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
*How to Make a Go/Strategic No Decision for Grant Opportunities
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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...
Matteson Scholarship
Description
The Matteson Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors as well as continuing education students pursuing studies in agriculture, health/medical sciences, nursing, engineering, information technology or a trade. To be eligible, students and working adults must live in the Iowa Counties of Lee...
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines: Celebration Luncheon & Report to the Community
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Join us at the Community Choice Credit Center Ballroom to celebrate the many ways the Community Foundation is promoting charitable giving, connecting donors with causes they care about and providing leadership on important community issues. We're simply better together. Parking: Parking is available...
AFP ICON 2025: Elevating Impact
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Plan now to come to Seattle for the world's #1 conference for fundraising professionals. AFP ICON, provides you with: three unforgettable days , reinvigorating you and your career; more than 100 breakout education sessions to choose from on-site featuring fundraising's hottest topics and brightest...
2025 Building Community Connections Conference: Cultivating Capabilities
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Hawkeye ATD's Building Community Connections Conference (formerly known as Non-Profit Training Day) is an award-winning event where we give back to the community. This conference is great for staff, volunteers, and board members of non-profits, employees with talent development as a small portion of...
2025 DonorPerfect Community Conference
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Fine-tune your fundraising skills with effective tools and strategies to inspire meaningful connections with current and prospective supporters. DonorPerfect is hosting two days of free, virtual fundraising sessions led by nonprofit leaders, industry experts, and innovation specialists. Session will...
Fundraising Palooza
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Join us in Omaha for a day of fundraising, grant writing, and networking. NAM's annual fundraising conference brings together local experts, nonprofit leaders, and community funders to share in learning and collaboration. The event will be held at: Scott Conference Center 6450 Pine St Omaha, NE...
2025 Lobby Day and Network Learning Confab
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Join the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Lobby Day and Network Learning Confab. This much-anticipated annual gathering is an action-packed, 3-day event designed just for our one-of-a-kind network. It's not a public conference, but a more personal gathering of...
*Don't Treat Your Grantmaker Like an ATM
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Trainer: Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST When do you go to the ATM? When you are out of cash, and need more for an upcoming expense. Grantmakers should never feel like an ATM, that is, grantmakers should not feel that your interactions with them are purely transactional. Yes, you need their funding to...
*Don't Just Write the Grant--Find Your Red Thread and Tell a Story
Description
Trainer: Diane H. Leonard, GPC, RST In this webinar, you'll learn how to craft a compelling "red thread," inspired by Tamsen Webster's book, that weaves through your entire grant application, engaging reviewers and motivating them to advocate for your funding. We'll explore how to integrate SMART...