Events

*Financing Capital Projects--Show me the Money!

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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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July Nonprofit Education Session
Paul G. Thelen, JD
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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...

*Plan Now for Big Gifts at Year's End

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Plan Now for Big Gifts at Year's End
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Nonprofits raise as much as a third of their annual fundraising revenue in the final quarter of the year, but savvy major gift officers keep their major donors and major gift prospects informed and engaged all year long. Join us for a 75-minute session that will offer smart ways to map out donor...

Managing Subawards Workshop

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Managing Subawards Training
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Grant Management USA will present this one-day Managing Subawards workshop via a Live Zoom Webinar. The training is for federal grant recipients that issue, monitor, and manage subawards. The class will focus on pass-through entities’ responsibilities per 2 CFR 200 and will include key highlights...

Grant Management Workshop (Virtual)

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Grant Management Workshops
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If your agency receives or plans to receive government grants, this class is for you. Attend this two-day class and you will learn how to administer government grants and stay in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The Office of Management and Budget just released extensive updates to...

Theisen's More for Your Community Grant

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Administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, this program is open to communities within 60 miles of any Theisen's store. The program grants to agencies that directly serve the basic needs of families and children. Guidelines, eligible grant categories, a sample application, and...

Grant Writing USA Workshops (Virtual)

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Grant Writing USA Zoom Class
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Attend this two-day grant writing workshop and you will learn how to find funding sources and write successful grant proposals. Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, K-12, colleges, and universities are encouraged to...

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...

Courage Ride 2025

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The Courage Ride is excited to hold its 21st annual bike ride Saturday, August 9th to support sarcoma cancer research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. All proceeds from Courage Ride go to the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Sarcoma Research Program. We welcome riders for a safe...

Free Admission Days

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Free Admission Days is back, and this year it's twice as big! The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will support TWO days of free admission to arts and cultural sites all over Linn County. View the participating sites and hours on the Free Admission Days website. Check back as more sites may...
Ia Value Volunteer Hour

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 H.R. 1 on Philanthropy

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.