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We consider events such as fundraisers; grant deadlines; workshops, webinars, and professional development opportunities related to nonprofits and nonprofit work; conferences; and similar activities. All submissions will be reviewed by LAWINRC staff before posting.

An asterisk (*) next to a title indicates it counts toward the six hours required per year for a nonprofit organization to be listed in the Register of Accountability. For information on courses and training you can complete on your own time, see our On-Demand Learning Opportunities page. 

Events

Event Category 

*Attract Corporate Support for Your Fundraising Event

Corporate support grew by nearly 20 percent and total corporate giving topped $21 billion in 2021, as businesses and their foundations responded to numerous national crises. These days, companies also are doing a better job of making their charitable aims clear; a growing number are creating...

Date 
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
Event Category 

AFP ICON 2023 Takeaways

A panel of AFP ICON 2023 attendees will discuss their key takeaways, insights gained, ideas they plan to implement at their organizations, and return on investment.

The session will take place at Hills Bank, 590 W. Forevergreen Rd., North Liberty or you can choose to attend virtually via...

Date 
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 11:30am
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414
Event Category 

*Putting AI to Work at Nonprofits

When it comes to leveraging artificial intelligence tools in the nonprofit sector, there are a lot of questions regarding ethical usage. However, many nonprofits have utilized new technologies to streamline operations so they can delegate less to busy work and more to strategy and...

Date 
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
Event Category 

*Grant Reporting: Good, Better, Best

Creating a grant application in collaboration with the colleagues who will be implementing and reporting on the funded work is a sure fire way to reduce the stress that grant funding can put on an organization. We’ll walk through tactics for how to engage your colleagues in your application...

Date 
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 11:00am
Location 
15227 Heritage Dr.
Clayton, NY 13624
Event Category 

*Central Iowa GPA 2023 Chapter Conference

The conference is open to grant writers of all skill levels and experience and offers:

Breakout sessions Funders Panel Discussion Keynote address by Diane Leonard, nationally known grant trainer Professional development and networking opportunities

See the...

Date 
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Location 
Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St.
Des Moines, IA 50315
Event Category 

AARP Andrus Award for Community Service

AARP state offices are seeking nominations for the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. The association's most prestigious volunteer tribute recognizes outstanding individuals age 50 and older who are sharing their experience, talents and skills to enrich the lives of others.

See the...

Date 
Monday, July 31, 2023 - 5:00pm
Location 
600 E. Court Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Event Category 

*Racial Equity Institute: Groundwater Workshop (Virtual)

This is a two-day training that meets 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 21 and 22. Racial Equity Institute’s (REI) two-day Phase 1 training is designed to develop the capacity of participants to better understand racism in its institutional and structural forms. Moving away from a focus on personal...

Date 
Monday, August 21, 2023 - 9:00am
Location 
1111 N. 13th St.
Ste. 213
Omaha, NE 68102
Event Category 

*Racial Equity Institute: Groundwater Workshop (Virtual)

This is day two of a two-day training that began on August 21.

Racial Equity Institute’s (REI) two-day Phase 1 training is designed to develop the capacity of participants to better understand racism in its institutional and structural forms. Moving away from a focus on personal bigotry...

Date 
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - 9:00am
Location 
1111 N. 13th St.
Ste. 213
Omaha, NE 68102
Event Category 

Iowa Women's Foundation Emergency Grants

Emergency Grants are available throughout the calendar year until funds have been expended. Emergency Grants are small one-time grants to be used for immediate emergency needs that have not been budgeted and are necessary to keep your organization serving its clients. See the website for...

Date 
Sunday, December 31, 2023 - 5:00pm
Location 
2201 East Grantview Dr.
Suite 200
Coralville, IA 52241

Events Calendar

Proposals for 2019 Iowa Nonprofit Summit

ArtUp: Ten Step Budgeting Process for Nonprofit Organizations

Bur Oak Land Trust Prairie Preview XXXVI: "UI Wild: Connecting Iowans with the Wild for a Generation."

Managing the Message – Panel Discussion with Communications Experts

Grant Preparation & Management Training

OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Online Grant Application Lunch and Learn

Painting a Picture of Financial Health

Grant Management Training

State Arts & Culture Grants Information Session in Algona

State Arts & Culture Grants Information Session in Perry

State Arts & Culture Grants Information Session in Corning

State Arts & Culture Grants Information Session in Le Mars

State Arts & Culture Grants Deadline

Doc Dash 5K Run and Walk

Spring Cleaning Along the Iowa River

Run Like a Mother 5K Race

Opening Doors Gala: A Black Tie A-Fair

Guide Certification & Tourism Workshop

Governor's Volunteer Awards

Unicorns Unite: Building Epic Partnerships for a Better Iowa

A Fairytale for Fundraising: Storytelling Strategies to Inspire Donations

Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit: Connecting Through Standards

Community Learning Series: Growth, Inclusion and Opportunity in the Local Economy

Fundraising Operations

Willard L. Boyd reads from "A Life on the Middle West's Never-Ending Frontier"

Family Day at Belgum Grove

Federal Arts Funding and Resources for Artists and Organizations with the National Endowment for the Arts

OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Nonprofit Know-How: Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts

Nonprofit Party at the Museum

Grant Planning Session for Creating Safe, Equitable & Thriving Communities Fund

Deepening Donor Relations: Insights From Professional Advisors that Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know

