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The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center (LAWINRC) was founded in 2000 to serve a dynamic and growing nonprofit sector in Iowa. The LAWINRC is dedicated to delivering high-quality direct services, education, and research to support current and future nonprofit leaders.

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Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey Launches

The LAWINRC is collaborating with the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance (INA) as it launches its first statewide nonprofit salary and benefits survey. The survey is being distributed in partnership with Category One Consulting. We strongly encourage you to participate in this survey, especially if your organization is located in or operates in areas near or across Iowa’s borders as your contributions will make this report more accurate and complete. The survey is open until April 10, 2024. Link to the survey and learn more hereImage by Andreas Breitling, Pixabay

 

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Volunteer Judges Needed for National History Day

National History Day is a program that challenges students to research topics of their choosing and present their findings in district and state competitions. Top students advance to the national contest. This year’s national competition is June 9-13 at the University of Maryland in College Park. Participants gain self-confidence, learn how to think critically, and develop communication skills.  Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Judges are needed at Iowa's district contests.  Learn more here.

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Check Out On-Demand Learning from the IRS

The Internal Revenue Service has a variety of free, on-demand learning options for nonprofit workers and board members. Many of the sessions are short modules of 30 minutes or less that can be viewed any time. Nonprofit beginners can benefit from the basic information on the Starting Out page. The Existing Organizations page addresses questions and concerns to help organizations maintain their tax-exempt status.

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Clients Served July-March 2023
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Funders Added/Updated in Iowa Grants Guide, Aug.-Nov. 2020