Events

Central Nebraska Nonprofit Conference

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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
The eighth annual Central Nebraska Nonprofit Conference will bring together nonprofits of all sizes and missions for a day of inspiration, learning, and collaboration. The one-day conference will feature a dynamic keynote session, a variety of engaging breakout sessions, and plenty of networking...

*Beyond the Feed: Messaging Across Platforms

When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Your audience is out there, but are you speaking their language? Every social media platform has its own vibe, audience, and unwritten rules. If your nonprofit wants to make an impact, you need to craft messages that truly connect. NAM partners with the Utah Nonprofits Association to bring you...

CFRE Test Preparation Course

When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Check-in and light breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. Course begins at 9:00 a.m. Registration includes light breakfast, lunch, and snacks
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Mark Your Calendar for the 2025 Iowa Nonprofit Summit

Mark your calendar for the Iowa Nonprofit Summit scheduled for Wednesday, October 1. The Summit is when the state's nonprofit community comes together for a day of connection, learning, and celebration. It is the premier gathering for nonprofit leaders, staff, funders, and champions. Engage with peers, gain valuable insights, and strengthen the organizations that make Iowa's communities thrive. More details will be shared as they are available. Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Learn more here.

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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.

Salary & Benefits Survey 2024

Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey Available

“One of the frequent requests we receive at our Center is data on nonprofit salaries and benefits,” said LAWINRC director Paul Thelen. “In collaboration with the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance, we are excited to offer our first statewide Salary & Benefits Survey Report for 2024. It includes responses from over 300 nonprofit entities in Iowa. In addition, we partnered with the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands to include over 300 responses from across Nebraska. Together, this regional report will offer valuable information and insight to nonprofit leaders from across our two great states.”
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Staff collaborating

30,771

The number of nonprofit corporations in the state of Iowa.

Helping hand

Top ten

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

Student group

5

Summer 2024 was the fifth consecutive year for the Summer Research Associate Program at the LAWINRC.