Nonprofit Management Academy: Tools to Enhance Work Life Satisfaction

Nonprofit Board Engagement

Growing an Endowment for Your Nonprofit

Big Brothers Big Sisters Membership Meeting

Nonprofit Overtime Webinar

National Philanthropy Day Award Luncheon & Penelope Burk Education Session

National Philanthropy Day Recognition Luncheon

Getting Meetings with Donors

The 12 Scams of Christmas

Stitches for Hope Quilt Sale

Student Involvement Fair

How to Succeed in Social Media in 2020 and Beyond

On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Nice People Working with Nice People-Company Culture

Family Night at the Museum: Hollywood Rides the Rails

IMPACT Grant Lunch and Learn

Canceled - 41st Annual RiverRun 5K

Women in Public Management and Policy

Ordinary Person, Extraordinary Change

Exploring Creative Careers

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

Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online

Raise the Bar: Improve Performance through Feedback and Coaching

Lean Concepts and Tools for Service-Oriented Organizations

Federal COVID-19 Legislation Webinar

Webinar: Engaging in Collaboration and Philanthropic Partnerships for COVID-19 Response

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

Transitioning to a Remote Workforce During COVID-19

Working With Your Board During the Pandemic

Webinar: Financial Leadership: Making Good Decisions in Unprecedented Times

Legacy Giving: Why It's Essential, Now More Than Ever

Webinar: Place-based Grantmakers and Investing in Local Communities

Webinar: How Philanthropy Can Stand Up for Vulnerable Populations

Grantmaking to Support Children and Older Adults

Managing a Global Response

How Funders Can Support Bereavement and Grief

System Change: COVID, Nonprofits & the Economy: A Roundtable Discussion

From Common Ground to Congressional Action: Advancing the Universal Charitable Deduction

Webinar: How to Get the Most out of Your Nonprofit Website

Webinar: Leveraging Digital Platforms During a Crisis

Webinar: Psychological Wellness in the Workplace

Making Lemonade in Challenging Times

Why--and How--to Cultivate Women Donors Now

The DNA of a Dynamic Nonprofit Board, Part One

The DNA of a Dynamic Nonprofit Board, Part Two

Beyond the Board Statement: How Can Boards Join the Movement for Racial Justice?

Beyond the Board Statement: How Can Boards Join the Movement for Racial Justice?

How to Craft a Legacy Giving Case Statement

Iowa Arts Summit - Virtual Conference

(Webinar) P&P Training: New and Emerging Nonprofits

Seeking Forgiveness for a Paycheck Protection Program Loan (Webinar)

P&P Training: New and Emerging Nonprofits (Webinar)

Designing Equity-Centered Organizational Values

Make it OK & Back to School

Make it Okay: To Be Human in a Pandemic

Get Your Donors Ready to Give Before Your Big Day

The Power of Blogging & Thought Leadership for Nonprofits

Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know and Embrace

Remaking the Economy: Housing Justice Webinar in Partnership with Shelterforce

DonorConnect: Justice for All

Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Enterprise Risk Management for Nonprofits

Online Leading and Learning: How to Engage People in the Virtual Space

Cultivate Midlevel Donors

Virtual Youth Volunteer Fair

Youth Volunteerism Focus Group

Service Enterprise Initiative informational webinar

Imagine: Racial Healing in the CFGD Region (Zoom)

Connect: Racial Healing in the CFGD Region (Zoom)

Sharing Stories: Racial Healing in the CFGD Region (Zoom)

Sustaining Racial Healing Where You Live (Zoom)

History Mystery: Live From the Museum Vault (Zoom)

Susan Howlett on How to Fuel Your Board

Remaking the Economy: Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Justice

Media Masters Webinar Series: Developing Docs & Digitals

Media Masters Webinar Series: Working With Talent

Media Masters Webinar Series: Producing Like a Pro

Raising Funds and Rising Up: How to Raise Major Gifts Virtually and In-Person

How Grant Makers in the Arts are Addressing Current Challenges

Drive Donor Decisions This #Giving Tuesday with Your Nonprofit Profile

Iowa History 101: Glendale Cemetery

Meskwaki Food Sovereignty Initiative

History Mystery: Live From the Museum Vault (Zoom)

Overcoming COVID-19 Through Sustainable Collaborations

Exploring Key Data and Findings from the 2019 Columbus Survey

Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages

The 2020 Year-End Fundraising Playbook by NextAfter

Quick Tips for #GivingTuesday

Online Tools Every Nonprofit Needs to Simplify Their Life

How They Did It: Virtual Events Donors Love

Remaking the Economy: Where to Now? -- and Beyond

Webinar: Nonprofit Know-How: Nonprofit Employee Personal Financial Health

(Webinar) We're in this Together: Overcoming Pandemic Stress in Providers

Implementing Shared Leadership: Practical Lessons from the Field

(Virtual) Iowa Stories: Plagued by Fire: The Dreams and Furies of Frank Lloyd Wright

Iowa: History 101: Winter Holidays (Online)

Winter Break: History Mystery (Online)

Poetry Out Loud Registration Deadline

History Mystery: Live From the Museum Vault (Zoom)

Financial Commons Launch (Online)

Iowa's Rural Heritage Revitalization Grant - Dealine

Together in Giving: 2020 Virtual Grant Reception

Persistence through (R)Evolution (virtual conference)

Persistence through (R)Evolution (virtual conference)

Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits and Philanthropy

COVID-19 Arts & Culture Recovery Program

Webinar for Nonprofit Cultural Organizations, Live Music Venues, Government Owned Cultural Venues

Iowa Arts & Culture Recovery Program webinar (Individual Artists)

Iowa Arts and Culture Recovery Program

Remaking the Economy: COVID-10, Recovery, and the Black Community

Strategy Meets Standards: Turning FASB Accounting Standards into Innovation

Embracing AI to Scale Your Fundraising

Save America's Treasures Grant Opportunity

History of Equal Rights Grant

African American Civil Rights Grant Program

*8 Steps for Cultivating Relationships with Individual Donors

Excellence in Iowa History Awards

Nominations for Board of Trustees

*Invest in Your Donor Relations to Maximize Retention (Webinar)

*Embracing AI to Scale Your Fundraising

*Top Fundraising Trends to Capitalize on in 2021 (Webinar)

*Outcomes Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Impact (webinar)

*Leadership Circle for Fundraisers of Color

*NEA Grants: The Programs, the Process, and How to Pitch

Build with Bags Grant Program

Board Orientation and Leadership Development (BOLD)

*Are You Getting the Most for Your Technology Dollar?

