May Nonprofit News & Information     
 
 
 
Supporting NONPROFITS at the LIBRARY
 
PPLD is THE spot for nonprofits. With workshops, top nonprofit resources, and trained researchers ready to help, your nonprofit organization will be on the road to doing good in no time!

WHAT'S NEW

UPCOMING MAY PPLD WORKSHOPS
Grant Seekers Series - Course 1
Colorado Grants Guide
Wednesday, May 7th, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab, Penrose Library

Not sure where to begin with your search for foundation funding? New to grant seeking or just looking for a refresher? Join us for a Grant Search Orientation workshop, where we cover the basics of grant-seeking and start you on your way with tips for searching using the Colorado Grants Guide. 
Registration begins May 1st 
Click here to register
 
Grant Seekers Series - Course 2 
Candid's Foundation Directory
Wednesday, May 14th 10 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Computer Lab, Penrose Library
 
Learn how to search for grant opportunities with Candid's Foundation Directory database. With detailed graphics and easy-to-use print outs, this database allows you to perform detailed search queries. You will also learn how to search funder profiles and create detailed charts and infographics.
Registration begins May 2nd
Click here to register
 
CRC Funder Connections
Grant Seekers Watch Party with Community Foundation Panel
 Thursday, May 22nd at :10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pine Room, Penrose Library
Join us for a CRC Funder Connection Watch party with the Community Foundation panel. There will be opportunities to learn more about their funding priorities and processes, as well as a Q&A session where you will be able ask questions and gain insights.
Registration begins Friday, May 9th 
Click here to register
 
FEATURED LOCAL RESOURCES
 
 
Give Pikes Peak is a nonprofit focused on investing in local philanthropy and supporting nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. 
 
During the annual November/December campaign, Give Pikes Peak provides an easy and fun way for donors to support the causes in our community they are passionate about. Through one website, one checkout page, and one receipt, donors can impact our entire community. For the nonprofits selected each year, Give Pikes Peak offers capacity-building training, media opportunities, and an online platform to process donations, as well as access to matching grants and sponsor relationships.
Nonprofits may apply each year in the spring, attend workshops and collaboration events during the summer and fall, and launch the campaign together on November 1st. Be a part of Pikes Peak Give! Campaign's class of 2025!  
GivePikesPeak.org 
Deadline to apply is May 9th
Register here
 
 
 
Connecting  Southern Colorado
 
Colorado Nonprofit Association's Connecting Southern Colorado, will take place on Tuesday May 20th, at The Antlers, a Wyndham Hotel, in Colorado Springs.
 
Meet up with other nonprofit professionals, leaders, and changemakers, and come together for a full day of networking and learning. This year’s event promises dynamic sessions, inspiring speakers, and opportunities designed to empower you and your team. 
 
Now, more than ever, nonprofits must lean on each other, share knowledge, and build collective resilience. Whether you’re an executive director, board member, or nonprofit professional shaping the future of your organization, this is an opportunity to engage in a vital discussion that will challenge, inspire, and equip you with the tools to lead with confidence. Together, we can strengthen our sector—and the communities we serve.
Register here (Registration closes May 16th)
 
Book a One-on-One Appointment with our Nonprofit Librarian
 
Contact Bridget Bruch, the Library District's Nonprofit Librarian, at BBruch@ppld.org or call
(719) 531-6333, x6254 for assistance
Pikes Peak Library District
P.O. Box 1579, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901
(719) 531-6333
https://ppld.org/