Monthly Workshops available to Nonprofits in the campaign

June 15th-Give! Orientation

Library 21c- 12:30PM

Join us as we kick off the 2026 Give! Campaign! We’ll be discussing the format for this year’s campaign, updates, schedules, and opportunities. This is 1 of 2 mandatory meetings for nonprofits. 

Campaign Tips and Tricks

July Date | Location TBD

Join us to talk Give! Campaign strategy. We’ll look at how different nonprofits use the campaign for different goals and walk through the five areas to plan before launch. A good fit if it’s your first year in the campaign or you’re thinking about changing your approach.

Give! Events and Collaboration

July Date | Location TBD
 
A working session for nonprofits interested in planning collaborative events during the campaign. Come ready to brainstorm, meet other organizations, and build connections that often outlast the campaign itself.

Am I ready for an Intern?

Date | Location TBD

A panel conversation with internship and community engagement leaders from Colorado College, UCCS, and Pikes Peak State College. Each campus offers different pathways for nonprofits to connect with students, including volunteer recruitment, internships and fellowships, community engaged learning and research, and project-based work. 

El Paso Co EZ Tax Credit

Date | Location TBD

Tax credits can be a useful tool for encouraging donors to give and give larger. This session will cover the El Paso County Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program in detail, including eligibility and how to apply, with additional discussion of other Colorado tax credit programs available to nonprofits to use in the campaign (Child Care Contribution and Homeless Contribution). 

Social Media Basics

Date | Location TBD
Join us for a social media workshop with Morgana LeBold of Red Door Consulting. This is a great session if you’re just starting to build your social media strategy or need a refresher on best practices. Learn practical tactics for the Give! Campaign that you can carry over into your year-round communications. This is a big hit every year for our nonprofits!

Nonprofit Finance

Date | Location TBD

A high-level overview of nonprofit finance with Dr. Jessica Berrett, Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management at UCCS. A useful session for executive directors and board members who want a clearer understanding of the financial side of running a nonprofit. More details to come.

Boards & Governance

Date | Location TBD

A conversation about board and governance issues with Dr. Regina Winters, Associate Dean of the UCCS College of Public Service. Designed for executive directors and board members navigating the practical questions that come with running a nonprofit board. More details to come.

Funders panel: What we wish you knew

Date | Location TBD

A candid conversation with local funders about what makes proposals successful, what doesn’t, and what they actually mean when they ask about collaboration. Less grant writing mechanics, more direct insight from the people on the other side of the table.

Schedule subject to change. Confirmed dates and registration links will be added as they become available. Questions? Contact Victoria