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NoCo Voices
Conversations with neighbors strengthening Northern Colorado. In each episode, Kristin Todd talks with thought leaders from Northern Colorado.
Episodes
NoCo VoicesPie, Purpose, and Philanthropy: Ginger Graham on Giving Back
About This Episode What does it mean to live generously? For Ginger Graham, it begins with lessons learned on an Arkansas family farm: work hard, help others…
NoCo VoicesBusiness as a Force for Good: Philanthropy at Every Scale in Northern Colorado
About This Episode What happens when giving back becomes part of how a business operates, not an occasional add-on, but a shared commitment woven into company…
NoCo VoicesGrowing with Intention: Small-Town Leadership in a Changing Northern Colorado
About This Episode What does it take to grow a town while preserving the character and connections that make it feel like home? In this episode of NoCo Voices…
NoCo VoicesA Strong Start: What Larimer County’s Childcare Investment Means for Families
About This Episode Affordable, high-quality child care is essential for young children, working families, employers, and a strong regional economy, but for…
NoCo VoicesRural Roots, Regional Impact: The Northeast Colorado Intersections Report
What can we learn when we listen deeply to rural communities? In this episode of NoCo Voices, host Kristin Todd sits down with John Chapdelaine, Vice President…
NoCo VoicesWhen Disaster Strikes: Preparedness, Recovery, and the Long Road Forward
In this episode of NoCo Voices, host Kristin Todd welcomes Lori Hodges, Director of the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, and Hally Strevey…
NoCo VoicesMore Than a Meal: Connection, Community, and the Power of Intersections
In this episode of NoCo Voices, Kristin Todd explores the NoCo Foundation’s Intersections work, an approach to understanding how complex community challenges…
NoCo VoicesCracking the Housing Puzzle: Regional Solutions in Action
Housing is one of the most urgent challenges facing Northern Colorado, and one that requires regional solutions. Kristin Todd is joined by Ann Hutchison and…
NoCo VoicesHow to Be a Philanthropist (Hint, You Already Are)
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…
NoCo VoicesThe State of the Nonprofit Sector in Northern Colorado
As Northern Colorado’s nonprofit sector faces rising demand, funding pressures, and shifting expectations, this episode explores how organizations are adapting…
NoCo VoicesFrom Greeley to Fort Collins: A Conversation on Regional Strength
What does it take to build a stronger region across different communities, perspectives, and priorities? Former mayors John Gates and Jeni Arndt join Kristin…
NoCo VoicesConversations with Neighbors Strengthening Northern Colorado
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…