We list events such as fundraisers; grant deadlines; workshops, webinars, and professional development opportunities related to nonprofit work; conferences; recognition and awards events. 

Training opportunities with an asterisk (*) next to the title indicates it will be considered toward the six hours required per year for a nonprofit organization to be listed in the Register of Accountability. For information on courses and training you can complete on your own time, see our Professional Development page. 

Coming Events

*Grants That Win: Strategy, Systems & AI

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Grants That Win: Strategy, Systems & AI
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The grant landscape has shifted. Government funding uncertainty and donor consolidation have pushed more organizations into competition for the same opportunities. For smaller nonprofits efficiency in grant writing is vital. The cost of chasing poor-fit grants isn't just rejection, it's time and...

*Beginning Grantseeking

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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 Know-How: Perfect Your Pitch

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Nonprofit Know-How: Perfect Your Pitch
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Every nonprofit has a story worth sharing—but can you communicate it clearly and confidently in just a few minutes? Join fellow nonprofit professionals for Nonprofit Know-How: Perfect Your Pitch, an interactive virtual learning session designed to help you refine your organization's elevator pitch...

2026 National Nonprofit Day Celebration

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National Nonprofit Day is commemorated in August each year to recognize nonprofit organizations’ ongoing efforts to serve the local community. Join us to celebrate YOU – the organizations making a difference in Greater Des Moines. Stop by for delicious treats, coffee, networking opportunities and...

*Data for Grant Writing Workshop: Finding the Data You Need for a Successful Grant

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This workshop will help you through finding the data you need for writing a successful grant proposal. You’ll learn how to: • Connect to 6+ data sites with useful and important data. • Understand the data, information, and tables in the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. • Navigate to the...

*OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

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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 for the mission, effective board members must possess a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities to keep your...

*OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member

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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...

Small-Shop Fundraising: Punch Above Your Weight

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Small-Shop Fundraising: Punch Above Your Weight
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Teams made up of a few fundraisers — or even just one — know what it’s like to do more with less. Many of these shops are small but mighty. The most successful tend to focus on the fundamentals and prioritize tactics that have the greatest impact. How can small fundraising teams set their...

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Nonprofit Appreciation Day

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The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host Nonprofit Appreciation Day for Linn County nonprofit professionals and grassroots nonprofit leaders. Join us on Thursday, September 17, from 8 to 10 a.m. at 325 3rd Street SE in downtown Cedar Rapids. This open house-style event celebrates the...

Succession for Key Roles: Make a Plan

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Succession for Key Roles: Make a Plan
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Most nonprofits know they should have a succession plan. Far fewer have one in writing. When a key staff member leaves, steps away temporarily, or is suddenly unavailable, the challenge is rarely limited to filling a position. Leaders can find themselves scrambling for passwords, donor histories...
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