Fort Collins

We are so excited to bring Connecting Colorado to Fort Collins!

Engage and Learn through breakout sessions aimed at increasing the capacity of your Nonprofit Organization.

Connect with nonprofit professionals in your region to share ideas, solutions and celebrations.

Event Agenda

Thursday, August 24, 2023
9 AM – 4 PM

CSU Smith Alumni Center
701 West Pitkin St.
Fort Collins, CO 80523

Event Schedule

9 AM

9:30 AM

10-11:30 AM

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM

1-2:30 PM

2:30-4 PM

Doors Open

Welcome Remarks

Breakout Session 1 (2 sessions to choose from)

Funders Panel / Lunch

Breakout Session 2 (2 sessions to choose from)

Networking Reception

Special Thanks to our Fort Collins Community Sponsor

session descriptions

Session 1

Choose from one of the following breakout sessions!

Planned Giving Refresher

Become acquainted (or re-acquainted) with some of the more common planned giving vehicles. Hear the pros and cons (and even common myths) of each as well as general considerations and talking points. Come with questions as this is geared to be highly informative and practical!

Engaging, Supporting & Managing Volunteers

The process of engaging and managing volunteers in our work can be challenging. Volunteers can be extremely valuable to an organization’s mission and can greatly increase capacity of the work. However, in order for volunteers to be effective in supporting the mission of the organization – volunteers need to be nurtured, supported, and given proper feedback. In this workshop, we will explore how to engage volunteers more deeply in the work and when necessary, how to have those difficult conversations.

Funders Panel / Lunch

Join us for lunch while hearing from a panel of both state and local funders to gain perspective on best practices when it comes to applying for and keeping funding. This facilitated conversation will be an interactive experience between audience members and panelists.

**Erica Oakley-Courage**, Associate Vice President of Grants, El Pomar Foundation

**Morris Price**, Vice President of Grants & Impact, The Colorado Trust

**Claire Bouchard**, Director of Community Engagement & Communications, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado

**Kristin Todd**, President & CEO, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado

Session 2

Choose from one of the following breakout sessions!

Creating Synergy: Board & Executive Leadership

This interactive workshop, designed for nonprofit leaders, explores strengths-based approaches and strategies to optimize the critical relationship between the Executive Director and the Board Chair.

How to Run Effective Meetings as a Nonprofit Leader

Imagine what can happen when meetings feel more productive, save time, and support in action! By incorporating these key takeaways into their practices, participants will be able to lead and participate in meetings that drive positive outcomes and contribute to the overall success of their nonprofit organizations.