Upcoming Live & Virtual Trainings!
Community Resource Center is excited to be expanding our training offerings in 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
Funded Futures Guided Skill Track is now available!
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 the Funded Futures:
- 4 dynamic workshops, each 2-3 hours long
- An Introduction call with CRC staff, including a Colorado Grants Guide Demo & free 3-month subscription
- 4 individualized coaching calls, each 1-hour
- Tangible, hands-on resources
REGISTER NOW
April Events
Advocacy in Action: How Nonprofits Can Engage Responsibly on April 9 at 9:00am
April 9, 2026 | 9:00am – Noon | Virtual on Zoom
Ever wonder what advocacy looks like in action? Learn alongside a Colorado nonprofit expanding its impact beyond direct service by engaging their community in civic participation. While running mobile food markets, the organization starts a voter registration drive at food distribution events, helping hundreds of community members register to vote. When a statewide ballot measure to increase access to healthy food for children appears on the ballot, the nonprofit participates in grassroots lobbying by educating community members about the proposal and encouraging them to share their perspectives. Building on that momentum, the organization later engages directly in the Colorado legislative process by helping inform the drafting of a bill to expand healthy food access, meeting with legislators, and bringing community members to testify at the state Capitol.
Advocacy is a powerful way for nonprofits to address the root causes of the challenges their communities face. Join us for this three-hour, 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. Through practical examples, small group discussion, and collaborative exercises, participants will explore the foundations of nonprofit lobbying in Colorado.
Trainer: Monica DeWitt, Education Specialist, Community Resource Center
Funder Connection – Next50 Foundation : REGISTER NOW – April 16th at 10:30am
April 16, 2026 | 10:30am – Noon | Virtual on Zoom
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 Next50
- Funding Initiatives 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 mission of Next50 shall be to promote independence and dignity for the aging population, to include the needs of low and moderate income persons encompassing individuals with physical, cognitive and/or behavioral disabilities, by encouraging and supporting innovative, affordable and coordinated services and initiatives. To learn more about Next50, click here
Guest: De Andra Sharp, Senior Manager of Community Impact, Next50 Foundation
Ask An Expert – Succession Planning (Register Now)
April 21, 2026 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Virtual Session with Consultants 4 Good
Succession planning is not a one size fits all process for nonprofits. While rooted in a board approved policy to guide transitions, in practice succession planning is an incredible opportunity to reflect your key priorities in each discussion, decision, communication, and more.
Join us for a conversation led by Kate Kalstein as she highlights the key elements of succession planning and shares her concept of embedded strategy, leaving ample time for your questions about putting plans into practice.
Centering Community Voice in Advocacy on April 23 at 9:00am – Register Now
April 23, 2026 | 9:00am – 12:00 noon | Virtual training via Zoom
Join us for an interactive workshop designed for nonprofit professionals who want to more deeply align their advocacy efforts with their mission while centering the voices of the communities they serve. 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.
Participants will gain practical strategies to help facilitate this shift, including how to:
- Align advocacy efforts with your organization’s mission and values
- Engage constituents as active participants in policy efforts and civic life
- Support leadership development and create pathways for constituents to influence decision-making
- Use evaluation tools to guide learning, measure impact, and strengthen strategies over time
- Identify realistic, incremental steps that contribute to long-term systems change
Trainer: Monica DeWitt, Education Specialist, Community Resource Center
May Events
Virtual Funder Roundtables – SouthEast (Register Now)
May 7, 2026 | 9:00am – 12:30pm | Virtual Connection with Funders
Virtual Funder Roundtables are an opportunity to directly engage with staff from foundations and grantmaking agencies of your choosing – to introduce yourself, 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 nonprofits and local governments with the opportunity to connect with up to six funders of their choice throughout the morning.
We will limit the number of participants to four in each round to ensure meaningful engagement and foster regional relationship building.
If cost is a barrier, please email email hidden; JavaScript is required for a scholarship.
Ask An Expert – Equitable Hiring & Motivational Interviewing (Register Now)
May 19, 2026 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Virtual Session with Consultants 4 Good
Join a conversation exploring equitable systems design, leadership decision-making, and people practices. Motivational Interviewing serves as a practical foundation for the session, supporting hiring teams, supervisors, and leaders to slow down decision-making, surface assumptions, and move from “gut instinct” to intentional, values-aligned choices.
Equitable hiring isn’t treated as a standalone DEI concept. It’s integrated into how organizations define roles, assess candidates, structure interviews, and make final decisions. Throughout the session, led by Christina Hassan, she will focus on the real points in the process where bias and assumptions naturally show up—and how to work with them skillfully.
Funder Connection – Rose Community Foundation : REGISTER NOW – May 20th at 10:30am
May 20, 2026 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | Virtual Q&A with Program Officers
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 Rose Community Foundation
- Funding initiatives and opportunities
- Funding application submission and review process
- Tips for success from the foundation officers
- Opportunity for open dialogue and questions with the various program officers at Rose Community Foundation
Rose Community Foundation mobilizes values-driven philanthropy to strengthen communities, expand opportunities, and address critical needs in Greater Denver and beyond. To learn more about Rose, click here
NOTE: Rose Community Foundation accepts grant applications for programs that serve the seven-county Greater Denver community of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson Counties. Programs with a broader geographic focus may apply, however, the application must address the program’s relevance to and impact on people living within these seven counties.
Guests: Sarah Kurz (Chief Impact Officer), Maria Torres (Community Impact Director – Community Wellbeing), VJ Brown (Community Impact Director – Education and Economic Opportunity), and Ray Barrie-Kivel (Policy and Advocacy Director).
Lunch & Learn at the Denver Public Library FREE (Register Now)
May 21, 2026 in Person Event
Learn about the grant landscape in Colorado and how to find more grants and funding opportunities by using the Colorado Grants Guide. Interactive session about grant research and a demo of the Colorado Grants Guide and how to access at the Denver Public library.
Cost: FREE
Time: 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm
Location: Denver Public Library, 10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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