Leadership transitions can create both risk and opportunity for nonprofit organizations. This webinar can help nonprofit leaders and board members build a practical succession strategy that protects mission continuity, strengthens organizational resilience, and prepares future leaders. The session...

Teams made up of a few fundraisers — or even just one — know what it’s like to do more with less. Many of these shops are small but mighty. The most successful tend to focus on the fundamentals and prioritize tactics that have the greatest impact. How can small fundraising teams set their...

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host Nonprofit Appreciation Day for Linn County nonprofit professionals and grassroots nonprofit leaders. Join us on Thursday, September 17, from 8 to 10 a.m. at 325 3rd Street SE in downtown Cedar Rapids. This open house-style event celebrates the...

Most nonprofits know they should have a succession plan. Far fewer have one in writing. When a key staff member leaves, steps away temporarily, or is suddenly unavailable, the challenge is rarely limited to filling a position. Leaders can find themselves scrambling for passwords, donor histories...

Did you know nonprofits can do voter engagement work in the community? Not only can we legally, we think nonprofits should – and MCN is here to help as the November 3rd midterm elections approaches. Join us as we learn together about what nonprofits legally can and cannot do to support election...

Intended Audience: Nonprofit staff or board members who are interested in feeling more confident in building and implementing the organization’s budget. Session Facilitator: Jessica Richter, CPA, CITP, CISA and Partner at Forvis Mazars. Cash flows can be difficult to understand and explain but are...

Intended Audience: Nonprofit staff who are interested in learning more about building guidelines, best practices and context for AI (artificial intelligence) in their workplaces. Interested board members are also encouraged to attend. Session Facilitator: Luke Ifland, principal, Syntax Solutions...

Program Description: This session will provide a substantive review of recent developments in nonprofit law with a particular emphasis on sustaining corporate existence and federal tax-exempt status; significant decisions in state and federal case law; and notable legislative enactments and...

Program Description: This program will examine the unique opportunities and challenges attorneys encounter when serving on nonprofit boards. Panelists will analyze fiduciary duties under the Revised Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act, the interplay between professional conduct rules and board service...