Rooted & ready: New guide to support nonprofits through change
April 28, 2025
We’re introducing Rooted & Ready: A Guide for Resilience and Action During Crisis and Change to help nonprofits navigate funding and policy changes with clarity and confidence. The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger’s two-in-one toolkit offers practical steps for risk planning, safeguarding your mission, and building resilience.
Gain early access to the first two toolkits! Join us for a virtual walkthrough on Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
🛠️ WHAT IS IT?
The comprehensive Rooted & Ready toolkits are designed to help nonprofit organizations break down the complexities of major funding shifts—especially federal policy changes—into manageable, strategic steps. The goal is to support long-term sustainability, protect organizational integrity, and center mission-driven work, even during uncertainty.
They’ll guide nonprofits through:
Risk identification
Mitigation planning
Internal and external messaging
They’re intended for annual use and encourage participation across all staff levels to ensure transparency, alignment, and resilience.
📂 WHAT’S INSIDE?
TOOLKIT #1: Organizational Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning
Helps evaluate risks of accepting or rejecting funding
Includes templates to assess federal and general grants
Encourages scenario planning and long-term sustainability strategies
TOOLKIT #2: Organizational Adaptability Collection
Builds strong internal and external narratives
Centers staff well-being and morale during uncertainty
Supports responsive programming and community alignment
✅ BUILT FOR NONPROFITS, BY NONPROFITS
These toolkits were designed with nonprofit realities in mind. They support:
Informed decision-making
Cross-team collaboration
Long-term resilience
They’ll help nonprofits plan for:
The likelihood of another funding disruption
The operational and emotional impact on our staff
A clear mitigation plan in case the funding creates more burden than benefit
Want to learn more or adapt the toolkits for your team?
Join us for a virtual walkthrough on Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. via Zoom. You’ll also gain early access to the new toolkits!