Events

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...

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...

Note: This session will be held at the C3 Center, 1910 Intersoll Avenue, Des Moines.

National guest speaker, Diane Higginbotham , a senior...

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...

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:

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....