February Nonprofit News & Information
 
NONPROFITS welcome 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
PPLD Website Redesign
You may have noticed that our website has got a new look and feel in 2025. Our Nonprofit resources will remain in a similar format and we will continue to update/reformat the information to keep you up on the latest workshops, resources, and information. You will still see the most up-to-date resources on our Nonprofit landing page under "Upcoming Workshops" located directly underneath the Newsletter tab. You can always save this link to your favorites for easy access.

 
 
 
UPCOMING PPLD WORKSHOPS
Grant Search Orientation
Friday, February 7th 10 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Petritz Learning Lab, Library 21C

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.  Register https://ppld.librarymarket.com/event/placeholder-introduction-grant-seeking-474732.

Nonprofit Legal Audit Clinic - Colorado Nonprofit Association  

The Colorado Nonprofit Association's annual Nonprofit Legal Audit Clinic is February 19th from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Denver. It's a great opportunity for eligible Colorado Nonprofit Association members to receive a free legal assessment. Meet with volunteer business attorneys to review your paperwork, assess potential problem areas, and address special legal issues. For more information or to apply, click https://coloradononprofits.org/events/7783/
 
UPDATES AND NEWS
Penrose Computer Lab Remodel

The Computer Lab at Penrose Library is currently closed for upgrading and remodeling. We will be hosting our Nonprofit workshops at Library 21C during the interim, with plans to offer workshops on a more regular basis at Library 21C throughout the year.
 

FEATURED ONLINE RESOURCE
Access professional-level resources including grantseeking databases, nonprofit business plan templates, prospect research, and more. All at no cost with your library card!

Gale Business: Plan Builder
Are you thinking about starting a nonprofit organization? Do you have an existing nonprofit organization but never created a Business Plan? Gale Business: Plan Builder is a step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimizing a business or nonprofit. The program’s intuitive dashboard walks users through five areas of exploration to develop a business plan focused on long-term success. Get started with your library card.
 
Access available at all PPLD library locations or remotely with a PPLD library card (library card must begin with a "4").
 

Request for Proposals (RFP's) from Candid

Philanthropy News Digest publishes Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and notices of awards as a free service for U.S.-based nonprofit and grantmaking organizations. Candid compiles new RFP's in an easy to view list here.

Have you visited the Robert Hilbert Nonprofit Resource Center at Penrose Library lately?

The RHNRC is an incredible resource with a wide variety of nonprofit books ranging in topics from how to start a nonprofit to board governance to grant writing. With the start of 2025, we've added new books to assist you with "all things Nonprofit." The RHNRC also has a dedicated computer for nonprofit research, as well as plenty of room to spread out and read or do research. Come and enjoy the space!
Need some time with a professional researcher?
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/