*How to Craft an Annual Fundraising Plan in Uncertain Times

*Planned Giving Boot Camp: Part II

*IRS webinar: Retirement Plans for Small Employers and Self-Employed

*How to Get the Most Out of Your Nonprofit Website

*How to Avoid Fundraising's Silent Enemy: Donor Attrition

*The Power of Blogging and Thought Leadership for Nonprofits

*How to Craft an Annual Fundraising Plan in Uncertain Times

Remaking the Economy: Health, Racial Disparities and Economic Justice

*Nonprofit Board of Directors Legal Compliance Training

Centering Equity & Shifting Practices

Mastering (Desktop) Quickbooks 2021: The How-to Clinic for Nonprofit Bookkeepers: Pt 1

Mastering (Desktop) Quickbooks 2021: The How-to Clinic for Nonprofit Bookkeepers: Pt 2

Mastering (Online) QuickBooks 2021: The How-to Clinic for Nonprofit Bookkeepers: Pt 1

Mastering (Online) QuickBooks 2021: The How-to Clinic for Nonprofit Bookkeepers: Pt 2

IRS webinar: File Error-Free Form 1023-EZ

Remaking the Economy: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap & the Case for Reparations

Equity Conversations: Creating a Community of Belonging: Equity & Financial Stability

Equity Conversations: Creating a Community of Belonging: Equity and Health

Equity Conversations: Creating a Community of Belonging: Next Steps

How to Write an Effective Grant

Doing More with Strategic Doing-These Plans Don't Gather Dust!

Online Proposal Writing Course

*How to Win Grants for Advancing Racial Equity

Preparing for Your Audit in a Remote Environment

*Launching Inclusive Online Fundraising Campaigns During a Crisis

Introduction to Individual Giving

*Foster an Inclusive Culture for your LGBTQ+ Staff and Partners

*Upgrade Your Grant Budget to Attract Major Foundation Funders

*Sustain Your Fundraising and Impact with Leadership Buy-In

Community Circles & Conversations

Priority Management in Hectic Times

Package Your Signature Programs to Secure Corporate Sponsorships

Building Resiliency in Digital Growth and Engagement (BRIDGE)

Storytelling Q&A Session

How to Get the Most Out of Your Nonprofit Website

5 Secrets of Email Marketing Geniuses

Susman Lecture with Nikole Hannah-Jones (Virtual)

2021 Community Foundation Grantmaking Deadline

Strengthening Your Organizational Anti-Racist Practice (Virtual)

Merger: A Strategy for Nonprofit Sustainability on Zoom

Building a Learning Strategy to Expand Reach, Revenue, and Impact

HR Insight Series: Understanding Employer Implications with COVID-19

Donor Connect: Collective Vision for a Resilient and Strong DSM (Virtual)

*Nonprofit Know-How: Advocacy & Lobbying 101 (Virtual)

Iowa Artist Fellowship Program

IA Department of Cultural Affairs New Grant Round for Arts, Culture, Film & History

Virtual Summit for Nonprofit Changemakers: Being the Change

*Proposal Writing Bootcamp Virtual Workshop

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp Virtual Workshop

State Historical Society of Iowa Research Grants for 2021/2022

Historical Resource Development Program

Country School Grant Program

*Webinar: Intro to the Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence

*Sustainability Planning: Where Matching Grants and Capacity Building Meet

*Tough Truths Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know for Real Success

*Putting Shared Leadership into Practice

*Exploring Co-Executive Directorship

Micro Grants and CORE Application Grants deadline

*Donor Retention After a Disaster

*How to Retain Development Staff

*Nonprofit Training Day (Virtual)

*Apology: Its Role in Social and Political Life (Virtual)

*Remaking the Economy: Organizing and Wealth Building in Communities of Color

*Tips for Getting Started with Corporate Grant Seeking

*Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know (and Embrace)

*Nonprofit Target Audience Q&A Session

*The Power of Blogging & Thought Leadership for Nonprofits

*How to Decipher Your Web Analytics (and Use Them to Your Advantage)

*Cut Costs and Get Creative in Crisis Mode with Nonprofit Appeals

*Avoid These All-Too-Common Nonprofit Thank You Mistakes

*Nonprofit ROI Q&A Session

*Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise—Even if They Don’t Wanna!

*How Integrated Marketing Automation Can Work for You

What Nonprofits Need to Know as Staff and Volunteers Return From Remote to In-Person Operations

Digital Roundtable: What is Anti-Blackness? How is Anti-Blackness Different From Racism?

