Colorado Northwestern Community College

Foundation

Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in supporting CNCC's students and programs!

With a gift of any size to the CNCC Foundation you help provide accessible, affordable, quality educational opportunities that can set CNCC students firmly on the path to a better future. We offer a variety of ways to give to help you achieve your charitable goals.

If you have questions, please call Chief Advancement Officer / Executive Foundation Director Jennifer Barker at 970.675.3216 to explore other giving options.

For more information contact

Jennifer Barker
Chief Advancement Officer/Executive Foundation Director
Jennifer.Barker@cncc.edu
970.675.3216

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History

The Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation was formed in 1979 to expand the college's resources through grants, corporate/individual gifts, and special fundraising events. The Foundation exists to ensure the financial sustainability of the college, a vital institution in Northwest Colorado.

Mission

The Foundation's mission is to use ethical and effective fundraising practices to support CNCC in its commitment to provide accessible, affordable, quality education. Foundation support enables CNCC to:

Enhance Current Instructional Programs
Develop New Instructional Programs
Improve College Facilities
Offer Student Scholarships
Fund Special Projects outside of the scope of traditional funding sources

Foundation Group Picture Back row from left to right: Diana Sizemore, Ron Granger, and David Rice. Front row from Left to right: Sam Tolley, Ann Brady, and Margie Joy.

The CNCC Foundation Board - Back row from left to right: Diana Sizemore, Ron Granger, and David Rice. Front row from left to right: Sam Tolley, Ann Brady, and Margie Joy.

Foundation Board

The Foundation is governed by a voluntary board of business and community leaders from across Northwest Colorado and the country.

Current Board Members

Ron Granger (Chair)

Karol Bullen

Diana Sizemore (Vice Chair)

Angela Johnson

Sam Tolley (Treasurer)

David Rice

Margie Joy (Secretary)

Larry "Bud" Striegel (Emeritus Member)

Ann Brady

Dr. Stephen Swymer (Emeritus Member)

JoAnn Baxter

Foundation Board Meeting Dates for 2026

February 13 from 9:30am-12:00pm
May 8 from 9:30am-12:00pm
September 18 from 9:30am-3:30pm (board retreat)
November 13 from 9:30am-12:00pm

Foundation Board Meeting Minutes and Agendas

February 7, 2025
Agenda Minutes

May 16, 2025
Agenda Minutes

September 19th, 2025 (board retreat)
Agenda Minutes

November 14, 2025

Agenda Minutes

Annual Reports

2024 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

Policies

Foundation Policies 2025

For more information contact

Jennifer Barker
Chief Advancement Officer/Executive Foundation Director
Jennifer.Barker@cncc.edu
970.675.3216