Changes to the tax law and economic unpredictability have caused many ultra-wealthy donors to alter, or to take a “wait and see” approach to their charitable giving. Join us for a 75-minute session with big-gift fundraisers to understand the tactics and strategies they are using now to keep donors...

Recurring donors are the foundation of a financially stable nonprofit, but building that base isn’t always straightforward. Many small organizations struggle to move donors from one-time gifts to lasting monthly commitments, often without knowing exactly what’s standing in the way. Join us on March...

Changes to the tax law and economic unpredictability have caused many ultra-wealthy donors to alter, or to take a “wait and see” approach to their charitable giving. Join us for a 75-minute session with big-gift fundraisers to understand the tactics and strategies they are using now to keep donors...

In this 75-minute webinar, you’ll learn key ways to convey your organization’s impact through easy-to-create charts and data visuals. Our expert guest will share foundational principles for conveying impact through data, easy to use techniques and newer chart types that can expand and elevate the...

A strong donor communications plan is essential to keep supporters engaged, appreciated, and inspired to give — especially heading into a year of financial uncertainty. Yet one study finds that fewer than half of nonprofits have a written annual plan to guide consistent donor outreach. Taking time...

Most organizations have donors who give — but far fewer have donors who believe. The difference isn’t in the size of the check; it’s in the depth of the relationship. In this interactive session, Mark L. Duncan, CEO, The Fund Coach, LLC, will unpack the Major Donor Journey — a practical roadmap for...

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...

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.

You have a capital project—purchasing a new building or renovating/expanding an existing building—and you have the architect and contractor all lined up, but how are you going to pay for it all? Your fundraising campaign will only go so far and often trickles in over a 3 to 5-year period. Does your...

The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Eastern Iowa chapter will hold its 2025 National Philanthropy Day awards reception Thursday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the fourth-floor ballroom at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids. Awards will be presented during a program at 4:30 p.m...

When fundraising teams consist of professionals dedicated to major gifts and to annual gifts, donors who fall in the middle can be overlooked. Yet these supporters are often committed and loyal, with the potential to become big donors someday. Join us for a 75-minute session to learn smart ways to...

A.I. tools can help fundraisers work more efficiently, but using this technology without proper oversight can put your organization’s reputation at risk. While many charities are using A.I. to help with simple tasks like text or image generation, even those uses should be governed by policies that...