We are the kitchen table

Through our unique independent convener role, the NoCo Foundation has a deep understanding of the complex issues challenging our region. Thanks to our Community Champions, the Foundation is harnessing this opportunity to bring community leaders together to address Northern Colorado’s most pressing issues.

“We can be the kitchen table, convening decisionmakers to work towards important solutions for generational impact.” -Kristin Todd

Who are Community Champions?

Community Champions are donors who make an annual gift at any level to support the NoCo Foundation’s regional engagement work. They are the Foundation fundholders, businesses, sponsors, and community members who share our belief that through collaboration, Northern Colorado can continue to be one of the best places to live, raise a family, build a business, and retire.

Making More Impact Possible

Together with Community Champions, we made meaningful progress this year to strengthen Northern Colorado for the future:

Built capacity and leadership in the nonprofit sector through expanded support and training programs.

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Launched NoCo Changemakers, guiding next generation philanthropists to understand various tools for giving, local community issues, and the nonprofit sector.

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Informed action with data, using the NoCo Intersections report to spark engagement on growth-related challenges and launched a new engagement effort across the six northeastern counties that will result in a Northeastern Colorado Intersections report in 2026.

Stay tuned for updates on Intersections issue mapping and more opportunities to engage in the Northeastern Colorado process.

Advanced disaster recovery, distributing community-donated disaster funds to support watershed resilience and property restoration after the Cameron Peak and Alexander Mountain fires.

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Built connection between regional leaders, continuing to convene the Regional Leaders Collaborative, with leaders of the four largest communities, and launching the Growing Communities Collaborative with leaders from eight smaller communities. Both efforts help strengthen the region through relationships and learning.

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Northern Colorado Intersections Report

Northern Colorado Intersections — an initiative made possible with support from Community Champions — is Northern Colorado’s first-of-its-kind report of the key performance indicators affecting our region’s well-being. A cornerstone initiative of the NoCo Foundation, this report will serve as a catalyst for important community conversations. Check out the full report and more details here!

Community Champions Frequently Asked Questions

Northern Colorado faces complex regional issues no single entity can solve alone. The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado recognizes the need for strong community partnerships and aligned action. To support the future of our community, the NoCo Foundation has worked to bring people and resources together to spark change, channel passion into action, and explore solutions. 

Community Champions make this work possible by investing in the future of the region through supporting the initiatives of the NoCo Foundation. Your investment activates the NoCo Foundation to address key community issues, respond to crises, and plan for our region’s future well-being. We simply couldn’t do this work without charitable gifts from donors like you. 

Being a Community Champion means caring about the future of Northern Colorado, continuing your philanthropic journey, and contributing to results made possible by collective impact. Community Champions receive priority registration to events and will be recognized at events and in the annual impact report. 

All gifts to become a Community Champion are 100% tax deductible.

All Community Champions are critical to the success of the NoCo Foundation’s work on community initiatives. Please invest at a level that is meaningful to you and your family. No amount is too small to start making a difference. The NoCo Foundation pledges to use your investment for the betterment of our incredible communities. 

A grant from your donor advised fund is an excellent way to become a Community Champion. Simply designate a grant to the Community Champions fund from the donor portal. Alternatively, fund representatives may contact our team at (970) 224-3462 or donorservices@nocofoundation.org to direct a grant out of their fund.

Becoming a Community Champion is a great way to use IRA required minimum distribution or qualified charitable distribution dollars to give charitably. Simply instruct your IRA administrator to make a gift to the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado and designate that gift to go toward “Community Champions”. 

We encourage corporate partners to consider sponsoring the Celebration of Philanthropy which includes recognition at the corresponding Community Champion giving level. Sponsorship guarantees seats and prominent recognition at the NoCo Foundation’s flagship event. Corporate partners are welcome to become Community Champions if event sponsorship does not meet your organization’s philanthropic needs.

The challenges and opportunities facing Northern Colorado are ongoing and evolving. Please consider including a Community Champion investment in your annual charitable giving.

Contact the Community Foundation at (970) 224-3462 or info@nocofoundation.org with any questions. Thank you for your generosity!

What is a Community Champion?

You can also mail a check, made payable to the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado (memo field listing Community Champions), to:

Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
4745 Wheaton Dr.
Fort Collins, CO, 80525.

