Colorado Nonprofit Development Center

05/22/2026

Check out this cool article published by Bonfils-Stanton Foundation!

"Finding a Groove Together" by Toni Tresca highlights In Lak'ech Denver Arts' Mariachi Quetzal — a group of middle and high schoolers learning to play, connect, and celebrate their heritage through the living tradition of mariachi.

Click on the link below to read the full story:

It was the Tuesday before Cinco de Mayo and the In Lak’ech Denver Arts mariachi ensemble was building belonging even as it preserved culture.

05/21/2026

Shout out to Sidewalk Poets community member and partner Najah Jabbar, who recently published "Bang, the King is Dead."

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Sidewalk Poets is excited to announce the publication of "Bang, the King is Dead" by Najah Jabbar, Sidewalk Poets community member and partner. The link to purchase is below!

https://www.amazon.com/Bang-King-Dead-Jabbar/dp/195281328X?ref_=ast_author_dp

05/21/2026

CNDC Partner Project Spotlight: This week meet Fostering Healthy Futures!

FHF's vision is a Colorado where every child impacted by adversity has the relationships, skills, and support to thrive and shape their own healthy future. Grounded in positive youth development, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices, FHF’s mission is to build resilience in youth with child welfare involvement through evidence-based mentoring and skill-building.

To learn more visit:

Fostering Healthy Futures® is a positive youth development program that uses mentoring and skills training to empower youth to foster their own healthy futures and a joint program of the Kempe Center, University of Denver and University of Colorado School of Medicine.

05/19/2026

The Alameda Community Grants Program, Alameda Connects, just announced the return of family-friendly Summer Cruiser Bike Rides in 2026!

Rides are scheduled for Saturdays at 6:30 pm this summer - May 30, June 20, July 18, and August 15.

Learn more below:

Belmar Cruiser Rides 2026 - Family friendly bike rides around Lakewood. Meet in Belmar Plaza!

05/18/2026

This month, CNDC proudly recognizes Asian American and Paciic Islander Heritage Month. We celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of AAPI communities across Colorado and beyond- leaders, advocates and organizations whose work strengthens our nonprofit sector and enriches communities every day.

Join us in celebrating, learning and standing in solidarity with AAPI communities.

Paying tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history and are instrumental in its future success.

05/14/2026

Today, we want to share our gratitude for our amazing CNDC staff. Thank you for your tireless work, time, energy and dedication at this year's Partner Project Appreciation Event!

05/12/2026

This May, CNDC recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to uplift the importance of mental well-being across our communities.

Nonprofits, community leaders and advocates work every day to ensure that no one has to face mental health challenges alone. We see the impact of connection, compassion and accesible resources- and we know there is still more work to do.

This month, CNDC will highlight partner projects who are working to provide resources and support in the mental health space.

To learn more visit:

Our Partner Projects - Visit to Learn More About Fiscal Sponsorship for Charitable Organizations in Colorado

05/11/2026

A huge shout out to CNDC partner project Bringing Music to Life!

During the 2026 Instrument Drive, they collected more than 1,000 instruments, an increase of 13% from last year!

Additionally, they received 98 teacher applications, an 88% increase, with nearly 1,700 instruments requested (a 160% surge).

Thanks to BTML for their hard work in this space and to all those who supported this important initiative!

Support Bringing Music to Life's initiative—donate, repair & adopt instruments to empower Colorado students with the gift of music.

05/11/2026

This month, our friends at African Leadership Group are kicking off their Business Entrepreneurship Workshop.

It all goes down on Saturday, May 30.

For more info visit:

Take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.
Join our Business Entrepreneurship Workshop for access to funding resources, mentorship, and valuable networking opportunities. Don’t miss it!