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Events
Iowa City Sober Living Open House
Iowa City Sober Living is a nonprofit organization committed to providing a safe and sober environment for women in early recovery from addiction. Founded by two nurses in recovery, the organization embodies personal resilience and the power of community, offering a lifeline to individuals on...
*Social Media 101 For Nonprofits
This session includes practical tips and tools for extending your cause and mission via social media. We cover the basics of using social media for your nonprofit organization and give you handy tips for the “big 3”--Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. You may be surprised to learn that Facebook is...
*How to Write a Grant Budget that Tells Your Application's Story
The grant application budget is the application component most reviewers read first yet it is often addressed within the grant application process last. The grant budget by itself tells the complete story of your grant application and needs to be bulletproof and tell the story of your...
*Unlocking the Power of Strategic Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Executives
Join nonprofit leaders and webinar partners the Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement, National Council of Nonprofits, and VolunteerMatch for a discussion on how nonprofits can leverage strategic volunteer engagement to achieve their goals. This webinar is designed for executives at...
*Introduction to Foundation Directory
Looking for grants for your nonprofit? Learn how to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 239,000 grantmaker profiles. You will learn how to search for grantmakers who have funded organizations working on causes and with communities...
*How to Create Amazing Event Sponsorship Materials
Everyone in the nonprofit sector is chasing event sponsors! But to get your foot in the door and have your event stand out from the crowd, you need attention-grabbing, professional-quality sponsor materials. Even if your organization can’t afford expensive graphic designers and pricey...
*Today's Digital Fundraising Trends and How to Apply Them to Your Nonprofit
Industry reports are great, but let’s look beyond the metrics. It’s time to take a deep breath and dive into what’s really important about these reports. The fact of the matter is that your organization may be ahead of the game or trailing behind. During this free webinar, we’ll look at the...
*Common Questions in Fundraising Ethics
Join us in person or online for our October educational program, presented by AFP's very own chapter president, Hilery Livengood, CFRE and Program Chair, Julia Winter. Come prepared to discuss common ethical conundrums and questions that you may have regarding AFP Global’s Code of Ethical...
*Working With Counsel
This is the second seminar in the Nonprofit Law for the Nonprofit Leader Series. Each session meets from 9:00-10:00 am.
In this Seminar you will learn:
What to expect from your lawyer. Basics of lawyer ethics and nonprofit representation Can't my Lawyer board member be our lawyer...*How to Prime Your Facebook Audience Now for Giving Tuesday Success
Right now is the perfect time to be running Facebook and Instagram ads to build your visibility and gain leads. Why? So that when Giving Tuesday rolls around, YOU are the organization donors think to give to. In this 60-minute webinar, you’ll learn how to target custom Facebook audiences with...
*Smart Ways to Attract Online Donors
As the digital landscape shifts, nonprofits are adapting their strategies for online advertising, email fundraising, and social outreach to get the biggest bang for their buck. Learn from your peers how to stay on top of the latest digital strategies and attract new supporters whether that means...
*Fundamentals of Fundraising
Registration deadline for the two-day course Fundamentals of Fundraising .
The course will be held November 13-14 at Hills Bank, 590 W. Forevergreen Rd., North Liberty, IA. See the event website for course details, tiered pricing, and registration.
*On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
Note: This session will be held at the C3 Center, 1910 Intersoll Avenue, Des Moines.
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...
*Role of the Board from the Legal Perspective (Virtual)
This is third and final seminar in the Nonprofit Law for the Nonprofit Leader Series.
In this session, participants will learn:
Fiduciary role of nonprofit Board members Nebraska Nonprofit Act and Board members Federal law and Board members Conflicts, confidentiality, and other...*Corporate Grant Seeking in the Current Climate
Corporations gave nearly $30 billion to charities in 2022, but the corporate giving landscape is shifting. Many companies are redefining the focus of their giving; company structures are changing, and leaders feel greater pressure to show the impact of their donated dollars. Competition for...
2023 Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands
The 2023 theme for the 17th annual summit is Connecting Community to Opportunity. Nonprofit leaders, workers, and allies will convene for a day of workshops, keynotes, networking, and community building. See the event website for information on speakers, the full agenda, and pricing information...
Registration deadline: National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon
Deadline to register for the National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on November 15, 2023.
The luncheon will take place at the Olympic South Side Theatre, 1202 3rd St SE, Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.
*Fundamentals of Fundraising
This two-day course provides a comprehensive overview of fundraising principles at the fundamental level. The course content presented by nine local CFREs, covers the roles and responsibilities of fundraisers, with emphasis on responsibilities likely encountered early in your career.
See...