 

CURRENT CHAMPIONS

Lifetime Circle
Anonymous
Bouchard Family Fund
Bruce and Muriel Hach Endowment Fund

President’s Circle
$50,000

Visionary Circle
$25,000
Anonymous

Catalyst Circle
$10,000
Anonymous
Dudzinski Family Fund
Mac and Polly Juneau

Innovation Circle
$5,000
Michael Bellus
Doug and Connie Dohn
Jim and Twila Hendrix
Paul and Amy Hummel
Mindy McCloughan
Michael Merriman Family Giving Fund
Andy and Suzanne Peterson Family Fund
Kristin and John Todd
Marla and Rocci Trumper
Brad and Michelle Wind

Community Circle
$2,500
Cathy and Richard Schott
Nicole and Ty Staudinger

Partners Circle
$1,000
Richard and Joan Bowen
Jim and Gail Cozette
Dave Cummings
Jay and Kathy Dokter
Claire Bouchard and Tom Hilbert
Innovest Portfolio Solutions LLC
Pat and Larry Kendall
United Way of the Midlands
Nick and Erin Roe
Laurie and Kelly Steele

Friends Circle
$25 – $999
Altitude Community Law P.C.
Anonymous
Wen and Bev Bachman
Scott Black
Debra Brown
Catherine and Ethan Bucholz
K-Lynn Cameron and Bob Keller
John and Cindy Chapdelaine
Delta Dental
Linda Gonzales
Norma and Lynn Hammond
Lori Hausman
Lyndsey Hertz
Diana Hutchinson
Paul and Liz Johnson
Jennifer Kilgore
Susan Larson
Kylie Massman
Lou McClelland
Chester Moore
Larry D Newell
Carol Seemueller
Priscilla Siano
Lyle SmithGraybeal
Helga Watt

Community Champions
2024-2025

Lifetime Circle
Anonymous
Bouchard Family Fund
Bruce and Muriel Hach Endowment Fund

President’s Circle
$50,000
Alistair and Doreen MacDonald

Visionary Circle
$25,000

Catalyst Circle
$10,000
Anonymous
Boettcher Foundation
Dudzinski Family Fund
Edwards Family Fund
Mac and Polly Juneau

Innovation Circle
$5,000
Jay and Melissa Brannen
Jim and Twila Hendrix
Michael Merriman Family Giving Fund
Kristin and John Todd
Marla and Rocci Trumper
Kay E. Williams

Community Circle
$2,500
Mark and Neyla Driscoll
Anne Farr
Paul and Amy Hummel
Mindy McCloughan
Cathy and Richard Schott
Steve and Kellie Sponberg
Russell and Billie Sprague Family Fund
Randy and Katie Zwetzig

Partners Circle
$1,000
Rhys Christensen
Jim and Gail Cozette
Colina Foundation
Terry and Annette Geiselman
Randy Hediger
Claire Bouchard and Tom Hilbert
Jennifer and Doug Johnson
Patrick and Denise Juliana
Pat and Larry Kendall
Lamp Rynearson, Inc.
Marie and Tom Livingston
LeAnn and David Massey
William and Linda McCann
National Philanthropy Trust
Nick and Erin Roe
Serimus Operating Foundation
Sethre Family Fund
Laurie and Kelly Steele
United Way of the Midlands

Friends Circle
$25 – $999
Wen and Bev Bachman
Scott Black
Debra Brown
Catherine and Ethan Bucholz
K-Lynn Cameron and Bob Keller
Steve and Jennifer Cecil
John and Cindy Chapdelaine
Carol and Tim Cochran
Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable
Patricia DeAngelis Ratner
Robert Drage
Doug Erion
James and Mary Foos
Linda Gonzales
Steve Gross
Cecil and Kay Gutierrez
Mo Heth
Ann Hutchison
Carolyn Hutchinson
Diana Hutchinson
Paul and Liz Johnson
Neil Kelley
Susan and Stephen Lehman
Lou McClelland
Chester Moore
Kevin L. Mullin
Jon-Mark C. Patterson
Pledgeling Foundation
Michelle and Dan Provaznik
Priscilla Siano
Steve and Cindy Stansfield
Laurie Steele
Laurie Wells
Susan Whinery