The University of Iowa

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Event Category 

Grant Management

Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county, and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. The sessions meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days with lunch on your own from noon to 1:00 p.m. Tuition includes workbook and access to...

Date 
Monday, August 10, 2020 - 9:00am to Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 4:00pm
Location 
Des Moines Regional Police Academy
433 Army Post Road, Classroom 1
Des Moines, IA 50315
Event Category 

Webinar: Special Resources Related to Covid-19 for Iowa's Arts, Culture and Creative Industries

Free webinar for Iowa artists, musicians, filmmakers, cultural organizations and creative businesses. Will provide assistance in navigating the new maze of grants, CARES Act funded programs, and other resources that have emerged amid the coronavirus pandemic. We will...

Date 
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 - 11:00am
Location 
State Historical Bldg., 3rd Floor West
600 E. Locust St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
Event Category 

Grant Writing Workshop - Rescheduled

This workshop has been rescheduled for August 10-11. See the registration link for details.

Date 
Monday, May 18, 2020 - 9:00am to Tuesday, May 19, 2020 - 4:00pm
Location 
Des Moines Regional Police Academy
433 East Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
Event Category 

Lean Concepts and Tools for Service-Oriented Organizations

Presenter: Robert Olinger, Owner and Lead Trainer, A+ Talent Development

The application of Lean principles and tools has grown in service-oriented organizations including medical, government, higher education, and nonprofits. The foundation of Lean, respect for people, is a natural fit...

Date 
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 9:00pm
Location 
ChildServe
5406 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines, IA 50131
Event Category 

Raise the Bar: Improve Performance through Feedback and Coaching

Presenter: Libby Ehrig, ATW Training Solutions

One of the most important responsibilities of managers and supervisors is to provide employees with frequent, straightforward, and timely feedback and coaching. Unfortunately, many managers provide little feedback and coaching, or do so...

Date 
Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 1:00pm
Location 
ChildServe
5406 Merle Hay Road
Des Moines, IA 50131
Event Category 

Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online

Please note that all Des Moines Public Library locations are closed as of March 18, and all programs have been canceled through May 1. Check with the library to see if this event will still be held.

Looking for funding for your nonprofit organization? The Foundation Directory Online...

Date 
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 6:00pm
Location 
Central Library Computer Lab
1000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Category 

(Webinar) Building a Talent Pipeline: Succession Planning for Nonprofits

This event will be offered as a webinar through Zoom.

People power is core to nonprofit success, so having a strategy around keeping -- and growing -- strong staff and volunteers is mission critical. Now, organizations are experiencing the retirement of legacy leaders and changing...

Date 
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 - 3:00pm
Location 
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Category 

Des Moines Charity Hack 2020

Each year, dsmHack holds a 48-hour hackathon to help local nonprofit organizations solve their technology problems. This flagship event connects technology enthusiasts including developers, designers, and project managers and partners them with nonprofits selected through an application process...

Date 
Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 5:30pm to Saturday, March 7, 2020 - 8:00pm
Location 
Curate
322 East Court
Des Moines, IA 50309