On today’s episode of The LoCo Experience podcast, Kristin Todd returns to share some updates from the NoCo Foundation. Kristin was previously my guest on Episode 136 - when she was yet fairly new in the role - so listeners might choose to tune into that episode for the deeper dive into her life and career journey.
The biggest news up front - is that yet another past guest of The LoCo Experience has started a podcast! The NoCo Voices Podcast (https://nocofoundation.org/noco-voices-podcast) officially launched in March, and features topically focused conversations with community leaders. So far, they’re 5 episodes in and have a few more on the docket - so give ‘em a listen and a follow if you love Northern Colorado!
Our conversation today was spent pulling back the curtain on what community foundations do in general - and what sets NoCo Foundation apart. Kristin details their three pillars of core foundations services, strengthening the nonprofit sector, and convening regional stakeholders to address complex issues. Kristin has also introduced a new client engagement model since joining the team, which has resulted in active community grant activity increasing from $7MM to $16.5MM during her tenure.
Later in the conversation, she also shared some life and family updates, sampled our Crazy Ginger hot sauce, and shared a loco experience of backpacking with a friend for a semester in Europe, sleeping on trains and not deciding on the next stop until getting to the train station and seeing the schedule. She’s a leader of leaders, and a great conversationalist, so please enjoy my conversation with Kristin Todd, President & CEO of NoCo Foundation.