Events

Ask Me Anything: Emergency Funding

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Ask Me Anything: Emergency Funding
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Lost federal support and/or grants and need emergency funding? Curious how to create and implement an emergency fundraising plan? You're not alone. In this Ask Me Anything session, get answers to all your questions on major gifts prospecting and developing an emergency fundraising plan.

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...

Strategic Transitions: Succession Planning for Key Nonprofit Leadership Roles

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Intended Audience: Board members, board chairs, treasurers, executive directors and nonprofit leaders Proactive planning paves the way for confident and seamless leadership transitions. Join us for a practical and interactive session designed to help nonprofit boards and executive leaders create...

*Successful Board Fundraising in 5 Steps

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Successful Board Fundraising in 5 Steps
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Board members generally don’t love fundraising, but they will do it – and do it well – if it’s strategic and they’ve got the right tools. You can set your board up for fundraising success by positioning the job properly, asking them to participate in a way that’s meaningful, and supporting their...

Together on Purpose: Exploring the Spectrum of Nonprofit Collaboration

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Together on Purpose: Exploring the Spectrum of Nonprofit Collaboration
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Intended Audience: Nonprofit executive directors, board members, staff and community leaders interested in exploring opportunities for working together more effectively. In today’s rapidly changing environment, nonprofits are being called to work smarter, deeper and more collaboratively. From...

*Don't Surprise Your Grantmaker: How to be a Fantastic Grantee

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2025 Grant Writing Lunch and Learn Series
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Trainer: Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST Grantmakers do NOT like surprises (good or bad) about a funded project at the time a grant report is submitted. Surprises in a report lead to additional work for the person managing the funding program, and that does NOT endear you or your organization to the...

Beginning Grantwriting

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Beginning Grantwriting
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This workshop will introduce grantwriting to nonprofit professionals who have less than one year of experience with the skill. Many people who work in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grantwriter” and do not feel fully equipped for the challenge. This session will provide a...

OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

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Intended Audience: Newly elected board members, volunteers interested in board service, seasoned board members seeking to re-familiarize themselves with the role and responsibilities, executive directors and nonprofit leadership staff Session Facilitator: Angela Dethlefs-Trettin, Chief Community...
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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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Iowa Nonprofit Security Grant Program

The 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) offers funding to help eligible Iowa nonprofits strengthen their physical security and prepare for potential threats. If your organization could benefit from enhanced safety measures, we encourage you to apply. 

The NSGP, administered by the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), provides funding for physical security enhancements and target hardening. This includes measures to protect against threats like active assailant or armed intruder scenarios. 

Visit here to learn more about the program, including eligibility, due dates, and application requirements. 

A Notice of Interest is due November 17, 2025, with a full application due January 16, 2026. 

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2025 Iowa Nonprofit Summit

Summit 2025 attracted over 200 nonprofit leaders from across Iowa and beyond!

 We had an excellent pre-conference legislative panel featuring Senator Mike Bousselot, Senator Izaah JB Knox, and Representative Heather Matson--as well as a fabulous capitol tour and twilight "summit" to the dome. Our conference speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and summiteers were all outstanding! Very special thanks to National Council of Nonprofits President & CEO Diane Yentel and Independent Sector's President & CEO Dr. Akilah Watkins for contributing their expertise, insight, and energy to the charitable and philanthropic leadership of Iowa!

If you attended the conference, please complete our evaluation form as we begin preparations for Summit 2026! 
*The LAWINRC is a proud Summit partner. 

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30,771

The number of nonprofit corporations in the state of Iowa.
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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.