National Nonprofit Day Awards Luncheon
AFP Eastern Iowa Chapter celebrates National Philanthropy Day with its annual luncheon and awards ceremony recognizing philanthropists and fundraisers in six categories. The luncheon will by hosted by Quinn Pettifer of The Gazette. The keynote speaker is Nate Clark, Global Director, Corporate...
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...
Events Calendar
Proposals for 2019 Iowa Nonprofit Summit
Iowa Nonprofit Summit
ArtUp: Ten Step Budgeting Process for Nonprofit Organizations
Student Involvement Fair
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
RiverRun 5K
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
History on the Move
1 Million Cups
Rummage in the Ramp
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
Run & Ride Festival
Pedal 4 Progress
Nonprofit Management Academy: Tools to Enhance Work Life Satisfaction
Business Modeling
Nonprofit Board Engagement
Growing an Endowment for Your Nonprofit
Big Brothers Big Sisters Membership Meeting
Nonprofit Overtime Webinar
Annual Book Sale
National Philanthropy Day Award Luncheon & Penelope Burk Education Session
National Philanthropy Day Recognition Luncheon
Job & Internship Fair
Getting Meetings with Donors
The 12 Scams of Christmas
Stitches for Hope Quilt Sale
Student Involvement Fair
MLK Day of Service
University of Iowa Dance Marathon
How to Succeed in Social Media in 2020 and Beyond
On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
Des Moines Charity Hack 2020
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
Annual Giving 101
BBBS Meeting
(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
Grant Writing Workshop - Rescheduled
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: Grant Writing Palooza
Fundamentals of Fundraising
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)
Nebraska Nonprofit Conference
P&P Training: New and Emerging Nonprofits (Webinar)
Iowa Arts Summit (Virtual)
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)
Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands
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
Philanthropy Day Celebration
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
Social Media 102
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)
*From BFF to Boss
*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
Youth Volunteer Fair
Volunteer Iowa Day
*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
Nonprofit Town Hall
*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
Meet the Grantmakers
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
2021 First Grant Cycle
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
Give Back Iowa Challenge
Package Your Signature Programs to Secure Corporate Sponsorships
Building Resiliency in Digital Growth and Engagement (BRIDGE)
Junior Curator Day Camp
Junior Curator Day Camp
Junior Curator Day Camp
Young Writer Workshop
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
*2021 Iowa Nonprofit Summit (Virtual)
*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
HinterRun
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?
*Grantwriting Palooza (Virtual)
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
IRS Nationwide Tax Forum 2021 - Virtual
Greater Minnesota Summit
Greater Minnesota Summit
*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
*Social Media 102
Orientation to Candid's Resources for Nonprofits
TreeKeepers Program
*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
The Power Of Untold Stories
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
National Philanthropy Day
*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
AFPLead 2021 Annual Leadership Conference
*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
*Leadership Circle for Executive Directors
*Your Board and Fundraising
*Eight Steps for Cultivating Relationships with Individual Donors
Tree Planting
*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
Walk to End Alzheimer's
*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)
Impact for Women Summit
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
Pearson Lakes Art Center Holiday Online Auction
*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
First Day Hikes
*Social Media 102
*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
Dance Marathon 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
#LearnGrants Online Summit
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)
Spring Greens
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
Habitats for Habitat
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
CFRE Refresher Course
*Social Media 102
*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
Spirit of Minnie Rubek Award Nominations
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
The Gazette Gives Back
*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
Bike, Pedal, and Stroll
*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
The Big Sort
The Big Sort
The Big Sort
*Engaging Your Board in Equity-Centered Fundraising
Football Pub Crawl for Foster Kids
Pawty4Paws
*Social Media 102
*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
Union Pacific Railroad Museum: N-Scale Train Layout
*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
Five Dysfunctions of a Team
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
Matteson Scholarship
An Inside Look at Firespring's Nonprofit Websites
*Intro to the Guidelines and Principles for Nonprofit Excellence (Virtual)
Why Change is Challenging
*Grant Management Workshop
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)
*Social Media 102
*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
Walk for Dignity
*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
Generosity & Gender
*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
*Organizational Strategy: Observations and Unpopular Opinions
*Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages
*Take Your Grant Proposal Writing to the Next Level (Virtual)
*How to Begin a Planned Giving Program With Limited Resources
*On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
The $80 Billion Dollar Gamble
Celebration of Giving
How to Use Data to Hit Organizational Goals and Foster Growth
12th Annual Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits (Virtual)
*How to Attract Legacy Gifts
*From Narrative to Action: Leveraging Storytelling for Success in Communications and Fundraising
Iowa Nonprofit Launch Event: Fort Dodge
*Digitally Transformed Nonprofits (virtual)
*How to Knock Your Grantmaker's Socks Off
*They're not Users, They're People
*Equip Your Board to be Effective, Fluent Brand Ambassadors
Submissions for 2023 Spirit of Minnie Rubek Award
Nonprofit Party at the Market
*How to Create a Successful Capital Campaign: New Money for Small and Large Nonprofits Alike
*Grant Writing Training
Nonprofit Executive Institute
*Top Ways to Thank Donors and Inspire Loyalty
Unlocking Green Energy Tax Credits from the Inflation Reduction Act
*On Board: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member
*The 3Ws of Discovering Ourselves and our Donors
National Nonprofit Day
*Lifecycle of the Nonprofit Corporation
*Working With Counsel
*Role of the Board from the Legal Perspective (Virtual)
*Writing Direct Mail Appeals that Motivate Donors to Give & Give Again
Iowa Nonprofit Alliance Launch Event
*Fundamentals of Fundraising
NAM Catalyst Award Nomination Dealine
2023 Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands
The Nonprofit Labor Market: Misconceptions, Realities, and How to Play Smartly
Registration deadline: National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon
Extension: Nomination deadline for National Philanthropy Day awards
National Nonprofit Day Awards Luncheon
Social Media 102
How to Create Safe Nonprofit Stories that Inspire Action: A Workshop on Trauma-Informed Storytelling
Sponsor, Partner, or Both? Key Facets to Building a Robust Sponsor or Partner Program
*Understanding the Basics and Benefits of AI
5 Tips to Improve your Smart Objectives
2023 Grant Application Deadline
*Fundamentals of Fundraising
Philanthropic Reform Update: Two Game-Changing Proposals from the Feds
Nonprofit Know-How: Equity in Action
Deadline: Rising Leaders Institute
*Help your Organization Thrive with Good Governance Practices
*How Nonprofits can Leverage Data to Build Long-Term Relationships
*Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise--Even if They Don't Wanna!
Iowa Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management: Applicant Briefing
*Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Public Assistance Applicant Briefing
Iowa City Sober Living Open House
Get Ready for Giving Tuesday: Strategies for Your Campaign (Zoom)
*Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages
*Grant Maker Relationships 101: How to Get Started
*Get Your Board to Give Their Biggest Gifts and Help You Fundraise
*Smart Ways to Attract Online Donors
*How to Write Awesome Annual Reports: Connect, Appreciate, Inspire!
Humanities in Medicine
*Today's Digital Fundraising Trends and How to Apply Them to Your Nonprofit
*How to Rebuild Public Trust in Philanthropy
*Introduction to Fundraising Planning
*Introduction to Proposal Writing
*Leverage the Power of Foundation Directory and LinkedIn for Fundraising
*Advanced Funder Research Lab
*Introduction to Measuring Your Impact
*Introduction to Foundation Directory
*Unlocking the Power of Strategic Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Executives
*How to Write a Grant Budget that Tells Your Application's Story
*Jump-start your 4th Quarter with Year-end Appeals that Work!
*How to Create Amazing Event Sponsorship Materials
*How to Prime Your Facebook Audience Now for Giving Tuesday Success
*Social Media 101 For Nonprofits
*Corporate Grant Seeking in the Current Climate
*Common Questions in Fundraising Ethics
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*How to Write Awesome Annual Reports: Connect, Appreciate, Inspire!
Your annual report doesn’t have to be a dry collection of data. It can inspire and excite your supporters about your work. An awesome annual report showcases your mission and highlights your accomplishments, but more than that, it shows your donors the impact they’re having in the world. Whether...
*Top Ways to Thank Donors and Inspire Loyalty
Smart fundraisers know it is possible to recognize donors in creative ways without spending a lot of money. Many groups inspire loyalty by giving supporters opportunities to share opinions or help build community, and everyone agrees thoughtful recognition is critical to forging long-term ties...
5 Tips to Improve your Smart Objectives
As a nonprofit organization, setting goals and objectives is essential to your success in securing grants and achieving your mission. Writing SMART objectives is a proven way to ensure that your objectives are measurable, specific, time-bound, attainable, and realistic. Writing SMART objectives...
*Introduction to Measuring Your Impact
Your nonprofit does great work, but what is most important is the impact of that work. How do you demonstrate that your programs get results? An outcome-centric approach will lead to stronger program design and increased funding opportunities for your organization. In this introductory course...
*Advanced Funder Research Lab
Take a deep dive into the advanced searching and funder review options available in the Foundation Directory. We'll cover the "Additional Filter" options found in the Advanced Search, as well as strategies for quickly evaluating long lists of potential funders. Full details and a link to join...
*The 3Ws of Discovering Ourselves and our Donors
Note: This session will be held at the C3 Center, 1910 Intersoll Avenue, Des Moines.
National guest speaker, Diane Higginbotham , a senior...
*Jump-start your 4th Quarter with Year-end Appeals that Work!
