Conversations with neighbors strengthening Northern Colorado. In each episode, Kristin Todd talks with thought leaders from Northern Colorado.

Philanthropy isn’t just about big gifts, it’s about how we show up for our communities every day. In this episode, Kristin Todd talks with two participants in the NoCo Changemakers program about redefining philanthropy, learning through collective giving, and taking meaningful action in Northern Colorado.

Philanthropy isn’t just about big gifts, it’s about how we show up for our communities every day. In this episode, Kristin Todd talks with two participants in the NoCo Changemakers program about redefining philanthropy, learning through collective giving, and taking meaningful action in Northern Colorado.

You don’t have to wait to become a philanthropist—you might already be one.

How to Be a Philanthropist (Hint, You Already Are)

As Northern Colorado’s nonprofit sector faces rising demand, funding pressures, and shifting expectations, this episode explores how organizations are adapting in real time. Kristin Todd is joined by three leaders who share candid insights on resilience, innovation, and the evolving role of nonprofits as essential partners in community well-being.

As Northern Colorado’s nonprofit sector faces rising demand, funding pressures, and shifting expectations, this episode explores how organizations are adapting in real time. Kristin Todd is joined by three leaders who share candid insights on resilience, innovation, and the evolving role of nonprofits as essential partners in community well-being.

Nonprofits aren’t on the sidelines of our region’s future—they are central to it.

The State of the Nonprofit Sector in Northern Colorado

What does it take to build a stronger region across different communities, perspectives, and priorities? Former mayors John Gates and Jeni Arndt join Kristin Todd to reflect on leadership, regional collaboration, and the relationships that make progress possible across Weld and Larimer Counties.

What does it take to build a stronger region across different communities, perspectives, and priorities? Former mayors John Gates and Jeni Arndt join Kristin Todd to reflect on leadership, regional collaboration, and the relationships that make progress possible across Weld and Larimer Counties.

Two former Northern Colorado mayors, Jeni Arndt (Fort Collins) and John Gates (Greeley), discuss their hopes and dreams for Northern Colorado.

From Greeley to Fort Collins: A Conversation on Regional Strength  

Welcome to the inaugural episode of NoCo Voices. Host Kristin Todd, President of the NoCo Foundation, is joined by Board Chair Nick Roe and Board Member Nicole Staudinger to introduce the purpose behind the podcast—and the role of the NoCo Foundation in strengthening Northern Colorado. Together, they explore why local stories matter, how philanthropy fuels community impact, and what listeners can expect from future conversations.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of NoCo Voices. Host Kristin Todd, President of the NoCo Foundation, is joined by Board Chair Nick Roe and Board Member Nicole Staudinger to introduce the purpose behind the podcast—and the role of the NoCo Foundation in strengthening Northern Colorado. Together, they explore why local stories matter, how philanthropy fuels community impact, and what listeners can expect from future conversations.