Northern Colorado’s nonprofits are at the heart of creating positive change — from expanding access to basic needs to driving bold solutions for our region’s toughest challenges. NoCo Foundation is here to stand alongside these leaders, providing the tools, connections, and resources they need to amplify their impact.

We offer programs, trainings, and connections so nonprofits can grow their capacity and deepen their impact. Through leadership development, board training, strategic visioning, and other programming, we help teams grow their skills and confidence to carry their missions forward.

If you’re a nonprofit leader, board member, or community advocate, you’ll find resources and opportunities to:

    • Strengthen Your Board- Create engaged, diverse, and effective leadership.
    • Sharpen Your Strategy– Define clear goals and plans to guide your work.
    • Champion Community Issues– Become a stronger advocate for the causes you care about.
    • Build Stronger Teams– Develop collaboration and leadership that drive results.

When the nonprofit sector has what it needs to thrive, everyone benefits. Reach out to us to connect with peers, tap into expertise, and take your organization — and your mission — to the next level.

Learn About Our Programs

Today's funding landscape is increasingly volatile. Government cuts, shifts in corporate giving, heightened competition for foundation dollars, and donor uncertainty are squeezing organizations already facing rising community needs. When funding becomes unpredictable, the entire ecosystem weakens. This moment calls not just for endurance, but for reimagining and redesigning. 

Through relationships and listening, we are designing opportunities and creating space for sector leaders to think about what the future holds and how we meet the moment.  

Cohort-Based Opportunities

Capacity Matching Grants

Capacity Matching Grants

We offer 50% matching grants to support nonprofits in partnering with expert consultants to tackle unique challenges.

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Nonprofit Revolving Loan Program

Nonprofit Revolving Loan Program

This program supports nonprofits or government equivalents with low-interest, short- or intermediate-term loans to address timing issues related to a variety of revenue streams.

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Did you know?

The Community Foundation is proud to sustain Northern Colorado Nonprofit Endowment Funds.

Nonprofit organizations establish endowment funds at the Community Foundation to extend their impact far into the future.