ThinkSharp Consulting

04/24/2026

Join fellow board members from across the region and leave feeling more knowledgeable, confident and with a personal plan in place. ThinkSharp! Consulting is excited to partner with Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado to bring a hands-on board fundraising training to the Southwest region. Both in-person and virtual options available. We'd love to see you there!

04/07/2026

ThinkSharp! Consulting is excited to partner with Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado to bring a hands-on board fundraising training to our region and we'd love to see you there!

Many board members feel uncertain, even uncomfortable, when it comes to asking for money, and the research is clear: personal asks from trusted people are the single most powerful driver of charitable gifts. In a fundraising landscape where fewer donors are giving more, your board’s personal relationships matter more than ever.

This 3-hour interactive training will equip nonprofit board members with practical tools, confidence, and a plan they can put into action immediately. From understanding why donors give, to building a prospect list, to practicing the ask – participants leave ready to fundraise. The training is available in-person at the TBK Bank Community Room in Durango or via Zoom for remote participants.

Trainers: Katy Pepinsky (she/her) & Lori Sharp (she/her) Consultants with ThinkSharp! Nonprofit Consulting.

To learn more and register: https://www.swcommunityfoundation.org/board-fundraising-training/

04/02/2026

Shout out to EQ and the team at LFMG Music Academy!

04/01/2026

Are you an organization that works with people 50+ years of age? If so... Save-the-Date for the April Funder Connection event! ThinkSharp Consulting is teaming up with Community Resource Center, our library partners in Telluride & Durango, and YOU to host watch-parties for the April Funder Connection event on Thursday, March 19 from 10:30-12PM. Come join us! Watch for FREE, learn about Next50's grant-making and upcoming grant cycles, and CONNECT with nonprofits in your region.

03/31/2026

Non profit leaders - take a look and submit your application! What a great opportunity from the El Pomar Foundation.

Applications for our PeOPLE program are open!

📆 Program Dates: September 30 - October 2, 2026
📆 Application Period: March 27 - April 24, 2026

PeOPLE is a customized, four-day leadership workshop offered in partnership with the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). Designed for senior leaders in the nonprofit and government sectors with 5-10 years of experience, this immersive program helps develop exceptional Colorado leaders, equipping them with the skills to manage and lead effectively.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and build relationships across Colorado! Follow the link to learn more and apply!

https://buff.ly/A3qMlvc

03/17/2026

It's time for the March Funder Connection event! ThinkSharp! Consulting is teaming up with Community Resource Center, our library partners in Telluride & Durango, and YOU to host watch-parties for the March Funder Connection event on Thursday, March 19 from 10:30-12PM. Come join us! Watch for FREE, learn about Colorado Housing & Finance Authority (CHFA)'s grant-making and upcoming grant cycles, and CONNECT with nonprofits in your region.

03/09/2026

This is a great opportunity to network with funders and ask questions that could lead to stronger grant applications!
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Southwest Virtual Funder Roundtables are a are a great opportunity for nonprofits and local governments in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties—and the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Tribes—to connect directly with foundation and grantmaking staff.

Participants can meet with up to six funders of their choice to introduce their work, ask questions, and explore funding opportunities. Please also help us spread the word and share this invitation with other partners in your region:

Date: April 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (virtual via Zoom)
Registration closes: March 11
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/communityresourcecenter/event/swvfrt

Learn more at https://crcamerica.org/2026-virtual-funder-roundtables/ or email [email protected] with any questions.

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.

03/03/2026

Thank you Montrose Community Foundation for investing in our local non profits!

Montrose Community Foundation recently awarded nearly $100,000 in grants to 36 local non-profits!

02/24/2026

Congrats to Community Options Inc for their leadership in affordable housing in Montrose! This project is an excellent example of collaboration between public and private organizations. Wanna get involved and help shape this project, reach out to Kevin Sowder at 970-249-1412. Thank you Montrose Daily Press for the coverage!

That housing is a pressing need — and a huge challenge locally — is no surprise. Costs are high; inventory is low, and the competition can be fierce, especially for

02/09/2026

We love that El Pomar puts $$ directly in the hands of regional council members that live and are able to invest directly in their communities! Thank you El Pomar!

Huge thanks to our regional council members all over the state who contributed greatly in 2025 to grant making throughout Colorado.

These folks recommended $5.2M in Regional Council funding in their communities to support grants for more than 150 organizations across Colorado.

🌟 $5,226,765 total in regional council funding
🌟 All 11 regions across the state
🌟 To more than 150 organizations

We're so grateful to each of our council members, community collaborators, and grant partners for their commitment and service to the people of Colorado!

01/29/2026

This is a great opportunity to speak with program officers at foundations supporting our rural region of Colorado! Thank you to the Community Resource Center for hosting these!

Only one week left to sign up for the Western Slope Virtual Funder Roundtables! https://secure.qgiv.com/for/communityresourcecenter/event/wsvfrt/