Nonprofit Training on Collaboration
In today’s rapidly changing environment, nonprofits are being called to work smarter, deeper, and more collaboratively. From informal cooperation and shared staffing to administrative consolidation and full organizational merger, there exists a broad continuum of collaboration. This interactive virtual session explores how purpose-driven organizations can assess, initiate, and sustain collaborative efforts that strengthen their missions and amplify community impact.
The session features national, state, and local leaders who offer insight, experiences, and resources to assist executives and boards as they explore collaborative opportunities.
Format: Recording
Recording Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 9am to 11am.
View the recording here.
Giving Tuesday 2025
Nonprofits strengthen our communities, and Iowans strengthen our nonprofits.
Giving Tuesday 2025 continued to break previous records with an estimated 38.1 million participants. Donations increased 13% to $4 billion. Giving of goods also increased by 4% with 13.5 million participants.
The largest increases were in volunteerism-- up 20% to 11.1 million participants--and those who spoke out about causes they care about--up 26% to 20.9 million participants.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps, Iowa consistently ranks as one of the top states for charitable giving (6th) and volunteerism (10th). Iowa has historically been a top state when measured by the percentage of residents (81.5%) who read, watch, or listen to news or information about political, societal, or local issues.
Iowa Volunteer Time Now Valued Over $30/Hour
According to a 2026 report by Independent Sector, the average value of volunteer time exceeded $30 per hour in Iowa for the first time in 2025.
Iowa has long ranked among the nation’s leading volunteer states with more than one in three Iowans volunteering. From food pantries and youth programs to arts organizations and community health initiatives, volunteers continue to strengthen our communities from river to river.
The report also reflects the important work of nonprofit organizations, schools, congregations, and community groups that successfully recruit, support, and retain dedicated volunteers. Strong volunteer engagement remains one of the defining strengths of Iowa’s nonprofit sector.
Individuals interested in exploring volunteer opportunities — and organizations seeking to connect with volunteers — may visit Volunteer Iowa's online volunteer matching system here.
You may view the 2026 Value of Volunteer Time Report here.
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