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
*Guidelines & Principles for Nonprofit Excellence Overview (Lincoln)
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) invites you to an overview presentation and workshop of the Guidelines & Principles Program for Nonprofit Excellence in Nebraska and Iowa. This session will go over common questions that arise from the Guidelines and Principles and give you the opportunity...
*Board Masters Open Session (Omaha)
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Nonprofit boards need strong skills and a thorough understanding of their role to serve effectively. In this interactive series, we cover the most important aspects of board governance. Board Masters was created for current and potential board members who want to learn how to better serve nonprofit...
*Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Are you a nonprofit trying to fundraise with a board that’s not onboard to help? That can be frustrating because, in an ideal world, your board would be a well-oiled fundraising machine. If your board’s fundraising efforts are more like a college clunker than a luxury sedan, this webinar will help...
Western Iowa Nonprofit Event
When
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Event status
Rescheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
The Western Iowa Nonprofit Event is a low-cost, high value opportunity to connect with peers, learn from experts, and help innovate the future of the Iowa Nonprofit Sector. Attendees will learn best practices, get inspired by new ideas, share their own successes, and make meaningful connections to...
Beyond the Numbers -- Using Your Budget to Tell Your Story
When
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Intended Audience: Nonprofit staff or board members who are interested in feeling more confident in building and implementing the organization’s budget. Session Facilitator: Jessica Richter, CPA, CITP, CISA and Partner at Forvis Mazars. Your budget isn’t just a financial document, it’s a reflection...
*Turn Strategic Planning into Mission Growth
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
A strong strategic plan can shape fundraising success long after the planning process ends. In this session, join Funding for Good to discover expert insights into how to secure funding for planning efforts, create stronger donor-facing proposals, and develop plans that support organizational...
*Turn Board Members Into Fundraisers
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
As nonprofit leaders navigate a tough financial landscape, it’s vital to have a board that is committed to your mission and actively engaged in fundraising. But even when trustees understand that their role includes helping to secure support, it takes a smart plan to get them started — and keep them...
*Grants That Win: Strategy, Systems & AI
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
The grant landscape has shifted. Government funding uncertainty and donor consolidation have pushed more organizations into competition for the same opportunities. For smaller nonprofits efficiency in grant writing is vital. The cost of chasing poor-fit grants isn't just rejection, it's time and...
*Beginning Grantseeking
Description
Where does the grantseeking process start? How do you find funders interested in your organization and your programs? There are proven tactics for finding funders that are a good fit for your organization–and plentiful resources online–many of them free! In this three-hour live online training, we...
Nonprofit Know-How: Perfect Your Pitch
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Every nonprofit has a story worth sharing—but can you communicate it clearly and confidently in just a few minutes? Join fellow nonprofit professionals for Nonprofit Know-How: Perfect Your Pitch, an interactive virtual learning session designed to help you refine your organization's elevator pitch...