Upcoming Live & Virtual Trainings!

Community Resource Center is excited to be expanding our Colorado nonprofit training offerings, equipping organizations with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to strengthen their impact. 

Upcoming Events Calendar
On Demand Trainings

CRC is also working to build our internal capacity to increase these offerings thanks to support from The Colorado Trust through their Community Resilience Initiatives.

Upcoming Events

Funder Connection with The Colorado Health Foundation

August 20 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Thursday, August 20th at 11:30am on Zoom (note later time than usual) Funder Connections are an opportunity for peer-learning and discovering new funding opportunities for those who work and volunteer in the nonprofit community. Participants will gain insight and information on the following: History and priorities of the Colorado Health Foundation Funding Initiatives and opportunities [...]

San Luis Valley Regional Convening

August 27 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 9AM-3PM | In Person Join Community Resource Center (CRC) for the San Luis Valley Regional Convening, an in-person gathering designed to bring together nonprofit leaders, community organizations, and statewide partners to connect, collaborate, and strengthen support for rural communities. As part of CRC's Rural Action Network® (RAN), this convening provides opportunities to build [...]

3-Part Grant Writing Series

September 10 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

3-Part Grant Training on September 10, 2026, November 10, 2026 and February 2, 2027 | 10AM-1PM | In Person Join Community Resource Center (CRC) and YEEHAW (Yielding Effective Entry to Housing & Well-Being) for a three part grant training series in Rocky Ford, CO for leaders in southeast Colorado to build a localized, skilled workforce of grant seekers. Course [...]

Funder Connection with The Denver Foundation

September 16 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday, September 16th at 10:30am - Noon on Zoom Funder Connections are an opportunity for peer-learning and discovering new funding opportunities for those who work and volunteer in the nonprofit community. Participants will gain insight and information on the following: History and priorities of The Denver Foundation Funding Initiatives and opportunities Funding application submission and [...]

Funded Futures Guided Skill Track

Community Resource Center is excited to be supporting nonprofit organizations with a package that combines our grant writing workshops, resources, free Colorado Grants Guide subscription, and grant research tools with focused coaching services to maximize the success of organizations. On-demand, asynchronous workshops give participants the flexibility to learn at their own pace, on their own schedule—making it easier to balance learning with real-world responsibilities. Content can be revisited anytime, reinforcing understanding and supporting deeper retention. Paired with 1-to-1 coaching, learners get personalized guidance, targeted feedback, and practical support to apply concepts to their specific challenges, ensuring the experience is both convenient and impactful.

Components of Funded Futures

  • Four dynamic workshops, each 2-3 hours long
  • An Introduction call with CRC staff, including a Colorado Grants Guide Demo & free 3-month subscription
  • Four individualized coaching calls, each 1-hour
  • Tangible, hands-on resources

This is a $2000 value but offered at only $1000!

Civic Engagement Guided Skill Track

Throughout these four interactive sessions, you will gain practical tools, strategies, and confidence to strengthen community-centered civic engagement efforts. Together, we will explore responsible nonprofit advocacy, ways to elevate and center community voice, strategies for engaging unlikely voters through trusted nonpartisan outreach, and approaches to building strong coalitions that create lasting impact. This series is designed to foster learning, collaboration, and action, helping nonprofits deepen relationships with their communities while advancing participation, representation, and collective impact. This self-paced training package includes:

  • Access to CRC’s Nonprofit Civic Engagement Toolkit
  • One-on-One Coaching Support: Receive up to 4 hours of personalized coaching to apply your training to YOUR organization
  • Colorado Grants Guide® Membership: Gain access to the state’s premier grant funding database with a 3-month membership and guided demo.
  • 4-Part Civic Engagement Training Series:
    • Advocacy in Action: How Nonprofits Can Engage Responsibly
    • Centering Community Voice in Advocacy
    • Empowering Every Voter: Nonpartisan Engagement Strategies
    • Stronger Together: Coalition Building for Nonprofits

On Demand Video Training Series

CRC recognizes that nonprofit organizations in Colorado are navigating unchartered waters amid the reality of changing government grants, funding cuts, and economic uncertainty. Therefore, the need for quality training options around grants and diversified funding streams has never been more critical.

In addition, CRC is offering a personal coaching session with an experienced grant coach to answer specific questions after participants watch the training. This 1-on-1 session bridges the gap between a live virtual event and a recorded one by offering individualized coaching based on the unique situation of each nonprofit.

