Events
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
CFRE Test Preparation Course
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Check-in and light breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. Course begins at 9:00 a.m. Registration includes light breakfast, lunch, and snacks
*OnBoard: The Basics of Being an Effective Board Member (Zoom)
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Who: 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 Facilitators: Angela Dethlefs-Trettin, Chief Community Impact Officer...
Incorporating Endowment Building and Planned Giving Strategies
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Arthur Kim, MA, CAP® and Laura Booth, CFRE are the presenters for AFP Eastern Iowa Chapter's April program. Arthur and Laura will dive into the importance of endowment building and planned giving in your fundraising strategy along with how to engage donors, professional advisors, and your board...
*Finding a Needle in a Haystack: How to Successfully Research Grants
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Does it feel like researching to identify new grant funders for your organization is like looking for a needle in a haystack or a diamond in the rough? Are you worried that you are overlooking “the perfect” grant opportunity for your organization? Or missing new opportunities as they begin to accept...
Managing the Change Process
Description
Join Best Care Employee Assistance Program for Managing the Change Process. Topics covered: Understand the nature of change and its driving factors Learn typical reactions to workplace change Recognize the phases of the transition process Identify how to manage the emotional dimensions of change...
*Cut Through the Noise: Reaching Supporters When (and Where) it Matters Most
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Your nonprofit’s message is competing for attention in an increasingly crowded digital world. How can you ensure your outreach gets noticed? Join Matthew Montoya, Senior Manager at Constant Contact, for an insightful webinar where you'll learn how to break through the noise with compelling emails...
*Smart Strategies for Attracting General Operating Support
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
As expenses rise and funding becomes more competitive, securing general operating support is more important than ever. These unrestricted grants provide the flexibility nonprofits need to cover essential costs, invest in staff, and build long-term sustainability — yet they can be among the hardest...
Community Board Fair
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Do you have open (or soon-to-be-open) Board or Committee leadership positions? The Community Foundation of Johnson County, United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties, Greater Iowa City, Inc., and Hills Bank are hosting a Community Board Fair at the Coralville Public Library to connect local...
*How to Make a Go/Strategic No Decision for Grant Opportunities
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Trainer: Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST For greater success with grant research, organizations should strive to help their teams learn to agree on a "strategic no," or at least a "not now." This is a difficult muscle for some teams to develop, because of the constant, simultaneous push to secure...
*Mastering Unemployment, Remote Employee, and HR Compliance
When
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Event status
Rescheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
In today's fast-paced nonprofit landscape, juggling unemployment expenses, HR management, and compliance can feel like an uphill battle. Join us and partner Iowa Nonprofit Alliance as we explore solutions offered by First Nonprofit that can empower your nonprofit to thrive in today's complex...