By using an inclusive, community-based approach to our services, resources, and allocations, we aim to address health challenges at the root of the issue.

Nonprofit Toolbox

Find the tools you need to reach your community. By using an inclusive, community-based approach to our services, resources, and allocations, we aim to address health challenges at the root of the issue.

Board Fundamentals

This training is offered to Natrona County nonprofit leadership staff, board members, or potential board members through a partnership with Wyoming Nonprofit Network.

  • 4-hour public training for individuals
  • Appropriate for new or seasoned board members or potential board members.
  • Currently offered quarterly in Natrona County
  • Areas Covered
    • Board Roles & Responsibilities
    • The ED/Board Partnership
    • Our Duties- Legal Obligation
    • Purpose Driven Leadership
    • Meetings that Matter
  • Cost (includes meal): $35 per person for WNN members/$45 per person for non-members.
  • Become a Wyoming Nonprofit Network Member and be notified of the next public Board Fundamentals or visit their events page.

Nonprofit Consulting

This opportunity is offered free of charge to Natrona County nonprofit staff and board members through a partnership with Wyoming Nonprofit Network and facilitated by Anna Wilcox, WNN Director of Learning & Development.

Topic Specific Direction or Guided Work

This opportunity is offered free of charge to Natrona County nonprofit staff and board members through a partnership with Wyoming Nonprofit Network and facilitated by Anna Wilcox, WNN Director of Learning & Development. Anna will provide the steps/direction or guide while the nonprofit does the work. Potential topics include:

  • Budget
    • Review or create
  • Board
    • Board Building
    • Board Resources & Onboarding
  • Community Engagement
    • Goals & Value
    • Communications Plan
  • Organizational Docs or Processes
  • Campaign building & planning
  • Donor Related
    • Communications planning
    • Tracking
    • Reporting & follow up
    • Stewardship

Email Anna Wilcox to inquire.

Group Workshops or Facilitated Discussion

This opportunity is offered free of charge to Natrona County nonprofit staff and board members through a partnership with Wyoming Nonprofit Network and facilitated by Anna Wilcox, WNN Director of Learning & Development. Workshop and discussion topics include:

  • Needs Assessment- review 12 areas of nonprofit capacity/competence to determine areas of improvement
  • Mission/Vision/Purpose
  • Ecosystem Review
    • Driver vs. Supporter
    • Partner & Collaboration Plan
  • Goals & Decisions Based:
    • In a Perfect World
    • Interests & Priorities
  • Fundraising Event
    • Review & Viability
    • General planning/management
    • Revenue growth planning
    • Budget planning
  • Process Review &  Policy and Procedure Evaluation and Mapping
  • Meaningful and Effective Meetings

Email Anna Wilcox to inquire.

Topic Specific Direction or Guided Work

This opportunity is offered free of charge to Natrona County nonprofit staff and board members through a partnership with Wyoming Nonprofit Network and facilitated by Anna Wilcox, WNN Director of Learning & Development. Anna will provide the steps/direction or guide while the nonprofit does the work. Potential topics include:

  • Budget
    • Review or create
  • Board
    • Board Building
    • Board Resources & Onboarding
  • Community Engagement
    • Goals & Value
    • Communications Plan
  • Organizational Docs or Processes
  • Campaign building & planning
  • Donor Related
    • Communications planning
    • Tracking
    • Reporting & follow up
    • Stewardship

Email Anna Wilcox to inquire.

Capacity Building

Thanks to a partnership with the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, their Director of Learning and Development is located at the NCHT office in Casper primarily serving Natrona County nonprofits. Additionally, Natrona Collective Health Trust hosts its own workshops and programs all informed by nonprofit input and feedback. All programs are open to any nonprofit serving Natrona County and participation is never a requirement for funding.

Grant Writing

Nonprofit leaders shared that millions of dollars are being left on the table because many do not have the expertise or capacity to submit government and national grants. In response, The Trust launched a pilot program in 2022 with select nonprofits who were matched with seasoned grant writers, with NCHT covering the cost.  Any nonprofit organizations interested in exploring the grant writing assistance program can contact Kylie Gibson, VP of Finance for more information.

Scholarships

Natrona County nonprofit leaders reported wanting additional education and training on running a nonprofit organization. Based on this feedback, Natrona Collective Health Trust established five scholarships to cover tuition for Natrona County nonprofit staff to receive their Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in nonprofit management from the University of Wyoming. Please contact Samantha Smith and visit the University’s program page here.

Collaboration Resources

NCHT knows that our community members most impacted by the issues know best how to address them. It’s our job to listen to those voices and act on their recommendations.

Policy & Advocacy

We cannot fund our way out of the issues affecting the collective health in Natrona County. We must also work to improve the systems and policies that impact our community’s health by advocating for change. The Natrona Collective Health Trust focuses its advocacy approach on the following priority areas:  

  • Strengthening family supports.
  • Ensuring every Wyoming resident can thrive.
  • Championing our nonprofit organizations.