Nonprofit Education
YVCF is the trusted resource for local nonprofit organizations in Routt and Moffat Counties, providing tools and training to increase effectiveness and sustainability and help amplify impact.
Our Nonprofit Education Series helps nonprofit professionals and board members build skills and knowledge to help their organizations thrive. In addition to our free small-group training sessions, we invite nonprofits to reach out anytime with general questions or for specific guidance about nonprofit management and practices. Contact Greg Hamilton for more information.
Upcoming Sessions
Nuts & Bolts of Nonprofit Finance
This is an introductory session for board members and nonprofit leaders to learn the basics of nonprofit financials and how to read and understand the essential financial management documents: audits, interim financials, 990s and policies. The session will be led by David & Cheryl Fellows of The Fellows Group.
The Fellows Group works with small to medium-sized nonprofits that:
- have outgrown their current finance support system, or
- are looking to save money by outsourcing, or
- have Board, management team and/or funder needs that aren’t being met with your current resources.
Theyassess the situation, design and recommend improvements, and implement changes to meet the organization’s needs. They are QuickBooks Online Pro Advisors and help organizations navigate cloud-based finance office opportunities.
August 27, 2026: 2:00 – 4:30 PM (In Person Only)
Craig – Location TBD
August 28, 2026: 9:00 – 11:30 AM (In Person & Virtual)
Steamboat – Yampa Valley Community Foundation
REGISTER HERE
Nuts & Bolts of Nonprofit Finance
Register Below for the Nuts & Bolts of Nonprofit Finance Training with The Fellows Group. The Fellows Group is led by David and Cheryl Fellows, who have a combined 50+ years of experience in finance, accounting, information technology, and working with business and nonprofit organizations to improve operations and performance. David earned an MBA from UCLA in Finance and Information Systems, and teaches Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations in the Masters of Nonprofit program at Regis University. Cheryl earned an MBA from the Wharton School at U. Penn in Finance and has worked with nonprofit organizations in finance and development since 2000.
Marketing Your Nonprofit
This training custom-tailors the principles and best practices of for-profit marketing for the unique circumstances of nonprofits.
NEXT: mid-September, 2026 (to be announced)
January 15, 2026 – concluded
RESOURCES
Yampa Valley Community Foundation Director of Grantmaking Greg Hamilton and Communications Coordinator Jenny Campbell led this training on how to hone your message and create a consistent narrative throughout your website, newsletters, and grant applications to reach your community members, donors, and funders. Resources from the training are below:
Marketing for Nonprofits – Slide Deck
Nonprofit Marketing & Branding 101 – The Effi Barry Training Institute
Sample YVCF General Newsletter
Nonprofit Board Fundamentals
New and veteran board members will learn about roles, legal responsibilities, and secrets of high-functioning boards.
NEXT: Thursday, October 15, 2026 (details to come)
March 24, 2026 – concluded
RESOURCES
Board members from all nonprofits joined for this session with Tim Wohlgenant, CEO of the Yampa Valley Community Foundation. The training encompassed an overview of the fiduciary and governance responsibilities of board members, and provided tips for how to maximize your value as a board member.
Resources from the training are below:
Completed Sessions
Practical Tips & Tools for Donor Engagement & Stewardship
This lunch & learn workshop provided nonprofits with helpful tips and practical tools for donor stewardship and explored the evolution of a donor relationship. Led by Kelly Landers, Development Director for Boys & Girls Club of NWC, and Traci Hiatt, Vice President of Philanthropy at the Yampa Valley Community Foundation.
NEXT: 2027
July 8, 2026 – concluded
September 17, 2025 – concluded
RESOURCES
The 2025 training (“Tips & Tricks for Donor Cultivation and Stewardship”) was led by Kelly Landers, Development Director for Boys & Girls Club of NWC, and Traci Hiatt, Director of Philanthropy at the Yampa Valley Community Foundation. Resources from the training are available below.
Tips & Tricks for Donor Cultivation & Stewardship – Slide Deck
Donor Cultivation & Stewardship Toolkit
Keys to a Successful Grant Application
This training sessions will cover the YVCF Community Grant Cycle application, scoring, and strategies to make your grant application succeed. The topics covered are designed to be useful on all grant applications, not just those offered by YVCF.
NEXT: Spring, 2027
April 28, 2026 (Craig) – concluded
April 29, 2026 (Steamboat & virtual) – concluded
RESOURCES
Nonprofit Finance Fundamentals
Understand the key components of nonprofit finance, including how to put together and interpret your budget, balance sheet, statement of activity, and Form 990.
October 7, 2025 – concluded
RESOURCES
2025 training recap and materials: Yampa Valley Community Foundation’s Finance Director, Karen O’Connor, and YVCF Community Grant Finance Review Chair, Christopher Godfrey, shared their insights into the best practices and common pitfalls in nonprofit financial management. Resources from the training are available below.
Fundamentals of Nonprofit Finance – Slide Deck
Nonprofit Association of Washington – Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits (FUN)
Scenario Planning
Nonprofits are constantly balancing today’s challenges with tomorrow’s unknowns. What happens if your biggest grant disappears? What if your community’s needs shift overnight? What if the plans you made this year… don’t match the reality next year?
August 4, 2025 (virtual) – concluded
August 14, 2025 (in person) – concluded
RESOURCES
In this hands-on training, strategic planning consultant Jeremy Anderson introduced a practical approach to scenario planning—helping nonprofit leaders and teams stop reacting to change and start preparing for it. Learn more about Jeremy and his work with nonprofits across Colorado.
Resources from this training session are available below.
Scenario Planning – Slide Deck (Anderson Strategic Ventures)
Scenario Planning – Workshop Guidebook (Anderson Strategic Ventures)
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