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 Build a Monthly Giving or Sustainer Program
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Attendance Required
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Description
In 2023, nonprofit revenue from monthly gifts represented 31 percent of all online contributions. Savvy fundraisers are directing their energy to building monthly giving or sustainer programs that create a steady flow of donations and deepen donor loyalty. Join us for this 75-minute session to learn...
AFP Eastern Iowa Chapter May Program: Marketing Panel
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
AFP's May's educational program will be a marketing panel discussion. Lunch is provided at 11:30 A.M. The program starts at 12:00 P.M. Please invite your co-workers, executive directors and friends. All AFP members may bring a guest for free. Note that the location for the program is Cedar Rapids...
Ask an Expert: Advocacy & Policy Engagement
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Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This is the second in the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation's series, Ask an Expert. Bethany Snyder from Snyder Strategies will explore how nonprofits can effectively advocate for their mission and engage with policymakers. The third session in the series is May 20. The topic is Communications...
Ask an Expert (Virtual)
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This is the third and final session in the series Ask an Expert offered by the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. Today's nonprofit landscape is ever-changing. We anticipate an extended period of unpredictability that may affect funding, staffing, and ultimately the communities that we...
Grant Management Workshop (Virtual)
Description
If your agency receives or plans to receive government grants, this class is for you. Attend this two-day class and you will learn how to administer government grants and stay in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The Office of Management and Budget just released extensive updates to...
Grant Writing Workshop (Virtual)
Description
Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies; healthcare organizations; nonprofits; K-12; colleges and universities are encouraged to attend. Information covered includes how and where to find grants and how to write winning grants. See the Grant Writing Course...
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
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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
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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...