Jersey

Appointed 2021 sgerum@crms.org

Tim O’Keefe

Director of Annual Giving

Tim O’Keefe

BS, Biology, Davidson College

Appointed 2020 Since 1996, Tim has worked with non-profits in environmental, faith-based, and education fields.…

Questions? Contact Tim O'Keefe, Director of Annual Giving at 970-963-2562.

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