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
*QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits: Spring 2025 Fundamentals: Desktop
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This three-day series focuses on QuickBooks materials – all nonprofit-focused! This webinar will be conducted over three consecutive days (2.5 hours per day) with seven and a half hours of vital QuickBooks instruction specifically for nonprofit organizations. The sessions range from basic topics...
*QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits: Spring 2025 Fundamentals: Desktop
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This is day two of a three-day webinar on QuickBooks for Nonprofits. Topic: How to set up and enter the most common transactions Day 3, Thursday, May 1, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Topic: Advanced material Instructor: Gregg S. Bossen, CPA Participants may earn 2.5 CPE credits for each session for a total of 7.5...
2025 Building Community Connections Conference: Cultivating Capabilities
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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...
DED Grantee Training: Planning and Using Grant Funds Strategically
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Grant funds can come with a sudden influx of money & may offer as many challenges as not having enough money. Join to discuss how staffing up and planning to scale back are both critical for success. Trainer: John Jeanetta, President & CEO, Heartland Family Service
*QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits: Spring 2025 Fundamentals: Desktop
When
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
This is day three of a three-day webinar on QuickBooks for Nonprofits. Topic: Advanced Material Instructor: Gregg S. Bossen, CPA The webinar qualifies for 2.5 CPE credits each day for a total of 7.5 credits for all three days.
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...
*From Survey to Solutions: Insights from the Ethical Storytelling Report
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
In 2023, the MemoryFox team identified a prominent pattern. At every speaking engagement, no matter the topic, style or audience, our team received a version of this thoughtful question: What do I do if the people I serve have sensitive stories that they might not want to share? And, truth be told...
Ask an Expert (Virtual)
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
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 collectively support. Taking the time to think strategically about the future is more important than ever. Consequently, we are...
The Blueprint to Address Homelessness (In-person & Virtual)
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Virtual Event
Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
Description
Please join us as we unveil Greater Des Moines' five-year strategic vision plan to addressing homelessness in Central Iowa. As the rate of homelessness continues to increase in our community, Homeward in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines as a strategic funding partner...
*How to Build a Monthly Giving or Sustainer Program
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Event status
Scheduled
Attendance Required
No
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...