Strengthen your organization and leadership skills through workshops led by experienced professionals. Topics include resource development, communications, board governance, and grant writing, designed to support your growth and impact.
2026 Upcoming Education
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🕙 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
💲 Cost: Free
✅ Register Now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/unitedwayofpueblocountycolorado/event/nlcgw…
Presenter: Daniel Minich
Title: Creating a Content and Media Calendar
Description:
Struggling to keep your organization’s communications consistent, strategic, and aligned with fundraising goals? Join United Way Pueblo County for an engaging Lunch & Learn focused on building a practical, results-driven content and media calendar.
In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, thoughtful planning is the key to cutting through the noise. A well-structured content and media calendar helps your team stay organized and reduce last-minute stress. Whether you're a one-person development shop or part of a larger communications team, this session will provide actionable strategies to streamline your messaging and amplify your mission.
- We'll discuss how to:
- Evaluate the goal of a campaign
- Choose platforms that help you find your audience
- Design your content with accessibility in mind
- Get started with video
Bio:
Daniel Minich is a proud Pueblo native and serves as the Director of Alumni Relations and Engagement at the CSU Pueblo Foundation. He leads alumni programming, annual giving, and digital engagement efforts that help strengthen donor relationships and support the university’s mission.
Daniel earned his bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from CSU Pueblo and a master’s in Organizational Leadership with a focus on strategic digital marketing. This foundation has helped him build meaningful connections across the community. Just a few of these include work with AFP Southern Colorado, CASE District VI, and the Greater Pueblo Chamber’s Leadership Pueblo steering committee.
Outside the office, Daniel enjoys time with his wife, Katie and their four fur babies. He’s also known to host a good round of pub trivia and loves staying connected to Pueblo through local events.
Link from Daniel's previous AFP workshop: https://afpsoco.org/event-6576262
Past Education Sessions
January 20, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Nonprofit LEAD Center
Many nonprofit leaders step into executive roles without formal training, often questioning if they’re maximizing their impact. This two-hour workshop is designed to change that.
Built for executive staff and Board members, this session will provide practical tools, frameworks, and insights to build a strong, effective leadership team. Topics include clarifying roles between Boards and Executive Directors, improving team dynamics, and avoiding common pitfalls—all while keeping the work engaging and approachable.
Presenter: Brandy Bertram
Founder & Principal, Great Big Good, LLC
With over 20 years of experience, Brandy has led fundraising, strategy, and leadership initiatives across multiple sectors and served in several executive roles, including CEO and COO. She is an active community leader and board member, and a recognized professional in the field.
We're exctied to invite you to a free, in-person Grant Writing Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 12:00 -1:00pm. Whether you joined us for January's workshop or are jumping back in to grant writing this Spring, this informal session is a great chance to reconnect, ask questions, and share progress with other nonprofit leaders.
Please note: This is a bring-your-own-lunch event. Lunch will not be provided, so feel free to pack something you can enjoy while we talk shop.
The discussion will be moderated by Akemi Trujillo, a Pueblo-born grant writer and public health advocate who pairs her data-driven expertise with deep community roots, having secured funding through grant proposals in 2025 alone.
Bring your lunch and your questions and join us for a moderated discussion on how your grant-seeking season going so far in 2026.