*The Foundation for Inclusive Board Culture

*Digital Roundtable: Restorative Practices - How to Replace Punitive Practices

*On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

*Level Up Your Major Gifts Program

The Tribal Heritage Grant Program

*Board Boot Camp for Clayton County Nonprofits

DonorConnect: Nonprofit Resilience as We Face the Future

Run Like A Mother 2021

*Nonprofit Risk Management Essentials

Red Shoe Run & Walk 5k

Iowa Fine Arts Education Summit

*How to Start an Individual Giving Program

Shoot for a Cure Golf Tournament

*Avoid Common Mistakes on your 990! Workshop with Hood & Strong CPAs

*Is Starting A Nonprofit Right For You?

Virtual Spring Plant Sale

Preserve Iowa Summit: The Trail Ahead (Virtual)

Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants

Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants

*Thriving Through Resilience

*Your Board and Fundraising

*Eight Steps for Cultivating Relationships with Individual Donors

Leadership Circle for Emerging Development Professionals

*Introduction to Finding Grants

*Introduction to Foundation Directory Online

Best Doggone (and Catgone) Golf Tournament of 2021

*Remaking the Economy: Core Elements of System Change

*Strategic Planning: What Now?

*Charitable Solicitation: What Does it Take to be Compliant?

Nonprofit Scaling Q&A Session

Nonprofit Planned Giving Q&A Session

Nebraska Nonprofit Conference

Foundation for Aging Letter of Interest Deadline

Rebuilding with Care: Advancing Quality Childcare in Rural Places

5 Secrets of Email Marketing Geniuses

*Storytelling for Impact

*Overcoming the Overhead Myth: Budgeting for an Effective Website, Marketing & Growth

*Tools Every Nonprofit Needs to Simplify Their Life

*Delivering Extraordinary Fundraising in Extraordinary Times

*Map Out Your Nonprofit’s Strategic Plan Options

Social Media 101 for Nonprofits

*Good Trouble: How to Advocate for Change

*Identifying Potential Major Donors: Why Wealth Data is Really Hard

How to Create an Effective Acknowledgment Strategy for Your Nonprofit

*Optimizing Instead of Redesigning Your Website

*Remaking the Economy: Envisioning a Restorative Future of Work

*Applying for Exemption - webinar

16th Annual Run, Walk, and Roll

*Why Great IT Support is Mission Critical for Nonprofits

*Boost Your Mid-Year Fundraising with a Bronze Seal on GuideStar

*How to Captivate and Engage Constituents with Your Website

*Cut Costs and Get Creative in Crisis Mode with Nonprofit Appeals

*Building Lasting Growth in the Digital Era

10th Annual Golf for Hope Fundraiser

Deafinitely Dogs Canine Cruise

Orientation to Candid's Resources for Nonprofits

*Getting Grant Ready - Action Steps for Nonprofit Startups and Nonprofits in Turnaround

*Tracking Restricted Grants for QuickBooks for Desktop Quickbooks Users

*Tracking Restricted Grants for QuickBooks for Online Quickbooks Users

*Diversifying Fundraising: How Your Organization & the Field Can Build a Pipeline of Diverse Fundraising Leaders

Testing Your Fundraising Campaigns the Right Way

*Trust is a Must: Creating a Community of Donors

Your Guide to a Seamless Online Event

*How to Find & Activate Major Donors in 2021

Embracing Strategic Planning as a Community Engagement Tool

Using Custom Keepsakes to Double Your Donations

The Power of Video: Using Other Voices to Share Yours

Navigating Shifts in the Corporate Giving World

Fundraising Planning for Our New Normal

Orientation to Candid's Resources for Nonprofits

*Practical Strategies For Finding New Donors

*Tell Your Story Using Form 990 and GuideStar

*Outcomes Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Impact

*Year-End Strategies: Stand Out--and Raise More

2021 Cedar Rapids Heart Walk

Spirit of Minnie Rubek Recognition

*Are you getting the most out of your nonprofit website?

2021 Nebraska Nonprofit Conference (online)

Storytelling: Elevating Voices for Impact

*Rethinking Your Annual Fundraising Plan: Refresh, Re-engage, and Reactivate

*Connecting with Small Foundations: What to Know Now

Events in a Digital Age: How to Maximize Offline Events in an Online World

*How to Get the Most Out of Your Nonprofit Website

Philanthropy Day Award Nominations deadline

*Stuck in the Middle with You (Virtual)

*Creating Quality Participant Surveys: What to Ask and How to Ask It (Online)

*Nonprofit Risk Management Essentials (Online)

*Introduction to Individual Giving

*Simple Strategies to Grow Your Donor Base Right Now

*Build a #GivingTuesday Campaign that Inspires and Converts

Cryptocurrency and Nonprofits: What you Need to Know

*What Motivates Donors to Give? Corporate and Personal Perspectives

*Giving Circles: How to Engage this Fast-Growing Form of Philanthropy

Do's and Don'ts of a GuideStar Profile: Maximize Your Fundraising Potential

Fall 2021 Student Organization Fair

*Simple Strategies to Grow Your Donor Base Right Now

*Eight Steps for Cultivating Relationships with Individual Donors

*Beyond Workshops & Webinars: Tools to Move People to Action

*Designing Accessible Learning Programs

*Graphics and Design in Learning

10th Annual Nonprofit Public Policy Symposium: The Why and How of Civic Engagement

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp Virtual Workshop

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp Virtual Workshop

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp Virtual Workshop

Volunteer Day at Iowa State Parks

*Shaping the Nonprofit Employee Experience in a Digital Age

*Setting the Agenda: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Support Board Diversity and Equity Efforts

*Cybersecurity Readiness to Protect Against Today's Top Threats

Find Nonprofit Career Success with Strong Personal Digital Branding

*Outcomes Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Impact

*Practical Strategies for Finding New Donors

Accessing Your Inner Power & Peace

10 Tips for Writing Stronger Fundraising Appeals for Planned & Major Giving

*Staying Compliant in Today's Everchanging Online Fundraising Landscape

Orientation to Candid's Resources for Nonprofits

*OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member (Zoom)

Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Summit

2021 Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Overcoming the Overhead Myth: Budgeting for an Effective Website, Marketing & Growth

How to Decipher Your Web Analytics (and Use Them to Your Advantage)

2021 Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Celebrating Philanthropy Day

*Cybersecurity Essentials for Every Nonprofit Leader (Virtual)

Graceful Exits: How Foundations Can Offer Strong Support as Grants End

*Board Fundamentals: Different and Better: Strategies to Build a Strong Board and Successful Organization

Charitable Giving that Rewards: New Donor Strategies for Smart Giving

An Inside Look at Firespring's Nonprofit Websites

Morsel Combat: A Chef Event Fighting Hunger

*Get Your Board to Help Fundraise -- Even if They Don't Wanna

Community Learning Series: Advancing Racial Equity in Linn County

*Breaking into the Nonprofit Space as an Organization of Color

*Advanced Proposal Writing Workshop

*How to Defeat Fundraising's Silent Enemy: Donor Attrition

Tools Every Nonprofit Needs to Simplify Their Life

*How to Host Hybrid Events Donors Want to Attend

Remaking the Economy: Finding the Levers for System Change

*Grow You Individual Giving Through Masterful Copywriting

Donor Connect: Finding a Home in the Heartland (Zoom)

Community Circles and Converstions

*Sharepoint and Office 365 for Nonprofit Organizations (Zoom)

*Diversity Your Fundraising Portfolio with Government Grants

*Overcoming the Overhead Myth: Budgeting for an Effective Website, Marketing & Growth

5 Ways to Make Your Giving Informed and Impactful this GivingTuesday

*Social Media 101 For Nonprofits

*Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know and Embrace

*Create a Fundraising Plan for Growth & Recovery

Nonprofit Know-How: Prioritizing Equity in Your Linn County Nonprofit

*Using Data to Deliver for Your Organization: An Interactive Workshop Series

*On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member (Virtual)

*How to Level up Your Grant Calendars, Grant Strategy and Grant Teams

*Top Five Fundraising Trends to Capitalize on in 2022

*Make Your Major Foundation and Corporate Grant Applications Stand Out

Nonprofit Know-How: 2022 Grants at the Community Foundation Q&A

5 Ways to Make Your Giving Informed This Holiday Season

*Outcomes Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Impact

*8 Steps for Cultivating Relationships with Individual Donors

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp

*Cut Costs and Get Creative in Crisis Mode with Nonprofit Appeals

*Craft an Annual Communications Plan That Pays Off at Year's End

22 Association Event Trends for 2022

Remaking the Economy: Advocacy and Community: The Delicate Balance

*Making the Ask (Virtual)

*The Accountable Nonprofit 3-Part Online Series (Virtual)

*The Accountable Nonprofit: 3-Part Online Series

*The Accountable Nonprofit (Online)

*Into the Fire: Transformation through Conflict

Nonprofit Know-How: Grants at the Community Foundation Q & A (Zoom)

Utilizing Content and Local Influencers to Reinvent Local Supporter Engagement

*8 Steps for Cultivating Relationships with Individual Donors

*Preparing to build relationships with funders

*Transform Your Board's Fundraising in 90 Days

5 Secrets of Email Marketing Geniuses

Thank You for Being a Friend: Forming Communities of Support for Fundraisers

Key Pillars of Capacity Building That Will Impact Your Organization's Success (Virtual)

2022 Candid Seals of Transparency

No Community Manager? No Problem

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Scholarship Program deadline

*Outcomes Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Impact

*Succession Planning Strategies that Work

First Annual Fundraiser Gala

Donor Retention Strategies

How to Defeat Fundraising's Silent Enemy: Donor Attrition

How Your Nonprofit's Ticketed Event Can further Your MIssion

The Tools Every Nonprofit Needs to Simplify Their Life

Why Your Annual Report Should Be a Marketing Tool and Not a Snooze Fest

How Marketing Automation Can Work for You

Authentically Social: Putting Connection at the Core of Your Digital Strategy

*Proposal Writing Boot Camps

Video Content and Creation

Donor Retention Strategies

How to Earn Revenue for Your Nonprofit

*Stepping Forward to Build Collective Trust with Your Grantees

*Coaching--The Key to Employee Development (In-person)

Mental Health Awareness for Employees (Virtual)

Remaking the Economy: Redefining the Risk

Keokuk Area Community Foundation Grant Workshop (In-person)

2022 AARP Community Challenge Grant

Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Grant Workshop (Online)

Historic Preservation Grant Deadline

How to Retain Donors Who Gave During the Crises

Reimagining Executive Transitions: A Candid Discussion of Harmful Assumptions & Powerful Possibilities

Go-to Tips for Getting Grants (Zoom)

OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member (Zoom)

Community Foundation Celebration Luncheon

CFRE Examination Preparation

AFP Deep Dive: Sticky Teams: How to Recruit and Retain Teams That Stick (Virtual)

AFP Deep Dive: Sticky Teams: How to Recruit and Retain Teams That Stick (Virtual)

Navigating the Global Civic Engagement Landscape in a Disrupted World

Remaking the Economy: How to Design Democratic Management

Data-Informed Decision Making for Nonprofit Board Members (Virtual)

White Saviorism: Knowing Your Role in Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion (Virtual)

