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Nonprofit leaders have navigated a lot during the past 18 months; funding priorities have shifted, virtual meetings consumed calendars, “pivoting” to new service delivery models became commonplace and managing the evolved needs of both clients and staff were essential. As our community continues...

Nonprofit organizations have amazing stories to tell. And donors, community members, and potential clients rely on those stories to help inspire engagement with an organization and ultimately bring the mission to life. As staff and board members are focused on ensuring quality programming and...

The annual Preserve Iowa Summit is the state’s premier conference for professionals and volunteers involved in historic preservation. Through expert presentations, workshops and tours, participants will learn new ways to preserve Iowa’s past for the future.

The 2021 summit’s theme, “The...

Over the past year our local nonprofits have stepped up and leaned in to meet the needs of our community in the face of tremendous challenges. Join us as we learn from our panel of nonprofit and foundation leaders as they share the ways in which the nonprofit sector pivoted to listen and learn...

Serving as a board member is an incredible opportunity to lead within the nonprofit sector and put your passion for a charitable cause into practice. Along with an affinity for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to keep your...

The Iowa Nonprofit Summit is held every other year and offers breakout sessions, keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and more. The 2021 summit will be held virtually.

Watch the LAWINRC Event Calendar and the Volunteer Iowa website for...

As we reflect on the challenges of the past year, our panel of community leaders will discuss how they have found inspiration and wisdom to set vision and strategy to build back stronger. While we faced many obstacles in 2020, what remained constant was our commitment to addressing each hurdle...

How does where you come from enrich your writing? Find out when you join award-winning author Stephanie Hemphill of Chicago for Young Writers’ Workshop.

Throughout the week, students will participate in icebreaker activities, explore the museum's collection vault and exhibits, engage in...

What does it take to create and run a museum? Young historians (entering 4th through 6th grade) will explore the roles of curators, conservators and exhibit designers with the unique experience offered through the Junior Curator Day Camp. Students will investigate historic artifacts, explore the...