Community Resource Center – Success Strategies for Colorado Nonprofits

Helping Colorado Nonprofits Build Connections, Capacity and Opportunities

This year Community Resource Center is excited to be offering two Rural Philanthropy Days conferences, virtual roundtables, in person and virtual trainings as well as tools and convenings to equip organizations with the knowledge, connections and resources needed to strengthen their impact.

Colorado nonprofits coming together

Welcome to CRC

Community Resource Center empowers nonprofits across Colorado to identify and address community needs through connections, convenings, and capacity building.

Community Resource Center (CRC) has served the Colorado nonprofit community for more than 45 years, bringing programs, services, training, capacity building, convenings, and conversations to help strengthen communities. We see a future for Colorado where nonprofits, regardless of size or location, have the resources to enrich the communities they serve today and tomorrow.

Nonprofit Training & Education

Providing resources, training, and coaching support to nonprofits across Colorado.

At CRC we know that nonprofit organizations and community groups need access to affordable, quality professional development opportunities to gain the skills, tools, and strategies they need to accomplish their missions.

Rural Philanthropy Days Conference 2024
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Colorado Grants Guide®

Colorado Grants Guide is the premier grant research tool for development professionals supporting Colorado nonprofits.

Search 1000+ Colorado funder and grant profiles – Our comprehensive grant research tool has funding opportunities, including traditional foundations and trusts, corporate sponsorships to government loans and grants all supporting Colorado nonprofits.

Rural Action Network®

Strengthening rural leadership, building networks, and connecting funders to communities.

Community Resource Center’s (CRC) work is defined by a unique focus on rural communities, intentional cross-sector outreach, and creating spaces that deepen local impact and opportunity. Each year, CRC serves thousands of nonprofit professionals, with programming that spans training, funding connections, and leadership development.

Rural Philanthropy Days 2024 Western Colorado with particpants collaborating at a table

Upcoming Events & Trainings

Thursday, October 22nd 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: Priorities of CO Division of Housing - Department of Local Affiars (DOLA) Funding Initiatives and opportunities [...]

October 29-30 | Leadville, CO | In person event The Heart of Colorado region serves Chaffee, Clear Creek, Custer, Fremont, Gilpin, Lake, Park, Summit and Teller counties Click Here to view the Conference Schedule & Sessions The Heart of Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) Conference brings together nonprofit leaders, funders, and community partners for two days of connection, [...]

3-Part Grant Training in Southwest Colorado 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 [...]

CRC Mission

Community Resource Center empowers Nonprofits across Colorado to identify and address community needs through connections, convenings, and capacity building.