Events

The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 authorizes grants to Federally recognized Indian tribes for cultural and historic preservation projects. These grants assist Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages/Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in protecting and promoting their...

Apply to the Historical Resource Development Program for grant funding to help preserve, conserve, interpret, enhance, and educate the public about Iowa’s historical assets. The Historical Resource Development Program provides funding for documentary collections, historic preservation, and...

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois is proud to host the 37th Annual Red Shoe Run & Walk 5K. This event raises important funds and awareness of our goal to keep families close to each other and the care they need, when they need it most. The 5K event...

The IRS Form 990 is not just an important financial document. Form 990 is a public document. It can tell a story about your organization and enhance your credibility with funders. Foundations often look to the 990 to learn about a nonprofit’s accomplishments, sustainability, governance and...

This webinar will help nonprofit leaders enhance their leadership greatness. Tough Truths goes beyond the standard lessons we know, focusing instead on the ones we don’t usually hear about. We will cover topics that pertain to executive directors and other nonprofit leaders that include: the...

Are you a nonprofit trying to fundraise? You have a board—and believe it or not, your board should function as a fundraising machine.

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When it comes to thanking donors, most nonprofits exhibit the Pareto 80/20 rule in reverse: 80% of resources are spent in acquisition mode; only 20% goes towards building a sense of trust, loyalty and relationship that will cause a donor to give again. The focus is more on the gift than the...

501(c)(3)s play an important role in educating the public about policy issues and actions taken by elected officials, including the President. Elected officials vote on bills, make public statements and executive decisions, and set the course for public policy on a wide range of issues. These...

An increase in conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have resulted in great efforts by organizations to implement DEI values into their core operations. As one part of this effort, a growing number of nonprofits are exploring alternative leadership structures. Shared...

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...

This month's DEI roundtable will focus on the distinction between racism and Anti-Blackness. We will discuss what Anti-Blackness is, the ways it shows up in society and the ways we may be contributing to Anti-Blackness. We will examine the ways that Anti-blackness and Racism contribute to one...

Matching grants are a useful tool in creating long-term sustainability. Join our webinar to learn how to tap into this funding stream. You’ll walk away with effective communication strategies to implement with foundation donors as well as quick tips for including a capacity-building component in...