Denver Council on Foreign Relations

Name

Denver Council on Foreign Relations

Legal name

Denver Council on Foreign Relations

Website

https://denvercfr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Affairs Education

NAICS

Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Adult/Public Speaking Clubs & Community Organizations (EDAMAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Government & Public Sector Conferences (MPAGAGAH)

Keywords

• International affairs education
• Foreign policy forums
• Membership nonprofit
• Speaker dinner events
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from $15 (students) to $4,000 (Global Partner level), with various tiers including General, Diplomat, Ambassador, and Institutional memberships. Revenue supports speaker events, educational programs, and organizational operations.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and sponsors. DCFR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (tax ID 98-07599). They run annual challenge match campaigns to increase donation impact.
3. Event Registration Fees: Per-event fees for non-members and a la carte attendees at Global Speaker Dinners ($65 member rate). High school students can attend events free of charge.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Denver Council on Foreign Relations (DCFR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that delivers international affairs programming through a portfolio of events and membership services. Its core offerings include eight annual Global Speaker Series dinners featuring ambassadors, diplomats, and policy experts; intimate Chatham House Rule salons; the Future of Space Policy Forum; and the Globally Engaged Students high school initiative. The organization sustains operations through tiered individual and institutional memberships, donations, and event registrations.

Product overview

The Denver Council on Foreign Relations operates a portfolio of educational programs centered on international affairs and foreign policy. The core offering consists of eight monthly Global Speaker Series dinners (September-May), supplemented by the annual Future of Space Policy Forum and intimate DCFR Salons for member discussions. Supporting programs include the Globally Engaged Students high school initiative and Young Professionals Committee (YPC) networking events. The organization sustains operations through tiered membership programs (General, Diplomat, Ambassador, Institutional, Global Partner) and periodic fundraising campaigns, all administered through Wild Apricot membership software. The Leadership in Global Engagement Award recognizes outstanding community contributors annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Speaker Series Monthly in-person dinner events held September through May featuring expert keynote speakers, fireside chats, and Q&A sessions on international affairs, foreign policy, and emerging technologies. Eight flagship dinners are held annually at a central Denver location for members, institutional representatives, and a la carte attendees.
• Future of Space Policy Forum Annual forum bringing together space professionals, policy experts, students, and the internationally-minded community to discuss space governance, geopolitical considerations, and Colorado's role in the space economy. Features expert panels, expo showcase, and student programs at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 high school students annually with barrier-free access to premium speakers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Council on Foreign Relations (New York)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1938DCFR was founded in 1938 as a committee of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. In the 1990s, DCFR incorporated as an independent organization but maintains historical affiliation and access to CFR resources and networks.
• University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of International StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsistently regarded as one of the world's top global studies programs. Many faculty and students stay engaged with DCFR. DCFR provides platform for academic research dissemination and the organizations work toward common goal of nurturing future leaders.
• WorldDenvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit dedicated to understanding world affairs and cultures since 2012. Impact includes 1,300 supporting members, 2,500+ community members, and brings 600 international visitors to Denver annually through U.S. State Department partnership.
• German American Chamber of Commerce - Colorado ChapterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromotes German trade with Colorado through professional and cultural programs including the Denver Christkindlmarket. Key industries include agriculture, renewable energy, climate tech, IT, and aerospace.
• Posner CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvenes, connects, and catalyzes the global development community to collaborate for greater impact. Leads high-quality programs emphasizing community creation, strategic connections, learning, and evidence-based best practices.
• American Committee on Foreign Relations (ACFR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-partisan, non-profit headquartered in Washington, DC. Since 1938, sponsors rigorous foreign relations discussions between the heartland and beltway across the USA.
• American Council on GermanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrings insightful speakers to Denver Metro area discussing American and European relations, technology, and security issues. Partnership allows members from both organizations to engage subject matter experts on transnational topics.
• Alumni and Friends of the London School of Economics (AFLSE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFounded in 1970 to foster relations between LSE and its alumni in the United States. Now LSE's largest and oldest alumni association outside the UK, recognized as official volunteer organization for alumni relations in the USA.
• Denver Museum of Nature and SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for annual Future of Space Policy Forum. President George Sparks serves on DCFR Board. Key sponsor of space policy programming and community engagement events.
• AdvancedSpaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpace technology company sponsoring the Future of Space Policy Forum. Represents Colorado's growing role in space economy and policy discussions.
• Littleton High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB teaching staff has partnered with DCFR since 2021 to facilitate programs for Littleton students. Model for engaging IB schools across the region.
• IB Association of Rocky Mountain SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough partnership with Littleton High School, DCFR is actively engaging IB schools across the region to build a network of globally minded student leaders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Affairs Councils of America: National umbrella network of more than 90 community-based councils including DCFR. Provides shared programming, speaker access, and benchmarking across member organizations with the same membership-based international affairs model.
• Chicago Council on Global Affairs: Major regional council on global affairs offering speaker dinners, member programming, and policy publications. Closest large-market analogue to DCFR in scope and member-based international affairs model.
• Pacific Council on International Policy: Los Angeles-based non-partisan council focused on international affairs dialogue and policy engagement. Comparable to DCFR as a smaller, membership-driven council emphasizing expert-led discussion.
• WorldDenver: Local Denver-based non-profit focused on world affairs and cultural exchange; a current strategic partner of DCFR. Operates a similar community membership model with international visitors programs in the same geography.
• Atlanta Council on International Relations: Regional international affairs membership organization with speaker dinners and community programming. Closely mirrors DCFR's scope, geography-based delivery, and membership revenue model.
• American Council on Germany: Non-partisan membership organization focused on transatlantic relations; existing DCFR programming partner. Comparable to DCFR in mission and member-driven dialogue format.
• Los Angeles World Affairs Council: Regional council hosting speaker events and member programming on international affairs. Comparable in mission to DCFR with a similarly tiered membership and event-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Atlantic Council: Large international affairs institution producing policy programs, events, and commentary. Overlaps with DCFR's geopolitical programming and competes for speaker and audience mindshare.
• Council on Foreign Relations: The flagship, New York-based Council on Foreign Relations, of which DCFR was originally a committee. Operates a much larger think tank and membership program with overlapping international affairs programming and speaker access.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Major international affairs think tank producing high-quality analysis and hosting events. Competes with DCFR for audience attention in the international affairs content space even though it does not run a community membership program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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