Available in both Spanish and English! Here are the most popular training courses:

Fund Development On Demand Videos

Leveraging AI for Grant Writing: An Introduction for Nonprofits

Demystify AI for nonprofit professionals, providing clear definitions, examples, and practical tips for using AI responsibly in the grant process. Participants will explore a range of platforms and grant-specific AI tools, consider both the benefits and cautions, and hear insights from Colorado funders about how AI is shaping their review process.

Find Funding that Fits: Grants 101 & Beyond

Develop a nonprofit fund development plan and learn about the Colorado nonprofit funding landscape, grant research tools, grant management and how to best prepare for grants. We also cover what to expect from grant applications from leading funders in Colorado.

Program Planning & Evaluation

Discover why program planning and evaluation are critical to building a sustainable nonprofit. Learn how program planning improves board engagement, grant writing skills, staff retention, and overall mission impact.

From Proposal to Partnership: Write Compelling Grants & Deepen Funder Relationships

Build your capacity to write competitive grants by gaining a deeper understanding of all that goes into a successful application – beyond just answering the questions. Also learn ways to develop long-term relationships with funders and donors.

Board Development On Demand Videos

Board Development 101

Effective nonprofit boards play a critical role in ensuring organizations remain mission-driven, legally compliant, financially healthy, and strategically focused. This introductory training provides nonprofit leaders and board members with a foundational understanding of nonprofit governance and the essential responsibilities of nonprofit boards. 

Engaging Your Board in Fundraising

Want to take the “yuck” out of fundraising and engage your entire leadership team? In today’s challenging giving landscape, fundraising efforts are critical. Yet how does staff engage board members and get on the same page in terms of expectations? This session will explore how to ensure your organization has the resources it needs to fulfill its mission.

Leading Boards Through Times of Change

Change is constant in the nonprofit sector, and how boards and executive directors navigate it together makes all the difference. This workshop brings you candid, experience-based guidance from leaders who’ve been in the room when things got hard. Hear real stories, practical tools, and honest conversations from executive directors and board leaders who’ve navigated the hardest moments in nonprofit governance.

Cultivating Effective and Committed Boards

Most boards do not struggle because they lack bylaws, policies, or governance structures. Most boards struggle because there is a disconnect between what the organization needs, who is sitting around the board table, and how board members are engaged, equipped, and empowered to lead. As organizations grow and evolve, so too must their boards. This training moves beyond foundational governance concepts and explores how organizations can intentionally cultivate boards that are aligned with their mission, responsive to their current season, and equipped to support long-term organizational success.

Civic Engagement On Demand Videos

Advocacy in Action: How Nonprofits Can Engage Responsibly

Ever wonder what advocacy looks like in action? Advocacy is a powerful way for nonprofits to address the root causes of the challenges their communities face. Join us for this interactive workshop designed to help nonprofit staff and leaders understand how to engage in voter outreach and policy advocacy confidently, responsibly, and within 501(c)(3) limits. 

Centering Community Voice in Advocacy

Designed for nonprofit professionals who want to more deeply align their advocacy efforts with their mission, this session will equip participants with tools, strategies, and real-world scenarios to strengthen constituent engagement in civic participation that advances organizational goals and community-driven change.

Stronger Together: Coalition Building for Nonprofits

Coalitions amplify nonprofits’ voices, share resources, influence systems change, and advance community-driven solutions. Whether you are exploring a new partnership, considering joining an existing coalition, or looking to strengthen collaborative work already underway, this on-demand workshop will provide practical tools and guidance for building effective nonprofit coalitions.

Empowering Every Voter

Based on CRC’s long-standing and successful, nonprofit voter engagement program, the Participation Project, this 4-part on-demand workshop and extensive toolkit is designed to equip your organization’s staff and volunteers with the tools to engage, educate, and empower voters. Many community members face barriers to participating in our democracy or feel disconnected from the voting process. As trusted messengers, nonprofits are uniquely positioned to bridge that gap by providing accurate information, creating welcoming spaces, and encouraging participation in ways that reflect their mission and values. 

Nonprofit Operations On Demand Videos

Nonprofit Financial Leadership

Learn the most critical components of financial management for nonprofit organizations to prepare strong financial documents for grant applications and board meetings. Topics covered include an understanding of basic financial management terminology, key policies, documents, and best practices for success.