Events

Foundation & Endowment Fiduciary Symposium

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The Fiduciary Symposium is an educational meeting designed for officers, directors, trustees, board and investment committee members and others that serve in a fiduciary capacity for a foundation or endowment. In this time of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, our sessions will help sharpen your...

FREE Continuing Legal Education: Attorneys as Nonprofit Board Members & Nonprofit Law in Iowa

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Please join us for this free CLE, hosted by The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center, at Boyd Law Building on Friday, September 26, 2025. 2:00 PM-3:00 PM - Attorneys as Nonprofit Board Members (1 hour including 1 hour of ethics) This session brings together legal professionals who will...

Nonprofit Law in Practice and the Boardroom: Compliance, Governance, and Ethics for Attorneys

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Paul G. Thelen, JD
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Explore the intersection of nonprofit law, governance, and ethics at Nonprofit Law in Practice and the Boardroom: Compliance, Governance, and Ethics for Attorneys on September 30, offered at the ISBA Building or via live webinar. This two-hour CLE program will cover recent developments in nonprofit...

2025 Iowa Nonprofit Summit: Rooted in Resilience

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Mark your calendar for the Iowa Nonprofit Summit when the state's nonprofit community comes together for a day of connection, learning, and celebration. The summit is the premier gathering for nonprofit leaders, staff, funders, and champions across the state. Engage with peers, gain valuable...

2025 Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Annual Conference

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You’re invited to MCN’s largest conference for two days of in-person learning to shift the way we think about our roles, build new relationships, and gain timely skills. MCN’s Annual Conference provides a unique opportunity for team members across your organization with content and connection...

*Creating a Culture of Financial Transparency

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Creating a Culture of Financial Transparency
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INA is pleased to partner with the Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) to bring our members this webinar. This webinar explores why a culture of transparency is essential for nonprofit organizations, highlighting its surprising benefits, including increased donor trust and engagement...

*Don't Make Your Grantmakers do Algebra: How to Present Clear Budgets and Budget Justifications

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2025 Grant Writing Lunch and Learn Series
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Trainer: Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST Whether or not grantmakers loved math back in school, we can PROMISE that they do not want to be thinking about algebra when reading your budget or budget justification. In this webinar, you'll learn how to design grant budgets that accurately reflect the total...

Cause Camp 2025

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This year, in the city of Pittsburgh, we’re looking to build bridges across the gap between the good you do and the greater good you could be doing. Cause Camp: Bridge the Gap to a Greater Good, embraces the collaborative spirit that the nonprofit sector can thrive in when we all work together...

INA Member Orientation

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INA Member Orientation
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Thank you for being a member of the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance. Whether you are a new or returning member, we invite you to attend an INA Member Orientation. We hold orientation sessions on the first Wednesday of most months to ensure members get the most out of their memberships. We will review how to...

Iowa Women's Foundation Annual Luncheon

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Save the date for this annual event. Information regarding cost and registration details will be posted as they become available.
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Partnership Strengthens Leadership

Our Center is always seeking opportunities to collaborate with individuals, organizations, and networks that share our commitment to advancing leadership, governance, and capacity building in our nonprofit sector from river to river. Our recent partnerships include community foundations, professional associations, higher education institutions, and local and state government, reflecting the many ways we work to support creative solutions and respond to the unique needs of Iowa communities. Please reach out to us here with your ideas! 

On September 30th, we're partnering with the ISBA to present two sessions on nonprofit law and attorneys as board members. You may learn more and register here! 


 

 

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Understanding the Impact of H.R. 1 on For-Purpose Sector

The recent passage of H.R. 1 or the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" will impact charities and philanthropies across the country--including those who support the nonprofit sector in Iowa. This includes a new "1% floor" (i.e., contributing at least 1% of taxable income) for charitable contributions from corporations to be tax deductible and a similar 0.5% floor on charitable contributions from individuals with itemized deductions.  Also new is a permanent deduction for individuals who do not itemize capped at $1,000 beginning in 2026. To help you learn more, we're sharing this resource from the Council on Foundations with additional information and insights. 

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2025 Iowa Nonprofit Summit

This year's Summit will feature local, state, and national nonprofit leaders--including keynote speakers Diane Yentel, President & CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, and Dr. Akilah Watkins, President & CEO of Independent Sector. There will be multiple tracks and over 20 sessions focused on advocacy, development, volunteers, innovation, and more! Early-bird registration for the Summit will open August 1st.The Summit will take place on October 1st at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.  
*The LAWINRC is a proud Summit partner. 

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.

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25 Years

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