VFRT Western Slope 2026CRC Team2026-06-12T17:08:29-06:00
Western Slope Colorado Virtual Funder Roundtable
March 5 | 9am – 12:30PM
Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, and Pitkin counties
Virtual Funder Roundtable Resources Page
If you are participating in the Western Slope Virtual Funder Roundtables, you will receive an email to select your funder-specific sessions after the pre-training event on February 12, 2026.
At the Virtual Funder Roundtables (VFRTs) you will have the opportunity to introduce yourself to statewide and regional funders, share a bit about your work, ask questions about fit, and speak to your needs and plans.
This three and a half hour session will provide participating grantseekers with the opportunity to connect with up to six funders throughout the morning. Nonprofits will sign up for a time block to introduce themselves to funders of their choice in a small group breakout with other organizations from the same region.
To ensure that you make the most of the VFRTs and that it runs smoothly for all involved, please make full use of the provided resources to do research on participating funders prior to signing up for a specific funder’s session.
Step 2: Attend the virtual pre-training on Thursday, February 12, 9-10:30am or watch the recording to help you succeed and answer your questions.
Step 3: After the pre-training, you will research funders you would like to meet with using the Funder Profile Packet.
Step 4: You will be emailed on February 12, to sign up for a timeslot to connect with up to 6 funders!
I signed up for the roundtables, how do I access them?
There are two different sign-up process – the first is here to register for the event itself, and the second is through Sign Up Genius to sign up for specific timeslots with funders. The Sign Up Genius does not open until February 12. You will learn how to use Sign Up Genius and how to access the roundtables at the pre-training.
I thought I signed up for pre-training, I never received a confirmation.
You will receive a reminder email about the pre-training a few days prior to the event.
What’s the difference between the pre-training and the event?
At the pre-training, no funders will be present. The pre-training will be an opportunity to review how to sign up with Funders, how to research funders, and how to log in to the roundtables for the main event. It is required that you either attend the pre-training or watch the recording.
I missed the deadline to register, can I still join?
Unfortunately, the deadline to register is strict. Please email if you have a unique circumstance.
I can no longer attend (or I didn’t attend) the pre-training, can I still participate in the roundtables?
Yes – as long as you watch the pre-training recording. CRC will have access to records of who watched the recording.
Can I sign up my full organization? Or should I sign up individually?
Please sign up individually as you will need your own email account to sign into the event
How many people from my organization can sign up? Should we sign up to see the same funders?
While we do not limit the number of individuals from an organization that can participate, we ask that participating staff sign up to connect with different funders in order to maximize the number of nonprofits that can meet with each funder.
How many funders can I meet with?
You are able to meet with up to 6 funders. You can choose to attend as few or as many as you’d like.
I am not great with technology, should I attend?
Yes! We will be going over all the technical aspects in the pre-training.
When do I sign up with Funders?
First, you will need to attend the virtual pre-training or watch the recording. Then, sign up with funders opens on February 12.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Please email and our team will be monitoring the emails.
What if my organization is not physically located in the Western Slope region, but serves a population in the county?
You are able to register for the Virtual Funder Roundtables as long as you work in and/or serve the Western Slope region.
I’ve never participated in a virtual event like this and I’m a bit nervous. What did last year’s Virtual Funder Roundtables participants say about the experience?
“This is my first VFRT and it has been so smooth it feels like a break from work. I love getting to hear what other nonprofits are doing in the region and learning from how they do their introductions.”
“Great. It was a no, but now I don’t have to waste my time on a lengthy application and can put my time into finding other funding partners”
“Thank you for such a wonderful event. We felt empowered and encouraged by all of our interactions.”
