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
New, Current, and Lapsed: Why You Need Different Donor Journeys
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
The same outreach efforts won’t have the same effect on all donors, since each of your supporters is at a different point along their own donor journey. How can you track and evaluate the success of your fundraising efforts while honoring each donor’s path? Cherian Koshy, CFRE, and Kelly Ramage...
The Legal Landscape and Path Ahead for Nonprofits and Philanthropy
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Federal funding blocks, legal challenges to DEI efforts, and attacks on nonprofit funding streams—learn the latest legal developments and how philanthropic leaders are stepping up to support nonprofits. Because we expect overwhelming interest for this webinar, please only click the link to register...
*Actionable Insights Into DAF Donors
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Donor-advised funds are surging in size and popularity, even as overall charitable giving is down. These accounts held more than $250 billion in 2023 — an increase of 10 percent from the previous year — and funneled nearly $55 billion to nonprofits. But who are DAF donors? What motivates their...
Let's Talk Federal Policy and its Impact on Nonprofits
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
With Congress considering major tax policy changes and federal funding at risk, nonprofits must stay informed and engaged. This session will cover key legislative developments, executive actions, and the latest nonprofit advocacy efforts. The nonprofit sector is facing one of its biggest challenges...
Enhancing Program Profitability in Nonprofits
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This session will cover essential strategies and leading practices to help keep your programs financially sustainable while achieving your mission. Learn about effective financial management, cost control, and revenue generation techniques designed for the nonprofit sector. At the end of this...
*Enhancing Program Profitability in Nonprofits
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Join us for an insightful webinar tailored specifically for accountants/program staff in nonprofit organizations. This session will cover essential strategies and leading practices to help keep your programs financially sustainable while achieving your mission. Learn about effective financial...
DonorConnect: Setting the Table to Reduce Food Insecurity in Central Iowa
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
DonorConnect is a conversation series designed to bring our community together to learn about and discuss our region’s most pressing issues and promising opportunities. With record levels of food insecurity throughout Greater Des Moines, combined with economic factors and rising costs, our community...
Iowa City Area Community Grant Program
Description
Organizations planning special events that will occur from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 in the Iowa City area are encouraged to apply for grant funding from Think Iowa City. Potential grant projects can be cultural, educational, literary, recreational, or artistic. Each recipient may be awarded up...
*Ensuring Data Privacy in the Age of AI: What Nonprofits Need to Know
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Artificial intelligence tools process vast amounts of data at lightning speed, helping nonprofits work more efficiently, but they can also raise serious privacy concerns. Many organizations use these tools without fully understanding their privacy policies, potentially exposing sensitive donor and...
*Focus on the Future: The Art of Selling Your Board and Funders on Capacity Building
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
You won’t need a crystal ball to see the future for your nonprofit organization when you attend this entertaining and engaging session with Firespring’s Director of Nonprofit Solutions, Kiersten Hill. Join this session to gain invaluable insights into crafting a case for capacity that merges...