Introducing the 2026 Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program
We're excited to share an incredible leadership opportunity for anyone passionate about making a difference for young children and families across Colorado. The Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP) is a 9-month transformative program that brings together leaders from diverse sectors—education, business, health, government, philanthropy, and nonprofits—who are working in, advocating for, or passionate about creating positive change for Colorado's youngest children.

Why does this matter? Colorado faces significant early childhood challenges: $2.7 billion in annual economic losses as parents reduce work hours due to child care issues, and over $20,000 in annual child care costs per child. BECLP equips leaders with the skills, tools, and networks to address these systemic challenges.

What makes BECLP special? Fellows participate in a cohort-based learning experience that includes three immersive in-person retreats, nine virtual sessions, and monthly coaching—all designed to help participants discover their leadership style, strengthen adaptive skills, and build cross-sector relationships. Best of all, the program is fully funded by the Buell Foundation at no cost to participants (including accommodations, meals, and travel).
Want to learn more? Join our informational webinar on Tuesday, December 9 at 12:00 PM MST. We'll walk through program requirements and answer all your questions. Applications are due December 19, 2025, and the program kicks off in March 2026.BECLP Website: https://buellfoundation.org/buell-early-childhood-leadership-program/

BECLP Program Overview: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG2ckYufyM/rn7KSsSmgl2k_zEmagk1_A/view?utm_content=DAG2ckYufyM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSNy3rb5artts61tWX6MZ3CN42ATkSmp7elu9BpqH7kHZaZg/viewform

Register for Webinar: https://mymindsparklearning-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/dsdhGU3_TMWi3A5DDNRtaw#/

Community Resource Center (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.

Invest in your growth, empower your mission with the Aims Nonprofit Leadership Academy

The Aims Nonprofit Leadership Academy (NLA) supports the nonprofit sector with applied professional development leadership courses that can lead to a certificate in nonprofit leadership. Classes are offered in a variety of modalities to fit your busy schedule. To earn a Nonprofit Leadership Academy Certificate, students must complete five courses of their choosing. Register today for October classes.

October classes include:

Nonprofit Finance Essentials | October 4-25 | Hybrid with in-person meetings on Saturday, 10/4 and 10/18 from 9 am – 1 pm on the Aims Loveland Campus

Grant Readiness and Grant Writing Intensive | October 13 – November 17 | Online

Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management | October 27 – December 15 | Online

Building and Leading Teams as a Nonprofit Executive | October 28 – December 9 | Online

The NLA has scholarships available! The Weld Legacy Foundation Scholarship offers funding for both the full certificate and individual courses. Applicants must work for an organization that has received a Flagship, Proactive or Key Funding Initiative (KFI) grant from the Weld Trust.

In the book “Great Fundraising Organizations,” Alan Clayton tells the story of a nonprofit that experienced the strange phenomenon of compound growth in legacy gifts over just a few years. The current leaders were grateful but confused as to why the increase was happening. A former leader was able to explain that the individuals who had left these gifts in their wills were reached twenty-five years ago when the board and leadership had invested in legacy fundraising.

In this blog post, "Protecting Client and Donor Data in an Era of Uncertainty", I share some background on how nonprofit organizations' data are increasingly targeted by hostile actors. I give some background and five practical steps nonprofits can take to safeguard data.


https://fenixcyber.com/resources/protecting-client-and-donor-data-in-an-era-of-uncertainty

Invest in your growth, empower your mission.

Fall registration is open for the Nonprofit Leadership Academy. Register Today.
The Aims Nonprofit Leadership Academy (NLA) supports the nonprofit sector with applied professional development leadership courses that can lead to a certificate in nonprofit leadership. Classes are offered in a variety of modalities to fit your busy schedule. To earn a Nonprofit Leadership Academy Certificate, students must complete five courses of their choosing.

The NLA has scholarships available!

The Weld Trust and Chevron are proud supporters of nonprofit leadership development. We strongly encourage all interested applicants to apply for these scholarships.

The Weld Trust Scholarship offers funding for both the full certificate and individual courses. Applicants must work for an organization that has received a Flagship, Proactive or Key Funding Initiative (KFI) grant from the Weld Trust.

The Chevron Scholarship will cover the cost of one NLA course of your choosing.

Your new one-stop hub for connecting workforce resources, partners, and opportunities in Northern Colorado.
Explore the site nocoworks.com

BECOME A RESOURCE PARTNER
Are you a service provider, educator, or community-based org supporting businesses or job seekers in NoCo?
Join the NoCo Works network and get featured on our new website!

Keep Smart Books Academy is hosting a two day course that gives you a solid foundation in nonprofit structure, compliance, and bookkeeping practices. We'll walk through budgeting, grant reporting, income and expense recognition, audit vs review, and other important accounting procedures for nonprofits. This course is perfect for nonprofit bookkeepers. executive directors, other key nonprofit staff, and board members. Learn more at https://www.keepsmartbooksacademy.com/course/course-410-intro-to-non-profit-organizations-and-non-profit-bookkeeping-procedures/

For nonprofits looking to expand their hiring practices or fill open roles with community-
driven purpose, Homeward Alliance offers a local, alternative talent pipeline through its
EARN and Re-Entry programs.

These programs support individuals who are often overlooked in traditional hiring
processes. The EARN program works with people facing significant barriers to
employment—including those who are unhoused or at risk of losing housing. The Re-
Entry program focuses on individuals transitioning from the justice system who are
ready to work and reintegrate into the community.

Participants in both programs receive job readiness training and wraparound support.
Homeward Alliance collaborates with nonprofit partners to understand specific staffing
needs and help ensure a good match.

Learn more about the EARN and Re-Entry programs.

To find out how these programs can align with your organization’s needs, contact Mindy
McGrath Haehre or Claire Callaway to start the conversation.

Join us for a day-long Trauma Informed Training for those working with children. Learn how children escalate through behaviors and how to respond, as well as how to communicate with caregivers in regards to traumatized children.

Is your business looking for a way to build a skilled workforce?
Join us for Registered Apprenticeship 101 - a monthly info session designed to help businesses
explore the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and the steps to get
Started.

When: 2nd Thursday of the month - through 2025
Where: Virtual Zoom meeting - Register for a session here
Presented by: Nancy Murray - Apprenticeship Consultant with the Colorado Apprenticeship
Hub

What you’ll learn:
● The benefits of apprenticeship for businesses
● How to determine if a RAP is right for your organization
● Steps to develop or connect to a RAP
● Resources available to support your success

Apprenticeships are workforce development tools, used across industries including
manufacturing, healthcare, skilled trades, business, and more. They’re flexible, proven, and built
for today’s workforce needs.

The Colorado Apprenticeship Hub works in partnership with the Colorado Workforce System
and The State Apprenticeship Agency to support the development and implementation of
registered apprenticeships across the state, at no cost!

For questions or to schedule a one-on-one consultation, contact:
Nancy Murray nmurray@araphaoegov.com