Upcoming Live & Virtual Trainings!
Community Resource Center is excited to be expanding our training offering in 2025 and 2026 equipping organizations with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to strengthen their impact. CRC is working to build our internal capacity to increase these offerings thanks to support from The Colorado Trust through their Community Resilience Initiatives. Learn more here.
On Demand Trainings are now available! View More
December Events
Funder Connection – Gates Family Foundation (REGISTER NOW) December 17th at 10:00am
Course Objective: Community Resource Center Funder Connections are an opportunity for peer-learning and networking for those who work and volunteer in the nonprofit community.
Participants will gain insight and information on the following:
- History and priorities of Gates Family Foundation
- Funding Initiatives and grant opportunities
- Grant application submission and review process
- Tips for success from the foundation officer
- Opportunity for open dialogue and questions with the guest speaker
The Gates Family Foundation mission is working with partners and communities to build a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable Colorado for all. They focus on education, natural resources, community development, and informed communities.
To learn more about Gates Family Foundation, please click here.
Guest: Lisa Rucker, Senior Program Officer, Gates Family Foundation
Facilitator: Marcy Mitchell, Manager of Programs and Communication, Community Resource Center
For more information, please contact:
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February Events
AI for Grant Writing: An Introduction for Nonprofits (REGISTER NOW)
February 10, 2026 | 9:00am – 12:00 noon | Virtual training via Zoom
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way nonprofits approach grant development, from prospect research and writing support to project management and editing. But AI is not a replacement for the human voice, strategy, and expertise behind successful grants—it’s a powerful tool and“personal assistant” that still needs your guidance.
This 3-hour interactive, introductory-level training will 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. Together, we’ll experiment with hands-on exercises so participants walk away with new tools, practical strategies, and confidence to begin using AI in their own grant development work.
By the end of this training, participants will gain:
● A clear understanding of what AI is and how it applies to grant writing.
● Knowledge of the benefits and cautions of using AI in the grant process.
● Frameworks to assess the ethical implications of AI in the context of your organization’s core
values.
● An overview of available AI platforms and grant-specific tools.
● Insights from Colorado funders on how AI is influencing grant review.
● Practical tips for using AI in drafting, research, editing, and project management.
● Hands-on experience through interactive exercises with AI tools.
● A take-home resource with prompts and tools to continue experimenting with AI in their own
work.
Trainer: Katy Pepinsky (she/her), Consultant & Client Lead with ThinkSharp! Nonprofit Consulting.
On Demand: Video Training Series
CRC is excited to launch On-Demand video grant training this Fall! 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 four most popular training courses:
