Rural Philanthropy Days® 2026
Capacity Building and Connection Opportunity for Colorado Nonprofits, Funders & Community Leaders
Northeast RPD
Yuma, CO
July 8-10, 2026
Heart of Colorado RPD
Leadville, CO
October 28 – 30, 2026
Rural Philanthropy Days® Colorado
The Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD)® program provides a powerful opportunity for the Colorado’s most influential funders, government representatives, business leaders and local nonprofit organizations to strengthen partnerships and better meet the needs of Colorado’s rural communities. Our results have continued to reflect success by providing increased access to resources, skill building opportunities for important local projects, and cultivating relationships on a regional scale.
Based on pre-existing geographical partnerships, we have strategically divided Colorado’s 52 rural counties into 8 rural regions. Each of the regions has differing characteristics, identities, and needs that separate them from one another. Each year, we work in collaboration with local community leaders and nonprofit professionals to plan and execute their own conference. Individuals who participate in the program are able to increase the effectiveness of their missions, build meaningful collaborations, and achieve fundraising goals.
When a region is not planning a conference, these same community leaders and nonprofit professionals help identify high quality trainings to meet their community’s needs. We expanded our program to include regional convenings and additional conference programming, which aims to engage funders, government officials, community leaders, and nonprofits in collectively identifying and addressing regional community needs.
Why Attend a Rural Philanthropy Days® Conference?
Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD)® is a statewide program promoting excellence in Colorado’s rural communities by providing nonprofit leaders access to the resources they need to make an impact.
RPD® program offerings are open to anyone who would like to be involved in philanthropic efforts to improve Colorado’s rural communities. Nonprofit professionals, government agencies, volunteers, board members, foundation staff, elected officials, and other community-minded individuals will benefit from participation.
RPD® workshops teach the skills necessary to work in a community or nonprofit organization, such as fundraising, financial management, volunteer management, board development, strategic planning, and leadership skills. The program relies on a strong and talented pool of the state’s leading experts to instruct its courses.
Five Reasons to Get Involved with RPD®!
- Attend quality workshops and improve your skills as a nonprofit professional;
- Network with other nonprofits in your region and begin new collaborations;
- Present to funders that you would otherwise not have the opportunity to meet, and increase your funding;
- Meet nonprofit professionals who have had the same challenges as you and learn how to overcome them through shared experience;
- Reinvigorate your passion for your role.
Find Your Region
Each year CRC hosts 2 Rural Philanthropy Days Conferences. Click on the region below to see which counties are served and the dates for the next conference in your region.
