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Events
Cryptocurrency and Nonprofits: What you Need to Know
Did you know that hundreds of millions of dollars have been donated to nonprofits through cryptocurrency like bitcoin? It’s time for your nonprofit to better understand cryptocurrency and how it can benefit your work. This webinar will cover how cryptocurrency is being leveraged in the nonprofit...
*2021 Iowa Nonprofit Summit (Virtual)
The Iowa Nonprofit Summit is held every other year and offers breakout sessions, keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and more. The 2021 summit will be held virtually.
Watch the LAWINRC Event Calendar and the Volunteer Iowa website for...
*Designing Accessible Learning Programs
One in four Americans has a disability. Designing your learning programs to be accessible from the very beginning makes learning better for EVERYONE. Designing Accessible Learning provides a framework for thinking about how to help learners with disabilities learn in your online or in-person...
AFPLead 2021 Annual Leadership Conference
Join hundreds of your fellow fundraising leaders in Indianapolis for 3 days of learning and connecting and gain the skills to lead your organization—and the sector—to a bright future.
Watch the event website for more information as it becomes available.
*Proposal Writing Boot Camp Virtual Workshop
This course will begin with orientation on October 19 then meet on the three Tuesdays following (October 26, November 2, and November 9) for highly interactive two-hour sessions each day.
Learn the essential knowledge and skills to develop effective foundation grant proposals. You will...
Tree Planting
Families, youth groups, individuals, and other volunteers are needed to form planting groups to plant trees along the Riverside nature trail. Groups will be assigned to a specific area along the trail. Holes will be dug prior to the planting date. Mulch piles and other supplies will be provided...
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Registration: 8:00 am
Ceremony: 9:00 am
Walk begins: 9:30 am
Participants will walk a two-mile route to raise funds to further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. There is no registration fee to take part in the walk, however, we ask...
*Proposal Writing Boot Camp Virtual Workshop
This session follows the October 19 orientation and is the second of three workshop sessions. The two remaining sessions meet November 2 and November 9 for two-hours each day.
The focus of this session is structuring the proposal...
*Proposal Writing Boot Camp Virtual Workshop
This is the second of three sessions in the Proposal Writing Boot Camp series. The focus this week is drafting the letter of inquiry and project budget.
*Graphics and Design in Learning
Your content can either land flat or come alive with the right graphics and design. If you use the right balance of color, graphics, fonts, and empty space, you can inspire more engagement and greater impact from your workshop or webinar. You can go from a hum-drum PowerPoint to a visual...
*Proposal Writing Boot Camp Virtual Workshop
This is the third and final meeting of the Proposal Writing Boot Camp series. The focus for this session is preparing to build relationships with funders.
National Philanthropy Day
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Eastern Iowa observes National Philanthropy Day with educational sessions, networking, presentation of the Philanthropy Day Awards. Alexis Kanda-Olmstead, Director of Advancement Talent Management at Dartmouth College & Founder of AKO Collective,...
*Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
Looking for grants for your nonprofit?
Come learn how to use Foundation Directory Online (FDO), the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 235,000+ grant maker profiles. You will learn how to search for grant makers who have funded organizations working on...
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
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Volunteer Day at Iowa State Parks
Saturday, September 25 is Volunteer Day at more than 20 state parks throughout Iowa. Volunteers are needed to help deconstruct, rebuild and/or repaint picnic tables, harvest native seeds, pick up litter, and more. Projects vary depending upon the needs at each park. Start times also vary....
16th Annual Run, Walk, and Roll
Village Northwest Unlimited will be hosting the 16th annual Run, Walk & Roll event in person this year. Races will include a 5K run, 10K run and a 1 mile walk/roll. The one-mile walk will be wheelchair accessible enabling those who are unable to walk to "roll" their wheelchair.
Pre-...
*Giving Circles: How to Engage this Fast-Growing Form of Philanthropy
At Nonprofit Quarterly, we have been tracking closely the rapid growth of giving circles, a form of participatory philanthropy where people pool donations to make a larger gift than the individual members could make on their own. Recent research suggests that donors who give in this way give...
