Giving to crms

CRMS Annual Fund

We believe a CRMS education can forge people who transform the world.

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.

CRMS challenges each student to forge character, resilience, and confidence as they develop the inner resources to lead a fulfilling life.

By supporting the Annual Fund, you make these experiences possible and help provide students with the foundation they need to succeed as graduates.

What will you Forge at CRMS with a gift to the Annual Fund?

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

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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