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

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Nonprofit Appreciation Day

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The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host Nonprofit Appreciation Day for Linn County nonprofit professionals and grassroots nonprofit leaders. Join us on Thursday, September 17, from 8 to 10 a.m. at 325 3rd Street SE in downtown Cedar Rapids. This open house-style event celebrates the...

The Dos and Dont's for Nonprofits with Elections

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The Dos and Dont's for Nonprofits with Elections
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Did you know nonprofits can do voter engagement work in the community? Not only can we legally, we think nonprofits should – and MCN is here to help as the November 3rd midterm elections approaches. Join us as we learn together about what nonprofits legally can and cannot do to support election...

Succession for Key Roles: Make a Plan

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Succession for Key Roles: Make a Plan
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Most nonprofits know they should have a succession plan. Far fewer have one in writing. When a key staff member leaves, steps away temporarily, or is suddenly unavailable, the challenge is rarely limited to filling a position. Leaders can find themselves scrambling for passwords, donor histories...

Nonprofit Training -- Strengthening Cash Flow Planning

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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. Cash flows can be difficult to understand and explain but are...

AI Governance for Nonprofits

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Intended Audience: Nonprofit staff who are interested in learning more about building guidelines, best practices and context for AI (artificial intelligence) in their workplaces. Interested board members are also encouraged to attend. Session Facilitator: Luke Ifland, principal, Syntax Solutions...

Nonprofit Law in Iowa

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Program Description: This session will provide a substantive review of recent developments in nonprofit law with a particular emphasis on sustaining corporate existence and federal tax-exempt status; significant decisions in state and federal case law; and notable legislative enactments and...

Attorneys as Nonprofit Board Members

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Program Description: This program will examine the unique opportunities and challenges attorneys encounter when serving on nonprofit boards. Panelists will analyze fiduciary duties under the Revised Iowa Nonprofit Corporation Act, the interplay between professional conduct rules and board service...
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