Accounting for Equity: Expressing Your Values in the Language of Finance

Building Ties with DAF Donors: Where to Start

Smart Ways to Strengthen Your Next Grant Proposal

Destination Iowa Informational Webinar

Senior Resources Annual Cookout

Celebrate Every Child Gala 2022

DonorConnect - Wonder Women: Transforming our Community Through Giving

Community Learning Series: Rebuilding the Soul of our Community

Iowa Women's Foundation Core Grants deadline

Semiquincentennial Grant Program

2022 Lee County Impact Grant

How to Captivate and Engage Constituents with your Website

How to Decipher Your Web Analytics and Use Them to Your Advantage

*Fundraising Academy: Cause Selling Fundamentals

*Outcomes Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Impact

Matthew 25 Spring Plant Sale

*Establishing an Organizational Culture that Supports Your DEI

*Handling Objections: Turning Donor Hesitation into Commitment

*Supercharge Your Fundraising Board

*Donor Stewardship: Follow-up that Fosters Loyalty

*5 Secrets of Email Marketing Geniuses

How to Attract and Keep Top Fundraisers

Community Converstion: The Power of Collective Philanthropy

Overcoming the Overhead Myth

Adopt a Digital Mobilization Model to Raise More Money and Drive More Public Engagement

May Educational Program -- Next Gen Giving

Nonprofit Know-How: Creating Space for Equity Conversation

2022 Nonprofit Training Day: Reaching for the Peak of Resilience

2022 Spring Conference: Renewal, Virtual Empowerment, and Supportive Environments (Zoom)

CFRE Refresher Course

*The Power of Blogging and Thought Leadership for Nonprofits

Storytelling Q and A Session

*Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Cryptocurrency (Zoom)

*Low-Cost Ways to Boost Planned Gifts

Public Trust and Nonprofits: Where do we Stand?

*Community Circle Conversation: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Cryptocurrency but Were Afraid to Ask

*Developing Trust with Online Donors

*How to Attract--and Keep--Top Fundraisers

Setting Yourself up for a Successful First Meeting

Storytelling for Impact

Community Grants--Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

How to Foster Pay Equity for Fundraisers

Levitt AMP Grant Awards application deadline

Table to Table 25th Anniversary Dinner

Greater Des Moines Botanical Center Garden Party

Courage Ride charity bike ride

*Successful Fundraising Strategies

Membership Scholarship--Association of Fundraising Professionals Eastern Iowa Chapter

Racial Equity Institute Groundwater Workshop (Virtual)

*How Marketing Automation Can Work for You

*Connecting the Dots: What New Research Reveals About Your Donors

*Turn up Your Organization's Individual Giving Pipeline

*Unlock the Power of Evaluation at your Organization

*Grants Research Lab

*Advanced Funder Research Lab

AFP's Annual Summer Social

AFP's 2022 Award Nominations for National Philanthropy Day

How Can Loan Forgiveness Changes Help Nonprofit Workers?

Lee County Charitable Fund Grant Deadline

*Overcoming the Overhead Myth

*Changing the Subject: Boards as Social Movement Spaces

Nonprofit Party at the Lodge

Tanager Place 28th Annual Golf Outing

*Incorporating Gender Equity into Your Nonprofit

*Practical Strategies for Finding New Donors

The 4 Phases of an Inclusive Leader

5 Secrets of Email Marketing Geniuses

Incorporating Youth Voice in Your Day of Service

North Lee Community Foundation Grant Deadline

Nonprofit Quarterly Webinar Bundle

AFP Eastern Iowa Chapter: National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon

Cultivating Major Donors: What's Working Now

Lee County Youth Services Grant Deadline

Lead Generation Q&A Session

Nonprofit Career Paths: Finding Your Place In The Nonprofit Space with Melissa Gruber

Leadership Circle for Fundraisers of Color

Resiliency in Fundraising (Zoom)

*On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

Iowa Museum Association Annual Conference (Virtual)

Nonprofit Tech Trends Leaders Need to Know About

Iowa Women's Foundation Annual Luncheon

Why You Should Care About Ethical Fundraising

Remaking the Economy: Owning our Future

*Take Your Nonprofit Concept from Idea to Sustainable Organization

*Build a Culture of Fundraising to Raise More Money

Smart Fundraising: How Savvy Groups are Streamlining and Innovating

*Going Virtual: Why, When, and How to do it Well

*Key Ways to Boost Midlevel Giving

7 Ways to Drive End-of-Year Giving With Digital Ads

Jump Start Your Fourth Quarter with Year-End Appeals That Work

*Outcomes Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Impact

*Secure Project Funding in Six Weeks with a Solid Giving Tuesday Campaign

*Inclusive Communication: An Introduction to the Vocabulary of the Disability Community

*How to Navigate Corporate Giving

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp: Week 1: Structuring the proposal and letter of inquiry

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp: Week 2: Drafting the letter of inquiry and project budget

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp: Week 3: Preparing to build relationships with funders

*Getting the Full Picture: Personal & Organizational Awareness and Race

Giving Circles: A New Approach

*Social Media 101 for Nonprofits

*Storytelling for Impact

*Fundraise Your Way to Post-Pandemic Stability

Better Budgeting in QuickBooks 2022 (for Desktop QuickBooks Users)

Better Budgeting in QuickBooks 2022 For Online Users

*Executive Transitions Reimagined: Practices that Center BIPOC Leaders

Central Iowa Chapter National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

Giving Tuesday Greatness: Tips for Peer-to-Peer and Crowdfunding

Association of Fundraising Professionals Northeast Iowa Chapter National Philanthropy Day Brunch

*Quick Tactics for #Giving Tuesday

*Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages

*How to Decipher Your Web Analytics (and Use Them to Your Advantage)

*Giving Tuesday: Strategies for Your Campaign

*Engaging Your Board in Equity-Centered Fundraising

Football Pub Crawl for Foster Kids

*4 Common Nonprofit Data Mistakes

*Community Learning Series: Partnering with Emerging Black and Brown Leaders

Federal Mid-Term Elections: Impact on Charitable Nonprofits

Creating Safe, Equitable & Thriving Communities (SET) Fund Grant Deadline

Be Found: The Secrets of SEO for Nonprofits

Iowa Nonprofit Alliance Statewide Launch (online)

*Get Your Board to Help you Fundarise -- Even if They Don't Wanna!

