Events

*OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

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Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to keep your...

*Financing Capital Projects--Show me the Money!

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You have a capital project—purchasing a new building or renovating/expanding an existing building—and you have the architect and contractor all lined up, but how are you going to pay for it all? Your fundraising campaign will only go so far and often trickles in over a 3- to 5-year period. Does your...

*Charitable. Strategic. Vocal. A Session on Nonprofit Advocacy Rules, Rights, and Real-World Relevance (Virtual)

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Nonprofit advocacy is more than permitted—it’s powerful. This 45-minute session offers a clear, accessible introduction to the legal rules that shape advocacy and lobbying by 501(c)(3) organizations, with practical takeaways for nonprofit leaders, staff, board members, and volunteers alike. We’ll...
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The Value of Volunteer Time Increased in 2024

Volunteers help their neighbors, serve their communities, and offer their expertise. In doing so, they contribute to our quality of life. Each year, Independent Sector and the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland calculate the value of volunteer time in all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. In April, they announced that the estimate for the value of a volunteer hour was $34.79 in 2024, a 3.9 percent increase from 2023. Read more about the report, methodology, and year-by-year comparisons at Independent Sector.

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Understanding the Impact of Recent Executive Orders on Iowa’s Nonprofit Sector

The relationship between government and Iowa’s for-purpose sector is vital, especially when public services are financed by government and delivered by nonprofits. Recent executive orders have prompted many in our sector to seek guidance on how these changes may affect nonprofit operations and community outcomes. We believe that both policymakers and the public are gaining a deeper understanding of this essential partnership—a partnership critical to building healthy, vibrant communities. To support informed decision-making, we’re sharing this resource from the National Council of Nonprofits that provides insights you may find helpful.

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The LAWINRC is Hiring

The LAWINRC is looking for a Strategic Content & Communications Specialist to help carry out our mission to strengthen and serve Iowa’s nonprofit sector. Duties include managing the Center’s website, designing digital materials and delivering the Center’s communication strategy across several platforms. The role plays a key part in maintaining and building the Center’s public presence through written, visual, and multimedia content, including effective social media engagement. Additional information about the position and how to apply are here.

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30,771

The number of nonprofit corporations in the state of Iowa.

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Top ten

Iowa ranks in the top ten with 29.9% of Iowans volunteering.

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25 Years

In 2025, the LAWINRC celebrates its 25th year of serving and supporting Iowa’s nonprofit sector.