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

INA Member Orientation

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INA Member Orientation
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Thank you for being a member of the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance. Whether you are a new or returning member, we invite you to attend an INA Member Orientation. We hold orientation sessions on the first Wednesday of most months to ensure members get the most out of their memberships. We will review how to...

*From Vision to Funding: Mastering Grant Writing Basics

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Write to Win: Grant Series for Every Stage
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Step up your grant game with this training series--Write to Win: Grant Series for Every Stage--designed to transform your proposals into funding magnets. Learn how to simplify your grant writing process and learn techniques to make your fund development a bit easier. Two additional sessions are...

*Unlocking Corporate Grants and Partnerships

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Unlocking Corporate Grants and Scholarships
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Corporations provide many forms of valuable support to nonprofits, including grants, sponsorships, employee-match and volunteer programs, and other kinds of partnerships, but corporate giving is complex, and it varies by industry, which makes it challenging to navigate. Join this 75-minute webinar...

Executive Actions and Their Impact on Charitable Nonprofits

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The many executive orders issued last week by President Trump and the subsequent actions of the Office of Management and Budget and judge's Administrative Stay have caused confusion and concern among nonprofit organizations. Charitable nonprofits with federal grants are still feeling the impact of...

Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst: Crisis Communications in a Changing, Challenging World

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Nimble Nonprofits – How to Communicate and Cope in Times of Crisis
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Nonprofits are navigating one of the most challenging climates in recent history. With shifting donor behaviors, increased demand for services, and a new administration, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and uncertain about the best way forward. But you don’t have to figure it out alone...

Nimble Nonprofits--How to Communicate and Cope in Times of Crisis: Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst: Crisis Communications in a Changing, Challenging World

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*Why CFRE?

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Join the Association of Fundraising Professionals Eastern Iowa Chapter for this informational presentation on the importance and benefits of becoming CFRE-certified. This presentation will be led by AFP Eastern Iowa members and CFREs, Michele Brock and Dawn Brouwers. Lunch is provided at 11:30 A.M...

*How to Stay Grant Ready as Your Organization Evolves

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How to STAY Grant Ready as Your Organization Evolves
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Being grant-ready is so much more than "just" wanting grant revenue for an organization. Organizations of all shapes and sizes work to achieve "grant readiness" so that they can be competitive for a wide range of grants. And then... Life happens. Staff turnover happens. Funder priorities shift. What...

Personalized Pathways: Using Psychology to Map Key Donor Journeys

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Personalized Pathways: Using Psychology to Map Key Donor Journeys
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Each of your donors has unique reasons and motivations behind their giving. If you find the common threads between them, you can plot out donor journeys that naturally take your supporters from first learning about your nonprofit to becoming passionate, lifelong advocates. Join Cherian Koshy, CFRE...

*Cultivate Action with Storytelling Online

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Nimble Nonprofits – How to Communicate and Cope in Times of Crisis
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This session is the second of a free, three-day webinar series, Nimble Nonprofits-How to Communicate and Cope in Times of Crisis. The series is designed to provide expert insights, practical strategies, and a supportive community to help you move forward with confidence. Each session will equip you...
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