*Create a Donor Communication Plan for 2023

Lessons Learned--Gifts of Wisdom and Experience

*Grant Writing 101 (online)

Union Pacific Railroad Museum: Family Game Day with Spielbound Game Cafe

*Build a Powerhouse Board

*Strategic Planning in Nonprofits: Part 1

*Strategic Planning in Nonprofits: Part 2

*Strategic Planning in Nonprofits: Part 3

*How to Defeat Fundraising's Silent Enemy: Donor Attrition

Lunch & Learn: Community Interest Funds Webinar

*Social Media 101 for Nonprofits

*Virtual Advanced Funder Research Lab

*Introduction to Foundation Directory

*Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?

*Virtual Grants Research Lab

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp: Orientation

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp: Week 2

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp: Week 1

*Proposal Writing Boot Camp: Week 3

An Inside Look at Firespring's Nonprofit Websites

*Intro to the Guidelines and Principles for Nonprofit Excellence (Virtual)

Why Change is Challenging

Pathways for College Students in the Nonprofit Sector

*Cut Costs and Get Creative with Nonprofit Appeals

*Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?

*From Chance to Choice: Designing Powerful Partnerships to Power Your Nonprofit

*Top Tips for Grant Seeking (Zoom)

*Introduction to Project Budgets

*Introduction to Proposal Writing

Leveraging Community Assets to Enhance Your Nonprofit's Impact

*Introduction to Finding Grants

*Top Tips for Grant Seeking

*The $80 Billion Gamble

Community Foundation Greater Des Moines Celebration Luncheon

*Seeking General Operating Grants

Eric Pardall Memorial Scholarship

*Be Found: The Secrets of SEO for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Pre-conference Workshop

Central Nebraska Nonprofit Conference

*Make it Easy for DAF Donors to Give

*The Future of Fundraising is Responsive

The New Member Journey: Emerging Member Personas for Associations

*Best Employee Management Practices in a Changing Employment Scene (In-Person)

*3 Building Blocks for Stronger Relationships Between Nonprofit Directors and Boards

*Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know (and Embrace)

Build a Diverse Pool of Donors

*Storytelling for Impact

*5 Tips to Raise More: Less Awkward Fundraising

*Racial Equity Institute: Groundwater Workshop (Virtual)

*Racial Equity Institute: Groundwater Workshop (Virtual)

*Financial Management (Partner Webinar) Virtual

*Intro to the Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence (Virtual)

*How to Identify and Prioritize Key Donors and Prospects

*Disaster Philanthropy: Moving development forward as your goals blow away

How to Improve Fundraiser Satisfaction and Retention

National Council of Nonprofits Confab: The Power of We

Racial Equity Institute: Latinx Challenges Workshop (virtual)

*On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

dsmHack 2023 application deadline

*Introduction to Fundraising Planning

Core Grant Applications

Iowa Women's Foundation Emergency Grants

Run Like a Mother 5K 2023

Exactly What to Say: How to talk so donors really listen and give again and again

*Using Data to Improve Online Fundraising

*Optimize Your Data and Segment Donors

*How to Maximize Donor Acquisition in a Challenging Economy

*The State of Nonprofit Marketing & its Impact on Fundraising Success

*Nonprofit Know-How: Authentic Leadership to Improve Employee Well-Being

*An Inside Look at Firespring's Nonprofit Websites

*Tell Me a Story: Insight to Action

*Social Media 101 for Nonprofits

*Federal Grant Writing Boot Camp

*How to Digitally Transform your Fundraising Event

*How to Write a Grant Budget that Tells (and Sells) Your Application's Story

Fundraising Palooza Call for Proposals

*Beginner Grantseeking

*Designing an Internship, Finding an Intern

*Financial Leadership for Board Members: Part 1

*Financial Leadership for Board Members, Part 2: Effective Structure for Fiscal Oversight

*Financial Leadership for Board Members, Part 3: Solving the Mystery of Nonprofit Financials

*Introduction to Proposal Writing

*Introduction to Individual Giving

Telling your Story with Candid Seals

*Introduction to Finding Grants

*How to Defeat Fundraising's Silent Enemy--Donor Attrition

*Grant Readiness Scores: Case Studies & Lessons Learned

*Grant Reporting: Good, Better, Best

*Grant Writing 201: Making your Grant Application Stand Out

*Attract Corporate Support for Your Fundraising Event

*Federal & State Tax Update

*How Marketing Automation Can Work for You

*Advanced Strategies for Donor Retention

*Donor-Advised Funds: A Deep Dive on Philanthropy’s Hottest Trend

*Get Your Board to Help Fundraise Even if They Don't Wanna

*Tried and True Components of a Successful Event

*How to Outsmart Inflation: Using Data to Navigate Fundraising During Challenging Times

*Cut Costs and Get Creative with Nonprofit Appeals

*How to Begin a Planned Giving Program with Limited Resources

What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits

*Five Secrets of Email Marketing Geniuses

*Everyday Megadonors: A New Force in Giving

Planned Giving Seminar

*Federal Grants 101: Securing Millions for your Organization

*Mobile Marketing Tips for Every Generation

AFP ICON 2023 Takeaways

*Central Iowa GPA 2023 Chapter Conference

AARP Andrus Award for Community Service

*Storytelling for Impact

Call for Presentations

*Putting AI to Work at Nonprofits

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Call for Presentations

Call for presentations for the the 17th Annual Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands. The summit will take place, face-to-face, on November 2, 2023. This year's theme is Connecting Community with Opportunity. View selection criteria and additional information using the online...