*Simple Strategies to Grow Your Donor Base Right Now
Whether you’re new to fundraising or have years of experience, we’ll show you how to turn prospective supporters into dedicated donors. In our webinar, you’ll learn simple, proven techniques for prioritizing your fundraising efforts. We’ll also provide you with strategies to cultivate potential...
*Beyond Workshops & Webinars: Tools to Move People to Action
We want our workshops or webinars to leave people doing things differently. We deliver events to close a knowledge or skill gap that holds people back. But there is more to moving people to action than learning. Someone can take action because they get the right sample document at the right time...
*Build a #GivingTuesday Campaign that Inspires and Converts
Make the most of the year-end giving season, and learn how to optimize your #GivingTuesday campaign. Join us for a live webinar and Q&A with Classy, to find out how to design a #GivingTuesday campaign that commands the attention of your supporters and drives online conversions. In this free...
*Eight Steps for Cultivating Relationships with Individual Donors
Strong donor relationships are critical to fundraising success at all stages of the development cycle. That’s a fact! Explore eight steps successful fundraisers take to reach and surpass their goals. These steps present proven techniques for connecting with donors, effectively communicating your...
10th Annual Nonprofit Public Policy Symposium: The Why and How of Civic Engagement
This unique virtual event welcomes you into a community of leading scholars, nonprofit practitioners, community advocates, and regulators who are experts in the field of public policy. Together, we’ll work to develop a better understanding of policy issues that are shaping – or have the...
*Simple Strategies to Grow Your Donor Base Right Now
Join us to learn simple, proven steps to help identify, qualify, and reach potential donors with an affinity for your cause. Whether you’re new to fundraising or have years of experience and no matter the size or stage of your organization, this webinar will have something for you. You will...
Do's and Don'ts of a GuideStar Profile: Maximize Your Fundraising Potential
Uncover the quick do’s and don’ts of earning a Seal of Transparency for your GuideStar profile. Earning a Seal boosts your profile to maximize your fundraising potential. As a bonus, attendees at this free, 30-minute webinar will receive a sample GuideStar profile (with best practices for...
*Your Board and Fundraising
Join us to learn practical strategies for better engaging your board in fundraising. In this training, we’ll cover boards’ typical fundraising responsibilities, why some board members may be reluctant to fundraise, and how to overcome these concerns. We will also brainstorm new ways your board...
*Getting Grant Ready - Action Steps for Nonprofit Startups and Nonprofits in Turnaround
Nonprofit organizations continue to experience the far-reaching impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically declining revenue streams, limited staff, and not enough resources to meet increased service demands. Many existing nonprofits are currently evaluating merging with larger nonprofits,...
*What Motivates Donors to Give? Corporate and Personal Perspectives
AFP is excited to welcome Kirsten Smith, VP Marketing and Brand Strategy at TrueNorth, and Brent Cobb, CEO, World Class Industries, to our September educational program. They will share insights about how their companies vet proposals from nonprofits and prioritize charitable giving, provide...
*Leadership Circle for Executive Directors
The Leadership Circle for Executive Directors is a weekly five-part peer learning group for executive directors of small nonprofit organizations to share challenges and strategies for personal and organizational success. In an informal, virtual roundtable format, cohort members will have an...
*Rethinking Your Annual Fundraising Plan: Refresh, Re-engage, and Reactivate
Nonprofit leaders have navigated a lot during the past 18 months; funding priorities have shifted, virtual meetings consumed calendars, “pivoting” to new service delivery models became commonplace and managing the evolved needs of both clients and staff were essential. As our community continues...
Fall 2021 Student Organization Fair
The 2021 Student Organization Fair, held in-person this year, will be held in Hubbard Park, weather permitting.
Why join a student organization? Meet new friends, learn about new activities and ways of thinking, run for positions in the organization, build skills and expand your résumé....
*Introduction to Individual Giving
Historically, in the United States, individual giving has been the biggest source of private giving, far outpacing foundation or corporate giving. According to Giving USA, “American individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations gave an estimated $449.64 billion to U.S. charities in 2019...
