The Western Iowa Nonprofit Event is a low-cost, high value opportunity to connect with peers, learn from experts, and help innovate the future of the Iowa Nonprofit Sector. Attendees will learn best practices, get inspired by new ideas, share their own successes, and make meaningful connections to...

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. Your budget isn’t just a financial document, it’s a reflection...

A strong strategic plan can shape fundraising success long after the planning process ends. In this session, join Funding for Good to discover expert insights into how to secure funding for planning efforts, create stronger donor-facing proposals, and develop plans that support organizational...

As nonprofit leaders navigate a tough financial landscape, it’s vital to have a board that is committed to your mission and actively engaged in fundraising. But even when trustees understand that their role includes helping to secure support, it takes a smart plan to get them started — and keep them...

Every nonprofit has a story worth sharing—but can you communicate it clearly and confidently in just a few minutes? Join fellow nonprofit professionals for Nonprofit Know-How: Perfect Your Pitch, an interactive virtual learning session designed to help you refine your organization's elevator pitch...

National Nonprofit Day is commemorated in August each year to recognize nonprofit organizations’ ongoing efforts to serve the local community. Join us to celebrate YOU – the organizations making a difference in Greater Des Moines. Stop by for delicious treats, coffee, networking opportunities and...

This workshop will help you through finding the data you need for writing a successful grant proposal. You’ll learn how to: • Connect to 6+ data sites with useful and important data. • Understand the data, information, and tables in the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. • Navigate to the...

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...

Intended Audience: Newly elected board members, volunteers interested in board service, seasoned board members seeking to re-familiarize themselves with the role and responsibilities, executive directors and nonprofit leadership staff. Session Facilitator: Angela Dethlefs-Trettin, Chief Community...

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...