Date 
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 11:30pm
Location 
1111 N. 13th St.
Ste. 213
Omaha, NE 68102
Event Category 

*Storytelling for Impact

From the beginning of civilization, storytelling has defined culture, motivated action, and brought people together. Today’s marketers need to be better storytellers than ever before as more and more stories are told all around us. As a modern marketer, you will gain tips, techniques, and tools...

Date 
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - 2:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512
Event Category 

*Federal Grants 101: Securing Millions for your Organization

Nonprofit organizations want to secure federal dollars because there are millions of dollars available, and they are often multi-year grant awards. But where do you get started with such a large and competitive process? This webinar will provide you with basic knowledge and understanding of the...

Date 
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 12:00pm
Location 
1815 Purdy Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Event Category 

*Everyday Megadonors: A New Force in Giving

There are nearly four times as many Americans worth more than $50 million than there were just a decade ago, and many of them are giving to charity. For the savvy fundraisers who have learned how to capture their attention and garner their support, this can be a boon. But, how else are these...

Date 
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
Event Category 

*How to Begin a Planned Giving Program with Limited Resources

Have you heard the terms planned giving, legacy giving and bequest? Are you aware we are currently in the greatest wealth transfer the United States has ever seen? Are you not sure how to incorporate planned giving opportunities into your fundraising appeals and not yet ready to add on new staff...

Date 
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 12:00pm
Location 
1815 Purdy Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Event Category 

*Mobile Marketing Tips for Every Generation

It’s no secret that people are attached to their phones—checking email, social media, even shopping, purchasing and making donations. If you haven’t figured it out, your nonprofit needs an engaging mobile presence. This used to be a nice-to-have; now it’s a must-have. Mobile marketing is a key...

Date 
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512
Event Category 

Run Like a Mother 5K 2023

This annual event in support of the Iowa Women's Foundation features a 5K race beginning at 9 a.m. Registration fee includes participation, breakfast snacks, water, coffee, and t-shirt. Gather at the south side of Big Woods Lake in Cedar Falls. Watch for more details as they become available....

Date 
Saturday, May 13, 2023 - 9:00am
Location 
2201 East Grantview Dr.
Suite 200
Coralville, IA 52241
Event Category 

*Optimize Your Data and Segment Donors

Experts agree that the future of fundraising success depends on nonprofits’ ability to segment or group donors according to the areas of interest and their preferred methods of communication. What simple steps can you take to enhance your donor records and customize...

Date 
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 1:00pm
Location 
1255 Twenty-third St. NW
Washington D.C., DC 20037
Event Category 

*How to Outsmart Inflation: Using Data to Navigate Fundraising During Challenging Times

Understand the current giving trends and what they mean for your fundraising strategy. Join this webinar to learn actionable takeaways on how you can apply this data today and what it means for the future. During this 45-minute webinar you will learn about:

Giving trends data analysis Data...
Date 
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 12:00pm
Location 
1815 Purdy Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Event Category 

Planned Giving Seminar

Free lunch and learn with Gordon Fischer, an expert in philanthropic giving. Gordon will discuss the latest changes in tax legislation and charitable giving.

Location:

The Art Center of Burlington 301 Jefferson Street Burlington, Iowa

Continuing Education credits are...

Date 
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 11:30am
Location 
P.O. Box 367
Keokuk, IA 52632
Event Category 

*Introduction to Finding Grants

Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including:

Who funds nonprofits and...
Date 
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 10:00am
Location 
32 Old Slip
New York, NY 10005
Event Category 

*Five Secrets of Email Marketing Geniuses

There is more power and leverage in one email subscriber than 100 Facebook likes or 50 Twitter followers if email marketing is done right. Problem is, 9 out of 10 nonprofits don’t do it right. In this educational session, presenter Jay Wilkinson will...

Date 
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 10:00am
Location 
1201 Infinity Court
Lincoln, NE 68512
Event Category 

*Nonprofit Know-How: Authentic Leadership to Improve Employee Well-Being

In this 90-minute presentation, attendees will be equipped with an understanding of the historical philosophy of leadership and how it has changed over time to better support employee well-being. They will learn about the value of leading from a place of vulnerability and authenticity along with...

Date 
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 8:30am
Location 
324 3rd St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Event Category 

*Federal Grant Writing Boot Camp

Grant Writing Boot Camp webcast is conducted 12:00-3:00 p.m. each day, May 9-12 and gives you a broad overview of the grant process, from assessing grant readiness to conducting federal grant research and collaborating with partners to developing budgets and work plans.

Just a few of the...

Date 
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - 12:00pm
Location 
8270 Woodland Center Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614
Event Category 

*Federal & State Tax Update

Join us to discuss recently enacted and coming changes to Iowa’s income and inheritance tax laws. Speaker Kyle Wilcox will also provide an overview of current federal income tax and estate tax law issues.

Attend in person at Hills Bank Cedar Rapids or virtually via Zoom. Please indicate...

Date 
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - 11:30am
Location 
P.O. Box 1414
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-1414