As the "community's foundation" we deliver unrivaled charitable giving expertise, professionalism, and individualized service, all while providing the confidentiality that donors expect and deserve. 

Whether facilitating complex gifts, researching local nonprofit agencies, or preserving family legacies through long-term giving vehicles, our staff can help you decide what, where, and how to give. Contact us today to learn more about the ways we can help you achieve your philanthropic goals.

Ray Caraway, President
Phone: (970) 488-1980     Email: ray@CommunityFoundationNC.org  
Ray carries out policies made by the Board of Trustees and sets objectives to meet the board’s long-range goals. He works with donors interested in establishing new funds and those who need assistance with complex gift arrangements, including donations of real estate, trusts and gift annuities. Ray is a former practicing attorney and the former president of two other foundations. He joined the staff in January 2003.


Roxanne Fry, Chief Operating Officer
Phone: (970) 488-1989     Email: roxanne@CommunityFoundationNC.org  
Roxanne manages the Foundation’s operations and oversees donor services. She establishes new funds, administers grants and scholarships, directs technology programs, and serves as the key contact for the Foundation’s nonprofit partners. Roxanne also coordinates the internship program. She holds an MBA from Colorado State University and served as vice president of both the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce and Greeley Chamber of Commerce. She joined the staff in October 2005.


Doug Johnson, UniverCity Connections Director
Phone: (970) 488-1985      Email: doug@UniverCityConnections.org
Doug directs the implementation of UniverCity Connections. UniverCity Connections is an initiative of the Community Foundation that creates lasting, sustainable, and meaningful connections between Colorado State University, Downtown, and the Poudre River. Doug was most recently with First Western Trust Bank where he was vice president for business and community development. He joined the staff in January 2008.


Donna Long, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (970) 488-1988    Email: donna@CommunityFoundationNC.org
Donna ensures the proper accounting of each Foundation fund and responds to questions regarding the organization’s financial status. She is a graduate of Colorado State University College of Business and has extensive experience serving the Northern Colorado region in both public and private accounting. She joined the staff in March 2008.



Katherine Martinez, Office Manager
Phone: (970) 488-1982   Email: katherine@CommunityFoundationNC.org
Katherine manages the Foundation’s daily activities and coordinates the printed publications. She is the primary contact for giving groups and manages meeting room reservations. Katherine was a newspaper reporter before becoming communications director for the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges. She worked for the City of Fort Collins before joining the staff in April 2005.


Sandy Roerig, Accounting and Administrative Assistant
Phone: (970) 488-1986   Email: sandyr@CommunityFoundationNC.org
Sandy assists the Chief Financial Officer, processes gifts, and helps ensure that accounting and investment activities are carried out in compliance with established policies. Her past experience includes working as an accountant for 24 years with the U.S. Department of Defense and seven years with JP Morgan Chase. Sandy joined the staff in July 2006.