The NoCo Foundation’s mission is to create transformational community impact by inspiring philanthropy and engaging the region and we do this by serving as a thought leader, a nonpartisan convener, and a catalyst for community initiatives.

The Board of Trustees recently approved an aspirational ten-year strategic vision to help drive our dramatic growth and transformational community priorities.

Ten-Year Vision

Create positive, meaningful, and lasting change throughout Northern Colorado by 2032 by:

Investing $225 million in community grantmaking

Growing assets under management to $500 million

Driving regional collaboration to address the most pressing challenges facing our communities

Strategic priorities

  • Build and Grow donor and advisor relationships to support community impact.
  • Engage and Activate the next generation of philanthropists in Northern Colorado.
  • Powerfully Tell the Story of our work and the impact of our donors.
  • Expand Grantmaking by raising discretionary dollars and encouraging donors to give generously.
  • Convene and Collaborate partners and stakeholders to identify key issues and address the region’s biggest challenges.
  • Strengthen Nonprofits by growing agency endowments and facilitating professional development.

Vision

Create Impact. Leaving Legacy.

Mission

Create transformational community impact by inspiring philanthropy and engaging the region.

Values

  • Be a catalyst for community action
  • Foster collaboration
  • Provide donor-focused and personalized service
  • Demonstrate inclusivity and respectfulness
  • Lead nonpartisan discussions and initiatives
  • Serve as a trusted steward