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
* Nonprofit Know-How: Budgeting and Finance Essentials
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Join us on Wednesday, March 11, for Nonprofit Know-How: Budgeting and Finance Essentials. Joe Heitz, VP of Community Impact, and David Little, CPA, will go over practical budgeting tools, nonprofit financial statements, tips to avoid common pitfalls, and how to communicate financial needs to boards...
*Beginning Grantwriting
Description
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...
*Nonprofit Compliance: Legal Requirements and Best Practices
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Operating a nonprofit—whether as a board member or key staff—comes with significant legal and fiduciary responsibilities. While every organization is unique, all nonprofits must comply with state and federal requirements to maintain tax-exempt status and safeguard charitable assets. Join the...
Western Iowa Nonprofit Conference
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
The Western Iowa Nonprofit Conference is a full day of learning, discussion, and innovation. Through a mix of full-group convening, tailored breakout sessions, and interactive experiences, attendees will have the opportunity to learn best practices, get inspired by new ideas, share their own...
*Intermediate Grantwriting
Description
** This is a fast-paced, intermediate course recommended for grant professionals who have worked on or written at least 3-5 grant proposals, as work product review and peer feedback are key components of the workshop. If you do not yet have this level of experience, we ask that you instead register...
*Streamlined Strategic Planning
Description
Economic instability, policy shifts, and funding uncertainty are forcing nonprofit leaders to make difficult decisions about programs, partnerships, staffing, and long-term viability — often with limited capacity and little room for error. Despite the need for a clear road map, nearly half of...
*Open Board Search -- How Casting a Wide Net Transforms Nonprofit Governance
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Most nonprofit boards recruit new members from their personal networks—a practice that is holding nonprofits back. These overlapping networks do little to attract the fresh perspectives, strengths, and strategic thinking that will help the organization evolve and thrive. Unsatisfied with the status...
*Optimizing the Nonprofit Form 990: Turning Compliance into a Fundraising & PR Asset
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
For many nonprofits and the professionals who support them, Form 990 is treated as a necessary but tedious compliance task. Unfortunately, this approach overlooks the reality that the 990 is a public document read by donors, foundations, charity watchdogs, journalists, and prospective board members...
*Elevating Board Excellence: Best Practices in Development and Governance
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Building a strong, effective nonprofit board doesn’t happen by accident. But too often, organizations struggle with boards that are passionate yet unprepared for the real work of governance. Without clear protocols, intentional recruitment, and meaningful development, boards can unintentionally...
Competing in Saturated Funding Markets
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
More organizations than ever are applying for the same limited funding pools. Even strong programs are being declined, not because the work lacks merit, but because proposals fail to clearly communicate credibility, alignment, and distinct value. In highly competitive environments, reviewers make...