Nonprofit Governance Forum: Enhancing Nonprofit Impact through Governance Excellence

In Person | April 22, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT | Denver, CO

Made possible through the generous support of the Daniels Fund, this inaugural event brought together leaders from the Anschutz Foundation, Boettcher Foundation, Daniels Fund, Denver Foundation, El Pomar Foundation, Goodwill Colorado, and Mile High United Way. During the half-day conference, foundation leaders, grantees, and nonprofit executives shared lessons on achieving mission success through strong governance, connected with peers, and strengthened relationships across Colorado's nonprofit community during a pivotal time for the Third Sector.

Program Highlights

• A keynote conversation with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet on The Critical Importance of Colorado's Third Sector.
• A foundation panel exploring what nonprofit board excellence looks like in practice.
• A grantee panel highlighting success stories of mission delivery supported by effective board governance.

Participants gained:

• Actionable insights to help strengthen governance and advance their organizations' missions.
• Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with fellow Colorado nonprofit leaders.
• An introduction to NACD Colorado's new nonprofit cohort and the community and resources available to support nonprofit directors.