Upcoming Events
The Future of Giving: Building Ties With the Next Generation of Donors
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Some philanthropy watchers believe the long-awaited Great Wealth Transfer is upon us — or at least approaching. They point to double-digit increases in planned gifts in three of the last four years and the aging Baby Boomer population. Most Boomers are now age 65 or older. Even if wealthy members of...
AI Governance for Nonprofits
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Intended Audience: Nonprofit staff who are interested in learning more about building guidelines, best practices and context for AI (artificial intelligence) in their workplaces. Interested board members are also encouraged to attend. Session Facilitator: Luke Ifland, principal, Syntax Solutions...
Preparing for the 2026 Election Season
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Join the National Council of Nonprofits and Nonprofit VOTE on Thursday, October 1 at 2:00pm Eastern for a timely and practical webinar on preparing for the fall election season. The webinar will provide a roadmap on activities nonprofits can pursue to support civic engagement while remaining...
*Advocacy 101: Foundations of Advocacy
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Policymakers need public input to develop good ideas into good policy, and nonprofits are valued experts in our areas of specialty. Nonprofits of all shapes and sizes must partner with our governmental partners through advocacy and lobbying to cultivate strong, thriving, joyful communities. Are you...
Telling Your Financial Story
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Every nonprofit has a financial story and funders pay attention. The ability to effectively communicate your organization's financial model, budget strategy, and true costs can make the difference between a funded proposal and one that falls short. Yet many nonprofits struggle to tell this story...
*Beginning Grantseeking
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Where does the grantseeking process start? How do you find funders interested in your organization and your programs? There are proven tactics for finding funders that are a good fit for your organization–and plentiful resources online–many of them free! In this three-hour live online training, we...
Nonprofit Law in Iowa
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Program Description: This session will provide a substantive review of recent developments in nonprofit law with a particular emphasis on sustaining corporate existence and federal tax-exempt status; significant decisions in state and federal case law; and notable legislative enactments and...
Attorneys as Nonprofit Board Members
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Program Description: This program will examine the unique opportunities and challenges attorneys encounter when serving on nonprofit boards. Panelists will analyze fiduciary duties under the Revised Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act, the interplay between professional conduct rules and board service...
*Getting to Action: Implementing Your Strategic Plan Amidst Uncertainty
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A strategic plan is a helpful tool – but only if it’s being used. Join A17 Consulting to learn practical approaches for nonprofits of any size to put their strategic plan into action, with consideration of the increased uncertainty many organizations are facing. Topics will include recognizing what...