Learn how to develop compelling printed fundraising appeals that will get opened, read, and responded to, i.e. donations! Copy, creative, utilization, stock, ink, and more are key components of successful donor appeals. But equally important is designing for and understanding the US Postal...
This is the third and final session in a series geared for small and grassroots nonprofits serving Linn County. Registration for series required by September 6, 2024. Content is intended for nonprofits that employ five or fewer people or are volunteer driven without paid staff. Any who may...
This is the second in a series of three sessions geared for small and grassroots nonprofits serving Linn County. Registration for the three sessions is required by September 6, 2024. Content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without paid...
Staff, board members, and volunteers of small and grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Linn County are invited to participate in a new three-session learning cohort in fall of 2024. Content is intended for a small nonprofit that employs five or fewer people or is volunteer-driven without...
What does accessibility really mean? Participants will discuss the term and examine different types of events and whether or not they are accessible.
Speaker: Rachel Cohen, Direrctor of Development & Communications at the Catherine McAuley Center
Location: Hills Bank, 590...
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...
Someone says, “This may be a dumb question, but…” and the presenter graciously replies, “There’s no such thing as a dumb question,” before providing the obvious answer. But then, maybe just to yourself, you have to admit you were wondering about the same thing. Our donors and clients have plenty...
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...
Linn County nonprofit professionals who are interested in learning more about grant programs at the Community Foundation are encouraged to attend this learning opportunity. At this session:
Meet the grants staff and our new Vice President of Community Impact Joe Heitz. Hear a brief overview...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...
See the Big Grove for Good website for application information specific to each of the three counties in which grants are considered.
