The University of Iowa

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*Practical Prospect ID: A Fundraiser's Guide

Presenters for AFP's April program are Janet Weimar, Executive Director of Prospect Development and Katie Sturgell, Senior Director of Development from the University of Iowa Center for Advancement.

Lunch provided at 11:30 am with program starting at 12:00 pm.

Please note: The...

Date 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 11:30am
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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*How to Deal with the "No" and Deal with "No" (Virtual)

How do you handle rejection? Can you comfortably advocate for your needs? Assertiveness means expressing your point of view clearly and directly while still respecting others. Whether you'd like to ask for a raise, set a boundary with a co-worker, or build confidence with gift asks, this session...

Date 
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 11:45am
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Dance Marathon 30 Big Event

This year marks the 30 th anniversary of UI Dance Marathon . UIDM is the largest student-run organization on campus with nearly 3,000 students participating in this annual event. Since 1994, the group has raised...

Date 
Friday, February 2, 2024 - 5:00pm to Saturday, February 3, 2024 - 12:00am
Location 
153 Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City, IA 52240

Big Grove for Good

Giving back to our local community is central to our mission at Big Grove Brewery. We strive to be intentional with our “good giving” and have committed the majority of our charitable efforts to focus on three core categories -- Trees, Trails, & Water: The work to enhance our recreational...

Application Deadline 
Sunday, December 31, 2023

See the Big Grove for Good website for application information specific to each of the three counties in which grants are considered. 

ACT Corporate Giving Program

ACT's Giving Committee awards qualified nonprofits across the United States for projects that best match ACT’s mission and are aligned with one (or more) of six pillars: Community Betterment; Cultural and Artistic Enrichment; Disaster Relief; Diversity and Inclusion; Human and Social Needs; and...

Application Deadline 
Saturday, June 1, 2024

Applications reviewed September 1, 2023 through June 1, 2024.  

ACT Giving Program: Application Guidelines and Procedures

ACT's Giving Program Application

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*Common Questions in Fundraising Ethics

Join us in person or online for our October educational program, presented by AFP's very own chapter president, Hilery Livengood, CFRE and Program Chair, Julia Winter. Come prepared to discuss common ethical conundrums and questions that you may have regarding AFP Global’s Code of Ethical...

Date 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 11:30pm
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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*Fundamentals of Fundraising

Registration deadline for the two-day course Fundamentals of Fundraising .

The course will be held November 13-14 at Hills Bank, 590 W. Forevergreen Rd., North Liberty, IA. See the event website for course details, tiered pricing, and registration.

Date 
Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 5:00pm
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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Sponsor, Partner, or Both? Key Facets to Building a Robust Sponsor or Partner Program

This program will take place at Hills Bank, 590 W. Forevergreen Rd., North Liberty, IA 52317.

Corporate sponsors and partners can be a key component of a nonprofit strategy to bolster the bottom line. Discuss ways to develop your program, make your program better, and how to prospect....

Date 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 11:30am
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
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*Fundamentals of Fundraising

This two-day course provides a comprehensive overview of fundraising principles at the fundamental level. The course content presented by nine local CFREs, covers the roles and responsibilities of fundraisers, with emphasis on responsibilities likely encountered early in your career.

See...

Date 
Monday, November 13, 2023 - 8:00am to Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 5:00pm
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414

Iowa Women's Foundation

The Iowa Women's Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Iowa's women and girls. We use research to uncover the biggest barriers to women's success as well as their greatest needs, and we invest our passion and resources accordingly.

Application Deadline 

Six areas (child care, education/training, employment, housing, mentors, transportation) have been identified as the most critical barriers for Iowa women and girls. Grant applications must address one primary barrier. Applications may be submitted beginning February 1 and are due the last working day of April.

See the Core Grants page for details.

Emergency Grants are also available. These are small, one-time-only cash awards given to nonprofits and other community organizations, including organizations that may not be eligible for traditional grant funding, for immediate emergency needs for servicing clients. Emergency Grants will be awarded at a minimum of $300 and a maximum of $1,000. Applications may be submitted at any time during the calendar year, and applicants may submit multiple applications, however, organizations may not receive more than one Emergency Grant per calendar year. Awards must be used within 30 days and a project completion form submitted within 45 days. Once allotted funds have been awarded, applications will be closed for the calendar year. See the Emergency Grants page for further details, guidelines and an application form.