End your 2023 fundraising on a high note and learn how to optimize your short-term fundraising campaigns. You’ll explore:
The important role your website plays. Powerful fundraising tactics you can implement. The essentials for an integrated communications plan.Upgrade your year-end...
*How to Rebuild Public Trust in Philanthropy
In recent years, the American public has increasingly shown distrust in once-trusted institutions, from government bodies to nonprofit organizations. With news of large foundations using just a tiny portion of their funds towards charitable initiatives to billionaire donors supporting partisan...
*Leverage the Power of Foundation Directory and LinkedIn for Fundraising
Discover simple techniques to identify potential funders using Foundation Directory. You will learn how to find the best funders and build connections through Foundation Directory’s LinkedIn integration. We’ll be sharing best practices and tips for building relationships with funders that will...
*Introduction to Proposal Writing
Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of Candid's most popular classes! This class provides you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:
The basic elements of a proposal The "do's"...*Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success. This introductory class provides the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips...
12th Annual Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits (Virtual)
Join leading scholars, nonprofit practitioners, community advocates, and regulators for this year’s theme: “To 2024 and Beyond: Public Policy Recommendations for the Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy.” As the nation looks to the 2024 elections and beyond, what public...
Get Ready for Giving Tuesday: Strategies for Your Campaign (Zoom)
Is your organization ready for Giving Tuesday? November 28th will be here before we know it. Join us for a virtual session to hear from local nonprofit organizations who have run successful Giving Tuesday campaigns and the Community Foundation about plans for this year’s Giving Tuesday. You...
*Grant Maker Relationships 101: How to Get Started
Relationships are as critical a component of the grant seeking process as they are with individual donors but are often overlooked due to time constraints or due to discomfort with a grant maker’s preference or capacity for communication. Does this sound like your team?
With this...
*Lifecycle of the Nonprofit Corporation
This is the first of three virtual seminars in the Nonprofit Law for the Nonprofit Leader Series. Each seminar is one hour.
Participants will learn:
What are the different types of nonprofit organizations? How to form a nonprofit corporation under NE law Basics of securing tax-...Humanities in Medicine
Liana Meffert, MD, will explore the dynamic relationship between creative expression, medical practices, and social sciences. An emergency medicine resident at Georgetown Medical School in Washington, D.C. Dr. Meffert received her medical degree from the Carver College of Medicine at the...
Deadline: Rising Leaders Institute
For the 5th year, the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Greater Omaha and the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands have partnered to enhance the leadership and capacity of early-career nonprofit professionals in the Omaha metro community through the Rising Leaders Institute (RLI). The...
Nonprofit Party at the Market
Note: This event will take place at NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation hosts the Nonprofit Party each fall. It is a celebration of local nonprofit professionals and the incredible work they do to...
*Get Your Board to Give Their Biggest Gifts and Help You Fundraise
Your board must lead the way in fundraising if your organization is going to fulfill its vision and have the impact everyone wants. That means a thought-out, formal board solicitation process and a detailed plan for how to strategically involve board members in fundraising. Join Brian Saber in...
*Help your Organization Thrive with Good Governance Practices
Effective governance practices – characterized by participation, accountability, planning, and responsiveness – help draw talented individuals to your board and staff and ensure that your organization is better prepared to meet challenges and thrive.
Join the speakers below for this...
*How Nonprofits can Leverage Data to Build Long-Term Relationships
We've all seen the data. Giving across the sector has declined as donor acquisition and retention become more challenging, but individuals are more activated than ever and a donation is made every second across the Classy and GoFundMe platforms. As we look ahead to the giving season and beyond,...
How to Create Safe Nonprofit Stories that Inspire Action: A Workshop on Trauma-Informed Storytelling
This two-hour workshop is for all nonprofit storytellers, whether fundraisers, marketers, communicators, grant writers, researchers, or content creators. Nonprofit storytelling possesses an incredible power to touch hearts and minds. As we tackle the world's biggest problems, we are responsible...
*Understanding the Basics and Benefits of AI
Artificial Intelligence is capturing the headlines. Pundits tout both its power and potential pitfalls, and experts urge care to ensure it is used ethically, yet most people have only a vague sense of what artificial intelligence is. Many nonprofit leaders may not consider it practical at this...
Sponsor, Partner, or Both? Key Facets to Building a Robust Sponsor or Partner Program
This program will take place at Hills Bank, 590 W. Forevergreen Rd., North Liberty, IA 52317.
Corporate sponsors and partners can be a key component of a nonprofit strategy to bolster the bottom line. Discuss ways to develop your program, make your program better, and how to prospect....
The Nonprofit Labor Market: Misconceptions, Realities, and How to Play Smartly
The current labor market has caused unprecedented disruption in how nonprofit organizations attract and compensate. Join our complimentary webinar where we will take a deep dive into market data, effective recruitment management strategies, and pay equity. At the end of this session, you will...