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 nonprofits have what they need to thrive, everyone benefits. Connect with us to connect with peers, tap into expertise, and take your organization — and your mission — to the next level.

We provide support under four broad themes:

Board Development & Strategic Engagement

Strategic Planning/Change Management

Marketing & External Communications

Internal Team/Culture

Learn About Our Programs

These programs are designed to help nonprofit organizations increase impact in our communities. Please explore these programs and feel free to contact us with any additional questions you may have!

Cohort-Based Learning

In early 2025, we partnered with the Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable (CPRG) to host our first-ever Planned Giving Cohort. Over six weeks, nonprofit leaders gained tools and strategies to build or strengthen their planned giving programs — and the feedback was outstanding.

I loved learning about this topic and now feel empowered to put what I learned into action. Each presenter brought a different aspect to planned giving, yet it all tied in so well.
-Claire

Our 2026 Cohort will begin in January. Stay tuned for the application in Fall of 2025.

In the meantime, you don’t have to navigate planned giving alone. Our team includes a planned giving expert who can provide you with resources to help you launch a program from scratch or enhance what you already have in place. See below for a few resources to get started, and email us anytime at info@nocofoundation.org to connect.

We host a monthly gathering for nonprofit executive directors to connect, share ideas, and learn together. Topics are shaped by the interests and needs that emerge from the group.

In my 3 years (admittedly not too long) as an ED, this group has given more life and support than any other I’m a part of. To have a space to voice needs, share stories, and safely vent to those who stand the greatest chance of understanding has been invaluable to me. Thanks to the NOCO Foundation for facilitating this for us.
– Kate

We have partnered with Larimer County and Colorado Nonprofit Association to deliver several Nonprofit Advocacy 101 sessions and will continue to offer these virtually on a regular basis.

The early sessions have explored the basics of nonprofit advocacy, including an overview of the Colorado General Assembly, strategies for finding and tracking legislation, essential dos and don’ts for engaging with policymakers, and practical steps to start making an impact.

Soon we will launch our Advocacy 201 Workshop program to provide participants with more hands-on, real-life experience.

Capacity Building

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

The program is designed to be responsive to what your organization needs. We can connect you with a consultant or support work with someone you’ve already identified.

The first step is to reach out to discuss the type of capacity building work your planning. Reach out to grant@nocofoundation.org to learn more.

Funding for this program is limited. Maximum matching amount is currently $5,000.

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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.