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About KIDstruction
KIDstruction is a fundraising initiative that brings together architectural, construction and engineering industries and their employees to support life-saving care at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Throughout October, participating organizations rally their teams through employee giving, corporate contributions, matching gifts and friendly industry competition.
Every dollar raised supports child health research at Children’s Hospital Colorado, helping clinicians and scientists discover better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent childhood illness.
Start a Company Team
Build a campaign that works for your company
KIDstruction is designed to be simple, flexible and meaningful. Whether your company has 10 employees or 10,000, the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation team will help you create a campaign that fits your culture, workforce and philanthropic goals.
Participating companies can engage employees through payroll deduction, one-time online gifts, corporate matching, company contributions or a combination of approaches.
How it works
1. Register your company
Create a company team through the KIDstruction online campaign page.
2. Identify a company champion
Select a staff member who will serve as the primary contact between your organization and Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.
3. Build your campaign plan
Meet with the Foundation team to determine campaign dates, giving options, communications and employee engagement opportunities.
4. Invite employees to participate
Use the provided email templates, social media content, posters, banners, giving links and QR codes to build awareness and encourage support.
5. Celebrate your impact
Recognize your employees, share campaign results and celebrate what the construction community accomplished together
Sponsorship Opportunities
Help build the next chapter of KIDstruction
KIDstruction sponsorships give companies a meaningful way to deepen their involvement, demonstrate industry leadership and expand the program’s impact.
Sponsorships are offered annually, with multiyear opportunities available to align with a company’s goals. The current Presenting Sponsor receives first right of renewal.
Sponsorship Levels
Presenting Sponsor: $25,000
Personalized recognition may include:
- Exclusive presenting sponsor designation: KIDstruction, presented by “COMPANY”
- Premier logo placement on the KIDstruction webpage
- Prominent name recognition in all campaign emails and social media
- TWO dedicated social media posts recognizing your commitment
- Employee engagement or volunteer opportunities
- Patient ambassador meet-and-greet opportunity
- Link to the sponsor’s company webpage
- Inclusion in the Children’s Colorado Circle of Leadership and Children’s Circle of Care recognition societies
- Listing in the Forest of Gratitude in the Boettcher Atrium on the Anschutz Medical Campus
Platinum Sponsors: $15,000
Personalized recognition may include:
- Prominent logo placement on the KIDstruction webpage
- Recognition in select campaign communications (e.g.; social media, newsletters, website)
- ONE dedicated social media post
- Acknowledgement for Platinum sponsors
- Link to the sponsor’s company website
- Inclusion in the Children’s Colorado Circle of Leadership and Children’s Circle of Care recognition societies
- Listing in the Forest of Gratitude in the Boettcher Atrium on the Anschutz Medical Campus
Gold Sponsors: $10,000
Personalized recognition may include:
- Logo recognition on the KIDstruction webpage
- Name recognition in select group campaign communications (e.g., social media, newsletters, website)
- Link to the sponsor’s company webpage
- Inclusion in the Children’s Colorado Circle of Leadership and Children’s Circle of Care recognition societies
Silver Sponsors: $5,000
Personalized recognition may include:
- Name recognition on the KIDstruction webpage
- Name recognition in select group campaign communications (e.g., social media, newsletters, website)
Meet the KIDstruction Committee
KIDstruction is guided by leaders from across the architecture, engineering and construction community who are committed to engaging their industry and building a healthier future for children.
KIDstruction Committee Members
Jazleen Aguilar | Murphy Company
Lindsay Brown | Swinerton
Molly Cape | MTech Mechanical
Chad Cleveland | GH Phipps
Adam Kaufman | Swinerton
Matt Levy | St. Andrews Construction Services
Mike Ross | Mortenson
Mauricio Ramos | PCL Construction
Tyler Richardson | McCarthy
Jeremy Wilson | Guarantee Electrical Company
Jeff Vera | NorthWestern Electric
Building the Future of Pediatric Medicine
At Children’s Colorado, research is part of how we care for kids — turning discoveries into new treatments, better outcomes and healthier futures. KIDstruction will help move promising ideas from the lab to the bedside, fueling innovation that can improve and save children’s lives today and for generations to come.
Invest in Child Health Research DiscoveriesLearn how the Child Health Research Institute brings together scientists, clinicians and partners to advance discoveries that improve children’s health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in KIDstruction, an architecture, engineering and construction industry initiative benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Whether your company is exploring participation for the first time or preparing to launch its campaign, we are here to make the process simple, flexible and impactful.
General Questions
KIDstruction is an architecture, engineering and construction industry initiative benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado. By bringing together companies and employees from across the industry, KIDstruction transforms everyday generosity into extraordinary impact — helping build healthier futures for children and families across Colorado. Companies can participate through employee giving, corporate contributions, matching gifts or a combination of these opportunities.
KIDstruction offers a meaningful way to engage employees, strengthen your company’s commitment to the communities you serve and make a lasting impact for children receiving care at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Participation is flexible, and companies of every size are encouraged to get involved.
Every dollar raised through KIDstruction stays local and supports child health research at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Employees are encouraged to consider giving $2 or more for each hour worked during KIDstruction. Every gift, regardless of size, helps make a meaningful impact.
Getting Started
After your company commits to KIDstruction, the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation team will schedule a kickoff meeting with your Company Champion to:
- Determine campaign dates
- Review participation and giving options
- Share campaign resources
- Answer questions
- Develop a plan that fits your organization
A Company Champion serves as the primary contact between your company and Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. Company Champions help coordinate communications, encourage employee participation and collaborate with the Foundation throughout the campaign.
The Foundation provides resources and guidance to help your campaign succeed, including:
- Campaign planning
- Communication templates
- Employee resources
- Gift Commitment Forms
- Online giving links and QR codes
- Ongoing implementation support
- Recognition materials
Employee Giving
Employees may participate through:
- Payroll deduction, when offered by their company
- A one-time online gift
No. KIDstruction is designed to work with the systems and giving programs your organization already has in place. Companies may encourage online giving, offer payroll deduction, provide a company match or select another approach that fits their organization.
Yes. Employees can make a secure one-time gift through the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation KIDstruction donation page.
Yes. Gifts made to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors who give online will receive a tax receipt.
Company Giving
No. Company matching is encouraged but optional. Many organizations choose to match employee donations to increase their collective impact and encourage participation.
Companies may submit matching gifts by:
- Making a secure online corporate donation
- Mailing one company check payable to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation
Your Foundation contact will provide complete payment and processing instructions.
Yes. Companies may make a corporate gift, sponsor KIDstruction or combine employee giving with a company contribution. The Foundation team will work with you to identify the approach that best fits your organization.
Absolutely. KIDstruction is designed for companies of all sizes. Whether your organization has 10 employees or 10,000, your company can make a meaningful contribution to pediatric research.
Campaign Administration
Campaign timing is flexible and can be customized to fit your organization’s schedule. We recommend running your campaign for at least one week. The Foundation team will help determine the timeline that works best for your company.
For payroll-related questions, employees should contact their company’s Human Resources or Payroll department.
For questions about KIDstruction, Children’s Hospital Colorado or campaign planning, employees and Company Champions may contact the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation team.