Carrie Morgridge is recognized nationally for her work as a philanthropist, student advocate and the creator of innovative professional development for teachers.
Carrie Morgridge is Vice President of the Morgridge Family Foundation. For the past fifteen years, she and her husband, John, have worked tirelessly to leverage their foundation’s funds, spark innovation, and fuel transformation in the areas of education, conservation, health & wellness, and the arts.
She is a recipient of the distinguished Frances Wisebart Jacobs Woman of the Year award from Mile High United Way, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees at the University of Denver, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Colorado Mountain College Board of Overseers, and New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning.
She has been publicly recognized for her work at National Jewish Health and Denver Academy.
She also serves in an advisory capacity and speaks nationally to education advocacy and technology-focused forums.
Carrie graduated summa cum laude from International Academy of Design and Technology, giving her an edge on design innovation, and is also an aggressive athlete, finishing nine Ironman competitions. She lives in Colorado and Florida with her husband John.
Carrie Morgridge, Author, Every Gift Matters
Every Gift Matters is at once conversational and direct—specific tips on how to 
make informed decisions are further illustrated through stories of the Morgridges’ personal experiences.
In this heartwarming book, you will learn to research opportunities for giving and the importance of aligning oneself with others through trust, understanding, and shared goals. Morgridge believes every dollar can always work harder, and she delights in finding nonprofits that seek every way possible to maximize the money they are given. By sharing both the successes and the failures of grant makings, she will show you how to make all of this happen—compounding your gift to others.
Every Gift Matters, Carrie Morgridge takes readers into the heart of the world of philanthropy. We all give to those in need at some point in our lives. Whether that gift is in the form of time or money, you will learn how to make decisions that will maximize their impact on the world. Through actionable advice and touching stories, Every Gift Matters will show you how to leverage your gift of time or money—regardless of size—and make it work harder, work smarter, and have a bigger impact on your community.
Morgridge has a true gift for giving, and she wrote this book for you. To inspire, guide, and encourage you to take the first step, whatever it might be. She believes that every person has the opportunity to make a difference, and she hopes that through this book you find your own passion to change the world.
