Events

*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...

*Don't Just Write the Grant--Find Your Red Thread and Tell a Story

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2025 Lunch and Learn Series
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Trainer: Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST In this webinar, you'll learn how to craft a compelling "red thread," inspired by Tamsen Webster's book, that weaves through your entire grant application, engaging reviewers and motivating them to advocate for your funding. We'll explore how to integrate SMART...

*How to Secure Capacity-Building Grants

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How to Secure Capacity-Building Grants
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If you’re like many nonprofits, your vision for growth may outpace your funding and depend on needed improvements, such as better strategic planning, updated technology, or board development. The good news is that many grant makers are open to making investments that help nonprofits run more...
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Nominations Open for National Philanthropy Day

Do you know an individual or organization whose love of humanity is demonstrated in generous ways? Would you like to honor someone who makes 'giving back' their life's work? Do you know someone who inspires others to give?

Nominations are now being accepted for six categories of NPD awards.

AFP Eastern Iowa will host a special Awards Reception at the Lodge at Usher's Ferry on Thursday, November 13, to honor those that are selected. You are invited to join us in the festivities!
Click here to submit your nomination. Nominations are due August 22, 2025. 

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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. 

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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.