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

Many nonprofits partner with local governments to advance community priorities, deliver services, and strengthen quality of life. Yet few nonprofit leaders fully understand the legal and contractual requirements that accompany public funding. This practical webinar will provide an overview of how...

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes! This indispensable class will give you a step-by-step guide to creating a grant proposal to a foundation. It will include: The basic elements of a grant proposal, including the...

Join Jordan DeGree, INA's Executive Director, to explore quick and easy ways to maximize your Iowa Nonprofit Alliance membership. In addition to providing some quick and easy ways you can get started, we'll also answer any questions you might have about your membership or the association.

Whether you’re fundraising from foundations or individual donors, showing your organization’s impact is key to standing out from the competition. But it can be hard to know which results to track and how, especially for nonprofits without dedicated evaluation staff or the budget to hire outside help...

This workshop will introduce grantwriting to nonprofit professionals who have less than one year of experience with the skill. Many people who work in nonprofits find themselves in the position of “accidental grantwriter” and do not feel fully equipped for the challenge. This session will provide a...

Globally, National Philanthropy Day is celebrated annually on November 15. This day signifies the importance of working together for the common good. Philanthropic deeds come in all different shapes and sizes - charitable giving, volunteering, etc. - and on National Philanthropy Day, no act of...

Grant funding is more competitive than ever, and a strong application is only part of the story. The nonprofits that stand out are the ones who understand what funders are really looking for. Our guest speaker, Edward Byers, brings years of grant writing, grant management, and fund development...

As government funding contracts and foundation priorities shift, nonprofit boards must prepare for financial uncertainty. This interactive session explores how boards can identify revenue risks, evaluate mission-aligned funding opportunities, and strengthen financial resilience. Through a funding...

Leaders know that the most important assets in their organization log off and go home at the end of every day – and one day – they won’t come back. Whether due to retirement or resignation, for happy or sad reasons, a Knowledge Exodus is inevitable. To sustain your impact and avoid the frustration...