Kristin Lynch, the director of development and legacy giving with the Western Colorado Community Foundation in Grand Junction, has received designation as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy.

The credential affirms nonprofit and financial professionals have mastered the financial details involved in various forms of charitable giving. Lynch passed exams to demonstrate her knowledge and also pledged to practice ethnically and in the best interests of the people she serves. She must complete continued education to retain the designation.

The Western Colorado Community Foundation serves seven counties in the region, managing more than 330 charitable funds and a combined $150 million in assets. The foundation awards a total of $5.5 million in grants and scholarships each year.

For more information about the foundation, visit the website at https://wc-cf.org.